Christmas cruise?

[Sunshine101]

Hi all,

 

Has anyone done a Christmas cruise? We've never done one over Xmas and will be on the Epic during that time (in St.Thomas on Xmas day!)

 

Is there'd anything different on the ship, like decorations or Xmas dinner or is it the same as any other week?

 

Thanks for your input!

[Reggie28]

We were on the Epic for Christmas last year. It was fantastic! The ship is beautifully decorated and the MDRs definitely offered traditional Christmas dinner options. The beach in St. Maarten (on Christmas Day) had Christmas trees scattered among the loungers. The Christmas Eve concert/performance put on by the NCL crew was excellent! I hope you enjoy your Christmas on the Epic as much as we did. (We will be on the Pearl this year!)

[Sunshine101]

Thanks so much Reggie!

[SteveH2508]

This is the Christmas menu from the Jade last year.

 

CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS

Shrimp and Crab Parfait

Roasted Peppers, Avocado, Cumin Wafer

Mango in Pomegranate Cantaloupe Broth

Ginger Panna Cotta

Smoked Duck Breast with Mushroom Paté

Salad of Cheese Ravioli with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

 

SOUPS AND SALADS

Butternut Squash Bisque

Anise Profiteroles

Oriental Chicken Soup

Barbecued Pork, Chicken Won Ton, Spinach, Mushrooms, Rice Noodles

*Chilled Vichyssoise with Smoked Salmon

Chives and Pistachio

Carpaccio of Marinated Beetroot

Crumbled Blue Cheese, Romaine Hearts, Pear “Croutons”, Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction

Norwegian’s Signature Caesar Salad

Housemade Dressing, Shaved Parmesan

 

ENTRÉES

Roasted Turkey

Braised Red Cabbage, Sautéed Mushrooms, Apple and Apricot Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Rosemary Jus

Honey Glazed Black Forest Ham

Sautéed Spiced Apples, Sweet Potato Mash, Maple Syrup and Plump Raisin Jus

Boneless Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine

Roasted Cipollini Onions and Chestnuts, Cheddar Cheese Polenta

Salmon and Scallop Mousse in Flaky Puff Pastry

Creamed Leeks, Sautéed Spinach, Grain Mustard Sauce

Ratatouille Crêpe

Feta Cheese, Arugula, Olive Paste, Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

 

DESSERTS

Pumpkin Soufflé

Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate-Orange Christmas Yule Log

Orange Crémeux, Cointreau Chocolate Mousse, Bittersweet Chocolate Glaze, Citrus Syrup

Pear and Chestnut Torte

Chestnut Flan, Caramelized Pears, Pear Mousse, Caramel Sauce

No Sugar Added Strawberry Napoleon

Diplomat Cream, Poached Strawberries, and Puff Pastry

Frozen Peach Yogurt

Pineapple Sherbet

Ice Cream Selections

Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry

A Sampling of Cheese

Brie, Sharp Cheddar, Blue Cheese

Edited November 15, 2013 by SteveH2508

[Sunshine101]

Oh wow, thanks Steve!