Would you like #1 adult only restaurant?

[Ladder55]

I really would like ncl to provide at least one adult only restaurant on their ships, would you?

[terrymtex01]

As much as I love seeing families on cruises, I had to vote yes to this one. It is really a joke between Doug and me that if there is a screaming kid in the whole restaurant, the kid will be at the table next to us. No matter if land or sea. It happens to us ALL the time. Much more so than it not happening.

[Poodlelover]

I have to agree. I liked this poll and the other poll about an adult only cruise. I understand people love and want to cruise with their kids, but that doesn't why it causes such emotion to suggest to leave them behind for one week or leaving them out of a restaurant is such a horrible idea. There are adult-only all inclusive resorts that my husband and I choose to frequent and there are other situations in life where children are not allowed. There are clubs on the ships for only children and kids club and lots of things catered to them, so why not catering things to adults only. I would totally support adult only cruises and adult only restaurants.

[Mooder]

I voted yes. For me, this would be a nice solution. I don't like the environment in the adult only resorts so I had to vote no for the adult-only cruise, but it would be nice to plan at least one meal where you know it won't be an issue.

[cruisewmn]

I voted NO because I have a well behaved 12 year old foodie who we enjoy at all meals.

 

Still, I understand that some adults would like a 100% adult venue for dinner. I'd be satisfied if they allowed children in an otherwise "adults-only" restaurant a couple of times during the cruise. For example, on your typical 7-night cruise, two nights could be "family friendly" and 5 night would be "adults-only".

 

I think that compromise would be fair and satisfy most cruisers. Any response?

[Mooder]

I voted NO because I have a well behaved 12 year old foodie who we enjoy at all meals.

 

Still, I understand that some adults would like a 100% adult venue for dinner. I'd be satisfied if they allowed children in an otherwise "adults-only" restaurant a couple of times during the cruise. For example, on your typical 7-night cruise, two nights could be "family friendly" and 5 night would be "adults-only".

 

I think that compromise would be fair and satisfy most cruisers. Any response?

 

I think that's a very fair suggestions. I was going to say just a couple of times a week, make it adult-only, so either way they want to divide it up - depending on demand, would be great. I think I'd enjoy your 12 year old. It's no fun going to Le Bistro and Cagney's with a kid who only wants chicken fingers. ;)

[Luckyroot]

I voted NO because I have a well behaved 12 year old foodie who we enjoy at all meals.

 

Still, I understand that some adults would like a 100% adult venue for dinner. I'd be satisfied if they allowed children in an otherwise "adults-only" restaurant a couple of times during the cruise. For example, on your typical 7-night cruise, two nights could be "family friendly" and 5 night would be "adults-only".

 

I think that compromise would be fair and satisfy most cruisers. Any response?

 

But doesn't this defeat the purpose of the "Adult Only" theme?

 

If they made the adults only restaurant with the same menu as the main dining restaurant, then there isn't anything on the menu that you cannot have with your child in one of the family friendly places. I think this would be the best option, because then families aren't missing out on anything.

[ncyankee]

I love going out to dinner without children. But I am the mother of two wonderful boys (ages 11 & 13) who love to dine out. I often travel without my husband, so we three dine together. Maybe the cruise lines could enforce a no children after 8:30 or 9PM rule. We will be leaving in less than 5 weeks on our cruise, and we don't plan to ever eat in the main dining rooms or at the buffet. We will probably only eat at the specialty restaurants.

[Poodlelover]

Again, I don't understand why the concept of not bringing your children along for two hours to a dinner or teaching them that some things are adult only is such a novel concept. I feel that especially cruise ships cater so much to kids and their needs and entertaining them anymore that it would be nice to see them cater to just us adults and having one restaurant on board out of the 13 or so would not hurt anyone. I do agree with the compromise I guess if your child really was well-behaved and truly interested in trying new foods and wanted to try one of the speciality restaurants because of a certin cuisine.

[Mooder]

But doesn't this defeat the purpose of the "Adult Only" theme?

 

If they made the adults only restaurant with the same menu as the main dining restaurant, then there isn't anything on the menu that you cannot have with your child in one of the family friendly places. I think this would be the best option, because then families aren't missing out on anything.

 

I'm confused. :confused: Why would the menu be the same as in the main dining room? I think we are picturing a specialty restaurant. But perhaps I shouldn't assume. :cool:

[CanadaFour]

I voted yes. Disney has an adult only restaurant and an adult only pool. I think it works well for them because so much of the ship is kid centric. I have no problem with adult only areas as long as quality offerings remain for the family.

 

I do disagree, however, that there is "so much" for kids already. I would say that it is quite the opposite.... lounges, casino, art auctions, alcohol tastings, for example are not child focused.

 

They do have the kid's crew area, but as a percentage the ship focuses its efforts on adults.

 

Yes, there is benefit in teaching children that some things are only for adults. We have that discussion as we walk past the casino, as she walks onto the ship without a glass to toast embarkation (as I am handed champagne).

[suzyed]

I was torn with this poll....

 

On our cruise on the Star, I don't remember a single night where there were any children spoiling dinner. Of course I don't really remember that many kids on our sailing.

 

But I would imagine on a cruise with lots of kids this could be a problem and that's why I voted "yes".

 

Perhaps a compromise could be "12 and over". You most likely wouldn't have any temper tantrums or crying with a little older population and the crying/carrying on is usually what is distruptive with children.

 

I know my "kids" at 12, would have been fine, but they knew how to conduct themselves and order correctly when they were very young.

[BIG_Steve]

I voted yes. I have no problem whatsoever with 1 adult resturant, and I would be willing to pay a service charge too. When I was a kid, there were certain high end resturants that didn't allow children. That's just the way it was. I was certainly not traumatized, and my parents were not insulted.

 

As much as I love seeing families on cruises, I had to vote yes to this one. It is really a joke between Doug and me that if there is a screaming kid in the whole restaurant, the kid will be at the table next to us. No matter if land or sea. It happens to us ALL the time. Much more so than it not happening.

 

The sad thing is that we only remember that one child or family. We forget the dozens of quiet famlies. Whether the child is being a brat, or is just upset/overwhelmed at being away from home. It still grates on you.

 

I can't begin to explain how much I "love" it when an child is crying in a resturant and the parents just ignore them. Kids are unpredictable, but I expect a parent to make an effort to calm the child down.

[tiggerfan616]

I have to agree. I liked this poll and the other poll about an adult only cruise. I understand people love and want to cruise with their kids, but that doesn't why it causes such emotion to suggest to leave them behind for one week or leaving them out of a restaurant is such a horrible idea. There are adult-only all inclusive resorts that my husband and I choose to frequent and there are other situations in life where children are not allowed. There are clubs on the ships for only children and kids club and lots of things catered to them, so why not catering things to adults only. I would totally support adult only cruises and adult only restaurants.

We cruised once without our son and once with him, but I voted no because when we are on a family vacation I want him to eat with us thats why we are there. I can agree with cruisewmn's compromise about adult only nights in restaurants. I also have to say that my 7yr old was more well behaved then the drunks at the table next to us last cruise who were screaming and carrying on the entire evening. We wont even discuss some of the language coming out of their mouth. I'm no angel and tend to drop the f bomb much to ofter but this was a disgrace

[Ladder55]

We cruised once without our son and once with him, but I voted no because when we are on a family vacation I want him to eat with us thats why we are there. I can agree with cruisewmn's compromise about adult only nights in restaurants. I also have to say that my 7yr old was more well behaved then the drunks at the table next to us last cruise who were screaming and carrying on the entire evening. We wont even discuss some of the language coming out of their mouth. I'm no angel and tend to drop the f bomb much to ofter but this was a disgrace

 

why would you vote NO? you could eat with your child every night if you wanted, there would only be 1 restuarant that you couldnt go too

say there are 14 rest.

you would still have 13 to choose from

:confused:

some of the NO votes I understand this one I do not

[iheartbda]

If it would be just ONE specialty restaurant that would be adults only, I don't see what the problem is for those who are travelling with their children. Even if they would dine at a specialty restaurant every night, you just don't go to THAT one.

 

I see the problem as being able to enforce the Adults Only. What policy is enforced 100%? There is always someone who thinks they are "exception"

and many times they seem to become very vocal about it. The cruise lines never want to upset a passenger so they give in a bit here, a bit there, to the point that the original concept no longer exists.

 

Every parent has well-behaved or mature children ;), and that can most certainly be the case BUT....if it says Adults Only, then that's what it should be with no exceptions. Don't see it ever happening.

[Poodlelover]

That's why an adult-only cruise a couple of weeks out of the year being offered would solve the no children in the restaurant problem!:D

[suzyed]

Ya know after reading the responses here, I started thinking about when our kids were young...

We definately had to "alter" our lifestyle to accomodate the kids....and that included forgoing the nice restaurants or our favorite bar/pub/hangout.

 

It's a change you make because it best for the kids, yourself and all the others in these venues. There are just some places and things you don't do once you have kids...at least while they are young...and we know how fast they grow up...so it's only temporary...and the one day, Yay!, we get to go eat with the adults again!! ;)

[dtiger]

It would be great to have an adults only restaurant.

[Luckyroot]

I'm confused. :confused: Why would the menu be the same as in the main dining room? I think we are picturing a specialty restaurant. But perhaps I shouldn't assume. :cool:

 

I guess it's in how the poll was interpreted. *I* read it as "adult only restaurant" ........not one with special cuisine, but only a space that is no kids allowed.

 

Which is why I wouldn't see the need to allow kids. For the families like cruisewmn, it would not exclude cruise foodie kids....it would just allow for an adult dining atmosphere for those who don't want to be around kids.

 

We took a cruise in 2008 that had a very large group of very wild kids on board. I bought the pass to the spa just to find quiet space during the day. Normally, I don't mind kids on a cruise....because most parents ARE sensitive to those around them, but not so on that particular cruise. :mad:

[philatiger]

I voted NO because I have a well behaved 12 year old foodie who we enjoy at all meals.

 

Still, I understand that some adults would like a 100% adult venue for dinner. I'd be satisfied if they allowed children in an otherwise "adults-only" restaurant a couple of times during the cruise. For example, on your typical 7-night cruise, two nights could be "family friendly" and 5 night would be "adults-only".

 

I think that compromise would be fair and satisfy most cruisers. Any response?

 

I voted yes. I don't understand the need for a compromise. There are 10 plus restaurants on most of the ships. If one was to be adult only, it would not infringe on those who have children and wish to eat with them, there would still be plenty of options. It just offers another option to the crusiers without children or for those who want a nice dinner without the kids. I could understand a compromise if this was for all the restaurants. Disney has an adult only restaurant and it works well.

[sitter]

I voted YES....I work in the day-care business...so when I vacation without my children, I would like NOT to be around the 'lil darlings!

 

But....I've read that the ~adults only~ hot tub usually is full of children....so *some* parents don't abide by rules.

 

One place to eat just for adults outta numerous places to eat is just what the doctor ordered!!;)

[BarBug]

I'd rather have adult only hot tubs and pools....don't know of many kids who pee in the restaurants.....:eek:

[Iluvmypuggle]

I think 1 adults only specialty restaurant would be well appreciated on a cruise.

 

Sometimes it's not just about the food, but the atmosphere. I don't mind seeing kids do cute things or cry at times because they're kids, but if I had to option to dine one night without that, I would love it. One poster mentioned the adults only restaurant allowing children 12 & up. I wouldn't mind that either. But just the promise of no little children crying one night would be so wonderful and well worth a surcharge!

[MobileMystic]

I have two DDs that are now full grown. I did not feel that it was necessary to take them to "grown up" dining venues to teach them how to behave. They were taught to behave at all venues, including family settings. Having a single adult only specialty still allows 13 or so venues for families...And one romantic dinner venue for those of us who wish for one. I don't why any one would find this objectionable...!:cool: