Star Embarkation, which Restaurant for Lunch

[keishashadow]

Help, cannot find it via search or in my notes:o

 

seem to recall reading that there was a venue open for lunch (sit down vs the buffet) day of embarking ...we're AF & won't have the cagney's option, darn it.

[Toyz711]

the bigger of the 2 main dining room...the versailles. also, if the weather is nice, they may have a sail-a-way BBQ around the pool.

[keishashadow]

thank you:)

 

the BBQ sounds like a great idea, last i checked it was supposed to be mid 70's in seattle on Saturday:D

[Toyz711]

with really nice weather, the BBQ can get crowded. people sitting around the pool's edge, all the loungers taken...but it's fun. music, food and great views!

have a great cruise...enjoy alaska!

[cpdad]

Help, cannot find it via search or in my notes:o

 

seem to recall reading that there was a venue open for lunch (sit down vs the buffet) day of embarking ...we're AF & won't have the cagney's option, darn it.

As Toyz711 mentioned, the larger main dining room will be open. It generally opens at 12:30 on embarkation day, and there will be many crew members strongly suggesting you eat at the buffet. But head to the dining room anyway ;) Very few people know about this room being open; I always assume the few passengers there are either frequent NCL cruisers or members of CruiseCritic.

[faymuiheng]

Name of the restaurant is VERSAILLES.

 

does any one know WHY all the crew try to steer you to the buffet?

[Toyz711]

because most of the crew/staff/servers are getting ready for the new passenagers and they have a limited number of servers to put in the versailles (or any of the restaurants). that's why they don't have most open for embarkment. even in the buffet, they staff many be less then normal...thought the greeters will be out in full force.

[garycarla]

head to main dining room. This is a big tip from everyone here at Cruisecritic.

 

We board early, eat quiet lunch in dining room. Then, late afternoon, head up topside and get another snack. along with drinks each time!

[chefsk]

Hi, we will be sailing in September, and staying the previous night in Seattle, so we can arrive at the ship whenever we want. I don't know what time embarkation begins and ends, so I'm torn between getting there early and hanging out on board all day, or having lunch in town and getting there later. Any info regarding embarkation times (including lines, since Sweetie is not known as Mr. Patience). Thanks!

[packercruising]

What a great ship! Make sure you get down to The Red Lion Pub to see Sean Burns. Also that's the place to go for popcorn. :)