Cruzin RN Posted August 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Does anyone know if there is any food/sandwiches in the diamond lounge on embarkation day? The royal app says it is open for lunch from 11:00-2:00. I have never entered the lounge other than the evening hours. Curious if they are actually open. We avoid the windjammer on day one. Cafe promenade is our usual spot TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted August 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2019 It would be unusual for any food to be available in the lounge on boarding day. We sometimes go there for a coffee and to sit while the crowds in the buffet die down and have never seen anything more than a plate of cookies during lunch time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, Cruzin RN said: Does anyone know if there is any food/sandwiches in the diamond lounge on embarkation day? The royal app says it is open for lunch from 11:00-2:00. I have never entered the lounge other than the evening hours. Curious if they are actually open. We avoid the windjammer on day one. Cafe promenade is our usual spot TIA They had small sandwiches when we boarded. Tao was our Concierge -- he will be back on 9-29-2019 and I'm not sure who is in the DL and if they also have the small sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Cruzin RN said: Curious if they are actually open. Open, yes, food outside of the D hours, unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted August 12, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) I just got off the Mariner this morning. On embarkation day we went to the diamond lounge at about 1 PM and there were duck sandwiches and some other sandwiches I can’t remember what kind and also cookies and apples. Edited August 12, 2019 by Marie51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 12, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2019 To those that say there is not...what is your experience on Mariner lately? 🤔🙄 OP...ignore those that state that. While it is true it is unusual to have sandwiches in the DL (and sometimes even the coffee machine is not turned on)...but on Mariner they do it right. You have excellent Tao the DL concierge to thank for that. Had a variety of sandwiches available when we boarded. Was a nice extra touch we did not expect. You will love Tao! He is one of the best DL concierges I have met. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted August 12, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, island lady said: To those that say there is not...what is your experience on Mariner lately? 🤔🙄 OP...ignore those that state that. While it is true it is unusual to have sandwiches in the DL (and sometimes even the coffee machine is not turned on)...but on Mariner they do it right. You have excellent Tao the DL concierge to thank for that. Had a variety of sandwiches available when we boarded. Was a nice extra touch we did not expect. You will love Tao! He is one of the best DL concierges I have met. 🙂 As I said in my earlier post I just got off mariner this morning. Tao is not there, someone named Leo instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 12, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2019 If I am not mistaken, Leo used to be in the diamond lounge. He is very friendly nice! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 13, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2019 5 hours ago, island lady said: To those that say there is not...what is your experience on Mariner lately? 🤔🙄 OP...ignore those that state that. While it is true it is unusual to have sandwiches in the DL (and sometimes even the coffee machine is not turned on)...but on Mariner they do it right. You have excellent Tao the DL concierge to thank for that. Had a variety of sandwiches available when we boarded. Was a nice extra touch we did not expect. You will love Tao! He is one of the best DL concierges I have met. 🙂 Tao will be back on MA. Agree with Pat -- he's a fabulous concierge!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pz4Im5qh4cqd1zE5A9srLm3wGd0_SNZwTdbLTa59EF4/edit#gid=1209646832 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 13, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 6:28 PM, Cruzin RN said: Does anyone know if there is any food/sandwiches in the diamond lounge on embarkation day? The royal app says it is open for lunch from 11:00-2:00. I have never entered the lounge other than the evening hours. Curious if they are actually open. We avoid the windjammer on day one. Cafe promenade is our usual spot TIA Give the Jammer a try. Today they had beef and chicken fajitas. Laura said they were fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 13, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2019 5 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Give the Jammer a try. Today they had beef and chicken fajitas. Laura said they were fabulous Not a fan of the windjammer, especially on embarkation day. On a recent Mariner cruise, we had a light and nice embarkation snack/lunch at promenade cafe. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted August 13, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Will back on again Monday, guess I'll check out DL when we board. I'll miss Tao, he was awesome this past May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 13, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 6:28 PM, Cruzin RN said: Does anyone know if there is any food/sandwiches in the diamond lounge on embarkation day? The royal app says it is open for lunch from 11:00-2:00. I have never entered the lounge other than the evening hours. Curious if they are actually open. We avoid the windjammer on day one. Cafe promenade is our usual spot TIA Personally I don't trust much of the info from the reps. They mean well but are misinformed r simply don't have a clue . They can read from the script but can't really answer any specific questions, especially about any specific ship. Just last week I was pricing a CP balcony on Harmony then decided to price a Mariner B2B instead. Before asking my cabin type preference, the reps tells me that all the CP balconies are sold out on Mariner. What????? Such poor training by RCCL. I thanked the rep and hung up. You can often get better info here, but again, there is little consistency from ship to ship or even sometimes sailing to sailing. BYW - check out the lounge one morning. You might be delightfully surprised at the nearly empty pleasant room, nice continental breakfast, good coffee and an available concierge. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 13, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: Not a fan of the windjammer, especially on embarkation day. On a recent Mariner cruise, we had a light and nice embarkation snack/lunch at promenade cafe. M Is that a general statement, or have you been lately. We generally avoid is well. Just sharing that it was very nice yesterday. But that was after canins opened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04mach1 Posted August 13, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2019 The wife and I will be on Mariner 10/28. Does anyone know what is available to drink in the DL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 13, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, 04mach1 said: The wife and I will be on Mariner 10/28. Does anyone know what is available to drink in the DL? Similar to this men: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2651628-brilliance-of-the-seas-suite-lounge-beverages-and-hours/?do=findComment&comment=57188410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 13, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Is that a general statement, or have you been lately. We generally avoid is well. Just sharing that it was very nice yesterday. But that was after canins opened I guess a general statement, but I know belter to "never say never". I walk through more than once each cruise, regardless of the ship just to confirm that I'd rather eat elsewhere. I'm sure the food is fine and many people like eating there. I am glad most ships have some alternative. There have been a few times we've eaten there, like very early in the morning and a few times (late, just before they close ) just for fresh crepes dessert. We had a late day in Boston and walked in when we arrived back at the ship at 8:30pm. The simple fact that I can pinpoint the times we've eaten there should tell you something. BTW - CK staff on harmony tell me they share the kitchen with WJ. If there is no suite embarkation lunch provided, and we are not on Oasis Class, then we might use a BOGO and have embarkation lunch in a specialty restaurant. Most of our cruises are B2B so we often get a nice lunch on the second embarkation day. I guess if we were hungry enough we'd eat there, or anywhere. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 13, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Marie51 said: As I said in my earlier post I just got off mariner this morning. Tao is not there, someone named Leo instead Yes, I saw your post. And yes, I know Tao is on vacation, but obviously Leo is following the standard that Tao has set in his absence. Thanks for confirming that. Edited August 13, 2019 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 13, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 hours ago, TYMAN said: Will back on again Monday, guess I'll check out DL when we board. I'll miss Tao, he was awesome this past May. +1 on that! One of the best DL concierges we have met! Have a fantabulous cruise my friend, wish we were boarding with you. We are still up here in Maine until October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04mach1 Posted August 13, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Similar to this men: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2651628-brilliance-of-the-seas-suite-lounge-beverages-and-hours/?do=findComment&comment=57188410 Thank you !! I should have been a little clear, I am wanting to know what they have to drink for lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted August 13, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 hours ago, TYMAN said: Will back on again Monday, guess I'll check out DL when we board. I'll miss Tao, he was awesome this past May. Well..... The duck sandwiches did not look very appetizing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted August 13, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, island lady said: +1 on that! One of the best DL concierges we have met! Have a fantabulous cruise my friend, wish we were boarding with you. We are still up here in Maine until October. Enjoy the North! We'll see you on board sometime soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted August 13, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Marie51 said: Well..... The duck sandwiches did not look very appetizing! Not going to eat duck anyway.....not my cup of Tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 13, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, TYMAN said: Enjoy the North! We'll see you on board sometime soon! Thanks! Looking forward to our next cruise together again! 🙂 The Buckster says hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 13, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, TYMAN said: Not going to eat duck anyway.....not my cup of Tea. I never saw any Ducks....quack! 🦆 And wouldn't eat them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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