RLH Posted October 3, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 3, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS4 Posted October 3, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 3, 2007 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 3, 2007 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4ea Posted October 3, 2007 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted October 3, 2007 #7 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted October 3, 2007 #8 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted October 3, 2007 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Jim, if you stand while you eat, you don't gain any weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted October 4, 2007 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Like that it goes to my feet. It will feed the rabbits and I will gain no weight Ruth & Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciska40 Posted October 6, 2007 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Do they still have the extravaganza on the Zuiderdam?? Love Ciska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 6, 2007 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2007 On our Rotterdam cruise last year they had the chocolate extravaganza in the afternoon instead of late night. Much better for the digestion :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmaPajama Posted October 6, 2007 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 6, 2007 #14 Share Posted October 6, 2007 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DedeM Posted October 6, 2007 #15 Share Posted October 6, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 6, 2007 #16 Share Posted October 6, 2007 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. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katyj Posted October 6, 2007 #17 Share Posted October 6, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michmike Posted October 7, 2007 #18 Share Posted October 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two if by Sea Posted October 7, 2007 #19 Share Posted October 7, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted October 7, 2007 #20 Share Posted October 7, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted October 7, 2007 #21 Share Posted October 7, 2007 There are always finger foods and snacks in the Neptune Lounge. That is one of the better perks for sailing 1st class.... Ruth & Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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