Floridiana Posted August 20, 2014 #76 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We'll go with (almost) whoever provides the itinerary we want. Our next two cruises are with lines we haven't been on yet. I hope I will survive their food. ;) One more thing, Oceania has DH's favorite white wine which is very difficult to get anywhere outside Austria. I suspect the Austrians drink it all themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted August 20, 2014 #77 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We'll go with (almost) whoever provides the itinerary we want. Exactly my approach. Where do I want to go? Who goes there and when? If Oceania goes there at the time I want it will be my choice. But I really look at everything (see my future trips below --) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC&KY Posted August 20, 2014 #78 Share Posted August 20, 2014 One more thing, Oceania has DH's favorite white wine which is very difficult to get anywhere outside Austria. I suspect the Austrians drink it all themselves. And what is that? I don't see an Austrian wine listed with the packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewags Posted August 20, 2014 #79 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yes, Floridiana...Azamara has all that as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted August 20, 2014 #80 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Azamara has it -- but it is not nearly as good. The fruits and berries do not come close. The bread is unremarkable Again --- it's fine if those items are not a priority for you. Veteran O cruisers will likely be disappointed if they are expecting the same. Oceania wins in the food category hands down. Azamara does better in other categories. We like both lines. But we do not sail for the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted August 20, 2014 #81 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Does Azamara have a great French baker on board? Excellent baguettes, delicious croissants? Berries for breakfast? First rate cheese selection? Sushi every night? Super delicious ice cream? One food category in which Azamara wins hands down is ice cream. Its homemade ice cream is far superior to that offered on Oceania. Also the made-to-order breakfast items delivered to your table without having to stand in the egg line. Other than that, Oceania is superior in the food wars. (Although its version of New York-style cheesecake is a vast misnomer; however, I cannot remember the cheesedcake served on Azamara.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted August 20, 2014 #82 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) One food category in which Azamara wins hands down is ice cream. Its homemade ice cream is far superior to that offered on Oceania. Also the made-to-order breakfast items delivered to your table without having to stand in the egg line. Other than that, Oceania is superior in the food wars. (Although its version of New York-style cheesecake is a vast misnomer; however, I cannot remember the cheesedcake served on Azamara.) Pam I do not recall the ice cream on Azamara. I will be on Quest next month and I plan to sample. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited August 20, 2014 by pacheco18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted August 20, 2014 #83 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) One food category in which Azamara wins hands down is ice cream. Its homemade ice cream is far superior to that offered on Oceania. Also the made-to-order breakfast items delivered to your table without having to stand in the egg line. Other than that, Oceania is superior in the food wars. (Although its version of New York-style cheesecake is a vast misnomer; however, I cannot remember the cheesedcake served on Azamara.) I guess it is subjective as I like Oceanias homemade ice cream better Jancruz1 Edited August 20, 2014 by Jancruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted August 20, 2014 #84 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I guess it is subjective as I like Oceanias homemade ice cream betterJancruz1 +1, and I've never had breakfast at Waves when the Restaurant Captain didn't offer to ferry my egg order over to my table whilst I enjoyed the rest of my breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted August 20, 2014 Author #85 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I guess it is subjective as I like Oceanias homemade ice cream betterJancruz1 I asked my expert (husband) about the ice cream since he has it everyday on Azamara and Oceania. He said Azamara's ice is very good but Oceania has more variety since the flavors on the Terrace are different than those served at Waves. Also, no malted or milk shakes on Azamara. There are smoothies though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 20, 2014 #86 Share Posted August 20, 2014 One food category in which Azamara wins hands down is ice cream. Its homemade ice cream is far superior to that offered on Oceania. I thought Oceania's ice cream/Gelato was homemade as well :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted August 20, 2014 #87 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I asked my expert (husband) about the ice cream since he has it everyday on Azamara and Oceania. He said Azamara's ice is very good but Oceania has more variety since the flavors on the Terrace are different than those served at Waves. Also, no malted or milk shakes on Azamara. There are smoothies though. These are all tough choices. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted August 20, 2014 Author #88 Share Posted August 20, 2014 These are all tough choices. LOL Oh the horror of these decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 20, 2014 #89 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I thought Oceania's ice cream/Gelato was homemade as well :confused: Whose home were they made in?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted August 20, 2014 #90 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Whose home were they made in?:D FDR's. Then sent to each ship in a container with dry ice. I thought everyone knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted August 20, 2014 Author #91 Share Posted August 20, 2014 FDR's. Then sent to each ship in a container with dry ice. I thought everyone knew that. I guess we should have said "ship made". They are all delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted August 20, 2014 #92 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh the horror of these decisions. I've got a feeling that those decisions are going to become proportionally less difficult in the very near future- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted August 20, 2014 #93 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I guess it is subjective as I like Oceanias homemade ice cream betterJancruz1 Aren't these matters ALWAYS subjective???? (Jan, this is a general question!) We haven't been on Azamara yet so I won't vote on their ice cream vs. Oceania's but I like Oceania's just fine. It isn't Haagen Dazs however. Ice cream is ice cream and we love it. I'm really not concerned about which ship has the better product. Now, if we're talking main courses at dinner ... that's another matter! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted August 20, 2014 Author #94 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've got a feeling that those decisions are going to become proportionally less difficult in the very near future- The ice cream flavor decisions? To milk shake or malt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 20, 2014 #95 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Whose home were they made in?:D Certainly not mine :D No one would get a chance to try them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceba Posted August 21, 2014 #96 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The ice cream flavor decisions? To milk shake or malt? Malt. Every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted August 21, 2014 #97 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've not sailed Azamara, but I think Oceania ships make the best sorbet I've ever experienced -- such intense flavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted August 21, 2014 #98 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I thought Oceania's ice cream/Gelato was homemade as well :confused: It is Lyn!!! Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted August 21, 2014 #99 Share Posted August 21, 2014 What's a Malt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted August 21, 2014 #100 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) What's a Malt? A milkshake with malt powder added. Yummy. One more ringing endorsement for O's ice creams --- not that I have sailed A, since I haven't -- but everyday there are four or five flavors made; and everyday, one of these is no sugar added. With our dietary restrictions, this is a great treat!!! Donna Edited August 21, 2014 by Toranut97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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