CruiseCouple02 Posted November 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm on board right now. Yes they are charging as of today BUT UDP gets it free! Now SDP will take a credit but UDP has no charge and can still eat at another place later in the day. Hope this helps :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted November 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thank you for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdchiefthom Posted November 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It would be nice if they changed the information on the NCL website: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea Quit searchin' for your lost shaker of salt, it’s right here in the first-ever Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea. Take a bite out of paradise with signature items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise. Sip on a Who’s to Blame Margarita. Or sit back and groove along to island-inspired live music at this complimentary dining venue. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, this isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a state of mind.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCouple02 Posted November 28, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It would be nice if they changed the information on the NCL website: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea Quit searchin' for your lost shaker of salt, it’s right here in the first-ever Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea. Take a bite out of paradise with signature items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise. Sip on a Who’s to Blame Margarita. Or sit back and groove along to island-inspired live music at this complimentary dining venue. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, this isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a state of mind.:rolleyes: I agree completely! There is mass confusion at the check in with this. It seems most people had no awareness of the change until they were asked at the check in podium at Margaritaville. Lots of pissed people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted November 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I agree completely! There is mass confusion at the check in with this. It seems most people had no awareness of the change until they were asked at the check in podium at Margaritaville. Lots of pissed people. Good. They should be upset. What was advertised as free is now an overcharged pay venue. Not what they were told or sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted November 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think a simple Cover Charge, a la Johnny Rockets on Royal, would have solved their overcrowding problem. But a meal there for one will be $15-20 now, ouch! Although people on the ship last week complained of long waits and empty tables inside, so it wasn't necessarily that they were busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted November 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 28, 2015 and UDP is no longer available. Glad they included it for those that booked with the UDP when it still was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted November 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm on board right now. Yes they are charging as of today BUT UDP gets it free! Now SDP will take a credit but UDP has no charge and can still eat at another place later in the day. Hope this helps :) Again, thanks for checking this out for us and getting some answers. Enjoy your cruise! Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted November 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm on board right now. Yes they are charging as of today BUT UDP gets it free! Now SDP will take a credit but UDP has no charge and can still eat at another place later in the day. Hope this helps :) I'm so jealous of you! Have an amazing time and thanks for reporting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCouple02 Posted November 28, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I do not blame them at all.... I would be too if it weren't for the UDP. I think the food is good but not for what they are asking for it. And you're welcome ladies! My pleasure to help! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare duchesslt Posted November 28, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I do not blame them at all.... I would be too if it weren't for the UDP. I think the food is good but not for what they are asking for it.And you're welcome ladies! My pleasure to help! 😀 My gambling budget just went up - Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildheart82 Posted November 28, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Are they serving breakfast again yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCouple02 Posted November 28, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Are they serving breakfast again yet? No official word on that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted November 28, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think a simple Cover Charge, a la Johnny Rockets on Royal, would have solved their overcrowding problem. But a meal there for one will be $15-20 now, ouch! Although people on the ship last week complained of long waits and empty tables inside, so it wasn't necessarily that they were busy. On RCI's newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, Johnny Rockets is a la carte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted November 28, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Are they serving breakfast again yet? I'm going to bet that they will since they'll be charging for it. Why keep the venue closed if they can make money? Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted November 28, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2015 On RCI's newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, Johnny Rockets is a la carte. Was it advertised as a la carte from the get go? Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ManyCruises Posted November 28, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think a simple Cover Charge, a la Johnny Rockets on Royal, would have solved their overcrowding problem. But a meal there for one will be $15-20 now, ouch! Although people on the ship last week complained of long waits and empty tables inside, so it wasn't necessarily that they were busy. Agreed. A cover charge would be nice. If you're traveling with children it can get very expensive. My sister with her husband and 4 kids daily service charge only was just south of $600.00. If they take the kids to Margaritaville a few times that would hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisakoivu Posted November 28, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I can't resist posting the following, although I know it's slightly off topic. Many posters recently have stated that staff on the NCL ships are disenaged/confused/not helpful - whatever words you want to use to describe it. If NCL is going to manage by trial balloon like this, and change the rules at will and let their employees deal with the fallout, it's no wonder the employees are not feeling particularly motivated. This affects the passengers. The passengers pay. i get that. But honestly, what a way to manage a staff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbucs19 Posted November 28, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was just on last week and it was free. What is the charge now out of curiosity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted November 28, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was just on last week and it was free. What is the charge now out of curiosity? There is a PDF posted in this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2284097 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbucs19 Posted November 28, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 28, 2015 There is a PDF posted in this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2284097 Sorry I must have missed the pdf thread. 6.99 is ridiculous for cheeseburger in paradise I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[g]cruiserke Posted November 29, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Sorry I must have missed the pdf thread. 6.99 is ridiculous for cheeseburger in paradise I can tell you! Agreed; Johnny Rockets on the Quantum/Anthem of the Seas also went à la carte (on the other Royal Caribbean ships it's a fixed price of $5,95) and their à la carte pricing is much more reasonable: $2,5 for a burger, $1,5 for sides. That's half of what NCL wants for their Margarittaville fare! Here's the full menu of Johnny Rockets on Royal Caribbean: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44626734&postcount=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted November 29, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 29, 2015 cruiserke;48394781']Agreed; Johnny Rockets on the Quantum/Anthem of the Seas also went à la carte (on the other Royal Caribbean ships it's a fixed price of $5' date='95) and their à la carte pricing is much more reasonable: $2,5 for a burger, $1,5 for sides. That's half of what NCL wants for their Margarittaville fare! Here's the full menu of Johnny Rockets on Royal Caribbean: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44626734&postcount=10[/quote'] Brilliant move by RCI, I'm sure many will sail them instead of NCL because of the burger prices.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted November 29, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Brilliant move by RCI, I'm sure many will sail them instead of NCL because of the burger prices.:D I pretty much think it's not just the burger prices that people are upset about. It's about this whole roller coaster year since FDR took over and all the things that were purchased included when the cruise was booked to what it is now. What other line has gone through so many changes in such a short time? So saying it's about burgers is trivializing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted November 29, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I pretty much think it's not just the burger prices that people are upset about. It's about this whole roller coaster year since FDR took over and all the things that were purchased included when the cruise was booked to what it is now. What other line has gone through so many changes in such a short time? So saying it's about burgers is trivializing it. I agree. We are looking for a cruise at the end of May for my birthday. It's between the Escape, Getaway, and Oasis. We're probably going with Oasis. They are all priced in the same ball park. However, once you add the service charge and all the onboard charges and increases from NCL this year it will come out to be more $$ if we went on Getaway or Escape. I loved my Norwegian cruises in the past, but all the changes and potential changes that could be coming are steering me away from booking with them for fear of "what's next?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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