MSC Cruises´ buffet?

[lucas34]

Does anyone know how the buffet is open on MSC Cruises (24/7?)? What about water/coffee/tea in the buffet, are they available for free 24/7?

How is MSC Cruises' Gala menu today; is there any lobster, beef wellington (can you have a second lobster get without extra charge?)?

[Ottawa_Cruiser]

From my research, water, coffee, tea, iced tea is available 24/7 in the buffet. The Gala menu does include lobster, however, I am unsure if you can get a second without an upcharge.

[ChattTenn]

I can answer on Caribbean sailing.  On Gala night the lobster is a COLD water kind (very good and fresh) the menu also has surf (beef tenderloin) and turf and the portions were large enough for us.  I am also unsure regarding a second lobster.

[DQGal]

Our cruise in February , on MSC,  several at our table ordered 2nd lobster,  with no extra charge. 

[JT1962]

On my October cruise on the Divina, two at my table had a total of 6 lobsters each.   Several at my table on my January Divina cruise had an extra lobster tail with no charge and one person had a total of three. 

[cellfree]

MSC does not limit number of entrees you can order in dining room. 

[ready2cruzagain]

On 3/30/2023 at 3:03 PM, lucas34 said:

Does anyone know how the buffet is open on MSC Cruises (24/7?)? What about water/coffee/tea in the buffet, are they available for free 24/7?

How is MSC Cruises' Gala menu today; is there any lobster, beef wellington (can you have a second lobster get without extra charge?)?

I had 2 lobster tails in January. They were delish! Quite big at around 7 or 8 ounces. I just told my waiter I wanted two lobster tails.

[Fissues]

[Fissues]

Guilty 

[Essiesmom]

Keep in mind that food is very expensive in Japan just for ordinary stuff, and for more high end, such as steak and lobster, the Japanese might be excused for ordering more than one...

 

Many years ago I had a roommate whose parents used to host company employees from overseas.  They had one Japanese fellow arrive, and they took him to Shoney's  (a family restaurant, for those not familiar).  He ordered the largest steak on the menu and made multiple trips to the salad bar.  He just couldn't believe how inexpensive the food was (and for that meal, he wasn't paying).  EM

[Scottdalfonso]

No one answered the buffet question...but from what I've seen it's open about 20 hours a day..just a few hours late night/early morning that us closes

[CruisingFox27]

On 3/30/2023 at 8:03 PM, lucas34 said:

Does anyone know how the buffet is open on MSC Cruises (24/7?)? What about water/coffee/tea in the buffet, are they available for free 24/7?

How is MSC Cruises' Gala menu today; is there any lobster, beef wellington (can you have a second lobster get without extra charge?)?

The tea, coffee and water are all available 24/7. And I think a few snacks. As stated above there's just a few early morning hours without a full buffet selection available. 

[insidecabin]

Our biggest beef with the MSC buffet(Virtuosa) is it effectively closes after lunch till dinner.

 

Very limited late afternoon early evening options just the time you would often return to the ship and need something especially if on late dinner.

Ok if you like pizza and often veggie.

[ZandZ]

After 40 plus years on this earth i still stumble over folks who surprise me, in a same way as the nasty old oil smell while walking past a a take out place in Brooklyn in the middle of August does... meh. I sure wish you voice that opinion when you get the opportunity - see where it gets you 🙂

 

  

 

Edited April 19, 2023 by ZandZ

[Nunagoras]

Before the pandemic the MSC buffets used to open some 20 hours a day. Now it can be hit or miss depending on actual crew and food availability. I'd say: Breakfast from 6-10; lunch 12-15; dinner 18-21; late snacks 23-1. On other times they may have some little snacks. Pizzas is usually mid day to mid night, the dinner buffet is usually less impressive than say RCI ones.

 

There is hot or cold water, some tea packets, and some passable regular or decaffeinated coffee almost 24 hours a day on at least one side of the buffet, sometimes with some cookies available.