What happened to afternoon tea?

[Montana]

April cruise did not have afternoon tea in the buffet area. I miss a few cookies and tea sandwiches. However, I did see the VIP lounge had these amenities. We were in a sky suite and not eligible for these amenities. I felt a little like a child outside of a candy shop with no money for entry.

[20pluscruises]

April cruise did not have afternoon tea in the buffet area. I miss a few cookies and tea sandwiches. However, I did see the VIP lounge had these amenities. We were in a sky suite and not eligible for these amenities. I felt a little like a child outside of a candy shop with no money for entry.

 

Whaaaaaaat!!! Is afternoon tea now gone? Noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

[Gig103]

Sky suites aren't eligible for all suite amenities? Or you're saying you aren't "VIP" enough in a S2/S1?

 

I would hope it was a fluke, I really like those afternoon treats.

[20pluscruises]

Sky suites aren't eligible for all suite amenities? Or you're saying you aren't "VIP" enough in a S2/S1?

 

I would hope it was a fluke, I really like those afternoon treats.

 

ditto!!!

[Christine Frances]

OP talking about tea stuff in buffet not in suites. Can't remember the hours that the tea stuff is served in the buffet = 3-4?

[20pluscruises]

OP talking about tea stuff in buffet not in suites. Can't remember the hours that the tea stuff is served in the buffet = 3-4?

 

That's how I read it...oops. I hope they keep the buffet afternoon tea I would really hate to see that gone. :eek:

[TeaBag]

I am certain I saw it listed on the Celebrity Today on Solstice Honolulu - Vancouver, just ended. We never did go. Missed the Elegant Tea also as Liars Club was scheduled the same time.

[Loracpin2]

There was afternoon tea on the March 30 Silhouette. Hate to admit I was there every day at 4:00 for a scone and whipped cream. I can't imagine that's gone too.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

It was also there on the Silhouette TA in April

There has been to much " the sky is falling " on the board:rolleyes:

[tn1728]

Had scones, jam, whipped cream, mini sandwiches, and cookies every afternoon in the buffet on Century in late April. We did have access to Michael's Club, but never had afternoon tea there.

[ozark74]

April cruise did not have afternoon tea in the buffet area. I miss a few cookies and tea sandwiches. However, I did see the VIP lounge had these amenities. We were in a sky suite and not eligible for these amenities. I felt a little like a child outside of a candy shop with no money for entry.

 

We had afternoon snacks, scones and sandwiches, on the Infinity in April.

In the sky suites they bring them to your room.

[bigbenboys]

Had scones, jam, whipped cream, mini sandwiches, and cookies every afternoon in the buffet on Century in late April. We did have access to Michael's Club, but never had afternoon tea there.

 

Dont tell me they are using whipped cream. They should be serving clotted cream. Richard:(

[We're The Groupnors]

Dont tell me they are using whipped cream. They should be serving clotted cream. Richard:(

 

We've never seen clotted cream on Celebrity, only whipped cream. While not traditional, it is very delicious!

[DebbieMacG]

I've never seen clotted cream either. I've seen people call it clotted (on the same cruise) but it's not it's whipped :)

 

So no drama, short comings, disasters, or calamities, afternoon tea IS still served with it's usual cream :D

 

(Just pointing this out before someone posts that they will never sail X again and their life is ruined due to lack of cream)

[We're The Groupnors]

I've never seen clotted cream either. I've seen people call it clotted (on the same cruise) but it's not it's whipped :)

 

So no drama, short comings, disasters, or calamities, afternoon tea IS still served with it's usual cream :D

 

(Just pointing this out before someone posts that they will never sail X again and their life is ruined due to lack of cream)

 

Brilliant, LOL!

[NLH Arizona]

I've never seen clotted cream either. I've seen people call it clotted (on the same cruise) but it's not it's whipped :)

 

So no drama, short comings, disasters, or calamities, afternoon tea IS still served with it's usual cream :D

 

(Just pointing this out before someone posts that they will never sail X again and their life is ruined due to lack of cream)

Never heard of clotted cream before, but I looked it up....interesting, I would like to try it some day.

[DebbieMacG]

Never heard of clotted cream before, but I looked it up....interesting, I would like to try it some day.

 

Oh it's VERY nice. I can get it easily but I put 2lbs in weight on just lifting it out of the chilled cabinet in Marks and Spencer's :o

[TeaBag]

Oh it's VERY nice. I can get it easily but I put 2lbs in weight on just lifting it out of the chilled cabinet in Marks and Spencer's :o

I agree. Wish M&S hadn't closed down in Canada.

[Elaine0138]

Do you have it Devon or Cornish style? a whole other debate :)

[scotslizzy]

I do not think cruise ships would have clotted cream but if you get the chance try it with your scones as it is soo much better that the cream on the ships. I may be wrong but as most cream has a short shelf life I always assumed that cruise ships could only use the more artificial stuff ?

 

In saying that it does not stop me eating scones with cream on a cruise !

 

 

Scotslizzy

[The_Big_M]

I am certain I saw it listed on the Celebrity Today on Solstice Honolulu - Vancouver, just ended. We never did go. Missed the Elegant Tea also as Liars Club was scheduled the same time.

 

They didn't run Liar's club on the previous cruise Sydney - Honolulu.

 

Is it only run depending on the cruise director?

 

Afternoon tea time was 4-5 p.m on that cruise.

Edited May 15, 2014 by The_Big_M

[rubydoobydoo]

There was afternoon tea last week on Eclipse

[cruise_in_style]

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You get clotted cream with the champagne tea in Murano. This is much more of an occasion than afternoon tea in the buffet; unfortunately it's $25 a head.

[amberben]

Do you have it Devon or Cornish style? a whole other debate :)

 

As I live in the West Country in UK. I am afraid I have it cornish style. lol Husband from Dartmouth in Devon has it Devonshire way.

 

Just think it is a matter of which way you like best.!

 

Brenda x

[rubydoobydoo]

I have to eat a scone with the jam on first then the cream on top :D

 

Most people I know say it should be the other way round lol