mit01 Posted November 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Has anyone ever been to Chops or Giovanni's on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? The charge for Giovanni's is $75.00 per person and I was wondering if it's worth the extra $40.00. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffKoz Posted November 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Has anyone ever been to Chops or Giovanni's on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? The charge for Giovanni's is $75.00 per person and I was wondering if it's worth the extra $40.00. Thank you. I have been on several Christmas cruises and have never had to pay more in the specialty restaurants - and I always made reservations for Christmas day in one of the two... I wonder when they started that? where are you getting those prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Is a doubling in price during the holidays of your favorite land based restaurant worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have been on several Christmas cruises and have never had to pay more in the specialty restaurants - and I always made reservations for Christmas day in one of the two... I wonder when they started that? where are you getting those prices? The gouging started this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Has anyone ever been to Chops or Giovanni's on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? The charge for Giovanni's is $75.00 per person and I was wondering if it's worth the extra $40.00. Thank you. As it only started this year no one has any idea if there is a special menu that "may be worth more". We have travelled over Christmas over the past 5 yeas and have always dined in the specialty restaurants on those days however I would not pay those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookster99 Posted November 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2016 You do get a glass of champagne and a one-bite appetizer... How about party hats? Noise makers? Commemorative coin? Stuffed bear that says "Royal Caribbean"? I see this posted for my 12/26/16 sailing, and am interested but not yet convinced. I very much enjoy the Chef's Table, but this doesn't appear to be the same thing. And I suspect MDR will do it up for New Year's Eve anyway, somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit01 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have been on several Christmas cruises and have never had to pay more in the specialty restaurants - and I always made reservations for Christmas day in one of the two... I wonder when they started that? where are you getting those prices?[/QU This is what shows up when you go to reserve on line. OVERVIEW Ring in the holiday at Giovanni's Table with a merry mouthwatering fine-dining experience. Toast friends and family with a glass of champagne and an amuse-bouche. Then enjoy one of our signature main courses from the full menu of traditional Italian cuisine or a special holiday lobster tail. The meal is complete with a selection of petits fours - making your holiday a Specialty one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookster99 Posted November 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have been on several Christmas cruises and have never had to pay more in the specialty restaurants - and I always made reservations for Christmas day in one of the two... I wonder when they started that? where are you getting those prices?[/QU This is what shows up when you go to reserve on line. OVERVIEW Ring in the holiday at Giovanni's Table with a merry mouthwatering fine-dining experience. Toast friends and family with a glass of champagne and an amuse-bouche. Then enjoy one of our signature main courses from the full menu of traditional Italian cuisine or a special holiday lobster tail. The meal is complete with a selection of petits fours - making your holiday a Specialty one. So... You get a bell? To ring in the new year with? And Petits fours? It's not very specific on what exactly is different. At least with Chop's they are posting a menu. Giovanni's isn't listing a menu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have been on several Christmas cruises and have never had to pay more in the specialty restaurants - and I always made reservations for Christmas day in one of the two... I wonder when they started that? where are you getting those prices?[/QU This is what shows up when you go to reserve on line. OVERVIEW Ring in the holiday at Giovanni's Table with a merry mouthwatering fine-dining experience. Toast friends and family with a glass of champagne and an amuse-bouche. Then enjoy one of our signature main courses from the full menu of traditional Italian cuisine or a special holiday lobster tail. The meal is complete with a selection of petits fours - making your holiday a Specialty one. That description makes it sound like you have less of a choice. They don't mention appetizers or pasta just the amuse bouche. And no desserts just the petits fours. The lobster foes sound like it is included as one of the entree choices. For $75 I would go twice on the non holiday nights and go to the MDR or even WJ on the holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit01 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted November 15, 2016 That description makes it sound like you have less of a choice. They don't mention appetizers or pasta just the amuse bouche. And no desserts just the petits fours. The lobster foes sound like it is included as one of the entree choices. For $75 I would go twice on the non holiday nights and go to the MDR or even WJ on the holiday. The whole menu is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2016 The whole menu is available. Even with the full menu it would not be worth $75 to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted November 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have been on several Christmas cruises and have never had to pay more in the specialty restaurants - and I always made reservations for Christmas day in one of the two... I wonder when they started that? where are you getting those prices? it looks to be new this year, if not last year. supposedly it comes with a few extras like a bottle of drinkable bubbles and a 'better' menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookster99 Posted November 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2016 it looks to be new this year, if not last year. supposedly it comes with a few extras like a bottle of drinkable bubbles and a 'better' menu. A bottle? When I read it, it said a glass. A bottle might be wroth it..... well, more worth it...Especially if there are party hats and other souvenirs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2016 You're not buying a meal, you're buying memories. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit01 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted November 15, 2016 A bottle? When I read it, it said a glass. A bottle might be wroth it..... well, more worth it...Especially if there are party hats and other souvenirs... Not a bottle. Just a glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookster99 Posted November 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 15, 2016 You're not buying a meal, you're buying memories. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Always a good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffKoz Posted November 16, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 16, 2016 it looks to be new this year, if not last year. supposedly it comes with a few extras like a bottle of drinkable bubbles and a 'better' menu. maybe it is a ship by ship thing too.... I do know on my new year's cruises they specialty restaurants always had something extra... they must have extended that to Christmas too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb317 Posted November 16, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 16, 2016 You're not buying a meal, you're buying memories. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app My husband's "memories" would be his wife spent $150 for a glass of champagne, an amuse-bouche, & some petit fours😜 Sherri😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warezbabe Posted November 18, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) My idea of good champagne and Royal's idea are very different. Have you ever tried the champagne (used cautiously) that is served at the captain's reception on formal night? I won't be needing that to make my Christmas cruise any merrier. Edited November 18, 2016 by warezbabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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