pyro Posted May 11, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2004 For those of you who have sailed during Thanksgiving, will Princess celebrate the holiday in any way? My mother is excited about the cruise, but this is a very special holiday for her and she wonders is it will just be like any other day of the week, or they will recognize it and celebrate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Pyro, Princess has a special Thanksgiving menu. I've seen it before somewhere on line. What ship are you sailing? I'm on the Sun over Thanksgiving. Vince June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2004 This link has information about the menu Princess puts on for Thanksgiving... The LINK WOULD NOT COPY IN WITHOUT SUBSTITUTING THE ASTERISKS.... www.**************/holiday_dinner_1_htm June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean [This message was edited by vince_g on 05-11-04 at 02:32 PM.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro Posted May 11, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted May 11, 2004 We'll be on the Grand over Thanksgiving. It's also my Birthday ;-). BTW, the link does not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Pyro, Sorry, the link won't paste in correctly... I copied the link and it substituted asterisks. The information is at www.**************/holiday_dinner_1_htm June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean [This message was edited by vince_g on 05-11-04 at 02:34 PM.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2004 I just typed the address in again, and for some reason, this site is substituting asterisks for "**************". June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Sorry Pyro, This board apparently is substituting asterisks for the actual website. Even when I type the URL in quotes, it's blocking it. Vince June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Okay... Can't post the link, but I can copy and paste... Here's the basic info.. One of the most unique Thanksgiving dinners afloat is the annual "all pumpkin"-themed menu available on Princess Cruises' ships. Princess culinary artists designed the holiday meal to use the traditional gourd favorite in unconventional new ways. Every dish features pumpkin, but the style of presentation and preparation varies. Main courses include roasted Vermont turkey, served with pumpkin polenta; broiled filet of orange roughy with pumpkin risotto; center cut pork loin chop with pumpkin spaetzle; and grilled medallions of aged beef tenderloin with sautéed pumpkin rosti. Even appetizers, salads, and desserts feature pumpkin. "Healthy choice'' and vegetarian items are also available. If traditional pumpkin pie doesn't float your boat, how about pumpkin Crème Brûlée? June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro Posted May 11, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Thank you, sorry for the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted May 11, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2004 It must be from all those Pumkins left over from the Halloween Cruise. Grand Princess 4/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted May 11, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 11, 2004 It's no problem. June 5th - Queen Mary 2 Westbound Transatlantic November 22nd - Sun Princess Eastern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa_bel Posted May 11, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi Pyro! Yes, Princess organizes something special for Thanksgiving. I was on the Grand 2 years ago on Thanksgiving week and they have a big arrangement in the atrium and a special menu in their dining room. But instead of a nice turkey leg, I got three slices of turkey breast and the pumpkin pie was more of a pumpkin mousse pie. It was delicicous but I must admit I love tradition for the holidays... But, hey, in the dining room, you eat as if you were in a fancy restaurant so... I have no idea if they also had a special buffet on the Horizon Court. Your whole family will have a blast. Drop by http://melkrooz.tripod.com for my cruise reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkieRools Posted May 11, 2004 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Here's the Thanksgiving menu off of the Regal Princess last Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisesoon Posted May 11, 2004 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pyro: We'll be on the Grand over Thanksgiving. It's also my Birthday ;-). BTW, the link does not work.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Pyro, I will be on the Grand then too and it's my birthday too!! Should be a fun day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 11, 2004 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Have sailed 2x on Princess on Thanksgiving. This past year, we were on the Golden. Here are the pics: http://homepage.mac.com/tlassek/PhotoAlbum23.html We actually had a different menu on the Golden for our Thanksgiving meal - it was a combination of formal night dinner and a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Our menu was not all pumpkin. Also, most ordered Lobster that night. The ship is also decorated on Thanksgiving day - you can see that in the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted May 12, 2004 #16 Share Posted May 12, 2004 We are going on the Star for Thanksgiving. We cant wait to eat the food on the ship..plus no dishes Kathy Until we Celebrate Turkey Day on the Star!!!! Voyager of the Seas 10/3/03 Ecstasy 9/01, 9/02 Holiday 9/98, 9/99, 9/00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachnyc Posted May 12, 2004 #17 Share Posted May 12, 2004 the Pumpkin Creme Brulee and the pumkin risotto were incredible! Next Up, R Family Cruise Norweigen Dawn 7/11/2004 Dawn Boys - Come Sail Away Island Princess 11/2003 Coral Princess 3/2003 Grand Princess 9/2002 Celebrity Zenith 6/2001 Carnival Ecstasy 12/2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snorkelbunny Posted May 12, 2004 #18 Share Posted May 12, 2004 We were on the Grand for Halloween 2002 and experienced the all pumpkin menu. The pumpkin creme brulee was spectacular!! ~Adrienne in Seattle~ Noordam 1991 Pacific NW/Repositioning Vision of the Seas April 2002 Mexican Riviera Grand Princess November 2002 Western Caribbean Norwegian Sea October 2003 Caribbean Sampler/Repositioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimlawwpb Posted May 12, 2004 #19 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Kathy We'll be on the Star w/ ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted May 12, 2004 #20 Share Posted May 12, 2004 The biggest difference for us when we were on the Golden Princess for Thanksgiving 2001 was that the Thanksgiving meal was at night. My family usually has the big meal at lunch. Frankly, I wouldn't go on another holiday cruise because of the number of kids. It was fine when the Terrace Pool was open, but they closed it one afternoon in order to set up for Island Night. That's when I found out how bad the children could behave (especially when Grandma, who's "watching" them, is passed out in a chaise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultzy Posted May 12, 2004 #21 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Pyro, We were on the Golden last Thanksgiving. I have to say that while I enjoyed the lobster and turkey it wasn't a traditional menu, but delicious! I think the best thing is to realize it WILL be different than home. Maybe plan some special family activites to make it feel like a holiday,have breakfast in the dining room and reminisce about other days etc. There is a church service and a beautiful display of carvings that say Happy Thanksgiving. Other than that it pretty much feels like every other day on the cruise. We are going again this year and I will be better prepared for the differences. Maybe we'll meet if you're on the Star! Schultzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted May 12, 2004 #22 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Maybe I am a tightwad, ok not maybe but doesn't anyone else notice the HUGE price increase at most holidays, Xmas and New Years are the worst. I can sail twice for the same money by picking a different week. Life is at it's best when your address floats <FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT> Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02 Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95 <FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT> Diamond Princess 12/04 Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04 Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red> West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT> Ecstacy 09/01 <FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT> Century 12/97 <FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT> Century 9/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 12, 2004 #23 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I'm with you!! Big bucks!! Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palomino Posted May 12, 2004 #24 Share Posted May 12, 2004 srphnx--We got a great rate on our Diamond Thanksgiving cruise. We booked early and got mini-suites for just under $1000.00 each with the kids inside cabin going for about $650.00 each. Some friends of ours wanted join us, but now the prices have gone way up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkieRools Posted May 12, 2004 #25 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I was on the Sea Princess a few years ago for Thanksgiving which was also a formal night. Mmmmm - Turkey and Lobster, sounds odd but it's mmmm mmmm good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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