capsfan24 Posted July 28, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I am sailing on the pride 9/10 and this will be my first cruise. Is it true I can eat as much as I want?!?! Does that mean if I want to order three apps. or three steaks or three lobsters I can? Just read the thread about contolling your eating on a cruise and thought why would I do that if I can get as much as I want. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNcindy Posted July 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I am sailing on the pride 7/10 and this will be my first cruise. Is it true I can eat as much as I want?!?! Does that mean if I want to order three apps. or three steaks or three lobsters I can? Just read the thread about contolling your eating on a cruise and thought why would I do that if I can get as much as I want. :confused: Have at 'er. Order whatever you want and whatever quantities you want. Just not at the Specialty Restaurant - that is not all you eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan24 Posted July 28, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Awesome! Can't wait:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunPacific Posted July 29, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Get plenty of the warm chocolate melting cake!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbay-eh Posted July 29, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have no problem with people ordering multiples and have done so on occasion myself, however, please don't waste. I know that they grind it up for fish food etc but just be reasonable. On the evening they had prime rib - they also had lobster - well, I like both so I ordered both. Keep in mind they bring out two whole meals rather than just add the lobster to the plate or on the side so you get multiple sides (everything is preplated so they can't just bring you the item) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted July 29, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Make sure you also bring elastic band pants for the last few days of your cruise!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan24 Posted August 2, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I was brought up to finish all the food you take so no problems there (maybe not such a good thing:D) Being a little overdramatic about three of everything but good to know if two things look good I can have them both. Not a big fatso but I can put down some food. How big are the portion sizes in the MDR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 2, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Portions are somewhat on the small side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbpanda Posted August 2, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I am sailing on the pride 9/10 and this will be my first cruise. Is it true I can eat as much as I want?!?! Does that mean if I want to order three apps. or three steaks or three lobsters I can? Just read the thread about contolling your eating on a cruise and thought why would I do that if I can get as much as I want. :confused: I need to control my eating so that I can actually wear my clothes off the ship and not just the robe. :eek: The waiters will happily bring you as many apps, steaks and lobsters as you want. You also have the 24 hour pizza (which my DH was a fan of at 11:30pm each night) if you want the 2am snack! ;) BTW, we just got off the Pride a couple of weeks ago. You'll have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted August 2, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Eat away. I eat my cruise fare plus 75%. If your'e a big eater, you'll love it. I must average 7 real emals a day on board:) (plus free roomservice 24/7) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted August 2, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Eat as much as you want! The only thing I find distressing is when I see people at the buffet lines with absolutely loaded trays...and when they get up to leave over 2/3 of the food is untouched. Why would you load a plate with 4 sweet rolls and only eat one? You can go back as much as you want.... I look at the servers on the ship and I hate to think what they must think about our wasting so much food.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan24 Posted August 2, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Eat as much as you want! The only thing I find distressing is when I see people at the buffet lines with absolutely loaded trays...and when they get up to leave over 2/3 of the food is untouched. Why would you load a plate with 4 sweet rolls and only eat one? You can go back as much as you want.... I look at the servers on the ship and I hate to think what they must think about our wasting so much food.... I hear you about that. Not to mention people with a overflowing plate look like hogs but then not to eat it all. Take a few trips with moderate portions. Hey the walks back and forth is probably much needed exercise anyways:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gometros Posted August 2, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Please post before and after pictures of yourself :D It's funny, I just finished reading Cruise Confidential and I can't help thinking about the description of the American passengers in that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan24 Posted August 2, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I need to control my eating so that I can actually wear my clothes off the ship and not just the robe. :eek: The waiters will happily bring you as many apps, steaks and lobsters as you want. You also have the 24 hour pizza (which my DH was a fan of at 11:30pm each night) if you want the 2am snack! ;) BTW, we just got off the Pride a couple of weeks ago. You'll have a great time! This is the first cruise for the wife and I, both of us are super excited. I imagine we will have a blast!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillPooh Posted August 2, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 2, 2010 How big are the portion sizes in the MDR?Perfectly average, to everyone other than Americans. :p I really enjoyed being able to have both an appetizer and a dessert course without being miserably full afterwards. It's not possible to do that in most American restaurants anymore. And neither of us gained any weight on our cruise. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristallo Posted August 2, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Take a few trips with moderate portions. That's how I am normally as well. I'll take a plate and put 3 things on it, eat it then go back for 3 more things. DH plate looks like he's afraid there wont be anymore food left but only eats 1 plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted August 2, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Perfectly average, to everyone other than Americans. :p I really enjoyed being able to have both an appetizer and a dessert course without being miserably full afterwards. It's not possible to do that in most American restaurants anymore. And neither of us gained any weight on our cruise. :cool: The portions are the perfect size for me as well, as long as I order 2 apps, 2 entrees, and a desert and espresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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