mllewis48 Posted May 5, 2016 #1176 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks for the responses. Glad to hear honor is still a factor someplaces. ;) So when we leave a tip in Pinnacle, the wait person must look us up to see if they can keep it or share I guess. Not sure how it's handled in the Pinnacle, it may be totally different since it's a Specialty Restaurant, I think they pool their tips among the Pinnacle crew, we always tip the table steward and our wine steward when we eat there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted May 5, 2016 #1177 Share Posted May 5, 2016 There's an ongoing thread about tipping, here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2265928 which Walt wants us to use for tipping discussions and questions You might find the information you are looking for in it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Directrix Posted May 5, 2016 #1178 Share Posted May 5, 2016 What is the difference between the lunch menu and dinner menu in the PG? We decided to try it this cruise - and may have to do it twice if there is substantial difference in menu. Thanks to all of you veteran cruisers - you have helped so much as we prepare for this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted May 5, 2016 #1179 Share Posted May 5, 2016 There is a big difference between lunch and dinner offerings in the PG. I will see if I can find a post where KK has listed the menu offerings. Give me some time :) We try to always do a lunch in the PG. It is so good, my DH (Mr. Frugal) requests that we spend the money for lunch :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted May 5, 2016 #1180 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) What is the difference between the lunch menu and dinner menu in the PG? We decided to try it this cruise - and may have to do it twice if there is substantial difference in menu.Thanks to all of you veteran cruisers - you have helped so much as we prepare for this cruise. Try http://www.rogerjett-photography.com Edited May 5, 2016 by mllewis48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle1stTimer Posted May 5, 2016 #1181 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you for a terrific wealth of information! I'm booked on my first cruise :) 5/22 on the Amsterdam to Alaska, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Directrix Posted May 6, 2016 #1182 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks. I think the menus from PG lunch and dinner are the only thing missing from the photo site. Looking forward to seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 6, 2016 #1183 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks. I think the menus from PG lunch and dinner are the only thing missing from the photo site. Looking forward to seeing them. Not sure which photo site you are watching but here are links for the menus that are on my site scanned in my last few days onboard: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PG-Dinner.pdf http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Pinnacle-Grill16.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Directrix Posted May 6, 2016 #1184 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Not sure which photo site you are watching but here are links for the menus that are on my site scanned in my last few days onboard: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PG-Dinner.pdf http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Pinnacle-Grill16.pdf Thank you again. Your photos of everything on the ship are so informative. Now I can't wait to try BOTH lunch and dinner at the PG! 11 days and counting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batonrougetraveler Posted May 8, 2016 #1185 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Find a Happy Hour where the drinks are 2 for the price of one. Order your soda unopened, and bring them back to your cabin to have when you want them. You can even build up a small stash. Is there any reason this wouldn't work for beer as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jertom Posted May 8, 2016 #1186 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Is there any reason this wouldn't work for beer as well? Works for beer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangocherie Posted May 8, 2016 #1187 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Actually it's two for the price of one plus one dollar. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted May 9, 2016 #1188 Share Posted May 9, 2016 That's how we stock our refridge with soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted May 10, 2016 #1189 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm a Princess cruiser who is tying HAL for the first time. I'm very excited to try something new, but have lots of questions. I've been reading the HAL board for a couple of years, and have skimmed through this entire long thread. I've learned a lot but still have some questions. Forgive me if these things have been covered. Embarkation day lunch: I understand that everyone can go to lunch in the MDR now. I have always done so on Princess, and it's one of the best menus all week. I've looked over the HAL menu and it doesn't seem all that exciting. Is it still worth it to go to the MDR for a relaxed, sit-down meal, rather than fighting the mess in the buffet on embarkation day? Anything on the menu particularly good? Signature Beverage Package: We have the SBP as part of the Explore4 promotion. I noticed that there are after dinner drinks served in souvenir glasses on the dinner menus. Are these included with the SBP and do you still get the glass? Appetizer portions of mains: On Princess, I sometimes order an appetizer portion of a main dish (fettuccine alfredo!) if I don't like any of the appetizers on the menu. I was looking over some HAL dinner menus and on one night, I don't like any of the appetizers, but there is a risotto as a vegetarian main dish that sounds delicious. Can I order a smaller portion of it as my appetizer? Buffet: It seems that the buffet on HAL is very different than on Princess. I'm used to one small area, where you can look around at all that's available, then choose a little of this and a little of that, all on one big plate, or sometimes opt for a small bowl for soup, salad, fruit, etc. that can easily be carried on one end of the large plate. It looks like the HAL buffet is more spread out, in stations, where you have to wander around finding what you want. It also sounds like you have to go back and forth getting things from different areas, rather than just piling everything you want onto one plate. Is this really as hectic and inconvenient as it sounds? Can anyone who has been on both Princess and HAL give me tips on how to adapt? Thanks in advance to all the helpful posters here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 10, 2016 #1190 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) I'm a Princess cruiser who is tying HAL for the first time. I'm very excited to try something new, but have lots of questions. I've been reading the HAL board for a couple of years, and have skimmed through this entire long thread. I've learned a lot but still have some questions. Forgive me if these things have been covered. Embarkation day lunch: I understand that everyone can go to lunch in the MDR now. I have always done so on Princess, and it's one of the best menus all week. I've looked over the HAL menu and it doesn't seem all that exciting. Is it still worth it to go to the MDR for a relaxed, sit-down meal, rather than fighting the mess in the buffet on embarkation day? Anything on the menu particularly good? Signature Beverage Package: We have the SBP as part of the Explore4 promotion. I noticed that there are after dinner drinks served in souvenir glasses on the dinner menus. Are these included with the SBP and do you still get the glass? Appetizer portions of mains: On Princess, I sometimes order an appetizer portion of a main dish (fettuccine alfredo!) if I don't like any of the appetizers on the menu. I was looking over some HAL dinner menus and on one night, I don't like any of the appetizers, but there is a risotto as a vegetarian main dish that sounds delicious. Can I order a smaller portion of it as my appetizer? Buffet: It seems that the buffet on HAL is very different than on Princess. I'm used to one small area, where you can look around at all that's available, then choose a little of this and a little of that, all on one big plate, or sometimes opt for a small bowl for soup, salad, fruit, etc. that can easily be carried on one end of the large plate. It looks like the HAL buffet is more spread out, in stations, where you have to wander around finding what you want. It also sounds like you have to go back and forth getting things from different areas, rather than just piling everything you want onto one plate. Is this really as hectic and inconvenient as it sounds? Can anyone who has been on both Princess and HAL give me tips on how to adapt? Thanks in advance to all the helpful posters here! The Embarkation lunch in the MDR does not excite me but it is all good and in a relaxed atmsphere. There are other choices like the Dive-In, Taco Bar. SBP can include the glass if the total is less than $8. You can order any size of everything on the menu as well as multiples of each category. Here is the layout of the Lido Marketplace showing the two Entree stations,four salad stations, two Dessert Stations, and the Pasta Station. Indeed, appetizers are often separate from the Entree stations but not always. http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NA16-MN-04.pdf Edited May 10, 2016 by Crew News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted May 11, 2016 #1191 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks! I've perused nearly ever page of your site and it has been very helpful! One more question that I thought of today. I know that in the past, all rooms had DVD players, but I've read that they are being replaced by interactive TV systems. Do you (or anyone else) know whether the Westerdam still has DVD players or the new system? We do like to chill with a movie occasionally, so I'm wondering if I should bring DVDs or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 11, 2016 #1192 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks! I've perused nearly ever page of your site and it has been very helpful! One more question that I thought of today. I know that in the past, all rooms had DVD players, but I've read that they are being replaced by interactive TV systems. Do you (or anyone else) know whether the Westerdam still has DVD players or the new system? We do like to chill with a movie occasionally, so I'm wondering if I should bring DVDs or not. I can only address the Nieuw Amsterdam that does not have a DVD player and I cannot find any connections on the wall-mounted TVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Directrix Posted May 12, 2016 #1193 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Is there any reason this wouldn't work for beer as well? Hi Baton Rouge -- what cruise are you on? We are former Baton Rougeans, and leaving May 17 on the Baltic/Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise fan 1 Posted May 18, 2016 #1194 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What a great way to get a lot of information. We have cruised other lines, but never HAL. We will be doing a 24 day trip soon on Zuiderdam to the Baltics and British Isles and have a few questions we would love answered. 1. Are the pools heated? 2. We are doing the anytime dining, but do we need to make a daily reservation with a specified time still? 3. Can we get a table just for the two of us at anytime dining? 4. If we purchase the soda card where you pay $25 and get $50 worth is it only for fountain drinks or can I use it to buy a can of soda? 5. Is there a service fee attached to this price of the card or do I get charged with each soda purchased? 6. It sounds like I can purchase this card from a beverage person who sells them on day one of the cruise, but can I also purchase this at any bar, or as I check in and is it attached to my room key or a separate card? 7 We have been given some money toward a future cruise due to the price reduction after final payment. I was told that I will not see that in my mariner number until after I book the next trip. Is that correct? Thanks so much for any response to these questions. cruise fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorgirl Posted May 18, 2016 #1195 Share Posted May 18, 2016 We are booked on Zuiderdam transatlantic April 2017 and I want to be sure that this ship has a walking promenade which circles the ship without stairs or interruptions. We enjoy that aspect of HAL so much. The deck plan appears to show a promenade which walks right around the upper floor of the main dining room, something I find rather odd. Anyone have some details for me? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted May 18, 2016 #1196 Share Posted May 18, 2016 We are booked on Zuiderdam transatlantic April 2017 and I want to be sure that this ship has a walking promenade which circles the ship without stairs or interruptions. We enjoy that aspect of HAL so much. The deck plan appears to show a promenade which walks right around the upper floor of the main dining room, something I find rather odd. Anyone have some details for me? Thanks. Deck 3 which is the same level as the DR Upper Level is the Promenade walk around. Happy walking, I think 4 laps = 1 mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted May 18, 2016 #1197 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What a great way to get a lot of information. We have cruised other lines, but never HAL. We will be doing a 24 day trip soon on Zuiderdam to the Baltics and British Isles and have a few questions we would love answered.1. Are the pools heated? 2. We are doing the anytime dining, but do we need to make a daily reservation with a specified time still? 3. Can we get a table just for the two of us at anytime dining? 4. If we purchase the soda card where you pay $25 and get $50 worth is it only for fountain drinks or can I use it to buy a can of soda? 5. Is there a service fee attached to this price of the card or do I get charged with each soda purchased? 6. It sounds like I can purchase this card from a beverage person who sells them on day one of the cruise, but can I also purchase this at any bar, or as I check in and is it attached to my room key or a separate card? 7 We have been given some money toward a future cruise due to the price reduction after final payment. I was told that I will not see that in my mariner number until after I book the next trip. Is that correct? Thanks so much for any response to these questions. cruise fan 1 Since you have sailed on other ships under the Carnival umbrella, you should have a mariner number even before boarding a HAL ship. You can call them and get a number after giving them your sailing history. You will only be 1* so not a lot of perks, but you still get the recognition of being part of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted May 18, 2016 #1198 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Deck 3 which is the same level as the DR Upper Level is the Promenade walk around. Happy walking, I think 4 laps = 1 mile. Correct except for 3 laps=1 mile on Zuiderdam:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted May 18, 2016 #1199 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Correct except for 3 laps=1 mile on Zuiderdam:) Joanie Damn I'm walking more than I thought, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted May 18, 2016 #1200 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Damn I'm walking more than I thought, lol Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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