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The supper club does feature such delectable items as Grilled Lamb Chops, Broiled South African Lobster Tail and New England Crab Cakes, plus an extensive wine list hand-selected by chefs to match the cuisine.
Source: Internet
I haven't had the "pleasure" of sailing with Carnival but these extra charges for the "special" dining room cause me to wonder what exactly are they serving in the regular dining room. I LOVE good food, as much as the next person, but don't relish the thought of spending so much time on a short vacation trying to book a table.The other thought I had, was if it is so popular, as was stated by Carnival, the volume of customers would be up, therefore allowing prices to drop--not increase.
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Peter
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[ 07-26-2001: Message edited by: CTrail ]
My wife and I are going on the Spirit in a couple of months and we were soooo looking forward to dining a couple of nights in the Supper Club. It figures they'd raise the cost even before we got on board!!
Oh well, the way I look at it is...we're on this beautiful vacation and we may never pass this way again. If the food is as good as advertised...$40 isn't much to spend (the $40 for a reservation is ALL I've got to spend..right?). You'd pay 2 or 3 times that back in the "real" world for a comparable meal. Noveau here I come!!
But I have to agree with Marbella...you'd think by it being so popular, prices would drop, not increase....Carnival getting a bit greedy??
aloha
The idea of paying for your cabin and transport, with everrthing else costing extra, is an interesting one.
It woulds save some cruise passengers money! Those that do not eat three times per day, plus a midnight buffet, those that do not go to the shows etc.
Of course if you eat like a horse, you would probably be out of pocket!
I suspect the prices would be fixed so the majority of passengers would pay more, than they do aready. However, the cruise line would argue that you now have the 'choice'to manage their budgets.
Locarno's idea of paying for transport and cabin and everything else extra IS interesting!! Although if it ever came to fruition, I don't know how many cruises I'd be able to go on. I love to eat, drink and gamble...I'm already paying extra for 2 of the 3. If they add in the third one, I'd need a second AND third mortgage on my house to go!!...unless I can pack my own food and booze. Here's hoping they leave well enough alone.
Anyway, Malcolm...couple questions have come up about the Spirit's Supper Club that I'd like to know...
The $20 pp reservation charge is ALL that it will cost me to eat there..right? Tip's included? And....
What is the seating capacity of the supper club? I'm assuming if I book it when I first get on board I shouldn't have any problems doing 2 nights??
[ 07-27-2001: Message edited by: Frank X. Prudent ]
Most (all?) of the European cruise/ferries, (for example on routes such as UK to Norway etc.) are run on a pay as you go system.
You pay your fare for the cabin and you can either pay for individual meals or buy a package of meals i.e 3 breakfsts and 3 dinners. The latter works out a little cheaper than buying individual meals.
It's worked for years - but they are principally Ferries.
Alacarte-blahh!
That means all food and alcoholic drinks (selected brands) are included, all for a modest fare!
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm:Passengers opting to dine in Carnival Spirit’s Nouveau Supper Club – a steak-house style eatery featuring nine different starters and salads, prime aged beef and Joe’s stone crab claws – will now have to pay $20 per person, a $5 increase from the original reservation fee. Why the increase? Since the ship’s debut in late April, response to the supper club has been outstanding and, according to the cruise line, an increase in price is necessary to keep pace with demand.The new fee is sure to cause some waves among cruisers – especially in the wake of Celebrity Infinity’s reversal of the thalassotherapy pool charge – but Carnival maintains that the price, which includes gratuity, is a great value. The supper club does feature such delectable items as Grilled Lamb Chops, Broiled South African Lobster Tail and New England Crab Cakes, plus an extensive wine list hand-selected by chefs to match the cuisine. Source: Internet
Why the increase? Since the ship’s debut in late April, response to the supper club has been outstanding and, according to the cruise line, an increase in price is necessary to keep pace with demand.
The new fee is sure to cause some waves among cruisers – especially in the wake of Celebrity Infinity’s reversal of the thalassotherapy pool charge – but Carnival maintains that the price, which includes gratuity, is a great value.
Dining in a 'special' dining room on any cruise ship is up to the couples who want to do it.From my experience it seems like a private restaurant with a nice atmosphere. My wife and i have never tried it since we seem to think, what can they serve that exceeds the quality of the main dining room? The cost quoted of course wouldnt cover the tip in a restaurant ashore and so my opinion is that if you and your partner wish to partake of this service by all means go ahead.After all arent we on vacation and we tend to enjoy things just a little bit more. Who knows maybe we will try it once, being pampered is what it is all about.We will be sailing on the Dawn Princess on Sept 21st on her Panama Canal vogage so we will have lots of time to make up our minds as to going for the 'special' dining room.
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