miched Posted July 29, 2014 #76 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You think that they would have used those unused chocolates in the chocolate fountain, or perhaps .... and that is why that no longer exists. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted July 29, 2014 #77 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You think that they would have used those unused chocolates in the chocolate fountain, or perhaps .... and that is why that no longer exists. Happy cruising I thought some said that the chocolate fountains are still there, just in the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted July 30, 2014 #78 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Bedtime Chocoltes gone ? Sad. We usually don't eat them on the cruise but bring them home... Makes for a nice nibble / indulgence that can transport you back to the cruise (same way that using Ship Shampoo can do) We will therefore miss them A nice little cruise extra that makes cruising different than home... Or even most Hotels. Mind you... I get the WHY Price of cocoa is rising... And Hershey & Mars have both announced they'll be raising the price on chocolate bars (10% or more) So understandable Just sad to see this tradition disappear in the wake (that is if it truly is happening) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffetking Posted July 30, 2014 #79 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Had them every night on our June 3rd Med cruise on Reflection. My wife eats hers, I take mine home. Then every Friday at home put one on her pillow. Happy wife....happy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilghallinsf Posted July 30, 2014 #80 Share Posted July 30, 2014 They were there in may too. I ate them when we got home to remind me of the trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniebnyc Posted July 30, 2014 #81 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Do they still have free chocolate in Al Bacio? We stopped there every night for a mint tea settler before bed and also took some chocolates. These chocolates are better than what is on your pillow anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty1955 Posted July 30, 2014 #82 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Do you suppose this is in response: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted July 30, 2014 #83 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Do you suppose this is in response: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5929 When I pull up the link, I get: Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship to Undergo Month-Long Refurbishment. About Silverseas. See you are from Hayward, CA, I lived there for a few years after I got out of high school....many, many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahCuda Posted July 30, 2014 #84 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I was on the Solstice Alaska cruise 7/4-7/11 and we got the chocolate covered Oreo on just 1 night. It was kind of a tease, but I guess once is better than nothing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty1955 Posted July 30, 2014 #85 Share Posted July 30, 2014 When I pull up the link, I get: Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship to Undergo Month-Long Refurbishment. About Silverseas. See you are from Hayward, CA, I lived there for a few years after I got out of high school....many, many years ago. Whoops, try this instead: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5928 We live in Hayward, but I grew up in Fremont. Bay Area born and raised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneStarr Posted July 30, 2014 #86 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Whoops, try this instead: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5928We live in Hayward, but I grew up in Fremont. Bay Area born and raised! I love this marketing angle. It's *almost* enough to make me give Princess a shot :) Hope Celebrity comes up with something similar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted July 30, 2014 #87 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Whoops, try this instead: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5928We live in Hayward, but I grew up in Fremont. Bay Area born and raised! I would like the chocolate spa treatment...sounds great. I lived in the East Bay (mostly San Leandro) for about 12 years overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted July 30, 2014 #88 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Do you suppose this is in response: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5929 I saw that and laughed because it was started around the same time this thread was going. Just goes to show you when one cruise line closes a door another one opens a window. I wonder what the price of those cocktails are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydoobydoo Posted July 30, 2014 #89 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I brought mine home from Eclispe in May and they are still on my bedside table :eek: I better eat them before they go stale ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted July 30, 2014 #90 Share Posted July 30, 2014 http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/food_dining/chocolate-journeys/ Look at the drink pictures. OMG :eek: Time to book with Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted July 30, 2014 #91 Share Posted July 30, 2014 http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/food_dining/chocolate-journeys/ Look at the drink pictures. OMG :eek: Time to book with Princess. Yes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted July 30, 2014 #92 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We're booked w/ Princess next year on an itinerary not offered by Royal Caribbean nor Celebrity. Regarding chocolates, I thought discontinuing them on Royal was petty, and will think the same on Celebrity. When you consider the percentage the chocolates cost of our cruise fare, it's sad they discontinued them. We ate them, and now we bring our own. Also, why don't they recycle the aluminum? Why don't they use the left over chocolate for baking? If they can't give it to the passengers, I bet the crew would like the treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted July 30, 2014 #93 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Maybe Celebrity should take a look at this survey "One thing is for certain, chocolate makes people happy," Love said. In fact, in a national survey conducted by Princess, 58 percent of women said they would choose chocolate over sex, while 53 percent said they would turn to chocolate over a friend who's feeling sad. Plus, 81 percent said that chocolate improves their moods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane2357 Posted July 31, 2014 #94 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Norman Love Chocolates are made right here in Ft Myers Florida and they are little bites of heaven! They are so beautiful too - edible art work, his desserts defy description. I've never sailed on Princess but those that do are going to be in for some really great treats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted July 31, 2014 #95 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Norman Love Chocolates are made right here in Ft Myers Florida and they are little bites of heaven! They are so beautiful too - edible art work, his desserts defy description. I've never sailed on Princess but those that do are going to be in for some really great treats! Hi Jane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted July 31, 2014 #96 Share Posted July 31, 2014 When I see cutbacks like the chocolates, flowers on the table on Royal Caribbean ships, etc. It makes me wonder how many cutbacks are happening that we DON'T see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted July 31, 2014 #97 Share Posted July 31, 2014 When I see cutbacks like the chocolates, flowers on the table on Royal Caribbean ships, etc. It makes me wonder how many cutbacks are happening that we DON'T see. There are mo more flowers on Celebrity tables in the MDR either. They did away with those like a year or two ago at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balloon Man Posted July 31, 2014 #98 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Maybe Celebrity should take a look at this survey "One thing is for certain, chocolate makes people happy," Love said. In fact, in a national survey conducted by Princess, 58 percent of women said they would choose chocolate over sex, while 53 percent said they would turn to chocolate over a friend who's feeling sad. Plus, 81 percent said that chocolate improves their moods. So 58% of women prefer chocolate to sex. Yet Celebrity has stopped providing chocolate at bedtime. Maybe the cruise line has a hidden agenda :rolleyes: Edited July 31, 2014 by Balloon Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetheSea Posted July 31, 2014 #99 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We always saved them for our kids as one of the suitcase presents. It is also another tradition with cruising that should stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted July 31, 2014 #100 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) LOL! Good thing my DH doesn't read these boards...he doesn't even know they leave chocolates in the evening because I've always gotten to them first! I tried to do that and nearly lost a hand. he likes them as much as I do...DARN! I will miss them. It is just another little luxury gone out of my life. Edited July 31, 2014 by dorisis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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