april47 Posted May 31, 2012 #151 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Old cruiser but Princess newbie here. My cabin is on the Plaza deck right down from the IC. Those pictures look yummie. Do you pay for things there? I don't know if I want the answer to be yes or no:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted May 31, 2012 #152 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Old cruiser but Princess newbie here. My cabin is on the Plaza deck right down from the IC. Those pictures look yummie. Do you pay for things there? I don't know if I want the answer to be yes or no:o No cost! It's free! I wish my room was next to the IC :o. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHOPPER2 Posted May 31, 2012 #153 Share Posted May 31, 2012 OK. You said "treat." That, to me disqualifies the chicken salad (which I love!), shrimp, etc. & takes us more to the realm of cookies, donuts, pastries, desserts... So therefore, my answer is: the dark chocolate/hazelnut pudding thing with an unpronounceable name -- something like giandula. OH. MY. GOD. I ate 2 or 3 every day after I discovered it. Wow. :D Me too - that is the one I love - yum choclate and hazelnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted May 31, 2012 #154 Share Posted May 31, 2012 So no IC on the Island? That is very sad because you have all made it sound amazing. Is the La Patisserie similar? No, La Patisserie is not similar at all. Basically, the food they offer consists of 2 trays of croissants and rolls covered with a domed lid. Island Princess is a great ship, but it's too bad that the IC won't fit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 31, 2012 #155 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Cookies at 2am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted May 31, 2012 #156 Share Posted May 31, 2012 For those wondering about the Gianduja pudding, here is a photo of it (and some cookies) from the Emerald last year: It's hard to tell, but it's a very, very, thick pudding (almost like a fudge). It's so thick, your spoon can practically stand up in it. It's also very rich, so the small cup is more than enough for a serving. It's usually in the vertical refrigerated cases next to the main displays, and isn't out every day. We've sailed on plenty of Princess ships with the IC and only just discovered the pudding last year. Truly, the best treat from the IC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie42467 Posted May 31, 2012 #157 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Strawberry Shortcake on the Golden 2009 Debbie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted June 3, 2012 #158 Share Posted June 3, 2012 A picture(s) worth a thousand words.....some of the treats...and they are all included in the cost of your cruise... (pics borrowed from Jasperdo) Looks really good. I wish that I could try something now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2little time Posted June 3, 2012 #159 Share Posted June 3, 2012 So no IC on the Island? That is very sad because you have all made it sound amazing. Is the La Patisserie similar? No....unfortunately the Patisserie on the Island is really just a little bar in the atrium. They do have a little platter of finger sandwiches and/or tiny sweets from tea service the day before. It in no way compares to the IC. On the other hand, the Island is lovely and is hands-down my favorite ship. The pizza is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrypop Posted June 3, 2012 #160 Share Posted June 3, 2012 We take our tray that our ice bucket is on and one of us goes down to the IC and gets two breakfast sandwiches and two special coffees and we enjoy them on our deck for breakfast, we look forward to them each cruise. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotong Posted June 3, 2012 #161 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Can anyone tell me if they serve juice, sodas, milkshakes etcnat the IC? People have confirmed there is coffee that you pay for but what about soft drinks, we have bought soda cards for the Grand in August so would be good to get the IC goodies with a drink. Thanks Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted June 3, 2012 #162 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Can anyone tell me if they serve juice, sodas, milkshakes etcnat the IC? People have confirmed there is coffee that you pay for but what about soft drinks, we have bought soda cards for the Grand in August so would be good to get the IC goodies with a drink. Thanks Gillian They have all fountain sodas and some juices (such as those used to make mixed drinks, but no milkshakes. These are only obtainable at Scoops ice cream counter near the pools (on most ships). But that's an easy elevator ride up from the IC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khenry Posted June 4, 2012 #163 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Love the apple crumble! They had it the last evening. The best dessert all week other than the baked Alaska in the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonno25 Posted June 5, 2012 #164 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have not read all of the posts, so please forgive me if this has already been said. At least on the Emerald, the best thingh about the International Caqfe is the people! The other passengers that gather there AND the staff that works there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineforhealth Posted June 5, 2012 #165 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have not read all of the posts, so please forgive me if this has already been said. At least on the Emerald, the best thingh about the International Caqfe is the people! The other passengers that gather there AND the staff that works there! I. Agree , as long as they eat all the warm cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles68 Posted June 11, 2012 #166 Share Posted June 11, 2012 My upcoming Diamond Princess cruise does not have an International Cafe. Is there another place on the ship (other than H C) where I can get chocolate or almond croissants & desserts ? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GweninTX Posted June 12, 2012 #167 Share Posted June 12, 2012 My upcoming Diamond Princess cruise does not have an International Cafe. Is there another place on the ship (other than H C) where I can get chocolate or almond croissants & desserts ? Thanks in advance. We were on the Coral her sister ship and it also did not have an IC- but we were offered chocolate and almond croissants every morning in the main dining room. They walked around with a lovely silver tray of all kinds of muffins, rolls and those yummy croissants. In the afternoon the tea cart had warm chocolate chip cookies at 3:30! On Friday morning of our cruise we had a dessert display in the HC at 11:00 AM - gorgeous desserts and a fabulous treat for the eyes too! They had it roped off for pictures for an hour before serving them so all could see them. We found out about it by going to a cooking demo that morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ore-ee-gun Posted June 12, 2012 #168 Share Posted June 12, 2012 It's been 3 years, and I still crave those little fruit tartlets. I also loved the miniature panini sandwiches. I hope they still have those! I seem to remember that some items were an extra cost - is it just the gelato now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted June 12, 2012 #169 Share Posted June 12, 2012 It's apparently a hazelnut/chocolate pudding. Sounds yummy! I do believe that I will be looking for this in less than a week! :p Did you try the pudding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted June 13, 2012 #170 Share Posted June 13, 2012 We were on the Coral her sister ship and it also did not have an IC- but we were offered chocolate and almond croissants every morning in the main dining room. They walked around with a lovely silver tray of all kinds of muffins, rolls and those yummy croissants. In the afternoon the tea cart had warm chocolate chip cookies at 3:30! On Friday morning of our cruise we had a dessert display in the HC at 11:00 AM - gorgeous desserts and a fabulous treat for the eyes too! They had it roped off for pictures for an hour before serving them so all could see them. We found out about it by going to a cooking demo that morning. The Coral, I believe, is the sister ship to the Island but not sure. The sister ship to the Diamond is the Sapphire. I do wonder why the Sapphire just recently had the IC added and the Diamond did not have it added when it was in drydock. It's been 3 years, and I still crave those little fruit tartlets. I also loved the miniature panini sandwiches. I hope they still have those! I seem to remember that some items were an extra cost - is it just the gelato now? Just the gelato now. I think a few years back they had chocolate covered strawberries and a couple other items you could get for a minimum charge but they don't have those now Did you try the pudding? Linda, you will have to try it in October and report back. It does sound yummy, doesn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted June 13, 2012 #171 Share Posted June 13, 2012 The Coral, I believe, is the sister ship to the Island but not sure. The sister ship to the Diamond is the Sapphire. I do wonder why the Sapphire just recently had the IC added and the Diamond did not have it added when it was in drydock. I have a friend that is going on her first cruise in a few weeks on the Diamond. I wish it also had the IC. I want my friend to fall in love with cruising and in the first 5 minutes, I learned that the IC will do that to you! Linda, you will have to try it in October and report back. It does sound yummy, doesn't it! Michelle, I think we should book another BVE before then. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSMcDuffy Posted July 1, 2012 #172 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hi IC lovers! Just got off the Sapphire earlier today (well, yesterday now) and our cabin was very close to the IC so we walked by there several times a day (and always scoped the place out). Something I found surprising was that, with the exception of the morning pastries, almost all of the other desserts at the IC were also upstairs at the Horizon Court Buffet. Not sure if this is something that just started but on my last cruise (last July on Crown) it seemed that the desserts at the IC were not in the buffet. Perhaps this can be encouraging to those who travel on the ships that don't have the IC; maybe you'll get a lot of the same desserts in the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 2, 2012 #173 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [/b][/color]Michelle, I think we should book another BVE before then. What do you think? Linda, I just saw your post. I guess I haven't returned to this thread. I really want to book the BVE for the Coral Princess in September. The Coral is a different class of ship that I've never been on with Princess. I did look at the schedule briefly and it looks like the Coral is returning to San Pedro about mid-September. I actually meant to book it but haven't. Your post has reminded me. Perhaps you and your friend I met on the Sapphire BVE and Pam might be interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted July 2, 2012 #174 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Linda, I just saw your post. I guess I haven't returned to this thread. I really want to book the BVE for the Coral Princess in September. The Coral is a different class of ship that I've never been on with Princess. I did look at the schedule briefly and it looks like the Coral is returning to San Pedro about mid-September. I actually meant to book it but haven't. Your post has reminded me. Perhaps you and your friend I met on the Sapphire BVE and Pam might be interested? I don't know about my friend but you can count me in.:) It would be nice to visit a different class of ship (I've only been on the Sapphire). Is the Coral in the same class as the Golden? I have a 2013 cruise booked on the Golden so I hope to be able to visit that ship too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted July 2, 2012 #175 Share Posted July 2, 2012 So what range of hours are different foods set out? How early for the breakfast sandwiches? How early for sandwiches and soup? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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