Late Night Buffets

[RLH]

This is our first time on HAL (Veendam 10/28) and I was wondering about the late night buffets. I have read about the Chocolate Extravaganza a little bit. I would appreciate any description of the where, when, and what of the buffets. Is the Chocolate Extravaganza the only one? We're trying to go over all of the various activities on board for days at sea and evenings and I just wasn't sure about the buffets. Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

RLH

[jtl513]

On the Veendam last Dec there was a themed buffet every night at 11:00p, in this order: Dutch, Italian, Mexican, French, Asian, Dessert Extravaganza (10:30), and All American.

[MHS4]

Is the 11pm Themed Buffet a HAL constant -- so every ship in the HAL fleet would have this? That would be good info for all new-to-HAL cruisers to know.

 

For myself in particular, would the 7-day Carribean Westerdam have this?

 

Thanks

[jtl513]

Is the 11pm Themed Buffet a HAL constant -- so every ship in the HAL fleet would have this? That would be good info for all new-to-HAL cruisers to know.

 

For myself in particular, would the 7-day Carribean Westerdam have this?

 

Thanks

Well, on Alaska cruises the 11:00p buffet is at 10:45p! :D But yes, all ships have a late night buffet. The themes used, and their order, will vary from ship to ship.

[sail7seas]

We were on Ryndam April 2006 when they did not have the buffet every night. Some evenings that passed trays of nibbles in the lounges. Didn't seem to be appreciated by many/any of the guests. Perhaps they were testing to see if it would fly but it didn't.

 

Every cruise we have been on since, they have offered the usual themed late night buffet. Seems very few guests go to them; it is mostly crew members like the cast (entertainers) or casino workers. I'm sure a few guests go but not very many.

[u4ea]

Yes, it seems they are not always well attended, so all the more for me!:eek:

Funny thing is, if you have the late seating, you just finish dinner about an hour before.:o

If you like spicy, get the noodles on Asian night, man they are gooooood.:cool:

Mark.....

[mamaofami]

I've never been to one late night buffet, but on my next cruise I would like to at least see the chocolate extravaganza. I understand it is a work of art! :)

[JimVrhovac]

Extravaganza - check out our webshots

 

Buffeit every night and themed. Remember everything you put in your moutn that late at night will end up on your waistline. Just some advise....

 

Ruth & Jim

[mamaofami]

Jim, if you stand while you eat, you don't gain any weight.

[JimVrhovac]

Like that it goes to my feet. It will feed the rabbits and I will gain no weight

 

Ruth & Jim

[ciska40]

Do they still have the extravaganza on the Zuiderdam??

 

Love Ciska

[Cruising-along]

On our Rotterdam cruise last year they had the chocolate extravaganza in the afternoon instead of late night. Much better for the digestion :D

[GmaPajama]

Extravaganza - check out our webshots

 

Oh My, Jim! We're morning people, and never managed to stay awake for the Dessert Extravaganza. After checking your album, we WILL NOT miss it again! Thanks for the amazing photos. I'm off now to do some baking!

[Cruising-along]

Oh My, Jim! We're morning people, and never managed to stay awake for the Dessert Extravaganza. After checking your album, we WILL NOT miss it again! Thanks for the amazing photos. I'm off now to do some baking!

 

Yes, it's truly a work of art! Everyone should see it at least once :)

A crew member told us that it takes them 2 days to prepare it, and about 30 minutes for it to be gone!! :eek:

[DedeM]

A crew member told us that it takes them 2 days to prepare it, and about 30 minutes for it to be gone!! :eek:

Wow! :eek:

 

Do they serve it to people as you move through the line or is it help yourself?

 

All those desserts look beautiful!

[Cruising-along]

Wow! :eek:

 

Do they serve it to people as you move through the line or is it help yourself?

 

All those desserts look beautiful!

 

Some of it is served and some is help yourself. :)

[katyj]

Extravaganza - check out our webshots

 

Buffeit every night and themed. Remember everything you put in your moutn that late at night will end up on your waistline. Just some advise....

 

Ruth & Jim

 

Jim just checked out your webshots of the desert extravaganza. It's 11.30pm here.............I want some:p mmmmmmmm

[michmike]

Count us among those who are unimpressed with the dessert extravaganza. Yes it looks nice and I understand quite a bit of work goes into it, but strikes me that everything tends to taste the same and none of it stands out as memorable. If only it tasted as good as it looks.

 

For me, set out a few trays of well executed cannolis and a pan of bread pudding and I'm good to go.

[Two if by Sea]

Does any of that dessert food make it into the Neptune Lounge, perhaps at a more reasonable time of day for those of us who rise at 6 and usually are fast asleep well before 11pm?

[innlady1]

I've never been to one late night buffet, but on my next cruise I would like to at least see the chocolate extravaganza. I understand it is a work of art! :)

 

We went to the chocolate extravaganza on our last cruise. That's the only late night buffet that I recall, however!

[JimVrhovac]

There are always finger foods and snacks in the Neptune Lounge. That is one of the better perks for sailing 1st class....

 

Ruth & Jim