penguinscott Posted January 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2012 In reading about the dining options on the Spirit, it appears that the only way to get pizza is to have it delivered, which costs $5. Surely there is a place to simply order pizza gratis. But they don't seem to list it. Can anyone inform me to the pizza options better than the NCL site? Looking forward to my first NCL cruise April 15 on the Spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestwj Posted January 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2012 In reading about the dining options on the Spirit, it appears that the only way to get pizza is to have it delivered, which costs $5. Surely there is a place to simply order pizza gratis. But they don't seem to list it. Can anyone inform me to the pizza options better than the NCL site? Looking forward to my first NCL cruise April 15 on the Spirit! There was pizza on the buffet at times when I was on the Spirit back in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdr Cody Posted January 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We got pizza in our suite on the Jewel and there was no charge. It may have been because of the suite though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted January 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Now the only free place to get pizza is the buffet. It's a shame that you can no longer have a small (personal sized) pizza delivered via room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 19, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We got pizza in our suite on the Jewel and there was no charge. It may have been because of the suite though. You cruised before the $5 charge for pizza delivery was instituted...it had nothing to do with being in a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted January 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Pizza is available at the buffet or by paying $5 to have a whole pie delivered wherever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseHappy14 Posted January 19, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2012 How does it taste? Worth buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyvillage Posted January 19, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The old room service pizzas were pretty ordinary. The kind of thing I might eat out of boredom. I think the pizzas in the Italian specialty restaurant are a lot better. On our last cruise we had one of the five dollar pizzas delivered and it was OK. Much better than the old room service kind, but not as tasty as the one from La Cucina. It went great with the Greek Salad from the room service menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseHappy14 Posted January 19, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The old room service pizzas were pretty ordinary. The kind of thing I might eat out of boredom. I think the pizzas in the Italian specialty restaurant are a lot better. On our last cruise we had one of the five dollar pizzas delivered and it was OK. Much better than the old room service kind, but not as tasty as the one from La Cucina. It went great with the Greek Salad from the room service menu. Thanks, I'll save my appetite for something else:-)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOP DECK Posted January 20, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2012 In reading about the dining options on the Spirit, it appears that the only way to get pizza is to have it delivered, which costs $5. Surely there is a place to simply order pizza gratis. But they don't seem to list it. Can anyone inform me to the pizza options better than the NCL site? Looking forward to my first NCL cruise April 15 on the Spirit! Not knowing yet what this pizza looks like or what ingredients is included I cannot believe they charge this much. There is a pizza war going on in the US and a large of any kind can be had for $10 bucks. I will not pay $5 bucks for a pizza unless it is a large deluxe splattered with goodies. You hear that NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Not knowing yet what this pizza looks like or what ingredients is included I cannot believe they charge this much. There is a pizza war going on in the US and a large of any kind can be had for $10 bucks.I will not pay $5 bucks for a pizza unless it is a large deluxe splattered with goodies. You hear that NCL. Well, unless your local Dominos or Pizza Hut makes deliveries to cruise ships on the high seas, their $10 price is of no relevance. By the way. last I checked $5 is less than $10, so you can order two NCL pizzas for the price of one of those delicious :rolleyes: chain pizza shop pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguinscott Posted January 21, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Well, I know I'm fairly new to cruising; this will be my 4th. But the 3 ships I've been on all had free pizza (with MSC Opera having THE best, even if it took forever to get it). It's just nice to be able to get some pizza on an afternoon. I can't imagine having to pay $5 for what other ships pass out for free, even it's like a $10 pie in the states. I do send a critique (more than just the last day survey) to each line after my cruises. This may be a note I'll need to make to NCL. I mention it because the more they hear from passengers about it, the better chance of having pizza included. It also seems that with, what, 7 pay restaurants, that they'd have pizza included in the complimentary offerings. I can understand charging for it if it's delivered to the room, who wants to be responsible for delivering 600 pizzas a day when charging can slash the numbers (simply pulling a number from the air, I have no idea how many people would order pizza to their rooms were it free). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted January 21, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I can understand charging for it if it's delivered to the room, who wants to be responsible for delivering 600 pizzas a day when charging can slash the numbers (simply pulling a number from the air, I have no idea how many people would order pizza to their rooms were it free). But the kicker is you can order the pizza to be delivered ANYWHERE on the ship...Poolside, bar, one of the lounges, heck even to the gym, although I wouldn't do that to the people trying to burn off calories! :p That being said, we had the pizza on the Spirit when it was free and it was nasty - Really truly disgusting. When we sailed the Dawn, they had implemented the $5 charge and added the "deliver anywhere" as an option. The Dawn's pizza while much larger wasn't really all that much better. I like cheese, but I don't want to bite into a pizza and feel like I'm swimming in greasy cheese....A little more sauce wouldn't hurt either! FYI...You can get whatever toppings you want on the pizza (provided they have them stocked) and the charge is still....$5, and delivered ANYWHERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted January 21, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I do send a critique (more than just the last day survey) to each line after my cruises. This may be a note I'll need to make to NCL. I mention it because the more they hear from passengers about it, the better chance of having pizza included. You may be very right, but you also may be just a handful of people that take issue with this. I'm sure most that don't agree with the additional charge, just choose not to order it. Those that don't want to pay extra or don't want one made fresh but have to have it will probably get it from the buffet which some people say is horrible others say it is fantastic. It really is all about choices and where you wish to spend your $5. I certainly wouldn't be spending $5 on a pizza, when the ship has so many more great things to eat that are included in the price. But that is a choice that I make. Someone else may think it is a great deal to have it delivered pool side where they don't have to leave their comfy lounge chair to go and get something to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destinite Posted January 21, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Sailed the Spirit in Dec 2011. Grabbed a slice off the buffet while passing by. Took one bite and tossed it, really bad. Sailed the Sun in Dec 2010. They had a pizza bar next to the sports pub. Much better pizza but still nothing remarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaLC Posted January 21, 2012 #16 Share Posted January 21, 2012 As Destinate noted, there is free pizza on the Sun in the dining venue next to the sports bar. They even serve a breakfast pizza. Quite good. Best pizza on the seas for me is the Carnival goat cheese and wild mushroom :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted January 21, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 21, 2012 It is a 16-inch pizza delivered anywhere on the ship. $5 is not that bad. I know of Cruise Critic Meet and Greets where they ordered numerous pizzas to be brought to Bliss and enjoyed bowling, beer and pizza. It comes in a cardboard box. What is the big deal? If you want to order it, do so. If not, don't. Free pizza is still available on the buffets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che5904 Posted January 21, 2012 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2012 It is a 16-inch pizza delivered anywhere on the ship. $5 is not that bad. I know of Cruise Critic Meet and Greets where they ordered numerous pizzas to be brought to Bliss and enjoyed bowling, beer and pizza. It comes in a cardboard box. What is the big deal? If you want to order it, do so. If not, don't. Free pizza is still available on the buffets. Well put Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailbroad Posted January 22, 2012 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2012 It is a 16-inch pizza delivered anywhere on the ship. $5 is not that bad. I know of Cruise Critic Meet and Greets where they ordered numerous pizzas to be brought to Bliss and enjoyed bowling, beer and pizza. It comes in a cardboard box. What is the big deal? If you want to order it, do so. If not, don't. Free pizza is still available on the buffets. We will probably order a pizza on our next cruise. My husband is a pizza fanatic. It might not be the best pizza but I think he will enjoy it. I may or may not eat any... no cheese, please... so I guess we will share it with others. Or not:eek:! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted January 22, 2012 #20 Share Posted January 22, 2012 The old room service pizzas were pretty ordinary. The kind of thing I might eat out of boredom. I think the pizzas in the Italian specialty restaurant are a lot better. On our last cruise we had one of the five dollar pizzas delivered and it was OK. Much better than the old room service kind, but not as tasty as the one from La Cucina. It went great with the Greek Salad from the room service menu. This was my reaction, too. I wanted to give the $5 pizza a try on my recent Gem cruise and see if it was any good. I was surprised that it was decent - better than the previous room service pizza and much larger, but not as good as the ones served in La Cucina. The "free" pizza served in the buffet was closer to the previous room service ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted January 22, 2012 #21 Share Posted January 22, 2012 i don't think $5 is over the top - the pizza on the EPIC looked immense. If you don't want to pay grab it from the buffet and take back to your room if you so wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fine and Jim Dandy Posted January 22, 2012 #22 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just a tip, if you have a butler they will find you great pizza and it is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 22, 2012 #23 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just a tip, if you have a butler they will find you great pizza and it is free. I can't comment on the "free" part of your statement, but I know darn well there is no "great pizza" available on NCL...even the best they have is at most acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted January 23, 2012 #24 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I think opinions on pizza are going to be varied- but i thought EPIC'S buffet pizza was immense. (you can ask the chefs to make one to your spec too if you sooo wished, and was chatting to them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted January 23, 2012 #25 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can't comment on the "free" part of your statement, but I know darn well there is no "great pizza" available on NCL...even the best they have is at most acceptable. That sums it up. It's a lot like the bagels. :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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