nancycoop1 Posted July 7, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hi - just wonder what thoughts people have on the best place to have lunch on the day fo embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 7, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The MDR is open, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfields1814 Posted July 7, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2012 IMHO the best best place is the Main dining room they are supposed to have open for lunch on that day. Sometimes it is not so easy... But it is supposed to be open. (One time it was closed because they had a cooperate function in there. (Christmas party)). Another thing you have to board early enough in order to get to the MD during lunch hours. The worst is the horizon court after a lot people have boarded. Good luck. If you get there early before the lines it is OK. If here is a huge line at HC and the MD room is closed or not available , I would just get something from the grill or a pizza and take it to the cabin of find an empty table somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted July 7, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The MDR is so pleasant on embarkation day! The buffet and other areas are crowded with passengers familiarizing themselves with the ship, but the dining room is generally not very crowded. You'll have a lovely meal and get your cruise is off to a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 7, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Dining room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 7, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 7, 2012 In the main dining room however it's only open from noon until 1:30 PM. There are not as many menu options offered as a normal luncheon menu however the Châteaubriand and Salmon were excellent entrées. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyljim Posted July 7, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The Main Dining room for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted July 7, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The salmon on embarkation day lunch in MDR is to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted July 7, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 7, 2012 After we have put our luggage in our cabin we always head for the MDR for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 7, 2012 #10 Share Posted July 7, 2012 With so many in a hurry to rush to the buffet, lunch in the MDR is a peaceful oasis and a great way to begin a cruise in the uncrowded MDR. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted July 7, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 7, 2012 In the main dining room however it's only open from noon until 1:30 PM. There are not as many menu options offered as a normal luncheon menu however the Châteaubriand and Salmon were excellent entrées. :D We've done the MDR for lunch the past 2 years and plan to do it again in 2 weeks!! I've never seen chateaubriand on the menu. Here's the exact menu we've had: Appetizers Antipasto of Dry-Cured Salami and Roasted Vegetables Avocado and Bay Shrimp Tuscan-Style Chick Pea and Root Vegetable Soup Limestone and Baby Oak Leaves with Cucumber, Carrot and Red Onion Fresh Ground Sirloin Burgers and Other Dishes Hamburger Cheeseburger Bacon Burger (1/2 lb each, Traditional Garnish and Crisp Fries) Veggie Burger Large Plate of French Fries with Mayo and Heinz Tomato Ketchup Pasta Spinach and Cheese Ravioli in Velvety Tomato Sauce Main Courses Broiled Salmon with Lemon and Dill Sauce Cacciatore-Style Chicken Braised in Tomato Wine Sauce, Tagliarini Ribbons Grilled Herb-Spiced Beef Tenderloin, Vegetable Bouquet, Squashed Red Bliss Potatoes Desserts Apple Tart Tatin, Mascarpone Cream Orange Souffle, Grand Marnier-Vanilla Sauce Mandarin Orange Jello Ice Cream (Nutella, Banana, Espresso, Papaya Frozen Yogurt) Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Crackers and Biscuits Seasonal Fresh Fruits I love the Orange Souffle! What a way to start off a cruise! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted July 7, 2012 #12 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I hear the MDR is nice, if you get there in time. Personally, I just head up to the grill for a burger or hot dog, or the pizzeria for a slice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 7, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 7, 2012 We've done the MDR for lunch the past 2 years and plan to do it again in 2 weeks!! I've never seen chateaubriand on the menu. Here's the exact menu we've had: Appetizers Antipasto of Dry-Cured Salami and Roasted Vegetables Avocado and Bay Shrimp Tuscan-Style Chick Pea and Root Vegetable Soup Limestone and Baby Oak Leaves with Cucumber, Carrot and Red Onion Fresh Ground Sirloin Burgers and Other Dishes Hamburger Cheeseburger Bacon Burger (1/2 lb each, Traditional Garnish and Crisp Fries) Veggie Burger Large Plate of French Fries with Mayo and Heinz Tomato Ketchup Pasta Spinach and Cheese Ravioli in Velvety Tomato Sauce Main Courses Broiled Salmon with Lemon and Dill Sauce Cacciatore-Style Chicken Braised in Tomato Wine Sauce, Tagliarini Ribbons Grilled Herb-Spiced Beef Tenderloin, Vegetable Bouquet, Squashed Red Bliss Potatoes Desserts Apple Tart Tatin, Mascarpone Cream Orange Souffle, Grand Marnier-Vanilla Sauce Mandarin Orange Jello Ice Cream (Nutella, Banana, Espresso, Papaya Frozen Yogurt) Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Crackers and Biscuits Seasonal Fresh Fruits I love the Orange Souffle! What a way to start off a cruise! :D They recently eliminated that menu on our two recent cruises and now have a menu with fewer options but still enough to enjoy a great lunch in the MDR. :) The Châteaubriand & salmon entrées were both wonderful. Since going to the more limited menu for lunch there have been no problems with being admitted to the MDR unlike in the past where sometimes they said it was only for those in transit and not for those embarking. I'll gladly accept a more limited menu to avoid the hassles of having to prove that Princess invites us to enjoy a lunch in the MDR at embarkation. I'm pretty sure that they're still offering a soufflé along with ice cream. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butternut1 Posted July 7, 2012 #14 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hubby and I have always just gone to the Horizon buffet and we've never had an issue with it being too crowded. Maybe we've just been lucky but it's been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 7, 2012 #15 Share Posted July 7, 2012 They recently eliminated that menu on our two recent cruises and now have a menu with fewer options but still enough to enjoy a great lunch in the MDR. :) The Châteaubriand & salmon entrées were both wonderful. Since going to the more limited menu for lunch there have been no problems with being admitted to the MDR unlike in the past where sometimes they said it was only for those in transit and not for those embarking. I'll gladly accept a more limited menu to avoid the hassles of having to prove that Princess invites us to enjoy a lunch in the MDR at embarkation. I'm pretty sure that they're still offering a soufflé along with ice cream. :D That looks like the menu we had 3x in May on the Sapphire. At least the pasta (ravioli) and entrees were identical and the soufflé and ice cream were identical. I am not sure if they used the term Grilled Herb-Spiced Beef Tenderloin or Chateaubriand but on Princess, they seem to taste the same and are often used interchangeably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 7, 2012 #16 Share Posted July 7, 2012 That looks like the menu we had 3x in May on the Sapphire. At least the pasta and entrees were identical and the soufflé and ice cream were identical. The larger menu wasn't available on the Sapphire in March nor on the Island in May. There were a couple of options for each course but not the menu with more options like on previous cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 7, 2012 #17 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The larger menu wasn't available on the Sapphire in March nor on the Island in May. There were a couple of options for each course but not the menu with more options like on previous cruises. They could have brought it back for Alaska. The 3 entrees seemed "slimmed down" to me compared to normal menus. I had the beef entree all 3x and know the other 2 were salmon and Chicken Cacciatore. I had the salad listed and also the Orange Souffle. The other items look very familiar as my mom tried the nutella ice cream and the Antipasto of Dry-Cured Salami. It looks like our menu in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been There, Planning That Posted July 7, 2012 #18 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Am I correct in assuming that the main dining room is only open to past Princess cruisers? Would we be turned away if we tried to enter? Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 7, 2012 #19 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Am I correct in assuming that the main dining room is only open to past Princess cruisers? Would we be turned away if we tried to enter? Ruth It is open to everyone as long as you arrive on time. Make sure you get the right dining room as many ships have 3-5 dining rooms and only one is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been There, Planning That Posted July 7, 2012 #20 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks Coral, we've never been on a ship as huge as the Emerald but with a map and good questioning skills we'll track down the correct dining room. However for this first Princess cruise we opted for the Princess pre cruise package and will be dependent upon their timing in Copenhagen. Ever the optimist, Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 7, 2012 #21 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks Coral, we've never been on a ship as huge as the Emerald but with a map and good questioning skills we'll track down the correct dining room. However for this first Princess cruise we opted for the Princess pre cruise package and will be dependent upon their timing in Copenhagen. Ever the optimist, Ruth It is usually the dining room on deck 5 aft, but not always. Have a great time in Copenhagen! One of my favorite cities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted July 7, 2012 #22 Share Posted July 7, 2012 We like to have a light lunch in the International Cafe on the ships that have one. Love the Chicken Salad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 7, 2012 #23 Share Posted July 7, 2012 It is usually the dining room on deck 5 aft, but not always. The only Princess ships with a dining room on deck 5 aft are the Ocean and the Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted July 7, 2012 #24 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The only Princess ships with a dining room on deck 5 aft are the Ocean and the Pacific. You are right :) Deck 6 aft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 7, 2012 #25 Share Posted July 7, 2012 They could have brought it back for Alaska. That could be the reason why they brought it back or they discovered the passengers weren't happy with the more limited menu. We don't sail again until the end of the year & whatever the menu consists of I'm hoping they won't revert to making it more difficult like they have done on some ships in the past. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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