A joke to be sure considering what they charge for it. Powered by Invision Community. LauraS They are among the best at sea - or anywhere. . Maybe they serve canned lobster to the tourists. Thanks so much! Only a tail, and a small one, at that! 0. It was over risotto that was like wallpaper paste, plus it was covered with some white sauce and they had NO CLARIFIED BUTTER for the lobster. And it didn't use to be like that, meals on Princess used to be much better than we had at home, really special. What is currently being served does not meet expectations. We enjoyed the filet mignon with sweet onion saut and potato au gratin entres; though, we thought our selections of appetizers and desserts were just okay. with a soda card can you also get bottled water? Its no secret that my husband and I are Princess Cruises fans. CC Help Jenn ;). Alfredos isnt available on all Princess Cruise ships, but we were fortunate to have one on Regal Princess. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. swdke, August 12, 2009 in Princess Cruises. People were dumping them off their plates after the first bite. Sorry, but in talking to the executive chef on my ship last month, he said all of their food sourcing comes from Florida or Los Angeles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); DISCOVERY PRINCESS 10 17 APRIL 22 We ate at the Crown Grill, Sabatinis, Bistro Sur La Mer, World Marketplace and International Cafe during the week. The lobsters served onboard are Warm Water lobster or Langoest. Bistro Sur La Mer is the upscale French-style bistro on Discovery Princess, a newer addition to the Princess Cruises fleet. Related Princess Cruises posts to read next: Princess Cruises: 15 Tips, Tricks and Insider Secrets, 21 Things You Need to Know About Ocean Medallion, Princess Cruises Ocean Medallion: Updates & New Features, 12 Top Reasons to Cruise with Princess Cruises, Princess Cruises Drink Packages (with bar menus and drink photos). It was very good, but no where near the size in your picture. By How about that!!! If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments below. Thanks for sharing. Look out for our newsletters with travel tips and special offers. Now tonight's dinner was filet mignon and grilled prawns. I have a cruise tour booked on the Enchanted Princess in June 2021 to Italy and the Western Med that I hope doesnt get cancelled or not allow Americans. It was not only mine. Price: Hooked costs $49.99 per person on Symphony of the Seas and $39.99 per person on Navigator of the Seas, with upcharges for select menu items like a whole Maine lobster. Home Cruise Princess Cruises Discovery Princess Discovery Princess Restaurant Guide With Menus. Admittedly I haven't even gone on my first cruise yet but I've been to many all inclusives including ones that have boasted a lobster dinner. Archive - But if a cruise ship is doing an included lobster tail night, you can only imagine the quality. Ultimate Balcony Dining is a very special experience on Princess Cruises! With OceanNow, guests can get a number of complimentary items delivered to their stateroom (or anywhere else around the ship) whenever they want. Soft drinks, all alcohol including wine, beer and cocktails, milkshakes, bottled water, and specialty coffees are not included on Princess Cruises. The International Cafe is located in the Piazza, the beautiful Atrium and central hub on Princess Cruise ships. You could have as many as you requested from the server. Yes, on the last formal night of a cruise. No MDR (free) lobster in NCL for quite a fewyears. We don't drink much soda so we did not get the card. CC Help Jenn We are Don and Heidi, the husband and wife travel team behind EatSleepCruise.com. Crab Shack is a pop up restaurant of sorts that is usually located in the Horizon Court Buffet. International Cafe was excellent. Follow me on YouTube at Life Well Cruised, Follow me on Facebook at Life Well Cruised, Follow me on Pinterest at Life Well Cruised, Follow me on Instagram at Life Well Cruised. I was okay with that but sure would have put it over the top if we had lobster as well! We were on the Coral last month and the lobster was very good as was all the food in the MDR. My favorite? As for lobster, we did have it on the 2nd or was it the 3rd formal night? When it comes to seafood, cruises do it right, from casual catch-of-the-day dinners to specially prepared and delivered dishes to satisfy any foodie. Now our summer cruise is 25 days on Regal, going to be quite different. It was so noisy and full of people bumping into our chairs we asked to move. Always order one for the appetizer and one for the main course. Its an absolute favorite for for Princess cruisers! *Menus will be at the bottom of this post. We've been on Celebrity, Princess, Carnival and Royal Caribbean, and I seem to recall that there was always a "lobster tail" dinner night in the free dining restaurants. The Chef's Table is extra but I felt it was worth it with the champagne, wine, the special meal including a large lobster tail and chocolate deserts. The World Fresh Marketplace is your typical cruise ship buffet. Every other Cruise line based in the US serves as much lobster as you want, free of charge, in the MDR. Plus, dont forget to try the afternoon tea or British Pub Lunch. It was not only mine. Up-charge items include sushi, filet, pizza, and other items for varying prices. It has a wonderful atmosphere and a great place for a pre-dinner stop. Not only the lobster but the steak was a quantum leap up from what Princess now offer, in fact the dining on Windstar makes Princess look like school lunches. Yes, but you'd be better off paying the upcharge at the restaurant for lobster. On our cruise, the main dining room was open for lunch on four days from around 12 to1:30 pm. You can also select a private table or choose to dine with others. The option to pay a cover or order per item gives diners the freedom to customize their experience. Windstar might be wonderful but it's definitely out of my category. So glad you enjoyed this and it could be helpful, even for a seasoned cruiser like you! Im missing cruising as well Hopefully it wont be too much longer. Princess Cruises Dining - What's Included Main Dining Room - Fine Dining On Princess ships, you'll have a choice of both traditional seating (early or late) or Anytime Dining, a flexible open dining option. Lobster night - Princess Cruises - Cruise Critic Community. Does Norwegian serve lobster in any restaurant? John Heald, the senior cruise director for Carnival Cruise Line, confirmed that Carnival will no longer be offering lobster on Elegant Nights on shorter cruises effective September 19, 2015. Princess Cruises does offer lobster on the second formal night. On the Ultimate Ships Tour the provisions manager told us that provisions are ordered months ahead of time and they don't just use anyone. Ocean blue serves a surf and turf with a lobster tail and tenderloin. Experience: This restaurant is known as a steakhouse, but seafood-lovers will find plenty to indulge in as well. In fact I'm making lobster rolls for dinner tonight! We took our first cruise vacation together 13 years ago and have been hooked ever since. If youre going on a Princess Cruise, check out this blog post or YouTube video with the Best Princess Tips & Secrets. The Juneau Dining Room is on Deck 5, and the Skagway and Ketchikan Dining Rooms are on Deck 6. ABILITY UNLIMITED: physically challenged performers dance on wheelchairs at Phoenix Marketcity Mahadevapura on 20 March 2015, 7 pm to 9:30 pm I also had the lobster in Bayamo on the Escape in October. Desserts were good but the overall meal and service were not up to Princess standards. View Messages: https://letsg0dancing.page.link/go?hs=16ec16e7f13eea6e92b033fd3b645809&, 31 Cruise Embarkation Day Tips Every Cruiser Needs to Know, Complete Guide to Princess Cruises Drink Packages, Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Celebrity Cruises (2023), Royal Caribbean Drink Packages Guide (2023), Everything You Need to Know About Norwegian's Free at Sea in 2023, The Complete Guide to Popular Cruise Ships With Pickleball Courts, Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Carnival (2023). Bringing water bottles and soft drinks is permitted. I was on the Golden last month and heard (I think this was from the naturalist) that they get their salmon and halibut when they dock in Ketchikan. LOL, the people, I would imagine, that really hate the lobsters, are the people from the NorthEast U.S. I guess you would be surprised to hear that most of the people at the table didn't eat a lobster. By the way, for a 7 night cruise, what nights are the formal nights? So keep it in your cabin and take back with you, or just throw away. The chefs would not have done well on Hell's Kitchen or Top Chef. It is SO much better as you get the whole lobster, not just the tails. If youre planning a Princess Cruise, you might be wondering which food is included or free, what drinks are included, and what extra charges you can expect at specialty restaurants. Given we were sailing at 63% capacity, the Juneau dining room was not open on our cruise. Princess was an early trailblazer, offering cruisers a choice between fixed dining times and "Anytime Dining." The line even purpose-built ships with multiple dining rooms to facilitate the concept, years before most other cruise lines joined the party. Crown Grill is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. The menu also features a few soups, salads, calzones, and desserts. The main dining room is open for a sit down breakfast. Welcome Aboard! NCL is also the only line not to offer shrimp cocktail every night in the NCL. They do not source any food locally on any ship. Experience: MSC's seafood restaurant, which debuted on MSC Seaside, features ocean views and an elevated take on nautical decor. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I completely understand your comments but, as a long time cruiser, I will repeat what someone once said: Not everyone orders 5 lobster tails on lobster night, but the fact that you can, sells a lot of cruises. Does anyone know whether Lobster is on any menu on any Norwegian ship? Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. It used to be much more expensive but since Princess put their prices up and Windstar have late booking specials what we paid for an outside on Windstar wasn't as much as a minisuite on Princess,so we thought - go for it! Ships: Holland America's .css-hghiur{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;outline:2px solid transparent;outline-offset:2px;font-weight:var(--chakra-fontWeights-medium);border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:dotted;cursor:pointer;color:var(--chakra-colors-blue-base);border-color:var(--chakra-colors-blue-base);}.css-hghiur:focus-visible,.css-hghiur[data-focus-visible]{box-shadow:var(--chakra-shadows-outline);}.css-hghiur:hover,.css-hghiur[data-hover]{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;}Koningsdamand Nieuw Statendam. How much do they charge for a soda? :p. Hopefully on my 10-day NE/Canada sailing they'll have bigger and more plentiful lobster than that, given the location! Privacy Statement - Princess Cruises is one of our favorite cruise lines, in part because the free food is really so good and the choices are plentiful. Theres always a heathier option available as well as a vegetarian dish. During our dinner at this specialty restaurant, we enjoyed the burrata, fried calamari, pork tenderloin, tiramisu, and of course the dessert martinis. The poolside grill offers fresh fast food like hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, veggie burgers, chicken burgers, nachos and chili fries. Sel de Mer on Koningsdam. In fact I'm making lobster rolls for dinner tonight! It used to be 2 lobster tails on each plate and it became one tail split in half to fill the plate plus a few jumbo . I think that falls into the 'good enough' category for Arnold Donald's beancounters. The spread includes jumbo shrimp, crab legs and sushi nightly. I haven't sailed on Princess since pre-Covid, but I didn't want to leave my Princess peeps hanging, like what remains of the bloody nail I caught in a bully-of-a-car-door earlier today (sorry for that image right before I talk about food). While not officially a free food option, Vines Wine Bar does offer complimentary sushi and tapas with a wine purchase. BTW: you are picking a fight with a post made 2 years ago on a dead thread. Quote JohnK6404 Members 1.7k Location: NY Posted March 20, 2022 Taste is subjective and quality can vary by sailing of course, but we've always enjoyed our lobster tails on every cruise to date. Most meals and snacks are included on Princess. DH would rather eat something else. Indulge in treats from our sinfully delicious Chocolate Journeys SM program, created for Princess. As part of the Princess Cruises MedallionClass experience, guests can order food and drinks from an on-demand menu. Oh wells. I find it extremely disappointing. We were just on a different and better cruise line, not Carnival owned, yes it costs more, and the lobster was wonderful! You get what you pay for, if you're lucky. Help Ukrainian Families in Need: World Central Kitchen Donation Match . Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion. Impressions as follow: By the way, for a 7 night cruise, what nights are the formal nights? I was just in Ocean Blue on the bliss. Very tiny. Always order one for the appetizer and one for the main course. Beyond the main dining room and buffet, there are many great options for breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks! Crown Grill: Superb! All the lobster claws I had had all been cracked. The 4 course menu includes a welcome dish, appetizer, main course, and dessert. kwren says that her/his son ate 5 lobsters at one dinner on a cruise. Last week, Chefs Table was held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. The entree choices were good but very basic. As we'll be getting dinner in 3 specialty restaurants, it occurred to me that I don't recall ever seeing Lobster on the menu in any of our previous cruises. The roast beef offered as a leg cut was full of fat and gristle. Ask if you don't see it. Lobster is normally served on the last formal night. Pro tip Make sure to check your Princess Patter and arrive a few minutes early, as there will be a line up. Being from New England we know good lobsterthe tails in the MDR are usually not well prepared IMHO. Sabatinis Italian Trattoria is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. This all depends on the length of your cruise, but normally if there are two formal nights, lobster is served on the second formal night. The International Caf is also the coffee bar on Princess Cruises. Heidi is a physical therapist by profession, cruise enthusiast at heart, and Princess all the time! As well, you can grab a sandwich or delicious grilled panini, just like at a cafe at home, except you wont be charged! On sea days, Princess cruise ships have a British Pub Lunch which is often served in the Wheelhouse Bar. You might want to skip the dining room the first night and just have dinner up stairs if you are a lobster lover. but would be totally unacceptable if served like that in a restaurant -. OK I've never gotten the thrill of 2nd or 3rd rate lobster on a cruise "lobster night" but that photo looks DISGUSTING. Every time I have had lobster in the last year on NCL, maybetwenty timesor so, it has been tiny and a few times had to return it because it was very mushy. The Salty Dog Gastropub is a casual up-charge restaurant found on select Princess ships. I don't eat the lobster on the ship as it isn't very good (for us New Englanders that is). Overlooking the Piazza, the Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar offers seafood rolls and sashimi in a casualsetting. We always make it a point to attend the last formal evening in the MDR just for the lobster tails. But pace yourself so you can enjoy dessert! :D, They might have been good for fish bate.:). This venue has a cover charge of $18 per person which includes two main plates and one dessert. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. We've been on Celebrity, Princess, Carnival and Royal Caribbean, and I seem to recall that there was always a "lobster tail" dinner night in the free dining restaurants. The lobster in the Crown Grill is pretty good. On Princess ships, youll have a choice of both traditional seating (early or late) or Anytime Dining, a flexible open dining option. Try a slice of the award-winning Neapolitan-style pizza with just cheese or sample one of the daily selections. Price: Ocean Cay is $50 per person for a prix fixe menu or priced per item, a la carte. For dinner, there were various themed nights including a Ramen Noodles bar, Caribbean dinner, Mexican dinner, Mongolian dinner, and more.