tjcletzgo Posted October 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2019 What are your favorite foods to eat after boarding (Royal)👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott4020 Posted October 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Dining room lunch. Best way to start a cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted October 26, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Dining room. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted October 26, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I will be heading to the Horizon Court on my next cruise because i want to grab a quick bite to eat then get off the ship for a couple of hours to explore Vancouver. Will be back on board shortly before all aboard time 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted October 26, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2019 They really had a great stir fry with vegetables and noodles. Also like their vegetable fried rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted October 27, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 27, 2019 For a quick bite, I'd head to the International Café to have a panini or quiche and some of the watermelon or Greek salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted October 27, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Salmon, in the Dining Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted October 27, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2019 The Dining Room or, if we are late and miss the MDR lunch, Alfredo's (on the too few ships that have Alfredo's). If the ship doesn't have an Alfredo's then the International Cafe. In other words, we avoid the buffet at all costs on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane.in.ny Posted October 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Alfredo's on the Royal and Regal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted October 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2019 15 hours ago, tjcletzgo said: What are your favorite foods to eat after boarding (Royal)👍👍👍 The Royal's buffet is very large. On boarding day every section will be open. You really have to walk through all the different sections to find what you might enjoy. In addition to the buffet area you might find one of the other casual locations to your liking. These include: The pizza and burger locations by the lido pool International Cafe in the Piazza, deck 5 Alfredo's on deck 6 in the piazza. Sit down no charge waiter served individual pizzas and other menu items. The DR is also open, usually noon to 1:30, but it could be slightly different times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongwaywatson Posted October 27, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2019 We always debate about where to have our first meal and we usually end up in the buffet. The buffet on the Royal Class ships is pretty darn good, for a buffet. We try to get on early, stop in at the IC for a coffee and a quick dessert, then we go to our room to drop off our stuff. Then we head to the buffet to eat lunch. The very first time we cruised they had a seafood buffet on sailaway day. It was the Caribbean Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted October 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2019 16 hours ago, frugaltravel said: I will be heading to the Horizon Court on my next cruise because i want to grab a quick bite to eat then get off the ship for a couple of hours to explore Vancouver. Will be back on board shortly before all aboard time 😀 You might wish to rethink this. When you board in Vancouver, you go through US Immigration (assuming an Alaska cruise) since the rest of the cruise is all US ports. This makes boarding a bit hectic. Just something to think about. I would drop your luggage and explore before boarding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted October 27, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Lots of food options in HC on the Royal, items that appeal to anyone and everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted October 27, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2019 The minute we step aboard a Royal Class ship, we head to Alfredo's. Since we can't access our cabin until they are cleaned and open, we are toting our carry-on luggage and know from experience that Horizon Court will be chaotic with luggage and slightly confused passengers searching for a table while balancing their plates. By the time we finish lunch, the cabins are open and we might be able to get into an elevator. So much more relaxing. We have done MDR on those ships without a dedicated Alfredo's. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg21 Posted October 27, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Our tradition is to grab a slice of pizza, a beer, and then take a picture of it to send to our winter-stranded friends back home. Probably evil, but fun... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted October 27, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Another vote for the MDR. Every cruise since our very first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted October 27, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Hamburger and fries at the Trident/Salty Dog Grill on Lido Deck. We grab a table, order iced tea and watch the world go by. Edited October 27, 2019 by XBGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmorton3360 Posted October 27, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2019 After 13 cruises, I still haven't done buffet on first day. It's crazy up there. Main dining room or International Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted October 27, 2019 #19 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 hours ago, jg21 said: Our tradition is to grab a slice of pizza, a beer, and then take a picture of it to send to our winter-stranded friends back home. Probably evil, but fun... This! Except with a margarita! Not evil, just letting people know we made it safely...😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted October 27, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Our Embarkation routine on Royal, Regal and In January on the Sky is to have just after boarding at Alfredo’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillys mom Posted October 27, 2019 #21 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Alfredo’s if available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted October 28, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Yes MDR.... a glass of wine ( or two ) a great way to start your cruise.... only time done buffet on embarkation, was on our first cruise Cheers Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 28, 2019 #23 Share Posted October 28, 2019 The buffet is a great way to get a lunch & not have to spend an hour or more in the DR. Plenty of choices & not crowded if you get there early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat Cruise Posted October 28, 2019 #24 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Since most passengers head to the buffet we believe the smart choice is the MDR. Never had a bad meal here on embarkation. Also since we always try to board early, the Main Dinning Room is empty, gives us a chance to talk to the staff. Talking the the Dinning Room Manager working always seems to set a get tone for the rest of the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negril60 Posted October 28, 2019 #25 Share Posted October 28, 2019 We love the Princess Pizza. We just cruised Carnival the first time in 19 yrs and it didn't compare to Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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