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Cruise Food?
Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:29 pm
Ok Im taking my first cruise next month to the Bahamas and have no idea what to expect from these meals on the cruise. Are they any good? Taking the Carnival Conquest out of Galveston.
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Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:48 pm to Catman88
Don't expect anything special.
Did Carnival out of New Orleans, and it is hard to produce quality food in such mass quantities. They will have plenty of different things for you to choose, but nothing is standout.
Did Carnival out of New Orleans, and it is hard to produce quality food in such mass quantities. They will have plenty of different things for you to choose, but nothing is standout.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:50 pm to Catman88
You shouldn't encounter any bad food for sure. I've been on three or four (mostly on carnival) and the food has typically been good to very good. As long as you don't expect to be blown away with great food, you shouldn't be disappointed.
I'm getting on a Royal Carribean ship in May, it'll be interesting to see how food quality compares between different lines.
I'm getting on a Royal Carribean ship in May, it'll be interesting to see how food quality compares between different lines.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:53 pm to Woody
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I'm getting on a Royal Carribean ship in May, it'll be interesting to see how food quality compares between different lines.
I found the food on Royal to be better than the food on Carnival
Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:55 pm to Catman88
I did the Carnival Conquest in May...very disappointing food. Good cruise, bad food, imho. The prime steakhouse is worth doing a few nights though.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 2:57 pm to Auburntiger
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I found the food on Royal to be better than the food on Carnival
I have heard this but reading cruise boards it seems like Royal has fallen behind Carnival in the last year or so. Dint really know though.. I would expect the desserts would be good though.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:06 pm to lsujj2008
What was bad about it? Im wondering if they are pushing people to do the supper club thing.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:11 pm to Catman88
the buffet food was pretty good and pretty good options
the dining room was pretty underwhelming
my biggest advice- do not get anything that reqires a specific temperature
we tried prime rib and the beef wellington, after that.....stuck with pasta/chicken etc
the dining room was pretty underwhelming
my biggest advice- do not get anything that reqires a specific temperature
we tried prime rib and the beef wellington, after that.....stuck with pasta/chicken etc
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:20 pm to LSUfan4444
That's pretty good advice. The cuts of beef usually aren't very good and the kitchen is more focused on getting a lot of food out quickly rather than getting you meat to the correct temperature.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:29 pm to Catman88
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the dining room was pretty underwhelming my biggest advice- do not get anything that reqires a specific temperature we tried prime rib and the beef wellington, after that.....stuck with pasta/chicken etc
Catman, I would have to say this is spot on. It didn't make me sick or anything like that, just very underwhelming.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:44 pm to Catman88
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I have heard this but reading cruise boards it seems like Royal has fallen behind Carnival in the last year or so. Dint really know though.. I would expect the desserts would be good though.
they could have....the last time I was on Royal was about 3 years ago....
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:46 pm to Auburntiger
Lots of quanity not so much quality, upgrade to any type of extra fee resturant when possible
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:48 pm to lsujj2008
Do they do theme meals to where you are going? Or is it pretty much standard fare? Cruise Im on is one of the first Conquest is taking to Bahamas and Key West would be interesting to have conch.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 3:55 pm to Catman88
In my experience everything has been pretty standard.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 4:00 pm to Woody
I have been on 3 cruises on RCI and 9 on Carnival and I have liked the food on Carnival the best.
On the Conquest, I really liked the sandwiches at the deli...especially the corned beef. There is a out of the way seafood place that has really good boulliabase.
In the dining room I liked the lobster bisque, onion tart, pumpking soup, the lobster, and the best thing on the entire ship is the molten chocolate cake (or fourless chocolate cake).
On the Conquest, I really liked the sandwiches at the deli...especially the corned beef. There is a out of the way seafood place that has really good boulliabase.
In the dining room I liked the lobster bisque, onion tart, pumpking soup, the lobster, and the best thing on the entire ship is the molten chocolate cake (or fourless chocolate cake).
Posted on 2/11/09 at 5:11 pm to Catman88
Breakfast is usually good because you can get omelets made to order. The pastries are also delicious.
Lunch and dinner are usually hit or miss.
Lunch and dinner are usually hit or miss.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 5:43 pm to ProudLSUMom
I've only been on one cruise, but I found out one tip that works. If the "waiter" says no to a request, you ask,"Why not?"
For example, if the main courses are a choice between, say, chateaubriand and a lobster tail, ask them for both. 9 times out of 10, they will honor your request if you push them a little. But don't be an a-hole about it.
You can get food to order as well. It may take a little longer, but if you are nice, they will do it for you.
For example, if the main courses are a choice between, say, chateaubriand and a lobster tail, ask them for both. 9 times out of 10, they will honor your request if you push them a little. But don't be an a-hole about it.
You can get food to order as well. It may take a little longer, but if you are nice, they will do it for you.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 7:16 pm to Catman88
Bring a credit card with lots of room on it for the bar bill you are handed at the conclusion. Don't fall for the lobster.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 8:01 pm to Catman88
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Cruise Food?
By your standards, you're going to absolutely hate everyting on the ship.
Posted on 2/11/09 at 8:27 pm to Catman88
Food won't be great. The food on the buffet is actually better than the dining rooms... so fill up on burgers and fries at lunch.
Never ever order a steak over medium.
Never ever order a steak over medium.
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