rbelfi Posted May 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Anyone know what happen to the chocolate buffet NCL used to do with all the sculptures and displays? I remember it being on the Gem a few years back, but didn't see if mentioned on my previous Breakaway cruise. I figure it's bc of the large number of people on the ship and the popularity of the buffet would cause issues. Anyone have any idea? Edited May 6, 2014 by rbelfi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melba51 Posted May 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 6, 2014 We had the chocolate buffet on the Norwegian Jewel NY to LA via Panama cruise 12 months ago. AMAZING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tminish Posted May 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I had it on the Dawn November 2013. It was my first an although the sculptures were beautiful, the chocolate however wasn't my favorite. Lol! It's definitely pretty to look at and take pictures of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godiva830 Posted May 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The BA doesn't have the chocolate buffet. I was on the Dawn 2 weeks ago and it was on the Dawn. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbelfi Posted May 6, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) It a shame bc the creations are always so creative and detailed! It must be bc of the volumne of passangers on the bigger ships. Thanks! Edited May 6, 2014 by rbelfi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller20074 Posted May 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Probably will never go to another one lol the line to get IN the buffet line was 100 people long. (was the Pearl) never.again. :D Edited May 6, 2014 by Traveller20074 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik101 Posted May 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm on the Getaway next week. If I see it there, I'll report it back on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbelfi Posted May 6, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm on the Getaway next week. If I see it there, I'll report it back on this thread. It'll be interesting to see if Getaway has it, which would throw my big ship theory out the window! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted May 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm on the Getaway next week. If I see it there, I'll report it back on this thread. It'll be interesting to see if Getaway has it, which would throw my big ship theory out the window! haha There was no Chocoholic Buffet on my March GA sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathubia Posted May 6, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Anyone know what happen to the chocolate buffet NCL used to do with all the sculptures and displays? I remember it being on the Gem a few years back, but didn't see if mentioned on my previous Breakaway cruise. I figure it's bc of the large number of people on the ship and the popularity of the buffet would cause issues. Anyone have any idea? Last year it was in the afternoon on the Dawn....I remember the old late night Chocolate Buffets of the past, lots of "sugared up" kids running around!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted May 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 6, 2014 It isn't on the Epic, Breakaway or Getaway, but I think it's on most, if not all, of the other ships. Personally, I think it's quite nice to see it, but I don't actually bother with eating any. Even our chocolate loving son would rather have a cookie than NCL chocolate. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathubia Posted May 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 6, 2014 It isn't on the Epic, Breakaway or Getaway, but I think it's on most, if not all, of the other ships. Personally, I think it's quite nice to see it, but I don't actually bother with eating any. Even our chocolate loving son would rather have a cookie than NCL chocolate. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I highly recommend the chocolate martini's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted May 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2014 This is an ongoing debate on CC...the chocolate buffet... Some hate it...some ate it... I ate it...and hated it... Nice sculpture until some ignorant person tries to eat one of them :eek: The cookies at the late night buffet and the crumble...yes the crumble :D at the buffet for dinner is by far, in my opinion, better then anything served at the chocolate buffet...and YES I do LOVE chocolate, but not this.... An employee on the ship told me they used to use Hershey chocolate to do all the desserts for that buffet, and now they use cheap generic chocolate. If human behavior is something that fascinates or intrigues you...go there and observe...unbelievable how people can stack 12 inches of different kind of desert on one plate...or actually RUN from one end of the buffet to the other to get the "prime" piece of pie...sad but priceless ;) Have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted May 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I highly recommend the chocolate martini's Now THIS is what I am talking about :D ... they are so good ! So many delicious discovery on those Martini tastings :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathubia Posted May 6, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Now THIS is what I am talking about :D ... they are so good ! So many delicious discovery on those Martini tastings :D . hmmmm, martini tastings.....I forgot about those, I have never done one, this may be the year!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted May 6, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Anyone know what happen to the chocolate buffet NCL used to do with all the sculptures and displays? I remember it being on the Gem a few years back, but didn't see if mentioned on my previous Breakaway cruise. I figure it's bc of the large number of people on the ship and the popularity of the buffet would cause issues. Anyone have any idea? Drastic cutbacks to keep prices low. Different ships now do the chocolate buffet differently. In any case it's nothing like it was 5-10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtcoll Posted July 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 22, 2014 What night/time is the chocolate buffet on the Dawn? Going tomBermuda on the Dawn in September and just wondering. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisaf Posted July 23, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Was on the Gem last week - no more chocolate buffet night (there was one last year). Now there is one night later in the week (I think it was Thursday) that is called "Chocolate Night" and they have several different types of chocolate items offered on the menu in all of the restaurants and the buffet that night. There is not too much to choose from and nothing like the original chocolate buffet they used to do at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted July 23, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Went for the first time on my last cruise, didn't think it was all that. Went to take a piece of cake and some lady yelled at me because she wanted to take a picture. Once was enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzlechest Posted July 23, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I hated the chocoholic buffet on the Star 2 years ago. The entire buffet was shut down and it caused havoc with dinner. The Breakaway has an all chocolate dessert menu in the buffet one night and it suits me fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettienets Posted July 23, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I was on Jade the last 2 Januaries. Chocolate buffet night in Garden buffet was a zoo. No order at all, people pushing to get at the food. It was like they had never been to one before. So rude. I left. From a distance it looked like nice desserts. That Garden buffet area is too small anyway for the number of people who use it, even at meal time. Not enough space. Seems to be a problem on NCL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted July 23, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Someone posted a review of the Jewel within the last 2 weeks and said there was no chocolate buffet on their cruise. Based on the news that NCL put out recently about their new menus, I'm guessing the chocolate buffet is going to become a thing of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted July 23, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Based on the news that NCL put out recently about their new menus, I'm guessing the chocolate buffet is going to become a thing of the past. Lobster and now chocolate. What's gonna be cut next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippingaroundtheglobe Posted July 23, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This is an ongoing debate on CC...the chocolate buffet... Some hate it...some ate it... I ate it...and hated it... Nice sculpture until some ignorant person tries to eat one of them :eek: The cookies at the late night buffet and the crumble...yes the crumble :D at the buffet for dinner is by far, in my opinion, better then anything served at the chocolate buffet...and YES I do LOVE chocolate, but not this.... An employee on the ship told me they used to use Hershey chocolate to do all the desserts for that buffet, and now they use cheap generic chocolate. If human behavior is something that fascinates or intrigues you...go there and observe...unbelievable how people can stack 12 inches of different kind of desert on one plate...or actually RUN from one end of the buffet to the other to get the "prime" piece of pie...sad but priceless ;) Have fun ! Might have to go just for the show! I love people watching! Good to know about the quality of the chocolate. Living in Europe as an expat for so long, has honestly turned me into a chocolate snob. I'll take the crumble!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted July 23, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Lobster and now chocolate. What's gonna be cut next? Hopefully the next to be cut will be grumpy passengers and negative people! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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