Unless you are a hardcore shopper, stay away from on board stores. I felt that I couldn't just browse the merchandise without getting a hard sell from the store salespeople. Also felt that onboard prices were higher than ashore! Twelve dollars for 24 Tylenol was a bit excessive.
After the first night in the dining room, if you like you wait staff request the same table and time every night. It will enhance your evening dining experience greatly.
The food on the ship was very good. We attended breakfast in dinning room and had a large menu. It is also nice to get coffee and Danish to start our day with room service. The Buffet always had a variety of fresh hot and cold foods. Meets anyone's dietary needs, even gluten free.
We ended up needing a late lunch a couple of times and the only place open was the mast grill. Both times, it was cool and raining, so we had to go outside in the rain to get food. A ship with as many alternatives for eating should have an indoor restaurant available at all times.
My disappointment was the food at breakfast. It was not that it was bad but it was not up to the par of the other meals. We used room service most days but I also went and had breakfast in Blu one morning and the food quality was just the same. Good but not great.
Try to book as early as possible to take advantage of free packages, etc. Maybe then, you won't be as offended by constant offers to purchase more packages. I do recommend trying to get an "unobstructed" view, and at least a Veranda Stateroom. It was Ideal.
Between the dining room and the overview Cafe there was plenty of food choices. You had the option either you self served at the cafe or be seated and be served at the dining room. At times the cafe was busy and lines at the omelet stand at breakfast but if you were there early it was not too bad.
The Ensemble Lounge for after dinner drinks plus soft jazz is great. We had the flu and were quarantined for a few days so room service on our balcony was just right for all our meals.
Room service for b'fast was a good way to limit eating at buffet more than necessary. Buffet was fine, but often crowded;desserts looked beautiful, but they tasted blah. Which helped to keep the calorie count down.On long cruise, strike a deal for 2-3 meals @specialty restaurants, breaks monotony
Food at dining room good. Not a lot of choices for someone that is vegetarian and can't have dairy though. Ate salmon dinner alot.
Room service okay, but food usually cold when received.
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