momof3cruisers Posted July 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Hi all. I am wondering about tea time. #1 Is there an option to sit with others? I will most likely being going by myself and it would be fun to meet some other people. (My husband is an introvert so we do ATD with a table for 2.) If not, on the Freedom, will it be in a dining room with windows? Sitting alone by a window sounds nice too. #2 Do you have a choice of teas? Went on Princess and it was just in a big pot they brought around. Pretty sure it was Lipton. It was bad. I'm hoping for tea bags and hot water. Edited July 1, 2014 by momof3cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine002 Posted July 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi all. I am wondering about tea time. #1 Is there an option to sit with others? I will most likely being going by myself and it would be fun to meet some other people. (My husband is an introvert so we do ATD with a table for 2.) If not, on the Freedom, will it be in a dining room with windows? Sitting alone by a window sounds nice too. #2 Do you have a choice of teas? Went on Princess and it was just in a big pot they brought around. Pretty sure it was Lipton. It was bad. I'm hoping for tea bags and hot water. Its usually upstairs in the dining room. Yes many times they will seat you with others as they do when you got to the dining room for lunch. They had coffee and tea and they come around with carts of cakes and finger food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapenthusiast Posted July 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi! I always do tea time and we've always been sat right beside whoever else is attending tea time. It's been a fun way to meet some other passengers and chat. They typically have an assortment of tea bags and you can choose your flavor. Enjoy! Tea time has always been one of my favorite things on the ship to do. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted July 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi all. I am wondering about tea time. #1 Is there an option to sit with others? I will most likely being going by myself and it would be fun to meet some other people. (My husband is an introvert so we do ATD with a table for 2.) If not, on the Freedom, will it be in a dining room with windows? Sitting alone by a window sounds nice too. #2 Do you have a choice of teas? Went on Princess and it was just in a big pot they brought around. Pretty sure it was Lipton. It was bad. I'm hoping for tea bags and hot water. 1) You will be able to sit with others. Some ships do open seating, whereas others have a hostess/host to seat you. 2) Yes, you get to chose your own tea and you get your very own little tea pot of hot water to stoke it in. There is a variety of tea in a box that is brought around--my wife usually ends up with Earl Grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted July 1, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thank you so much for the quick answers! I'm quite excited about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liltee42 Posted July 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I will be on the Valor in August which leaves from Puerto Rico, does anyone know when they do Tea Time on Valor? Possibly on the only Sea Day we have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbCRR Posted July 1, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) We always make sure to go to tea time. It's one of our favorite things. My 19 year old makes sure that is one of our meet up times on sea days. It is at 3pm. We've had it in the dining room and in the piano bar, depending on the ship. They bring around the wooden case with about 10 different types of tea (Bigelow) and hot water. Then their is the cart with all the wonderful treats - cucumber sandwiches, macaroons, chocolate cake, fruit tarts, etc. Make sure you have an early lunch, or just have brunch beforehand. Edited July 1, 2014 by cbCRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkelgirlca Posted July 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2014 They served tea on the conquest from 3 to4 last sept. And there was a selection of various teas to pick from. You were seated at a table with others too. I think the times were posted in the daily handouts and it was on sea days only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenhem31 Posted July 1, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) On the Paradise it was held in a small bar. They came around with a pot of hot water and a box of tea bags to choose from. There was also coffee available if requested. Everything on the cart was amazing! In this particular bar, there were only tiny tables but they were close together so it was easy to strike up conversation with others. It was my favorite thing to do on sea days! Carnival Paradise April 2014 Allure of the Seas November 2014 Edited July 1, 2014 by Jenhem31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPlayWithString Posted July 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2014 1) You will be able to sit with others. Some ships do open seating, whereas others have a hostess/host to seat you. 2) Yes, you get to chose your own tea and you get your very own little tea pot of hot water to stoke it in. There is a variety of tea in a box that is brought around--my wife usually ends up with Earl Grey. I usually end up with Earl Grey too...because when people ask what I'm drinking, I like putting on my very best Proper British accent and saying, "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot." Sometimes they get the joke..sometimes not and I have to explain.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellacruiser2712 Posted July 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I love this! Do they do tea time on the Liberty? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbCRR Posted July 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I am pretty sure tea time is fleet wide. Check your FunTimes- should be 3:00p on sea days only. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybear Posted July 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2014 On the Elation, Tea time was in the piano bar April 2014. We had a lovely time talking to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted July 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I usually end up with Earl Grey too...because when people ask what I'm drinking, I like putting on my very best Proper British accent and saying, "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot." Sometimes they get the joke..sometimes not and I have to explain.:D Got it! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckysll Posted July 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Okay - to the poster with the pictures......STOP IT!!!! :D:D It's bad enough I have to wait 6 months until my cruises, but you are making it more difficult by showing pictures of what I have to wait those 6 months to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPlayWithString Posted July 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I am SO looking forward to our next cruise, which is in just 2 weeks...I'm drooling sitting here thinking about the chocolate macaroons (or are they scones? I have no idea. But they're DELICIOUS!).:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted July 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I usually end up with Earl Grey too...because when people ask what I'm drinking, I like putting on my very best Proper British accent and saying, "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot." Sometimes they get the joke..sometimes not and I have to explain.:D I get it! I even laughed out loud. (I usually say that too when I order Earl Grey.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPlayWithString Posted July 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Now if I could have my own food replicator..... I figure if they can replicate items out of plastic, food can't be that far off.....right? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted July 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) I get it! I even laughed out loud. (I usually say that too when I order Earl Grey.) We also say it that way--usually people look at us awkwardly. I tried posting a Youtube video, but the link won't embed using CC's feature. Edited July 1, 2014 by Carnival_Brides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCteacherlovescruising Posted July 1, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Are those desserts as good as they look? I don't like coffee or tea but want to go for the desserts. Would they give me water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPlayWithString Posted July 1, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I can't imagine why they wouldn't be able to get you a glass of water...the desserts are awesome. I'm also rather fond of the salmon on toast...nom nom nom.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted July 1, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) I love tea time on Carnival. The other cruise lines don't seem to do it any more. However I hate the tea bag slopping in the saucer scenario and prefer the tea pots and always ask for one. Cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon open sandwiches, scones, macaroons, little tartlets all delicious. Carnival has it on all sea days usually 3pm. Sometimes the upstairs in the MDR is used and they fill up tables as people enter. Edited July 1, 2014 by maryann2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erocrobro Posted July 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is there a fee for this? Do you need to make reservations? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted July 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is there a fee for this? Do you need to make reservations? Sent from my iPhone using Forums No fee and you just walk right in. They'll publish the time and place in the FunTimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcwalker Posted July 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Do you have to get to tea time on time? Or if it starts at 3:00 is it ok to stroll in at 3:30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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