Would you like #1 adult only restaurant?

[dtracker]

Wholey smokes Batmam========

 

ok peeps this was supposed to be a simple poll, a very simple question.

for those that do not like the idea of an aduly only (18 an up) you might want to think about arguing about why are children can't play bingo, or gamble in the casino or even buy you ciggaretes, either.

 

Now I understand some people are on a family vacation and thats fine, i agree that you wan to take your kids everywhere you go on vacation, but I personally can take a family vacation for 7 days and leave my kids one night for 2 hours in the kids crew so myself and wife can enjoy a quite relaxing, distraction free environment for a few hours.

I would not agree with having more than one adult only restuarant because then I could see where people might get upset, but to have ONE as an option seems very REASONABLE to me.

Lad

 

I agree with you, Ladder. Someone turn on the overhead sprinklers...this blaze is gettin' out of control! :D

 

DT

[nyflush]

Wholey smokes Batmam========

 

ok peeps this was supposed to be a simple poll, a very simple question.

for those that do not like the idea of an aduly only (18 an up) you might want to think about arguing about why are children can't play bingo, or gamble in the casino or even buy you ciggaretes, either.

 

Now I understand some people are on a family vacation and thats fine, i agree that you wan to take your kids everywhere you go on vacation, but I personally can take a family vacation for 7 days and leave my kids one night for 2 hours in the kids crew so myself and wife can enjoy a quite relaxing, distraction free environment for a few hours.

I would not agree with having more than one adult only restuarant because then I could see where people might get upset, but to have ONE as an option seems very REASONABLE to me.

Lad

 

I see no problem with the no voters its simple they do not think it will work on NCL or they just don't want it.

 

The big problem is the yes voters you can look back at some of the posters:

Some thought you meant 12 and over.

Some think it should be a few nights during the cruise.

Some think it should be in one of the main dining rooms.

some do not want it in the main room.

Some think it should be at a certain time.

Some want it all the time.

Some think it should be in a pay restaurant.

Some think it should rotate.

Some want to change the vote to no!

For some yes voters they want it but they want it thier way.

 

 

I like it the NCL way that's why I voted no.

 

So IMO next time you start a poll be clear on what you are asking.

Posters make sure you ask questions before you vote.

 

Lets move on and talk about the great things NCL does have to offer!

[BIG_Steve]

Sorry steve but that is not correct. I thought maybe they tried this in a restaurant, so I called twice here is who I spoke to on my second call Isela 702-693-7111. She said what my husband already told me is a few restaurants will not offer booster seats for children, so over 5 years old no problem. She said it has never been 18 and over to dine in any of the restaurants with an adult. Feel free to call yourself.

 

We have been there and have never seen a problem but I needed to call myself as we did not eat in every restaurant and things could always change :)

 

I clarified in a later post that children staying on the premises with a registered family were free to go to resturants with their parents. However, it is a very well known fact, (and a big selling point the first few years the "B" was open) that families with kids weren't allowed in the front doors unless they were registered.

 

When you took that time out to make the phone call, did you also ask if resturant servers wear bikinis and G strings? If not, why didn't you?

[dtracker]

I clarified in a later post that children staying on the premises with a registered family were free to go to resturants with their parents. However, it is a very well known fact, (and a big selling point the first few years the "B" was open) that families with kids weren't allowed in the front doors unless they were registered.

 

When you took that time out to make the phone call, did you also ask if resturant servers wear bikinis and G strings? If not, why didn't you?

 

Yeaaaa, that might be worth a mention! :D

[BIG_Steve]

Yeaaaa, that might be worth a mention! :D

 

 

That was in referance to post # 230.............

[nyflush]

I clarified in a later post that children staying on the premises with a registered family were free to go to resturants with their parents. However, it is a very well known fact, (and a big selling point the first few years the "B" was open) that families with kids weren't allowed in the front doors unless they were registered.

 

When you took that time out to make the phone call, did you also ask if resturant servers wear bikinis and G strings? If not, why didn't you?

 

LOL Steve I am pretty sure that all the kids eating on an NCL ship are staying on that NCL ship.

 

Of course I would call I get my facts from the source and well the best for me would be my husband who already said the same thing the Bellagio did.

But no harm in double checking.

 

BTW they do have adult only cruises and Resorts I don't think anyone has a problem with that.

 

Why would I ask about bikinis? That is nothing new in NY or Vegas.

Hawaiian Tropic Zone being one that has been in the news in the past.

[BIG_Steve]

LOL Steve I am pretty sure that all the kids eating on an NCL ship are staying on that NCL ship.

 

Of course I would call I get my facts from the source and well the best for me would be my husband who already said the same thing the Bellagio did.

But no harm in double checking.

 

BTW they do have adult only cruises and Resorts I don't think anyone has a problem with that.

 

Why would I ask about bikinis? That is nothing new in NY or Vegas.

Hawaiian Tropic Zone being one that has been in the news in the past.

 

What you're so cheerfully ignoring is that Don challenged anyone to cite a single resturant on land that excluded children. I was answering him. I don't have to call anyone, because I lived a short distance from Bellagio when it opend, and was smothered by their marketing. I also personally know folks who were turned away from the doors because they had kids. As far as your source at the "B". Perhaps they haven't been there long enough to remember. Perhaps they didn't think past the registered guest policy. I don't know. But I do know what they've done on and off over the years.

 

As far as bikinis and G strings.......You tried to make me look foolish, yet you ignored Dons' silly statement about the "B" in post 230. Bikinis and G strings at the resturants in "B"?? I don't think so.

[ecclectic-eccentric]

Yikes! I've been too busy to wander about here for the last week or so, and I've apparently missed quite a hulabaloo. I'll admit that I've not read all thirteen pages of this thread, so forgive me if I'm being redundant.

 

I think that it would be nice if some form of adults-only dining was available, and there've been some great suggestions. I love the idea of 18 and over after XX:00 p.m., or having adult night rotate from one specialty restaurant to another throughout the week. I'd cheerfully pay a surcharge to be guaranteed a kid-free dining experience. Of course, I also realize that then it would be some kind of melee to manage a reservation for adults-night, but it seems like it's worth a try to me. I hope NCL is lurking and paying attention.

 

JMHO,

ee

[nyflush]

What you're so cheerfully ignoring is that Don challenged anyone to cite a single resturant on land that excluded children. I was answering him. I don't have to call anyone, because I lived a short distance from Bellagio when it opend, and was smothered by their marketing. I also personally know folks who were turned away from the doors because they had kids. As far as your source at the "B". Perhaps they haven't been there long enough to remember. Perhaps they didn't think past the registered guest policy. I don't know. But I do know what they've done on and off over the years.

 

As far as bikinis and G strings.......You tried to make me look foolish, yet you ignored Dons' silly statement about the "B" in post 230. Bikinis and G strings at the resturants in "B"?? I don't think so.

 

Steve my post was to you not Don thats why I quoted you. My answer to you is yes the Bellagio does allow children in all restaurants over 5 with an adult this is a fact.

If you have a problem with Don then address him.

I am responsable for what I post only!

 

You are saying the Bellagio did not let families on the property that were not staying there on and off and friends of yours were turned away, ok but they do now. I guess they found that to be poor marketing:rolleyes:

 

Again steve this poll was about Adult restaurants on NCL in the first place not private resort restaurants, Disney or other lines.

 

If you and Don want to talk about bikinis start a new thread.

 

Please do not call me out to talk about G strings.

[nyflush]

Yikes! I've been too busy to wander about here for the last week or so, and I've apparently missed quite a hulabaloo. I'll admit that I've not read all thirteen pages of this thread, so forgive me if I'm being redundant.

 

I think that it would be nice if some form of adults-only dining was available, and there've been some great suggestions. I love the idea of 18 and over after XX:00 p.m., or having adult night rotate from one specialty restaurant to another throughout the week. I'd cheerfully pay a surcharge to be guaranteed a kid-free dining experience. Of course, I also realize that then it would be some kind of melee to manage a reservation for adults-night, but it seems like it's worth a try to me. I hope NCL is lurking and paying attention.

 

JMHO,

ee

 

LOL I think after looking at this Poll NCL would run for the hills fast!

[fin]

LOL I think after looking at this Poll NCL would run for the hills fast!

 

Or they might look at the numbers and see that one out of five cruisers think it is a bad idea. Less than twenty percent.

[BIG_Steve]

Steve my post was to you not Don thats why I quoted you. My answer to you is yes the Bellagio does allow children in all restaurants over 5 with an adult this is a fact.

If you have a problem with Don then address him.

I am responsable for what I post only!

 

You are saying the Bellagio did not let families on the property that were not staying there on and off and friends of yours were turned away, ok but they do now. I guess they found that to be poor marketing:rolleyes:

 

Again steve this poll was about Adult restaurants on NCL in the first place not private resort restaurants, Disney or other lines.

 

If you and Don want to talk about bikinis start a new thread.

 

Please do not call me out to talk about G strings.

 

The reason I was taking you to task is because you misinterpreted a response I made to someone else, without apparently reading the post I was responding to.

 

I'm done, hope you are too.

[nyflush]

The reason I was taking you to task is because you misinterpreted a response I made to someone else, without apparently reading the post I was responding to.

 

I'm done, hope you are too.

 

As for the post you were responding to I read it and choose not to respond.

 

My post to you was about the Bellagio. I have been there and I got the updated information on the restaurants and posted it.

 

Yup I'm done as well, once again it is time to move on.

[Ladder55]

I see no problem with the no voters its simple they do not think it will work on NCL or they just don't want it.

 

The big problem is the yes voters you can look back at some of the posters:

Some thought you meant 12 and over.

Some think it should be a few nights during the cruise.

Some think it should be in one of the main dining rooms.

some do not want it in the main room.

Some think it should be at a certain time.

Some want it all the time.

Some think it should be in a pay restaurant.

Some think it should rotate.

Some want to change the vote to no!

For some yes voters they want it but they want it thier way.

 

 

I like it the NCL way that's why I voted no.

 

So IMO next time you start a poll be clear on what you are asking.

Posters make sure you ask questions before you vote.

 

Lets move on and talk about the great things NCL does have to offer!

why dont you take your own advice and go talk about other things that really matter, this was posted 2 hours ago yet, your still here?last post at 350 pm...roflmao

 

whats an adult to you? 18?21? and adult is at least 18 years off age,legally different in some states for the purchase or entrance of different things and establishments---- if you dont know that by now than sorry ,it was clear to most, only the ones that want to argue any minor point they can come up with, it was very self explanatory!!! how do some people function daily ???

adiossss

[CanadianTwosome]

I don't have time to read all the posts on this thread, but I wanted to state my opinion, so I may be repeating something that's already been said (which is likely considering how many pages there are!).

 

I voted 'No'.

 

I'm a mathematician, so when I see a 'yes or no' poll, I answer it in terms of 'true or false', and in logic, true is only true if it's true all the time. I hope that wasn't too confusing, but the point is that I agree that a 'part time adults only' restaurant would be the best idea. In fact, I think a rotating schedule in which ALL the specialty restaurants had adults only times would be the perfect solution.

 

My issue with complete exclusion is that it's just that - it's complete exclusion. Like some other posters, we enjoy eating as a family, and our daughter is very well behaved and loves trying new things. In four cruises, she hasn't so much as glanced at a children's menu. The thing is, though, we've got our favourite specialty restaurants, and some we're really not interested in... so what if NCL decided to make an adults only restaurant and they chose one of the ones we like? That would suck, for lack of a better term. Instead, if every restaurant was child-free for at least a portion of any cruise (1/3 - 1/2 of the nights, depending on the length of the cruise perhaps, or after a certain time each evening), people could make their choices accordingly. In this way, ALL the passengers have the opportunity to enjoy ALL the restaurants, but those who want an adults only experience can have one.

 

I do want to respond to one poster that I saw on the first page before I realized how long the thread was now...

 

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.

 

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.

 

First, NO, I do not believe you do understand about people loving their kids and wanting to take them on cruises, or you wouldn't continue your sentence with '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'. The two ideas are contradictory. Either you understand parental love or you don't. You don't. My husband and I work all week and our daughter has a multitude of activities. When we have the opportunity to take time off and spend it with each other without any distractions, we take it. We would not enjoy a cruise without her, and part of that is giving her the opportunity to enjoy different cuisines and try new things. There is nothing that I can say that will help you to understand the familial bond we share, and that's too bad. It's an amazing thing to have in your life.

 

Second, what does EATING have to do with the concept that some things are 'adult only'? Consuming alcohol is adult only. Watching certain types of entertainment is adults only. Eating is NOT. Our bodies need food and eating is something that every person must do to stay alive. The important thing about dining in public is behaviour, not age. The reason so many people would prefer to dine in a venue without children is not because they're small (my daughter is actually taller than many adults), it's because their behaviour is sometimes disruptive. Anyone whose meal is affected by the mere presence of someone under 18 - who is behaving well - has got some serious issues, in my opinion. It's too bad we can't find a way to exclude ill-behaved adults, but unfortunately there's nothing we can do - and goodness knows, there is NEVER anyone who takes them out of a restaurant when they start misbehaving.

 

Yes, there are adults only vacations available. I would have no problem with adults only cruises a few times a year on different ships and itineraries, either - as long as the one I wanted to go on was family-friendly on the dates that I was able to travel.:p Just as one must be prepared to endure the presence of drunks if you choose to spend time in a bar, however, one must be prepared to endure the presence of children on cruise ships. Personally, I doubt I would ever choose to take an adults only cruise, simply because I would be concerned with what 'some' adults would feel comfortable doing in public areas (including restaurants) if there were no kids around. I know I'd hear language I would prefer not to, and I certainly wouldn't want to go near the water in the hot tubs... I always find it amazing how intolerant some people can be where children are involved, but they seem quite willing to ignore inappropriate behaviour from adults.

 

On another note, I wonder how people would feel about having 'liquor-free' restaurants. We don't drink wine and rarely consume any other spirits while dining, and we HATE being around drunk, obnoxious people. Would it be okay to ban liquor from restaurants so that nobody ever has an opportunity to overindulge? The point of banning children is to pre-emptively avoid misbehaving kids, right? So wouldn't it be great if we could do the same for drunks? Mind you, it wouldn't have any effect on the boors who never learned to chew with their mouths closed... :eek:

[nyflush]

why dont you take your own advice and go talk about other things that really matter, this was posted 2 hours ago yet, your still here?last post at 350 pm...roflmao

 

whats an adult to you? 18?21? and adult is at least 18 years off age, if you dont know that by now than sorry , it self explanatory!!!

adiossss

 

I took this pool as 18 and above to be an adult. But you can read back many posters did not understand your poll. As you can go back and read the responses.

 

 

Why don't you stop pulling this poll up and then we all will forget about real quick!

 

Hmmmmmm if you don't want me to respond then why quote me? duh!!!

[Ladder55]

I took this pool as 18 and above to be an adult. But you can read back many posters did not understand your poll. As you can go back and read the responses.

 

 

Why don't you stop pulling this poll up and then we all will forget about real quick!

 

Hmmmmmm if you don't want me to respond then why quote me? duh!!!

wowwww

I didnt pull this poll up, someone else responded to another poster but anyhow=

im not complaining about this poll, i enjoy reading the responses, thats the difference between me and you, if you dont like it dont read it, but dont come and complain and respond to how pointless it is , your whinning and we are out of cheese today! rofl

[S&Dcruising]

So, if they do make an "adult" only rest. the waitress will be in G-strings?:)

What cruise is this? I want to take that cruise.:) Did HOOTERS buy the DREAM? :D I hope ya'll arn't just teasing us about a G-string cruise.:eek:

 

 

 

 

 

Just thought I'd lighten up this thread :D

did it work?? :D

[NoPiratesPlease]

Could you kindly amplify HOW it is biased in the statistical sense?

 

I'm not a whiz on sampling theory--you want the mathematics of statistical sampling methodology? You cannot have a sample that's valid where people elect to join in a poll--you don't solicit your sample from those interested in the topic.

[Mooder]

If its constitutional, name me one restaurant that bans 17 year olds. Just name one. Why?

 

Who's next? Singles? Married couples? Senior citizens?

 

I called my attorney, he would love to take this case. It would win millions....

 

I posted a restaurant that has an adult-only dining room (which I think is a closer analogy to a ship having one restaurant AO), but it seems my post is being ignored. :confused:

[nyflush]

wowwww

I didnt pull this poll up, someone else responded to another poster but anyhow=

im not complaining about this poll, i enjoy reading the responses, thats the difference between me and you, if you dont like it dont read it, but dont come and complain and respond to how pointless it is , your whinning and we are out of cheese today! rofl

 

You have enjoyed shooting down every poster who did not agree with your opinion which makes your poll bias.

 

I gave my opinion and stated facts on why an adult only restaurant would not work on the NCL ships they have in place with freestyle dining. Could NCL try it sure, will they I have no idea, should they not IMO.

 

I did not complain I stated facts? If you can handle that then you dont read it.

[fin]

I'm not a whiz on sampling theory--you want the mathematics of statistical sampling methodology? You cannot have a sample that's valid where people elect to join in a poll--you don't solicit your sample from those interested in the topic.

 

OK. Thanks.