beach410 Posted March 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Have been reading quite a few reviews that mention this, is this fleet wide? How about at the Past guest party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenw Posted March 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Last October they were served both nights. But I'm sure it's possible there could have been changes since then. Honestly, for most it was always about the alcohol. However I usually held out for dinner anyway. I don't think it's possible to go hungry on a cruise ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH8PU Posted March 3, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2009 There were definatly Hors D'oeuvers at the the past guest party on the Valor (First weekend in febuary), not sure about the Captanis party, we were a little on the late side and figured they were all gone allready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted March 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2009 they did not have them at the captain's party on the Splendor in December. They did on Destiny in jan. Though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted March 3, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Oh yeah, they were served at the past guest party on both ships. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicruise74 Posted March 3, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2009 They served them at the Captains Party on the Paradise for NYE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divadiverfl Posted March 3, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2009 No goodies at the Captains Party on the Freedom Feb 14th--it was crowded that it took up 3 different places on the ship--We are lucky we got a drink--very slow service--because not enough servers--Carnival cutting back. Now the past guest there were goodies--and plenty of drinks to go around.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted March 3, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I wonder if it's just on the shorter cruises that they have discontinued them? There weren't any at the Captains Party last month on the Ecstasy 4 -dayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce&Pam Posted March 3, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 3, 2009 We're off the Conquest 7 day about 3 weeks ago. No horse doovers at the Captain's party but we did have them at the past guest party. Missed the fruit punch, too. Also noticed that the Filet Mignon is now a "Petite Filet" and includes boneless spare ribs for filler. :( ---Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel1733 Posted March 3, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Cutbacks are disappointing but I'm sure its a sign of the times and will get worse. I guess you could always stop at the Pizzaria and bring a few slices to the party. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted March 3, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2009 The lack of hor d'orves at the Captains Party did not bother us at all, after all we were headed to a nice dining room foodfest anyway, with all the appetizers, main courses & desserts you want. This way, we could mainly focus on the free drinks, which were plentiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JJWW Posted March 3, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I sure hope so :D . those things are terrible. They kept trying to give em to me and this fellow asked why we didn't want them. My wife was nice and told him we didn't want to spoil dinner. But those things really do suck !:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw4jg1mg2eg1 Posted March 3, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I liked the meatballs.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavannahMoon Posted March 3, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2009 The lack of hor d'orves at the Captains Party did not bother us at all, after all we were headed to a nice dining room foodfest anyway, with all the appetizers, main courses & desserts you want. This way, we could mainly focus on the free drinks, which were plentiful! What kind of drinks do they serve? The Captain's Party is open to everyone, correct? Formal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted March 3, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2009 What kind of drinks do they serve? The Captain's Party is open to everyone, correct? Formal? Yes, it's open to everyone and is typically held for an hour before the first formal night, so people are fancied up a bit. The servers carry around trays of different drinks, such as whisley sours, margaritas, wine, champagne, etc. I've heard you can also order whatever drinks you want (free), but would be good to tip nicely if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted March 3, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yea, the hors d'oeuvres were disgusting. I won't miss them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavannahMoon Posted March 3, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yes, it's open to everyone and is typically held for an hour before the first formal night, so people are fancied up a bit. The servers carry around trays of different drinks, such as whisley sours, margaritas, wine, champagne, etc. I've heard you can also order whatever drinks you want (free), but would be good to tip nicely if you do. Thank you. Since this will be my first cruise coming up, I really want to experience "everything." (Or try to anyway! :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted March 3, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 3, 2009 December on the Triumph....served at both parties. January on the Liberty....none at the Captain's party....a few at the past guest..... Also were offering fewer selections for drinks....whiskey sours, something pink, martinis and soft drinks were on the trays. I'm not surprised they would remove the food as a cost cutting method. These occasions, after all, are receptions...not supposed to be a eating and drinking party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takmom Posted March 3, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Had them on the Elation 1/29 but not on the Pride 2/15. Did have them at the past guest party on the Pride though. Im sure its a way of cutting costs...cant complain too much their prices are lower as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winewanderer Posted March 3, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If the hors d'oeuvres are the same as on our Freedom cruise last April I won't miss them. They were terrible. There were only 2 items. Can't remember exactoly what they were but do remember they were awful. The cruise prior to that they had a few things which included meatballs, a little filled phyllo type thing. Pretty good items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodey Posted March 3, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 3, 2009 There were plenty of them on the Spirit Last month....and they were pretty good also....maybe it was all the rum and punches that made them taiste as good as they were, but i was content :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc2425 Posted March 3, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 3, 2009 None at the captains party on Imagination 4 days. Didn't miss them though! We thought they were gross. Drinks were Whiskey Sour, Lime Daquiri, Wine, Champagne, and some non alcoholic pink thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrislynn55 Posted March 3, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 3, 2009 As long as there's wine, it's all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted March 4, 2009 #24 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Now that you mention it, no there wasn't any food at the Captains Reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcarp Posted March 4, 2009 #25 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The servers carry around trays of different drinks, such as whisley sours, margaritas, wine, champagne, etc. I've heard you can also order whatever drinks you want (free), but would be good to tip nicely if you do. Also Beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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