Cal Cruiser Posted April 2, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2004 What is this, it was bad enough at 25 dollars now 30 dollars is charged? I feel that nickel and dimeing us to death is just a bit much. I like to eat in the United States or the the other prime dinner places, but I feel that charging that much is a little overboard. Ha HA What do you others think????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising with marti Posted April 2, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Sure don't think that $30.00 is too much to pay for a 5 star dinner. think about it. But the $30.oo is a pitnance compared to our champagne, wine and afer dinner Port tab. LOL Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewkid Posted April 2, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Eating in the United States is OK, But I prefer eating in Italy. Millie Med. Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising with marti Posted April 2, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Kid I agree but Italy (at least venice) is even more than the $30.00 that the United States charges. phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewkid Posted April 2, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2004 That's cuz of the exchange rate. Darn Euro!! Millie Med. Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley and Les Posted April 2, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2004 OK, Everyone, this is a FLAME. I don't think anyone from California that has "Ranch" in their address should be allowed to comment on the price of a chunk of good beef. Those steers out in California and Nevada grow too much muscle from walking up and down hills. I don't think I have ever had a great steak in Northern California unless the meat came from somewhere else. Please accept my apologies in advance. I am not really trying to start any fights. I do have to admit the board is rather calm right now and ....... hmmm, maybe things need spiced up....... Stay tuned, Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted April 2, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 2, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I am not really trying to start any fights. I do have to admit the board is rather calm right now and ....... hmmm, maybe things need spiced up....... Stay tuned, Les <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It's a good start. Zenith from Jacksonville Feb. 13 05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted April 2, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Les, I think maybe you're eating in all the wrong places!!! There DEFINITELY is good beef to be had in California! I was born & raised there & have had GREAT meat through the years. I've had bad beef in lot's of places, not just one!!! I'm with Phil, $30 bucks is NOTHING compared to the bar tab!!! Rosie CELEBRITY MERCURY HERE I COME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45014 Posted April 2, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Just wondering where you can eat a five star meal for less than $30.00? You can pay that in a Red Lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORAY Posted April 2, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2004 The meal does not cost anything it is free! The $30 is the gratuity for the outstanding service. Ray 91 days at sea w/4 lines in 6 years. Celebrity is the best for us! Future Bookings - -MERCURY 5/17/04 Alaska 12day -Constellation 9/7/04 Transatlantic Westbound -Infinity 1/31/05 South America-Rio Carnival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB5953 Posted April 2, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Joray - Thank you for your post. I have been wondering if it is customary to tip in the Normandie. I had a feeling the charge was the tip but couldn't get clearity on it. <applet code="countdown.class" CODEBASE="http://*************/java-sys" width="203" height="25"> <param name="font" value="lcdb0"> <param name="2005" value=2004> <param name="4" value=4> <param name="01" value=26> <param name="18" value=18> </applet> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising with marti Posted April 2, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Les Do you eat beef raised in Pa.????? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted April 2, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Do they have cows in PA??? I thought they just had Ducks!!! LOL LOL Rosie CELEBRITY MERCURY HERE I COME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggierail Posted April 2, 2004 #14 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Pennsylvania beef is fine, especially the Three Mile Island filet. Great cheese (and beef) from happy California cows. Reggie Rhapsody 10-17-04 Mercury 9-03-04 Monarch 3-29-04 Viking Serenade 1998 Viking Serenade 1999 Voyager of the Seas 2000 Viking Serenade 2001 Majesty of the Seas 11-2002 Norwegian Sea 11-2002 Vision of the Seas 11-2002 Mercury 5-03-03 Monarch of the Seas 6-09-03 Mercury 10-12-03 Monarch 11-17-03 Monarch 1-19-04 God bless the USA and all freedom loving people. May God protect all those who fight and die to protect those freedoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocc Posted April 2, 2004 #15 Share Posted April 2, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cal Cruiser: What is this, it was bad enough at 25 dollars now 30 dollars is charged? I feel that nickel and dimeing us to death is just a bit much. I like to eat in the United States....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You don't have to worry about that much longer, I bought beach front property in Nevada, you California guys are going to fall off the face of the earth in the near future anyway! This ship 10/91 That ship 11/95 Whatever ship 12/98 here a ship 13/99 there a ship 14/00 everywhere a ship ship 15/05 <font size="3" color=red>Over 1 year</font> into my LMBO cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanceycruiser Posted April 2, 2004 #16 Share Posted April 2, 2004 I doubt you will ever see us in a specialty restaurant. In our view, on all cruises to date, the food and service in the main dining room has been wonderful. By the way Reggie, the three-mile island filet is a favorite here in Alabama especially when cooked in the microwave. Yanceycruiser Dreamward 1/95 Norway 1/97 Grandeur of the Seas 1/99 Grand Princess 2/01 Carnival Pride 2/03 Until the Infinity on August 22, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueclark Posted April 2, 2004 #17 Share Posted April 2, 2004 I notice that no one has compared the dining charge to the charges for spa treatments... I think it's because we are used to them. Spa treatments have always had an extra charge (well above what is paid locally), but the specialty dining rooms are new so people are surprised there is a charge. You can still eat free in the regular dining room. As cruisers we have gotten used to an almost all-inclusive vacation; yet we continue to want more.... but don't want to pay for it. If the fares remain as low as they have been for a couple years, we have to expect to pay extra for the "extras". Sue Grand Princess - Western Caribbean - April 25, 2004 Constellation Transatlantic 9/7/04 Infinity Panama Canal 4/17/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_s_taco Posted April 3, 2004 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Marti, It makes you wonder who gives a five star designation. Anyone can pay too much and justify it to apease themselve. No one likes to think they paid too much. I cruise every year or more and eat at five stars restaurants much more frequently. (However I would much prefer to sail more frequently and eat at five stars less frequently). Larry Costa 1972; Nordic Prince 1983; Fairwind 1984; Sovereign of the Seas 1992; Statendam 1997; Ryndam 1998; Crown Princess 2000; Summit 2001; Millennium 2002; Galaxy 2003; Zenith 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising with marti Posted April 3, 2004 #19 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Newt go ahead and buy your nevada beach front, Iam only 70 miles away from Nevada, I will just hop on over and live with you. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocc Posted April 3, 2004 #20 Share Posted April 3, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cruising with marti: Newt go ahead and buy your nevada beach front, Iam only 70 miles away from Nevada, I will just hop on over and live with you. Phil<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Phil, you can live with me, but your not bringing that Marti guy! This ship 10/91 That ship 11/95 Whatever ship 12/98 here a ship 13/99 there a ship 14/00 everywhere a ship ship 15/05 <font size="3" color=red>Over 1 year</font> into my LMBO cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising with marti Posted April 3, 2004 #21 Share Posted April 3, 2004 RATS,Newt, no way you could reconsder??? Phil and Marti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cat Posted April 3, 2004 #22 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Newt - Can I eat and sleep in your garage? Cruise Cat Unofficial Ambassador for the Community Vision of the Seas - 8/24/03 Rhapsody of the Seas - 9/1/02 Inspiration - 9/16/01 Jubilee - 9/12/99 <MARQUEE>..........................SAIL ON LMAO!!!....ALWAYS TRUE NORTH!!!...LMAO FOREVER (LF)!!!!...................<MARQUEE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted April 3, 2004 #23 Share Posted April 3, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by newtocc: You don't have to worry about that much longer, I bought beach front property in Nevada, you California guys are going to fall off the face of the earth in the near future anyway! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Newt, you got it all backwards. When the "big one" hits I am planning on leasing my California property to Celebrity for direct cruises to Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted April 3, 2004 #24 Share Posted April 3, 2004 There you go Neal, that's a GREAT idea! Make sure you build a nice pier! Sue, I think no one here has used the spa treatments which is why we didn't compare them to the cost issue! I know I have NEVER been in the spa (other than the cafe) on any of my cruises---just not my thing! Phil, I'd let you bring "that Marti" guy to my house, but then who else is nuts enough to want to live here???!! Rosie CELEBRITY MERCURY HERE I COME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee from Texas Posted July 5, 2004 #25 Share Posted July 5, 2004 We just returned from the June 19th sailing of the Constellation in Europe. We ate at the Oceans Liner while on board to celebrate our 25h anniversary. We felt the extra charge was well worth it for our special occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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