san diego spartan Posted November 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2022 We generally lunch in the MDR on embarkation day. Is that still available? On the Koningsdam December 10th. Assigned boarding time is 11:50am. What options. We are not big lido aka buffet fans. Thank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCruiseCruise13 Posted November 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Dining room lunch should be available, it was on my last cruise on the Eurodam. A great option on the koningsdam is the Dutch cafe, my husband and I love the food there. Both New York Pizza and the Dive In should be open on embarkation day too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego spartan Posted November 27, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted November 27, 2022 58 minutes ago, CruiseCruiseCruise13 said: Dining room lunch should be available, it was on my last cruise on the Eurodam. A great option on the koningsdam is the Dutch cafe, my husband and I love the food there. Both New York Pizza and the Dive In should be open on embarkation day too. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted November 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Lunch was not available in the MDR on Nov. 19 on Volendam. Due to Coast Guard inspections and other technicalities due to the ship coming into the U.S. for the first time in several years, the ship had their hands full that day. We all embarked a little later than normal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted November 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2022 The mdr was not open on the koningsdam on November 12 and 19/22. I physically went down and checked on November 12 and it was definitely closed. Both cruises were jammed to the rafters so it was surprising. I don’t enjoy the lido either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego spartan Posted November 27, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted November 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said: The mdr was not open on the koningsdam on November 12 and 19/22. I physically went down and checked on November 12 and it was definitely closed. Both cruises were jammed to the rafters so it was surprising. I don’t enjoy the lido either. Oh ugh that's a bummer. We usually enjoy a more relaxed lunch in the MDR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted November 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Room Service is another option. I’d rather order a sandwich and a salad delivered to the room while I unpack than fight the Lido! m— 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted November 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2022 The dining room was open on our Nieuw Statendam Nov 5 sailing. They didn't advertise it, but it was open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted December 4, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2022 MDR was available from 12 to 1pm embarkation day on our just completed 11/19 and 11/26 Nieuw Statendam sailings. We enjoyed it both sailings. As @FlorenceItalyexperienced, it was not advertised except on the "when and where" section where events are listed by time of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaSea Posted December 5, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 5, 2022 MDR was open on Eurodam 11/30 departure 12p-1p, very nice way to get started if you can time it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego spartan Posted December 5, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Good to hear. Hopefully it will be too on the Koningsdam this coming Saturday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 5, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 9:23 AM, Florida_gal_50 said: The mdr was not open on the koningsdam on November 12 and 19/22. I physically went down and checked on November 12 and it was definitely closed. Both cruises were jammed to the rafters so it was surprising. I don’t enjoy the lido either. In that case I would go to N.Y. deli Dec 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted December 5, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2022 How about the Salty Dog Grill on Enchanted on embarkation day? A burger by the pool sounds like another good alternative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted December 5, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2022 31 minutes ago, EatonDoolittle said: How about the Salty Dog Grill on Enchanted on embarkation day? A burger by the pool sounds like another good alternative. Disregard, please. Wrong board. That's what happens when planning 2 cruises at once 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewgirl1 Posted December 6, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 6, 2022 I hope the Zaandam has a stir fry station like the Rotterdam, that's the first place I'm going!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted December 6, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: In that case I would go to N.Y. deli Dec 10 It’s pretty limited for what I like although it’s better than the lido. The passenger load is enough to have the mdr open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 6, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Florida_gal_50 said: It’s pretty limited for what I like although it’s better than the lido. The passenger load is enough to have the mdr open. I agree with you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted December 6, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 6, 2022 My inclination is to grab a salad or stir fry and bring it up a deck to have lunch in peace. It's pretty up there, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted December 6, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 6, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 12:48 PM, RMLincoln said: Room Service is another option. I’d rather order a sandwich and a salad delivered to the room while I unpack than fight the Lido! m— Oh.. not us. Room service is the last thing we're thinking about on embarkation. We want to get out and about as soon as possible on embarkation day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotpony Posted December 6, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Cabana service is our go-to on embarkation day, or we hit the Lido after the crowd thins out a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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