ludde Posted May 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is there never complimentary Lobster in MDR on European Cruises but always on US cruises? Why is this? I know you can buy it extra and I'm also not a huge lobster fan, just wondering about the policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairymelon Posted May 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is there never complimentary Lobster in MDR on European Cruises but always on US cruises? Why is this? I know you can buy it extra and I'm also not a huge lobster fan, just wondering about the policy. When I saw the heading 'lobster on cruise' - I thought you were talking about me getting burnt when on Allure last November :eek: Sorry I can't help you with your query as I can't eat seafood I am not much help :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted May 2, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Maybe it costs too much to get it to the European ports? Or perhaps there's not as much demand for it among European cruisers? I don't know...just a couple of possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted May 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Lobster isn't a special thing in Europe like it is here in the US. The Euopeans really don't like lobster. That's why it's not on the menu on European cruises. The new, bigger lobster tails on cruises of 7 days or longer here in the States are really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 2, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is there never complimentary Lobster in MDR on European Cruises but always on US cruises? Why is this? I know you can buy it extra and I'm also not a huge lobster fan, just wondering about the policy. Lobster used ot be offered on European cruises but was discontinued a few years ago. At the time they stopped offering it, the story on cruise critic was that the cruiseline no longer had a supplier in Europe who could meet the demand. Not sure if that is still the case but that was the story when they stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmackay46 Posted May 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Lobster isn't a special thing in Europe like it is here in the US. The Euopeans really don't like lobster. That's why it's not on the menu on European cruises. The new, bigger lobster tails on cruises of 7 days or longer here in the States are really good. Where on earth do you get that from? I love lobster and don`t know any Europeans who don`t. :p Lobster used ot be offered on European cruises but was discontinued a few years ago. At the time they stopped offering it, the story on cruise critic was that the cruiseline no longer had a supplier in Europe who could meet the demand. Not sure if that is still the case but that was the story when they stopped. Now, that is more plausible ! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted May 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Where on earth do you get that from? I love lobster and don`t know any Europeans who don`t, :D That's what we were told on several different cruises. Guess we shouldn't believe everything we're told:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmackay46 Posted May 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2013 That's what we were told on several different cruises. Guess we shouldn't believe everything we're told:eek: Honestly, never heard of it. Lobster has always been a very popular speciality meal anywhere I have been, Europe or the States. I do know that it is more readily available in the USA than the European fishing grounds and cheaper too, so maybe it is a cost thing with US cruise lines operating in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted May 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Honestly, never heard of it. Lobster has always been a very popular speciality meal anywhere I have been, Europe or the States. I do know that it is more readily available in the USA than the European fishing grounds and cheaper too, so maybe it is a cost thing with US cruise lines operating in Europe. Eighty Tons shipped to Europe from Nova Scotia in one day for Christmas. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/12/21/ns-lobster-exports-europe.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted May 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Listen, I'm still PO'd that you can't get a delicious Lobster in the MDR on the 3/4 day sailings....AAAARRRRGGH! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeglassbrad Posted May 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have never had a great tasting lobster on any ship. I would rather wait to get home the much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verfai Posted May 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have never had a great tasting lobster on any ship. I would rather wait to get home the much better. I have to agree here, the way RCI makes the lobster is absolutely a disgrace to the way of preparing a proper lobster...How do they call it on the menu "broiled" (LOL) aka boil it and than screw it up by sticking it in mass back in the oven under the grill.....LOL (my opinion) boil, add buter and be done with it. And its just is to expensive for RCI to serve lobster on EU cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted May 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have never had a great tasting lobster on any ship. I would rather wait to get home the much better. Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted May 9, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Listen, I'm still PO'd that you can't get a delicious Lobster in the MDR on the 3/4 day sailings....AAAARRRRGGH! :mad: I couldn't get delicious lobster on a 5 night either. I got lobster, but it wasn't delicious ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted May 9, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have never had a great tasting lobster on any ship. I would rather wait to get home the much better. We have great lobster here in Rhode Island but I still always get the ship's lobster. My expectations aren't as high so I'm never disappointed. It's still nice to get a little taste...and I do mean a little taste. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted May 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If you like butter flavored rubber, the lobster on the ship isn't half bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted May 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The new, bigger lobster tails on cruises of 7 days or longer here in the States are really good. It is actually most cruises of 5 days or longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeglassbrad Posted May 9, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The tails they serve are so small they sell where I live on long Island 4 for 10 dollars they have no flavor at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted May 9, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Lobster isn't a special thing in Europe like it is here in the US. The Euopeans really don't like lobster. That's why it's not on the menu on European cruises. The new, bigger lobster tails on cruises of 7 days or longer here in the States are really good. so not true, we can get small frozen lobsters for £5 at one of our inexpensive supermarkets, and they are frozen Canadian with proper claws not just a tail. So more likely to be a price issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokiePoq Posted May 9, 2013 #20 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Is there never complimentary Lobster in MDR on European Cruises but always on US cruises? Why is this? I know you can buy it extra and I'm also not a huge lobster fan, just wondering about the policy. We had great lobster meals on the Legend of the Seas repositioning cruise Singapore to Rome. Have always had lobster (not as good as this) on other lines in Europe. I was surprised the tail was as big as it was and we had two servings the lobster night on the second segment....oink. Can't speak to Royal's other European cruises on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenly777 Posted May 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Are they Maine lobsters or rock lobster tails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 9, 2013 #22 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Are they Maine lobsters or rock lobster tails? The only Maine lobster that Royal serves in the MDR costs $25 or $30 extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgans Posted May 10, 2013 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2013 If P&O and Cunard can offer lobster in Europe why not Royal Caribbean? We've had lobster offered on all cruises. Shame we won't be offered it in the summer on our first cruise on Independence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verfai Posted May 10, 2013 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2013 If P&O and Cunard can offer lobster in Europe why not Royal Caribbean? We've had lobster offered on all cruises. Shame we won't be offered it in the summer on our first cruise on Independence. Your kidding right!? The price of those two lines is like triple compared to Royal :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherFan Posted May 10, 2013 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The real problem with the lobster is that they are frozen tails and that just doesn't stack up to fresh "live" lobster anytime. That goes for rock, or Maine lobster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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