OnVacation11 Posted October 22, 2014 #51 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the great food pictures. IC is one of our favorite features on Princess ships and this one looks like it won't disappoints ! Only 60 days until our Christmas cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravler Posted October 22, 2014 #52 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Being a foodie myself I found your review the BEST EVER. I was on the Royal for the first trans-Atlantic and agree with you completely. I also did the wine makers dinner and the chefs table. Loved them equally but sorry to say the chefs table is over priced. However with that said I found it only one notch below my food experience at the French Laundry which has been named the best restaurant in the U.S. a few years back. One negative is I'm on a diet right now in anticipation of my next cruise. So your review made me drool all over the key board :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadking436 Posted October 22, 2014 #53 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I'm sitting here reading this mid morning, and looking at all your fantastic pictures and reviews. Thanks a lot! Now I'm starved. :D DW and I are on the Regal in January (1st Princess cruise) and hope we're half as lucky as you were. The pictures look awesome and bring back memories of our 1st HAL cruise over 30 years ago. We've been on over a dozen cruises since that 1st one and definitely don't think the food quality is what it was years ago. However, after looking at your pics and reading your descriptions, I'm ready to go tomorrow! Thanks for all you time and effort in putting this together. :) Edited October 22, 2014 by roadking436 can't type! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 22, 2014 #54 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Assuming you were on the same cruise we were (10/11) the Maitre'd was Fabio Marcotti (very entertaining) and the exec chef was Jozef Linser. Samantha Hawker-Thomas just took over as CD on the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted October 22, 2014 #55 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) No, I don't remember him particularly. What part of the ship was he in? I do, however, remember the awesome super happy guy at the IC, he made my day every time I saw him :) We first met him on the Emerald before the Royal was introduced & I knew at the time he was scheduled to move over. He always worked in one of the bars & not the IC. His cousins on another trip said he was on the Royal but he could have moved by now. Edited October 22, 2014 by Lovetocruiseprincess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeptuneSeas Posted October 23, 2014 #56 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Assuming you were on the same cruise we were (10/11) the Maitre'd was Fabio Marcotti (very entertaining) and the exec chef was Jozef Linser. Samantha Hawker-Thomas just took over as CD on the 11th. Thank you for kindly posting the info. I'll update CD & MDH lists. We weren't on this cruise, but have sailed with this MDH & yes, a most entertaining Maitre d' too! Cheers, Rose & Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted October 24, 2014 #57 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I enjoyed the food on the Royal Princess last year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefoodie Posted October 26, 2014 Author #58 Share Posted October 26, 2014 If not asked already, how did you not do the Chef's table with us? We have not yet done the Chef's table, but have always wanted to. How did you enjoy it? How much did it cost? It is absolutely on our to-do list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 26, 2014 #59 Share Posted October 26, 2014 It was $110 pp if I recall on the Royal including wine. It's less on other ships I did a wrapup of the cruise post that has some photos and such as well as specific notes about this ship. In general, this is the second time we did it, and you need to know its different on the Royal as on other ships. They all start with hors d'ouvres in the galley, but on most ships, the EC prepares your meals tableside, on the Royal its a more formal presentation, with the EC only coming out to present each dish. The venues are also different, the Royal has a dedicated space, the others use a special table in one of the MDRs I prefer the less formal, more interactive approach personally. That said, the food was stellar at both meals. From memory, the menu on the royal was (I have a copy to scan at some point, they give it to you): 4 different appetizers in the galley, a roasted tomato bisque with cheese straw, Porcini mushroom Risotto, A sorbet I will have to look at the menu to remember (more because I just took a nap than quality), Filet and Maine (yes real Maine) lobster duo, Camembert cheese course (only thing I didn't like, too strong), A symphony of chocolate, Coffee/Tea and more chocolates/mini pastries You also get one signed cookbook per party, rose for the ladies and a photo at the table with the MD/EC. It's important to note the MD/EC can make or break this event, as can your tablemates. The MD/EC on the Island were SO good they set a hard standard to live up to on the Royal, but its hard to truly compare the two approaches because of the differences. We have not yet done the Chef's table, but have always wanted to. How did you enjoy it? How much did it cost? It is absolutely on our to-do list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 26, 2014 #60 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I posted the Chef's Table Lumiere menu along with other docs at: http://canadane.pamandjeff.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeck Posted October 26, 2014 #61 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Is Beef Wellington served on all Princess ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted October 26, 2014 #62 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Is Beef Wellington served on all Princess ships? It has been served on every Princess ship that I have been on.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 26, 2014 #63 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Usually the second formal night, so may not come up on a short cruise, but other than that, yes. Is Beef Wellington served on all Princess ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMelody Posted October 26, 2014 #64 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks for the great review, and the fabulous food pics!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwaitfornextcruise Posted October 27, 2014 #65 Share Posted October 27, 2014 What a great review Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefoodie Posted November 13, 2014 Author #66 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I posted the Chef's Table Lumiere menu along with other docs at: http://canadane.pamandjeff.net Thank you so much for sharing this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted November 14, 2014 #67 Share Posted November 14, 2014 No problem. Can link some photos on here too, or you can find them on my site ( ) - just click on the picture of fall foliage in the top row to get to the ones for this cruise. Thank you so much for sharing this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culinarycruiseguy Posted November 14, 2014 #68 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Some really great photos....thanks for posting!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_r_a Posted November 14, 2014 #69 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks for sharing, CF Ira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeinboca Posted November 15, 2014 #70 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for this great review - i think i gained a few pounds just looking at those wonderful pictures. We loved the Royal, sailed on her last summer in Europe and looking forward to the Regal in January. Did you ever have a fresh grilled egg sandwich at the IC, they are wonderful. I'm going to try one of those cronuts - they look bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefoodie Posted December 23, 2014 Author #71 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks for this great review - i think i gained a few pounds just looking at those wonderful pictures. We loved the Royal, sailed on her last summer in Europe and looking forward to the Regal in January. Did you ever have a fresh grilled egg sandwich at the IC, they are wonderful. I'm going to try one of those cronuts - they look bad... I had no idea they had a fresh grilled egg sandwich at the IC - that sounds AMAZING! Will look for it next time! I am glad everyone is enjoying the review. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted December 24, 2014 #72 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I had no idea they had a fresh grilled egg sandwich at the IC - that sounds AMAZING! Will look for it next time! THIS THREAD linked is from last December when I spent two weeks on Royal Princess, and has tons of pictures (including food). Here is the breakfast sandwich served in the International Cafe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted December 24, 2014 #73 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks for your nice review and wonderful photo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted December 24, 2014 #74 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I had no idea they had a fresh grilled egg sandwich at the IC - that sounds AMAZING! Will look for it next time! I am glad everyone is enjoying the review. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! They're not exactly fresh grilled egg sandwiches you would get at the buffet or dining room. They're pre-made early in the morning and put in a toaster oven to reheat as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted December 24, 2014 #75 Share Posted December 24, 2014 The ship: After reading reviews for the Royal Princess, I was a tiny bit nervous that so many people were unhappy with the ship. We had read complaints about the lack of swimming pools, the lack of a central stair, the lack of the promenade level wrapping around the front of the ship. I am here to say that the Royal Princess is AMAZING! Don’t hesitate to book the Royal; some people will always be negative. It is a BEAUTIFUL ship, there is tons to do, so many great indoor and outdoor spaces to relax or have fun. You will feel like you’re cruising in the lap of luxury. If you accidentally forget the central stair doesn’t go all the way up, then oh well, take a short walk to another stair. Our stomachs could use the exercise . (Also, I apologize that I have to break this into a bunch of posts to get the pictures in.) Great postings Dana tell your brother nice truck, your uncle says Hi from Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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