Question of the Week: Where Do You Like to Eat on a Cruise?

I never liked the idea of breakfast in bed (I don't really do breakfast until I've been up for about 4 hours anyway).

Breakfast in bed is a must, it is so nice to feel pampered. Mid morning latte in the international Cafe, lunch if we have it will be something light from the buffet or Pizza from Alfredo's, then dinner in the MDR or a specialty restaurant. One month to go again and can't wait. Only this time will be on HAL N/A.

Grilled Rueben at the deli are delicious!

I usually order a BLT but that Rueben sounds so much better.

We usually have room service for morning tea/hot chocolate and then up to the buffet for breakfast and lunch. If we don't see something we like for lunch we will go to one of the outdoor quick venues. The pizza is always yummy followed by ice cream. Dinner is in the MDR with one night of specialty dining and we also enjoy the chefs table. Before bed one must visit the international café. YUM! I will be cruising with my mother next month and she is strictly MDR for all meals.

My husband and I normally sail on Norwegian because there is no Captain's night, and it is casual the whole week of the cruise, which we love. We will only sail on another cruise line if Norwegian is not offering the itinerary that we want to sail on.

It's a moving target. Once buffet quality, variety and service rivaled that of sit down dining rooms - and dining rooms rivaled "specialty restaurants." As cruise lines try to enhance profit margins - specialty restaurants offer the best experiences.

I like to eat in the MDR but if we are celebrating a special occasion, we will go to a specialty restaurant. This is one of the best perks a TA can offer. Now we are higher enough up on HAL's Loyalty program that we only have to pay 50% of the surcharge. We will using the specialty restaurant.

On sea days we often use the MDR instead of the Lido buffet for breakfast or lunch. We never use room service unless we have to - for example a very, very early shore excursion. .

Breakfast Buffet, Lunch at one of the grills (hamburger, pizza, burrito, or deli) or at the buffet or in port, Dinner in the MDR.

I haven't done the premium restaurants or room service yet ( never think about RS until after the cruise).

I prefer breakfast on my balcony sent by room service or in the MDR. Lunch, anywhere on the ship. Dinner in the MDR or buffet if MDR doesn't have anything I want. Then have room service send me a snack.