Maraprince Posted May 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I can understand paying extra for lobster at the free included restaurants, but if you are at a pay extra restaurant, there is an additional $25 charge for lobster. Why is NCL doing this when other lines are not? Were too many people ordering the lobster when there was no extra charge for it? MARAPRINCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted May 22, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Where is there an additional $25 charge for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victress2007 Posted May 22, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 22, 2016 We had lobster in Tepanyaki, La Cucina and Le Bistro, all at no extra charge. Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted May 22, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2016 OP, I think you might be confusing that some specialty restaurants are now a la carte pricing and the lobster in (Cagney's) is $25. There is no restaurant fee over and above the a la carte pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 22, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) I can understand paying extra for lobster at the free included restaurants, but if you are at a pay extra restaurant, there is an additional $25 charge for lobster. Why is NCL doing this when other lines are not? Were too many people ordering the lobster when there was no extra charge for it? There is no additional charge for lobster at any of the specialty restaurants. It is just another menu item. Every restaurant has a lobster dish. Every a la carte restaurant charges for every entree (including the lobster). And the lobster is not always the most expensive item on the menu. The only place where the lobster is free, is the Havens restaurant, which is a complimentary restaurant. Edited May 22, 2016 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I have cruised NCL, Carnival, and Princess this year, and NCL is the ONLY one that didn't serve lobster in the included restaurants without a charge. I might add that while NCL was making a few dollars by charging for lobster, the other lines made much more by getting my bookings and including the lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 22, 2016 There is no additional charge for lobster at any of the specialty restaurants. It is just another menu item. Every restaurant has a lobster dish. Every a la carte restaurant charges for every entree (including the lobster). And the lobster is not always the most expensive item on the menu. The only place where the lobster is free, is the Havens restaurant, which is a complimentary restaurant. The Haven restaurant may be complimentary, but is only available to Haven guests. You are paying for that lobster in your fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted May 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I have cruised NCL, Carnival, and Princess this year, and NCL is the ONLY one that didn't serve lobster in the included restaurants without a charge. I might add that while NCL was making a few dollars by charging for lobster, the other lines made much more by getting my bookings and including the lobster. After I use up 2 cruise credits its off to another cruise line for us!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted May 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I can understand paying extra for lobster at the free included restaurants, but if you are at a pay extra restaurant, there is an additional $25 charge for lobster. Why is NCL doing this when other lines are not? Were too many people ordering the lobster when there was no extra charge for it? MARAPRINCE I am confused: Where are you getting the idea NCL is charging $25 extra for Lobster in the specialty dining rooms and other lines are not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted May 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I have cruised NCL, Carnival, and Princess this year, and NCL is the ONLY one that didn't serve lobster in the included restaurants without a charge. I might add that while NCL was making a few dollars by charging for lobster, the other lines made much more by getting my bookings and including the lobster. this may be true, I can't say for sure, but I do know, which you are choosing not to mention, many of the other lines charge a lot higher prices in their specialty dining rooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted May 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2016 this may be true, I can't say for sure, but I do know, which you are choosing not to mention, many of the other lines charge a lot higher prices in their specialty dining roomsDon't know if they serve it at no charge, but I thought I read somewhere that Royal Caribbean charges $29.95 in the MDR for lobster and almost $40 for surf and turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2016 this may be true, I can't say for sure, but I do know, which you are choosing not to mention, many of the other lines charge a lot higher prices in their specialty dining rooms I did not use any of the specialty dining rooms on Carnival or Princess. The food was very good in the included dining rooms. Before you ask, the overall fares on both lines were less than NCL for the cruises I booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2016 The Haven restaurant may be complimentary, but is only available to Haven guests. You are paying for that lobster in your fare. Disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabetty Posted May 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I am confused: Where are you getting the idea NCL is charging $25 extra for Lobster in the specialty dining rooms and other lines are not? 29.99 on Royal Caribbean. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 22, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Disagree. Are you saying the Haven restaurant is open to all guests on the cruise ????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted May 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I can understand paying extra for lobster at the free included restaurants, but if you are at a pay extra restaurant, there is an additional $25 charge for lobster. Why is NCL doing this when other lines are not? Were too many people ordering the lobster when there was no extra charge for it? MARAPRINCE If you have a Specialty Dining Package, then the lobster at Cagneys or Le Bistro is an included entree. No extra charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenMF Posted May 22, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Originally Posted by swedish weave View PostI have cruised NCL, Carnival, and Princess this year, and NCL is the ONLY one that didn't serve lobster in the included restaurants without a charge. I might add that while NCL was making a few dollars by charging for lobster, the other lines made much more by getting my bookings and including the lobster. After I use up 2 cruise credits its off to another cruise line for us!!! Because of lobster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 22, 2016 After I use up 2 cruise credits its off to another cruise line for us!!! You are making decisions on cruises based on lobster? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted May 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Are you Platinum? If so, there are certain mains that are excluded from the free meals you get. I am sure that lobster is one of those as is the "Beef for Two". Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orleanscruiser Posted May 23, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 23, 2016 29.99 on Royal Caribbean. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app http://www.beyondships2.com/uploads/8/2/4/5/8245255/day_1_mojo.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted May 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 23, 2016 RCCL has lobster night in MDR that is no additional cost. You can order lobster and steak from specialty restaurants to eat in MDR for an additional charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted May 23, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Where is there an additional $25 charge for it? If you do not have a Specialty Dining Plan then the a la carte price for lobster in Cagneys and Le Bistro is $24.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted May 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Because of lobster? That and many many more reasons. Why do you ask ? Edited May 23, 2016 by swedish weave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted May 23, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 23, 2016 If you do not have a Specialty Dining Plan then the a la carte price for lobster in Cagneys and Le Bistro is $24.99 The OP said that there is an additional charge for lobster. Obviously if you don't have the dining plan then you pay for the lobster, just the same as you pay for the Cagneys Fries. This is the standard charge, not an additional one. I assume that the OP is misunderstanding something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysacruiseinthequeue Posted May 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) I am confused: Where are you getting the idea NCL is charging $25 extra for Lobster in the specialty dining rooms and other lines are not? Maybe they charge for lobster in the INCLUDED dining rooms. Other cruise lines DO NOT? Edited May 23, 2016 by Alwaysacruiseinthequeue typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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