Charge for dinner in the Solarium on the Ovation.

When I was on the Ovation in January this year there was a charge for dinner in the Solarium. Breakfast and lunch were free. There is a discussion on Facebook and some people are saying they were charged and others are saying they weren’t.

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When I was on the Ovation in January this year there was a charge for dinner in the Solarium. Breakfast and lunch were free. There is a discussion on Facebook and some people are saying they were charged and others are saying they weren’t.

 

 

 

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We were on the Ovation in January also, had dinner in the Solarium 3 times, no charge. Just needed to call and book as it was very popular.

Not sure why you were charged?

We have had dinner quite a few times in the solarium.

It's mostly free there's a up change for a few things,lamb chops $8US,lobster $20US

Also depends where. On Asian sailings Solarium does an Asian theme and lunch and dinner are charged.

When I was on the Ovation in January this year there was a charge for dinner in the Solarium. Breakfast and lunch were free. There is a discussion on Facebook and some people are saying they were charged and others are saying they weren’t.

 

 

 

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We were not charged on our Asian cruise but then there are some items on the menu that will attract a charge and we didn't pick these.

You should have tried the lamb chops-gooood

You should have tried the lamb chops-gooood

I cannot even remember what I ordered.

On my cruise planner for January 2019 there is a charge of $US29 listed for dinner. I looked at the reservation section it is applied every night of the cruise.

On my cruise planner for January 2019 there is a charge of $US29 listed for dinner. I looked at the reservation section it is applied every night of the cruise.

That is odd, I would check it out once on board and see if it applies still.

On my cruise planner for January 2019 there is a charge of $US29 listed for dinner. I looked at the reservation section it is applied every night of the cruise.

That’s very interesting,it was one of the best kept secrets.

Solarium is a nice place to eat,especially when it was free.

On the new quantum class that they are building right now.the spectrum.

The solarium is a suite only area

I suppose that is a sign of the times. The cruise lines are always looking to see where they can make more money and then keep those passengers happy.

Less open space for average joe.

I think quantum of the seas is a suite area too now ?

Quantum is very similar to Ovation (though not the same). Same suites access between them.

In January 2017 we had dinner many times in the Solarium - no charge. However I’ve noticed on the cruise planner for April 2019 Transpacific there is a charge to dine there... not too happy about that. It was nice to have some more choice at dinner time.

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I think it is a shame but these things seem to be occurring more often as cruise lines look at satisfying the higher paying passengers.

Not sure how adding a charge to a previously free restaurant serves to satisfy higher paying passengers.

Even if they pay more, I don't see them happier at fewer included dining options.

Seems more in line with ways to make more revenue, which has been an ongoing theme.

Not sure how adding a charge to a previously free restaurant serves to satisfy higher paying passengers.

 

Even if they pay more, I don't see them happier at fewer included dining options.

 

Seems more in line with ways to make more revenue, which has been an ongoing theme.

Sorry to confuse you, the context was around the area becoming a suite only area on the Spectrum ots.