wesport Posted September 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Leaving tomorrow on the Infinity in aqua class. Is Blu open for lunch on embarkation day. Don’t really feel like the buffet on day one. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted September 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Don't think so---it's a meeting area for safety drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted September 9, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Blu is not open for lunch on any day. The only restaurant dining for lunch is the MDR, limited to Concierge Class, and Luminae, limited to suites. Sushi on 5 might be open but it is a specialty restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted September 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: Blu is not open for lunch on any day. The only restaurant dining for lunch is the MDR, limited to Concierge Class, and Luminae, limited to suites. Sushi on 5 might be open but it is a specialty restaurant. Sushi on 5 is great. Affordable prices and tasty food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsplace Posted September 9, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Mast bar and also the buffet are open at lunch on embarkation day. Mast Grill (or whatever the food place is called) has great burgers! And cold beers! Edited September 9, 2022 by capsplace 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcs5390 Posted September 9, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Sushi on 5 is the best option if not B2B/Concierge/Suite. Usually quiet and great service. There’s both sushi and cooked noodle items, friend wontons, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted September 9, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2022 We like the Mast Grill burgers and fries very much. No fee involved either. They also do hot dogs and veggie burgers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted September 9, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 hour ago, wesport said: Leaving tomorrow on the Infinity in aqua class. Is Blu open for lunch on embarkation day. Don’t really feel like the buffet on day one. Any suggestions? Blu isn't open for lunch. Occasionally there is a special lunch offered but it's an extra fee and not a regular benefit of Aqua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingAndSplashing Posted September 9, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) LOVE Aqua class! I wish they would open Blu for lunch, especially on embarkation day. Anyway, the selections are limited, but, having to eat gluten-free, I usually head to the Aqua Spa Cafe, which is open to all. They have healthy, small plates, and from my experience, they are always plated by the staff (last cruise 2018 but going again soon). They also have cookies, muffins, soups, smoothies, and more. Not everything is gluten-free, so it's great for everyone who wants lighter offerings. And if you're super hungry, just eat more! 😄 I like how they keep the food separated for safety. Edited September 9, 2022 by LaughingAndSplashing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecodmercury Posted September 10, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2022 2 hours ago, LaughingAndSplashing said: LOVE Aqua class! I wish they would open Blu for lunch, especially on embarkation day. Anyway, the selections are limited, but, having to eat gluten-free, I usually head to the Aqua Spa Cafe, which is open to all. They have healthy, small plates, and from my experience, they are always plated by the staff (last cruise 2018 but going again soon). They also have cookies, muffins, soups, smoothies, and more. Not everything is gluten-free, so it's great for everyone who wants lighter offerings. And if you're super hungry, just eat more! 😄 I like how they keep the food separated for safety. Unfortunately when I have checked this year, Aqua Spa Cafe is not showing as open on embarkation day. Which really stinks since it used to be a great alternative to the buffet rush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted September 10, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, capecodmercury said: Unfortunately when I have checked this year, Aqua Spa Cafe is not showing as open on embarkation day. Which really stinks since it used to be a great alternative to the buffet rush. Aqua spa cafe has a very limited menu. Only 1 type of soup the entire cruise and no salmon or chicken cooked to order like years gone by. Also there is no variation in their entrees. Its ok if you just want a light lunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted September 10, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Can’t depend on the Spa Cafe being open. The Mast Grill should be open and is good if you like burgers and dogs. Sushi may be open. Other than the Buffet their aren’t many o-en if not in a suite or CC. Bite the bullet and go to the buffet. not a fan of buffets but there are many options. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted September 10, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2022 We are in Aqua in May. Usually I’m a suite. The kids when they were little loved the buffet so we are used to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted September 10, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Buffet will be open. The embarkation lunch is exclusive to Concierge Class and Back to Back cruisers. I was invited today but didn't go. I went to the buffet early and had it all to myself rather than yet another hour long sit down meal. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted September 10, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Many great lunch places to choose from right in FLL. I don't find buffet during embarkation day that crowded. It is a mad house on a sea day during lunch, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgogogo Posted September 10, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2022 19 hours ago, sbcs5390 said: Sushi on 5 is the best option if not B2B/Concierge/Suite. Usually quiet and great service. There’s both sushi and cooked noodle items, friend wontons, etc. The BEST on embarkation day. Relax, avoid the crowds. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted September 10, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, letsgogogo said: The BEST on embarkation day. Relax, avoid the crowds. I've never found it crowded on any day. I always go as soon as open 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty1955 Posted September 10, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I'm not a fan of buffets but every once in a while, we run into a surprise in the buffet. On our first Alaskan cruise, they had a whole flounder; on a Caribbean cruise, we had mussels and on our Alaskan cruise last year, they had the most amazing fruit assortment I've ever seen. I've always wanted to try star fruit, dragon fruit, Lychee and rambutan but we didn't expect to see them on the embarkation day buffet. We went back every day to see it they offered it again but it was just the one time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingAndSplashing Posted September 16, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 6:16 PM, capecodmercury said: Unfortunately when I have checked this year, Aqua Spa Cafe is not showing as open on embarkation day. Which really stinks since it used to be a great alternative to the buffet rush. Oh, no! I'm so sorry to hear that. Aqua Spa was always my go-to. Thank goodness, I do intermittent fasting! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted September 16, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Do not trust the app. Go look for yourself— you may be pleasantly surprised 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingAndSplashing Posted September 16, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Will do! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted September 17, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 17, 2022 16 hours ago, LaughingAndSplashing said: Oh, no! I'm so sorry to hear that. Aqua Spa was always my go-to. Thank goodness, I do intermittent fasting! LOL! I do intermittent fasting but never on holiday - pre cruise practically every day for a month or two 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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