Carib. Princess: Decisions... decisions... decisions...

[Commodore64]

As the planning of our family cruise has progressed, it has become as intricate as a planning a military operation.

 

My lovely DW is attempting to plan where we have dinner based on the "dinner theme" of the evening. We want to work in an evening at Sabatinis as well as an evening at Sterlings. She was wondering if there was a way to determine the theme nights either before or just after getting on board.

 

We will be on the Caribbean Princess in just 22 short days.

 

Any help would be appreciated

 

Thanks

 

C-64

[gopher's girl]

The first night is called "Sailaway" and the last night is called "Landfall".

[Aquarian]

Island night will be the day you are in St. Maarten on Eastern itinerary or the day you are in Jamaica on the Western itinerary. Look for menus by using Search to find the other theme nights in the restaurants.

[cruzinchris]

The nightly themes as I recall them: Sailaway, Captain's Welcome Aboard Dinner, Italian Night, Caribbean Night, Chef's Night, Captain's Farewell Dinner, Landfall. Not sure if the order is correct, and it may be subject to change. You can probably ask to see the menus for the week to help with your decision.

 

Personally, I think Italian Night has the weakest menu, so I would go to Sabatini's that night. That said, DH and I have done Sabatini's twice and probably won't do it again for a while. A fabulous dining experience - but way too much to eat at one sitting.

 

Bon Appetit and Bon Voyage!

Chris

[S.S.Oceanlover]

I have the menus on my website but it has been reported lately that some nights may have been switched around.

http://www.cruisingthecaribbeanprincess.com/menusA.html for eastern itinerary or

http://www.cruisingthecaribbeanprincess.com/wmenusA.html for western itinerary.

At least this way you'll know which theme nights to opt out of for the specialty restaurants.

 

Bill

[Dreamer333]

Mmmm... thanks for posting that link!

 

I am so hungry now!!!

[Commodore64]

Thank you very much. Planning can again commence :D

 

C-64

[maryr65]

Monday night was caribbean night. The least appealing of the menus for us so we went to Sterling. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. Poor service, food and maitre d'.

[cruzbabe]

I have the menus on my website but it has been reported lately that some nights may have been switched around.

http://www.cruisingthecaribbeanprincess.com/menusA.html for eastern itinerary or

http://www.cruisingthecaribbeanprincess.com/wmenusA.html for western itinerary.

At least this way you'll know which theme nights to opt out of for the specialty restaurants.

 

Bill

It's late and I haven't had dinner yet. These menus brought back a lot of delicious memories

[S.S.Oceanlover]

Monday night was caribbean night. The least appealing of the menus for us so we went to Sterling. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. Poor service, food and maitre d'.

 

Was Miguel still the Maitre'd at Sterlings? He couldn't do enough for us.

 

Bill

[KurtMo]

Monday night was caribbean night. The least appealing of the menus for us so we went to Sterling. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. Poor service, food and maitre d'.

 

Mary65,

Was Monday night Caribbean night on the Eastern or Western itinerary?

 

Kurt

[Pam in CA]

Whatever you decide, make your reservations as soon as you board. All of the alternative dining was 100% booked for the entire cruise within 24 hours.

[maryr65]

Was Miguel still the Maitre'd at Sterlings? He couldn't do enough for us.

 

Bill

Bill,

 

I don't recall his name, however when the maitre'd came by asked how our steaks were prepared, I cut into mine and it was still running "red" he turned, walked away quickly and said not a word. I asked for it med well, butterflied since it was a filet. The steak then went back again only to be returned for the third time with the rest of the food ice cold. I have never seen a plate returned from a kitchen that wasn't redressed before coming back. Our server seemed to be stationed on the other side of the room and we were her only table on the far side which may have contributed to her forgetting about us.

[maryr65]

Mary65,

Was Monday night Caribbean night on the Eastern or Western itinerary?

 

Kurt

 

 

We were on the Eastern itinerary.

[S.S.Oceanlover]

Bill,

 

I don't recall his name, however when the maitre'd came by asked how our steaks were prepared, I cut into mine and it was still running "red" he turned, walked away quickly and said not a word. I asked for it med well, butterflied since it was a filet. The steak then went back again only to be returned for the third time with the rest of the food ice cold. I have never seen a plate returned from a kitchen that wasn't redressed before coming back. Our server seemed to be stationed on the other side of the room and we were her only table on the far side which may have contributed to her forgetting about us.

 

Mary,

I am sorry to hear that you had a bad experience at Sterlings. I hope it didn't deter you from enjoying the rest of your cruise.

 

Bill