Pettifogger Posted October 4, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2013 About six months ago, I sailed on a relatively long segment of a Grand Voyage and was very pleasantly surprised to find that the breakfast specials we enjoyed some years ago had been restored. For a 'breakfast person' like me, that effectively added an hour or more of delight to the beginning of the cruise day. At that time, I was told informally that the breakfast specials would be for 'long voyages', so when I booked my next cruise, which was a little more than two weeks in length, I didn't know what to expect. I returned a couple of days ago from that cruise and I'm pleased to report that there were breakfast specials, including my favorite, Dutch style apple pancakes. Possibly this restoration is even more important to some passengers as a harbinger of other restorations as cruise prices recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted October 4, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2013 This is interesting news. I fondly remember the breakfast specials, with the Dutch Apple Pancakes being a favorite of mine, too. Having recently returned from the 12 Day Baltic Adventure and the 16 Day Viking Passage cruises aboard the good ship Eurodam, I do not recall seeing any such specials on the menu or on any placard (where I remember they were listed) sitting on the table. I do recall very good service in the morning, with the best being our last morning aboard in New York where both of the Assistant Dining Room Managers participated in our service. (Thank you "G" and Hance!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 4, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 4, 2013 About six months ago, I sailed on a relatively long segment of a Grand Voyage and was very pleasantly surprised to find that the breakfast specials we enjoyed some years ago had been restored. For a 'breakfast person' like me, that effectively added an hour or more of delight to the beginning of the cruise day. At that time, I was told informally that the breakfast specials would be for 'long voyages', so when I booked my next cruise, which was a little more than two weeks in length, I didn't know what to expect. I returned a couple of days ago from that cruise and I'm pleased to report that there were breakfast specials, including my favorite, Dutch style apple pancakes. Possibly this restoration is even more important to some passengers as a harbinger of other restorations as cruise prices recover. Which ship was this little more than two weeks cruise that provided these breakfast specials? Sounds good. :) Happy you got to enjoy the treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pettifogger Posted October 4, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Both of the instances I referred to were on the Prinsendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 4, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2013 That sounds wonderful -- if they are coming back to longer cruises. We were on a 20 day cruise in the spring -- no specials. What ship were you on? Was this in the dining room? More information please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted October 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 4, 2013 As KK wonders, was this in the Dining Room or Lido? Haven't seen a special" in the DR for quite a while, but would go to the Lido if some were available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2013 We had the breakfast specials as well - about 17 days into our 31 day cruise. Prinsendam as well - and they were very good:D Dh took more advantage than I did - but it was so nice so see the choices:D Wondering if it is more of a P'dam thing? This was really nice - part of the reason we like the P'dam. Second time - gotta love it:) In the dining room or the Pinnacle - we didn't see it in the Lido on our cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 4, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2013 After being on Princess several times I find that HAL has a very extensive menu. I'm surprised they would have specials on top of that. We shall see if they have it on my Eurodam cruise (15 days). If they don't I think I'll survive:D;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted October 4, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Both of the instances I referred to were on the Prinsendam. I'm not surprised. The Prinsendam is so far ahead of the other HAL ships when it comes to food and presentation. Hopefully, this is the start of improvements on all the ships. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Before the new extensive menu came out -- around 2010 -- that's when we encountered them and I got the menus and posted them here -- there were specials every day -- at least 3 of them. But on some ships they were not offered in the dining room (or Pinnacle) while other ships had them. It was a hit and miss thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Both of the instances I referred to were on the Prinsendam. Thanks. :) Happy you got to enjoy them and agree with the others it would be lovely if this leads to other ships offering breakfast specials again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margbell Posted October 5, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Which ship was this little more than two weeks cruise that provided these breakfast specials? Sounds good. :) Happy you got to enjoy the treats. Sail7Seas. Did you know that you were quoted on today's Cruise Critic message? I imagine they had to ask your permission. Nice to know famous people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Sail7Seas. Did you know that you were quoted on today's Cruise Critic message? I imagine they had to ask your permission. Nice to know famous people. Huh? :confused: I don't know about what you are speaking? Where is 'Today's Cruise Critic Message'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Huh? :confused: I don't know about what you are speaking? Where is 'Today's Cruise Critic Message'? http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1428 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margbell Posted October 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2013 http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=1428 thanks, JTL. Maybe they didn't ask for permission to quote you after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks, John. I remember writing that. :) Appreciate your posting the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2013 thanks, JTL. Maybe they didn't ask for permission to quote you after all.No, they already "own" every word we write! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2013 That works okay for me. :) We come here at no cost and, speaking only for myself, get much pleasure. I'm sure somewhere in the terms we agreed to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 5, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Gee, you get rewarded for loyalty? I didn't think a frozen boot up the rear was loyalty, but ok :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted October 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Just clicked on the link and saw Kazu was quoted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted October 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Can someone give me several examples of "breakfast specials"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 5, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Don't know what HAL is offering now with such a lovely, long menu -- but I found a thread I did from a few years ago before the present menus came out. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=621306&highlight=breakfast+specials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBands Posted October 5, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 5, 2013 tasted more like a sloppy joe. And never saw creamed chip beef. Both are occasional bfst favorites buy must be home made and not from a package or can. I have rarely seen real corned beef on a HAL ship. Maybe if we sail over St. Patrick's day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 5, 2013 tasted more like a sloppy joe. And never saw creamed chip beef. Both are occasional bfst favorites buy must be home made and not from a package or can. I have rarely seen real corned beef on a HAL ship. Maybe if we sail over St. Patrick's day? I agree, the corned beef hash is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted October 5, 2013 We have sailed over St Patrick's Day and DH tried it again -- still from the can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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