JeannyJ Posted June 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2023 We're headed to Alaska on the Volendam next month (out of Vancouver), and I was wondering if the MDR will be open for lunch on embarkation day. I've read that some of the larger ships sometimes have it open for lunch but I can't find anything about the smaller ships in the fleet. We'll already be going there to check it out and see if we can find where our table is so I thought it might be nice to avoid the Lido crazy until we've been able to eat something and get into our stateroom to freshen up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2023 It should be open but the menu is pretty much the same every day. There’s no special embarkation lunch anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannyJ Posted June 14, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, kazu said: It should be open but the menu is pretty much the same every day. There’s no special embarkation lunch anymore. Thanks! We don't need anything special. We're flying in really early that day and just want to avoid the crowds on the Lido until we're ready 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted June 14, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2023 We’ve had embarkation day lunch in the MDR on the Zaandam (sister ship to the Volendam). I think the only time I’ve run into the MDR being closed on embarkation day was last October on the Oosterdam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted June 14, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, JeannyJ said: We're headed to Alaska on the Volendam next month (out of Vancouver), and I was wondering if the MDR will be open for lunch on embarkation day. I've read that some of the larger ships sometimes have it open for lunch but I can't find anything about the smaller ships in the fleet. We'll already be going there to check it out and see if we can find where our table is so I thought it might be nice to avoid the Lido crazy until we've been able to eat something and get into our stateroom to freshen up. I recommend the Deck 9 Taco Bar, next to the spa, for lunch on Embarkation Day to avoid the crowds. Edited June 14, 2023 by Crew News 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannyJ Posted June 14, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted June 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Crew News said: I recommend the Deck 9 Taco Bar, next to the spa, for lunch on Embarkation Day to avoid the crowds. I wish we had a taco bar on the Volendam that would our stop for sure! But they only have 9 decks and the only place to eat on the Lido (deck 8 ) besides the buffet is the Dive In and we might end up there for burgers or hot dogs if we can't eat at the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted June 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, JeannyJ said: I wish we had a taco bar on the Volendam that would our stop for sure! But they only have 9 decks and the only place to eat on the Lido (deck 8 ) besides the buffet is the Dive In and we might end up there for burgers or hot dogs if we can't eat at the MDR. My error in the Deck number. The Taco Bar was open on the Volendam last month. When I get some time, I will post photos of the items offered on the Taco Bar. To save you a trip to the MDR to find your table, here is the Volendam table map: Volendam MDR Table Map Edited June 14, 2023 by Crew News 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannyJ Posted June 14, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted June 14, 2023 49 minutes ago, Crew News said: My error in the Deck number. The Taco Bar was open on the Volendam last month. When I get some time, I will post photos of the items offered on the Taco Bar. To save you a trip to the MDR to find your table, here is the Volendam table map: Volendam MDR Table Map I wonder why they don't show the taco bar on the deck plan. We will definitely be checking it out! Thanks for the table map but how do we find out what table we've been assigned? We booked a table for 2 at the first sitting. On our booking confirmation our dining status is U1Y (no clue what this means). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted June 14, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Just now, JeannyJ said: I wonder why they don't show the taco bar on the deck plan. We will definitely be checking it out! Thanks for the table map but how do we find out what table we've been assigned? We booked a table for 2 at the first sitting. On our booking confirmation our dining status is U1Y (no clue what this means). Your table number will be on your stateroom key found in your mailbox on Embarkation Day.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach spring Posted June 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2023 We just finished a 7-day on the Zaandam June 3 and were happy to be able to eat a "quiet" lunch in the MDR upon boarding May 27. I don't mind the Lido but on embarkation day, a "gentler" time is less stressful, IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedbirdFLCruiser Posted June 14, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 hours ago, JeannyJ said: We're headed to Alaska on the Volendam next month (out of Vancouver), and I was wondering if the MDR will be open for lunch on embarkation day. I've read that some of the larger ships sometimes have it open for lunch but I can't find anything about the smaller ships in the fleet. We'll already be going there to check it out and see if we can find where our table is so I thought it might be nice to avoid the Lido crazy until we've been able to eat something and get into our stateroom to freshen up. We're on the Volendam in August. I hope you'll come back and give us your thoughts, tips, etc. Have a great time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannyJ Posted June 14, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted June 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, RedbirdFLCruiser said: We're on the Volendam in August. I hope you'll come back and give us your thoughts, tips, etc. Have a great time! I'll try and remember to do a review. It's our first cruise so I'm really excited about having a nice quiet start to what I'm hoping is a new favorite way to vacation 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted June 14, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, JeannyJ said: I'll try and remember to do a review. It's our first cruise so I'm really excited about having a nice quiet start to what I'm hoping is a new favorite way to vacation 😊 You are smart knowing the lido is a zoo. Avoid it as much as possible. Every cruise I took in 2021 and 2022 on the koningsdam the mdr was closed on embarkation. I did look. I’m pretty sure that’s all in the past now for every ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveandpeas Posted June 15, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I love MDR on Embarkation Day for lunch - but the hours are extremely limited. If you have a later boarding time if may not work out, so be prepared to be flexible. (We used in May on the Noordam) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted June 15, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 15, 2023 29 minutes ago, loveandpeas said: I love MDR on Embarkation Day for lunch - but the hours are extremely limited. If you have a later boarding time if may not work out, so be prepared to be flexible. (We used in May on the Noordam) It’s always limited. The lido has much longer hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveandpeas Posted June 15, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Sure. But you literally may not even be on board in time. As opposed to a sea day where you could probably make it work if you're motivated to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted June 15, 2023 #17 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Staff seems to direct all passengers to the Lido and away from the dining room for lunch on embarkation day and may claim that the dining room is closed when it is not. You have to check for yourself. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted June 15, 2023 #18 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Which MDR entrance is open on embarkation day lunch, deck 2 or deck 3? We hate going to the Lido on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted June 15, 2023 #19 Share Posted June 15, 2023 22 minutes ago, Eaglecw said: Which MDR entrance is open on embarkation day lunch, deck 2 or deck 3? We hate going to the Lido on embarkation day. It’s always been Deck 2, in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannyJ Posted June 15, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted June 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, *Miss G* said: It’s always been Deck 2, in my experience. Can I ask which class of the fleet you're talking about? The MDR is on decks 4 and 5 on the Volendam, and I'm assuming her sister ship in the R class group (the smallest in the fleet). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted June 15, 2023 #21 Share Posted June 15, 2023 38 minutes ago, JeannyJ said: Can I ask which class of the fleet you're talking about? The MDR is on decks 4 and 5 on the Volendam, and I'm assuming her sister ship in the R class group (the smallest in the fleet). It should be on the lower level so 4 in your case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highscar Posted June 15, 2023 #22 Share Posted June 15, 2023 The taco bar was a no no during Covid, buts it’s back now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted June 15, 2023 #23 Share Posted June 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, highscar said: The taco bar was a no no during Covid, buts it’s back now. I wouldn’t eat there unless there is crew serving it. I’ve heard/seen too many gross things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannyJ Posted June 16, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, highscar said: The taco bar was a no no during Covid, buts it’s back now. Can't wait! This will be where we head if the MDR isn't open for lunch 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted June 16, 2023 #25 Share Posted June 16, 2023 3 hours ago, highscar said: The taco bar was a no no during Covid, buts it’s back now. Nothing beats a platter of nachos to tide you over until dinner. Tip: Put some melted cheese on the bottom before adding the chips to keep the layers of goodness from sliding to the floor while walking back to your stateroom. 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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