Late Night Snacks on HAL

[DeRon]

So if they do not have 24 hour buffet on Hal, where do people go if they want a little snack or something? Is it only room service?

[SwissMyst]

There is a very lavish snack buffet in the Lido until late. Then room service. And munchies in the bar, I suppose - Goldfish. How late is late? This is not typically a late hour cruise line. Do you think you will be disappointed with it being pretty quiet after the last show ends?

[DeRon]

Swiss...honestly, we *may* be disappointed. Trying to decide. Use to Princess :)

[kiwixmas]

There is a very lavish snack buffet in the Lido until late. Then room service. And munchies in the bar, I suppose - Goldfish. How late is late? This is not typically a late hour cruise line. Do you think you will be disappointed with it being pretty quiet after the last show ends?

so what you are saying is there nothing much after the show ?? what no live band or dancing ????
so what time does the lido late night snack end then???

[bob brown]

The lido buffet late service is from 11PM to Midnight. It does offer more than just snacks. Several staff such as the casino dealers actually have their 'lunch' there at that time. After that, the only thing on the ship available other than through room service, is coffee and tea until AM. The casino may have some snacks, although I cannot tell from personal experience.
HAL ships get very quiet in general after midnight, so there is little need to offer an open-all-night eatery like found on RCI or NCL.

[kpalmer7]

We were on the Oosterdam Alaska cruise last week, and the ship was very busy late at night!!! I was surprised at how busy all the lounges and casino was. Not sure about the food in the Lido, as I wasn't impressed with it during the day. Much prefer the horizon court on Princess.

We had great fun at the Piano Bar Lounge everynight:D

[Krazy Kruizers]

On some ships the late night snack in the Lido is from 10:30 - 11:30.

Check your daily program for the times.

[Krazy Kruizers]

HAL has a nice selection of items available 24 hours:

Available 24 hours:

Smoked Atlantic Salmon - pickled red onion, capers & cream cheese

Mesclun Garden Greens - tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts & blue cheese crumbles

Triple Decker Club Sandwich - sliced turkey, ham, bacon, tomato & lettuce served on toasted bread of your choice

All American Hamburger - broiled 1/4 pound beef patty on a sesame bun with dill pickle & coleslaw - add cheddar or Swiss cheese

Open faced Omelet - ham & cheese or vegetables

Selection of assorted cheese with crackers

Apple tart with whipped cream

Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

A plate of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk

Fruit salad - selected fruits in season

[baggal]

Some people don't consider 11:30 p.m. "late night."

Its been my experience that "late night" (after midnight) room service on HAL is unreliable - no one answering the phone or very long waits for delivery. So if the ability to have a snack after midnight is important to you, I'd look at another cruise line that offers that service.

[Luna]

Why not bring your favorite snack with you?

[catergirl]

if you are used to princess's 24 hr buffet, the snack buffet on HAL doesnt compare. those roomservice choices look great, but if you cant get the order in or delivered, it doesnt matter how good it looks:( maybe keep some fruit or snacks in your frig for later.

[DeRon]

Why not bring your favorite snack with you?

Because you don't have to bring your own on other lines...? Also, there is something fun about hanging out in the buffet area late at night with friends, etc...

[IRL_Joanie]

The lido buffet late service is from 11PM to Midnight. It does offer more than just snacks. Several staff such as the casino dealers actually have their 'lunch' there at that time. After that, the only thing on the ship available other than through room service, is coffee and tea until AM. The casino may have some snacks, although I cannot tell from personal experience.
HAL ships get very quiet in general after midnight, so there is little need to offer an open-all-night eatery like found on RCI or NCL.

Just a very IMPORTANT QUESTION, for me at least, regarding the sentence I underlined and highlighted above??

IF the ship is in Code Orange or Code Red, whatever we are calling it now, the first 72 hours of the cruise, is coffee still available???

I ask because I usually get up between 2-4 a.m. and grab some coffee and take it out onto the Lido Aft Deck and enjoy the rest of the morning.....

I do not order Room Service during that time because 1.) Hubby is still sleeping and I would hate to wake him 2.) I could not take the Room Service Coffee with me even if did order it at 2 a.m. because it is a bit difficult to maneuver a scooter, cup and carafe at the same time. LOL

Please tell me I can still do this???????

Joanie

[Himself]

ten or 12 years ago the Midnight Buffet was packed. This is not true any more. I usually walk through on Sunday night and I am amazed at how few people are up there. The dessert extravaganza draws a big crowd, so I hear. ( With type 2 Diabetes--I stay away)
When I was in Victoria on the Rotterdam a few weeks ago I went up and had a couple of hot dogs after I packed. This was most unusual for me.

[kcteach12]

I was on the Zaandam 2 1/2 weeeks ago. I was disapointed in their late night snacks. I was eating around 6 each evening, so I was ready for a snack around 9. Both of the sides in the Lido were closed and there was never anyone available to get the ice cream. You would either have to call room service or wait until 10:30 for the late night service. Also, the cafes were all closed.

[sail7seas]

Some people are just leaving the dining room at 9:30 - 10:00 P.M. so they certainly aren't interested in late night snack at 11:00. :eek: We aren't often out of the dining room before 9:30 or even later.

[Copper10-8]

..................And munchies in the bar, I suppose - Goldfish. ...................


Goldfish?????????:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Oh My God!!! What is this world coming to?

IF the ship is in Code Orange or Code Red, whatever we are calling it now, the first 72 hours of the cruise, is coffee still available???

The first 48 hours from the time you board!:cool:

[willowoodf]

Some people don't consider 11:30 p.m. "late night."

Its been my experience that "late night" (after midnight) room service on HAL is unreliable - no one answering the phone or very long waits for delivery. So if the ability to have a snack after midnight is important to you, I'd look at another cruise line that offers that service.

DH usually has a taste for a club sandwich or milk and cookies at 2 or 3 in the morning, and never has had any problem with room service not answering or a long wait for delivery. Just our experience, though. Ships and times may differ!

Mary

[IRL_Joanie]

Just a very IMPORTANT QUESTION, for me at least, regarding the sentence I underlined and highlighted above??.....

Joanie

Re asking is coffee available self serve during the middle of the night in the lido???

Joanie

[maxout]

Re asking is coffee available self serve during the middle of the night in the lido???

Joanie

I usually get up around 4 and walk the decks and maybe take a photo or two and then enjoy the sunrise . I can most often find at least one machine in the Lido ready to serve.

[willowoodf]

Re asking is coffee available self serve during the middle of the night in the lido???

Joanie

Yes, it is, but I don't know during the first 48 hours during the preventative "code red" times. Maybe someone else knows that.

Mary

[djhsolara]

If we don't do the late night buffet, we have always ordered club sandwiches and cookies & milk. We've never had any problem with having the phone answered/order taken and getting prompt delivery. In fact, I recall being impressed with how fast the late night orders come through. :) :)

[savannahgirl1]

Ok, ok everyone just needs to stop talking about the club sandwiches. You're killing me here. They have the best. So I mean it not one more mention of HAL's club sandwiches. I mean it. :p

[djhsolara]

Ok, ok everyone just needs to stop talking about the club sandwiches. You're killing me here. They have the best. So I mean it not one more mention of HAL's club sandwiches. I mean it. :p

Club Sandwiches!! ;) ;)

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Well Bless my Heart... ;)

[Copper10-8]

Club Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches

[CoolChile]

Some of us are more kind than others.

Club sandwiches.

[bob brown]

While some have mentioned that their particular cruise had a lively crowd, enjoying the night life on board, I have rarely found that to be true in general on HAL. One reason may be that I usually take longer, off-season cruises, so the demographics tend to be older.

I have been on the Mariner of the Seas, where their Promenade Cafe on the Royal Promenade was well patronized way into the wee hours, with partyers coming from the piano lounge and the disco.

On the NCL Jewel, they had their Blue Lagoon cafe overlooking the Atrium.
It too was fairly well patronized, especially after the late show ended, but not quite like on the RCI ship.

[smslms]

So, looking at this I sense that high colestorol, diabetes and risk of heart attack are a good thing. Long live obesity!

[Tamaracboy]

Ok, ok everyone just needs to stop talking about the club sandwiches. You're killing me here. They have the best. So I mean it not one more mention of HAL's club sandwiches. I mean it.

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Well Bless my Heart... ;)

Club Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !

And the Cheese Plate ain't bad either ;)

r.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hope the cheese plate has improved. We ordered it one afternoon a few years ago -- terrible -- 4 tiny, tiny pieces of cheese -- one set of crackers -- a couple of grapes. And we were told that it would be plenty for 2 people.

Never ordered it from room service again.

[savannahgirl1]

Oh, the humanity. I thought you people had a heart. :p Oh well I'm just 7 months away from my CLUB SANDWICHES!!! :D

[PennyAgain]

We have waited a long while to get room service to answer the telephone late at night.

We do tip for that service and after the first night, we usually get much faster service.....and more food.

HAL ships are usually very quiet at night, after 11pm so if you want the 24 hour experience seek another cruise company.

[Gunther1]

Never had them on board...what is it about the club sandwiches :) ?

[maxout]

Never had them on board...what is it about the club sandwiches :) ?

ummmm... They taste good! :D

[inverted1]

Club sandwhiches....not seals!

[Berk987]

I've not eaten them before on the Eurodam or the Westerdam but DAM sure I'm going to have at least one on the Niew Am. come this December...and maybe at 2am too. Can we order extra bacon and tomatoes with extra mayo on the side? That's a heart attack waiting to happen but I LOVE my BACON.

BACON goes good with everything !!!!

[savannahgirl1]

I've not eaten them before on the Eurodam or the Westerdam but DAM sure I'm going to have at least one on the Niew Am. come this December...and maybe at 2am too. Can we order extra bacon and tomatoes with extra mayo on the side? That's a heart attack waiting to happen but I LOVE my BACON.

BACON goes good with everything !!!!

WHY YES YOU CAN!!! I also order mine with added cheese and onions. Heaven help me its good. I think the latest I have eaten one is around 11:30 pm. I may have to set the alarm and try the 2 am one. Could be nice, very nice.

[Copper10-8]

Never had them on board...what is it about the club sandwiches :) ?

Less filling!:)

[navybankerteacher]

I have never experienced slow or poor service, or unsatisfactory food, from HAL's 24 hour room service. I do not particularly need to be able to fill my belly at any hour of the night -- and, to be blunt, many of the cruisers I see would be in much better shape if they could just cut down on some of their between-meals gorging.

Some of the moaning on this thread verges on the unbelievable.

[improvgal]

This isn't directly about the food situation, but if everything closes down "early" can you still wander or find a public place to sit and chat with friends after hours? Just curious.

[Gunther1]

ABSOLUTELY NOT !!! There will be social police on all decks and at all public spaces after hours to ensure that no chit chat will be going on.

Seriouslly, as far as I know, any space that is open and/or the doors are unlocked is yours for use. I couldn't resist being a smart aleck.

[Copper10-8]

This isn't directly about the food situation, but if everything closes down "early" can you still wander or find a public place to sit and chat with friends after hours? Just curious.

Yes, you can! Public lounges always remain open (no doors to physically bar you). The Crow's Nest is usually one of the last places where people hang out, along with the Ocean Bar, the Northern Lights (on the Vista's and Signatures) to name a few

[Pokeynose]

Since DH and I are both diabetic I order extra orange, tomato juice and some fruit at breakfast. I keep it in the fridge in case we need it during the night if the sugars drop. No need for room service at that time. It has worked for us on all our cruises. I also get a few cookies from the NL. No need to bring snacks from home. Plenty available on board.:)

[Gunther1]

Could one order room service and have it delivered somewhere besides your cabin ? IE could you hve it delivered to the lido pool at 3am, for example ?

[Tamaracboy]

Hope the cheese plate has improved. We ordered it one afternoon a few years ago -- terrible -- 4 tiny, tiny pieces of cheese -- one set of crackers -- a couple of grapes. And we were told that it would be plenty for 2 people.
Never ordered it from room service again.

Lunch, snack, late night:
So sorry to hear that about the cheese plate. I discovered it about two years ago, and seem to always have 1 (or 2) just laying around the cabin "Just-In-Case). They usually have 6 slices of various cheeses, and wedges of apple & strawberry (they wouldn't want to fatten you with a whole strawberry) and 2/3 grapes plus a couple of crackers. The cheeses themselves have been very good, 2 soft, a yellow, a white, something spiced and something hard.
The last two cruises with this were on the Westerdam and the Eurodam.
Give it another try, it could vary by ship and/or chef.

Since DH and I are both diabetic I order extra orange, tomato juice and some fruit at breakfast. I keep it in the fridge in case we need it during the night if the sugars drop. No need for room service at that time. It has worked for us on all our cruises. I also get a few cookies from the NL. No need to bring snacks from home. Plenty available on board)

Breakfast:
You been stealing my secrets, or what ? :D
They also have Grapefruit Juice, but it is not fresh squeezed like the OJ.
I also get an extra Milk (or 2) to keep in the fridge for taking my pills at night.
So much better than water ;)

r.

[Tamaracboy]

**** and, to be blunt, many of the cruisers I see would be in much better shape if they could just cut down on some of their between-meals gorging.****

I didn't realize we had ever cruised together :rolleyes:

Guilty as charged. If my belt size gets any bigger, I'll have to borrow a rope from the crew :eek: :eek:

r.

[kakalina]

Could one order room service and have it delivered somewhere besides your cabin ? IE could you hve it delivered to the lido pool at 3am, for example ?

No. One morning in the Amazon all the self service coffee and hot water machines were out of order. We called down to room service and ordered coffe and tea for 20 which was all of us early risers. Within minutes a supervisor was up there to find out what was going on.
They not only dealt with the problem but from that morning on they delivered some of the baked good a few hours early for all of us. It was very nice of them.

[Tamaracboy]

I've not eaten them before on the Eurodam or the Westerdam but DAM sure I'm going to have at least one on the Niew Am. come this December...and maybe at 2am too. Can we order extra bacon and tomatoes with extra mayo on the side? That's a heart attack waiting to happen but I LOVE my BACON.
BACON goes good with everything !!!!

On last Eurodam cruise (February) a guest chef did Chocolate Dipped Honey Maple Bacon ! ! !
I'm telling you There aren't words :cool: :cool: :cool:


WHY YES YOU CAN!!! I also order mine with added cheese and onions. Heaven help me its good. I think the latest I have eaten one is around 11:30 pm. I may have to set the alarm and try the 2 am one. Could be nice, very nice.

I always have to remind myself to order extra Mayo on the side. Otherwise it can be too dry for my tastes.

But EXTRAS (?), I never thought of that.
NOW, I don't know if I should Kiss you or Curse you ;) ;)

r.

[savannahgirl1]

I always have to remind myself to order extra Mayo on the side. Otherwise it can be too dry for my tastes.

But EXTRAS (?), I never thought of that.
NOW, I don't know if I should Kiss you or Curse you ;)

r.

Loves me or hates me, the onions and cheese are DELICIOUS on the sandwich. ;) But if you have to do something, go with the kiss, I have enough curses on me. HA! :eek: :cool: :p

[Tamaracboy]

This isn't directly about the food situation, but if everything closes down "early" can you still wander or find a public place to sit and chat with friends after hours? Just curious.

After things quiet down, to go out on the Aft Lido Pool Deck and have the Ship & the Ocean & the Stars to yourself . . . . . .

Life can be so good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

With or without cocktail and/or snack - - - - - Just Sayin'

r.

[savannahgirl1]

After things quiet down, to go out on the Aft Lido Pool Deck and have the Ship & the Ocean & the Stars to yourself . . . . . .

Life can be so good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

With or without cocktail and/or snack - - - - - Just Sayin'

r.

I'll second that. Especially being escorted by the one you love. Nothing more romantic than the entire promenade deck to yourselves. :)

[PennyAgain]

But don't get too romantic unless you want to be seen by the numberous security cameras.

[airlink diva]

This isn't directly about the food situation, but if everything closes down "early" can you still wander or find a public place to sit and chat with friends after hours? Just curious.

Yes you can! I recall on the Westerdam that a few of us sat in the atrium area and just talked. This was until about 2 a.m. in the morning.

[Krazy Kruizers]

On last Eurodam cruise (February) a guest chef did Chocolate Dipped Honey Maple Bacon ! ! !
I'm telling you There aren't words :cool: :cool: :cool:

r.

I first saw the chocolate dipped bacon on Dinner Impossible with Michael Simon (when he did a couple of those shows) a couple of years ago -- tried it -- loved it -- but I did it with DARK chocolate.

[sail7seas]

Could one order room service and have it delivered somewhere besides your cabin ? IE could you hve it delivered to the lido pool at 3am, for example ?


Only a very rare exception, can you have Room Service delivered anywhere but your room. Also, you must be there when the steward comes to deliver it. He does not have a key to the cabins and if you are not present, he cannot leave the food. Throughout our cruising, only once do I recall our cabin steward let the room service steward into our cabin and that was because he had just seen us go down for Immigration Inspection. He knew where we were and that we would be returning soon as we had told him.

[RuthC]

Could one order room service and have it delivered somewhere besides your cabin ? IE could you hve it delivered to the lido pool at 3am, for example ?
It was very late one night when a friend was still chatting in the Ocean Bar, and he got the munchies. Called Room Service for a delivery there.
Boy, did he hear about it!

Never tried that trick again. :o

My suggestion was to order from the Ocean Bar, but give the penthouse cabin #. Then dash straight up to meet the tray, and bring it back down. :D

[RuthC]

On last Eurodam cruise (February) a guest chef did Chocolate Dipped Honey Maple Bacon ! ! !
I'm telling you There aren't words :cool: :cool: :cool:
I want some! Now!!!

[improvgal]

No. One morning in the Amazon all the self service coffee and hot water machines were out of order. We called down to room service and ordered coffe and tea for 20 which was all of us early risers. Within minutes a supervisor was up there to find out what was going on.
They not only dealt with the problem but from that morning on they delivered some of the baked good a few hours early for all of us. It was very nice of them.

- Speaking of coffee, do they sell insulated mugs on the ships and if so, anyone know how much the are? Also, can you fill them up with juice or coffee in the morning and bring it around with you or is that frowned upon?

Wow, reading my questions, apparently I'm very scared of messing with authority and rules!

[Copper10-8]

- Speaking of coffee, do they sell insulated mugs on the ships and if so, anyone know how much the are? Also, can you fill them up with juice or coffee in the morning and bring it around with you or is that frowned upon?

Wow, reading my questions, apparently I'm very scared of messing with authority and rules!

Yes, you can get the "handled mugs" in the Explorations Cafe in 'HAL' and 'Explorations Cafe' colors - sorry, forgot the cost, about $5.00. Yes, they will fill them up or you there also (we had it done with hot chocolate 2 wks ago). They also sell the issulated, taller (and non-handled) blue HAL mugs in both the Explorations Cafe as well as in the Gift Shop.

You can most definitely fill up both with coffee/tea/water in the Lido (or in the Neptune), basically wherever there is self-service

[Pokeynose]

Breakfast:
You been stealing my secrets, or what ? :D
They also have Grapefruit Juice, but it is not fresh squeezed like the OJ.
I also get an extra Milk (or 2) to keep in the fridge for taking my pills at night.
So much better than water ;)

r.[/quote]

Tamaracboy, I love Grapefruit juice and also half of grapefruit ocassionally for breakfast but it interferes with my statons. So I take that pill at night so I can have my half of grapefruit. Boy, the health goes to hell in a handbasket when you get into your seventies. Sorry I uncovered your secrets.:D Would you believe I cannot swallow a pill.:o I take all of mine with applesauce which I do have to bring from home. Never thought to ask if they have some on board.

[Jemima]

You can most definitely fill up both with coffee/tea/water in the Lido (or in the Neptune), basically wherever there is self-service

I thought filling your own containers wasn't permitted in the Lido since it might spread noro and such.

[Tamaracboy]

I first saw the chocolate dipped bacon on Dinner Impossible with Michael Simon (when he did a couple of those shows) a couple of years ago -- tried it -- loved it -- but I did it with DARK chocolate.

That is because you are EVIL and will never be forgiven ;) ;) ( I think the chef said he also preferred Dark Chocolate)
Ruth and I will have to mete out punnishment :rolleyes:

I want some! Now!!!

Ruth,
Well, start cooking, I'll be there in about 32 hours driving time :cool:
r.

[Tamaracboy]

Breakfast:
You been stealing my secrets, or what ? :D
They also have Grapefruit Juice, but it is not fresh squeezed like the OJ.
I also get an extra Milk (or 2) to keep in the fridge for taking my pills at night.
So much better than water ;)

r.

Tamaracboy, I love Grapefruit juice and also half of grapefruit ocassionally for breakfast but it interferes with my statons. So I take that pill at night so I can have my half of grapefruit. Boy, the health goes to hell in a handbasket when you get into your seventies. Sorry I uncovered your secrets. Would you believe I cannot swallow a pill. I take all of mine with applesauce which I do have to bring from home. Never thought to ask if they have some on board.[/QUOTE]

I have the same issue with Statons, but I'm NOT going to give up Grapefruit or its juice. I just make sure I do them at opposite ends of the day. :cool:

As for Applesauce, "ask for it and it shall come" :confused: :confused:
And have you tried your pills with Ice Cream, hoping you have no issues with Lactose ?

r.

[Tamaracboy]

Yes, you can get the "handled mugs" in the Explorations Cafe in 'HAL' and 'Explorations Cafe' colors - sorry, forgot the cost, about $5.00. Yes, they will fill them up or you there also (we had it done with hot chocolate 2 wks ago). They also sell the issulated, taller (and non-handled) blue HAL mugs in both the Explorations Cafe as well as in the Gift Shop.

You can most definitely fill up both with coffee/tea/water in the Lido (or in the Neptune), basically wherever there is self-service

I have an insulated HAL logo Mug with no handle.
Pretty sure I got it filled with Hot Chocolate on the Westerdam in Alaska.
It might have been combined with an offer of free refills.
It is very attractive in HAL Blue with white logo.
And, it is very useful.
Can not remember the cost.
But, I use the much bigger Logo drink bottle from HMC for my self mixed Iced Coffees from the Lido.
This one came filled with Pina Colada :cool:

r.

[IRL_Joanie]

I thought filling your own containers wasn't permitted in the Lido since it might spread noro and such.

That was my question... If I want coffee at 3-5 am on one of the 1st 1-3 days of the cruise, can I get self serve coffee in the Lido, DURING the Code red or Code Orange time period??

I know I can get it after the first 73 hours, but the 1st 72 are my worry....

Joanie

[Taxguy77]

On last Eurodam cruise (February) a guest chef did Chocolate Dipped Honey Maple Bacon ! ! !
I'm telling you There aren't words :cool: :cool:

I hope he deep-fryed that! :p

[peaches from georgia]

That was my question... If I want coffee at 3-5 am on one of the 1st 1-3 days of the cruise, can I get self serve coffee in the Lido, DURING the Code red or Code Orange time period??

I know I can get it after the first 73 hours, but the 1st 72 are my worry....

Joanie
If I had to guess I would say you could get your own. Surely there is some crew around the Lido if not? How many people are up and around in the wee hours?

[BaltiGator]

I was eating around 6 each evening, so I was ready for a snack around 9. Both of the sides in the Lido were closed and there was never anyone available to get the ice cream. You would either have to call room service or wait until 10:30 for the late night service. Also, the cafes were all closed.

I know this thread is about "late night" snacks but who's to say what defines "late night"? ;)

We also found the early evening closing time in the Lido to be a disappointment. Sometimes we're not ready to eat DINNER until 9 or 9:30. When we do eat that late, we want a light, quick meal, not a sit down event.

I guess I just don't understand why the Lido doesn't stay open for dinner as late as the restaurants do. I'm sure there's a bu$iness reason for it, but it seems like a poor decision to me, a big gap in service. Just my opinion.

[Taxguy77]

Guilty as charged. If my belt size gets any bigger, I'll have to borrow a rope from the crew :eek: :eek:

r.

A rope in nautical terms is called a line. :)

I looked in my closet the other day and found I had belts in 4 different lengths! :eek: My chest has been losing a battle with gravity. :(:o

As someone on this thread said, "Things fall apart after age 70". Yes, things go to H---, maybe that's why the "Dam" ships are popular.

[IRL_Joanie]

If I had to guess I would say you could get your own. Surely there is some crew around the Lido if not? How many people are up and around in the wee hours?

On our cruise in February, Caribbean on Westerdam, there was no crew up and about, that I saw or heard until the pool guys came out at 5 am.

But, keep in mind that in February they had not yet instituted the 72 hour self serve restrictions, so coffee etc., was avaiable for me to get on my own. Now....... And reading about some ordering Room Service to be delivered other than their staterooms... I really am leery about doing that..

I have a thermos from HAL, but it and the coffee carafes, only keep the liquid inside hot for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours max, so ordering it the night before would not work well either.....

Joanie

[HeatherInFlorida]

- Speaking of coffee, do they sell insulated mugs on the ships and if so, anyone know how much the are? Also, can you fill them up with juice or coffee in the morning and bring it around with you or is that frowned upon?.....

I thought filling your own containers wasn't permitted in the Lido since it might spread noro and such.

We always bring our thermal mugs because DH goes to the Lido first thing to get coffee even before room service arrives. They are easier to carry and they're large so it works well.

HOWEVER, it's important to know that during the first 48 or so hours during Code Red/Orange, the servers are not allowed to take the thermal cup, fill it and hand it back. They are not allowed to touch the cup you've touched.

So they filled a regular cup or two and DH transferred it (with some spillage:)) to the thermal cups.

[RuthC]

Would you believe I cannot swallow a pill.:o I take all of mine with applesauce which I do have to bring from home. Never thought to ask if they have some on board.

As for Applesauce, "ask for it and it shall come" :confused: :confused:
Reuel is totally correct about asking for the applesauce you need, and it will be served. Ask for it on the main breakfast line. If you let them know it will be a daily request, they will have it ready for you.
If you want more for later, they will give you a bowlful, and cover it with plastic wrap.

A few years ago I needed applesauce for a pill every morning. As soon as the cook saw me coming he brought it out for me. He made it a contest with himself to see if he could have it ready to hand over before I got to him. :D
It was fun.

[NMLady]

I thought filling your own containers wasn't permitted in the Lido since it might spread noro and such.

Use one of their cups or glasses and then pour it into your container.
HAL just doesn't want your container being used under the spigots since your container might inadvertently touch the spigot. But you can use their container (cup/glass) and then pour it into yours.

[CtheW0rld]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.

[baggal]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.

Different people have different eating habits and what constitutes mealtime for you may not constitute mealtime for someone else.

Some people eat 5 -6 light meals through out the day and evening. Are you suggesting that they not be able to find something to eat on the ship just because you're accustomed to 3 meals a day?

[lorekauf]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.
So will quiting smoking. Nice of you to be so judgemental......

[BaltiGator]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.

Maybe you're being sarcastic, but whatever.

Some countries have declared that obesity is now the #1 risk factor for death among their citizens, and smoking has "fallen" to #2. :rolleyes:

In the USA there remains considerable debate about which is #1, including a discussion in a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Regardless, they are both killers. And they both are continuing to put a strain on our already overburdened health care system. As a smoker you are in no position to point fingers. You are a walking health care time bomb.

Since the mods will probably delete this post, I can only assume at least one of them smokes. :D

[sail7seas]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.


Joanie has been inquiring about having coffee available. All recent reports I have heard indicate coffee to be healthful, both decaf and regular. If no cream or sugar is added, no calories. No need to worry about folks who are seeking coffee 24/7. ;)

Good to read you are concerned about all of our health care costs and well being.

[lorekauf]

Since the mods will probably delete this post, I can only assume at least one of them smokes. :D
Now, that's funny:D. I'm sure my post will disappear too.

[navybankerteacher]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.


As long as we are departing from topic: At least my own health is not threatened by other peoples' obesity --the way it is by their smoking.

[GOLDENBONNY]

Some people don't consider 11:30 p.m. "late night."

Its been my experience that "late night" (after midnight) room service on HAL is unreliable - no one answering the phone or very long waits for delivery. So if the ability to have a snack after midnight is important to you, I'd look at another cruise line that offers that service.

Yes,they can go on NCL and have burgers 24/7 :eek:

[luvs2travl]

As long as we are departing from topic: At least my own health is not threatened by other peoples' obesity --the way it is by their smoking.

Well said! :)

[CtheW0rld]

As long as we are departing from topic: At least my own health is not threatened by other peoples' obesity --the way it is by their smoking.

sure it does. kids see people stuffing themselves and think it is acceptable behaviour. they learn by example. look at all the little butterballs these days.

eat responsibly. do it for the children...

[HeatherInFlorida]

obesity is the #1 killer in america today. i think any food outside of mealtimes should be banned. it will cut down on my healthcare costs and save lives.

CtheW0rld, I've been reading your posts for awhile now and generally speaking I have to say you really do make me laugh.

Now this post, while actually true to some degree, proves to me once and for all that you are definitely pulling our leg/legs:). Yet an awful lot of people accept what you say at face value so maybe I'm wrong;).

Banning all food except meals is a novel idea:D, but I have to admit that reading this thread I was literally laughing out loud at the times that people feel the need to eat!!!! It's basically 24/7 and even putting obesity aside, it just amazes me that passengers are seeking out food in the middle of the night!!!!! Does it ever stop?

I love to eat, too, and I really enjoy all the extra goodies on a cruise, but every now and then it really is a good idea to push away from the table and take a break!!! Give our poor bodies a rest!!! LOL:D

[taxmantoo]

sure it does. kids see people stuffing themselves and think it is acceptable behaviour. they learn by example. look at all the little butterballs these days.

eat responsibly. do it for the children...

Bless your heart !

[Tamaracboy]

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I have a thermos from HAL, but it and the coffee carafes, only keep the liquid inside hot for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours max, so ordering it the night before would not work well either.....

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Joanie,

Would "Iced" coffee be an acceptable alternative ?
I love the flavor of coffee, but prefer most drinks cold.
However, in spite of the universal availability of iced tea, finding iced coffee is akin to finding "hen's teeth".
So I am always getting coffee and a glass of ice and making my own.
And I agree, room-temperature coffee would be the worst of both worlds.
Perhaps this could be a solution for you.
You may even prefer it,

r.

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie,

Would "Iced" coffee be an acceptable alternative ?
I love the flavor of coffee, but prefer most drinks cold.
However, in spite of the universal availability of iced tea, finding iced coffee is akin to finding "hen's teeth".
So I am always getting coffee and a glass of ice and making my own.
And I agree, room-temperature coffee would be the worst of both worlds.
Perhaps this could be a solution for you.
You may even prefer it,

r.


Thanks for the suggestions Robert!! But my stomach just did a somersault with the thought of Tea of any kind or Iced Coffee, sorry.... I detest tea and cold coffee.

Maybe I will just scoot on down to the Front Desk and ask them to order the coffee for me, IF it is not readily available in the Lido..

Joanie

[cruisin'girl]

Isn't there a phone right in the Lido (by the mid elevators?) you could use to call Room service? I don't believe you won't be able to serve yourself coffee in the middle of the night the first 2 days. It's not like there are hundreds of people doing it spreading noro. Of course you could always sleep a little later till nearer 6 when crew would be there?

[Oceanwench]

What if I get a craving for guacamole in the middle of the night?
:eek:
I guess I would just have to wait until the Lido opens up.
:rolleyes:

[world~citizen]

...look at all the little butterballs these days. ...


I haven't heard that one. :)

Smooth sailing to you...

[IRL_Joanie]

Isn't there a phone right in the Lido (by the mid elevators?) you could use to call Room service? I don't believe you won't be able to serve yourself coffee in the middle of the night the first 2 days. It's not like there are hundreds of people doing it spreading noro. Of course you could always sleep a little later till nearer 6 when crew would be there?

I guess it will have to be Room Service called from the Lido Aft deck then!!:D

I really wish I could sleep later, but I suffer from some medical problems that wake me after only 3-5 hours of sleep. Once I am awakened it is impossible for me to go back to sleep:(

Besides, there is so much to enjoy in the beauty and solitude of the night while cruising, especially in the Caribbean:)

Thanks all for your suggestions.

Joanie

[savannahgirl1]

sure it does. kids see people stuffing themselves and think it is acceptable behaviour. they learn by example. look at all the little butterballs these days.

eat responsibly. do it for the children...

Here's my thing with the health/weight thing. I am 37 and overweight by around 50lbs. On a 5'5 frame thats quiet a bit. My blood pressure is perfectly normal, my cholesterol is in the perfectly normal range, I don't have diabetes as a matter a fact I have low blood sugar. I hiked Mnt. Leconte in the Smokey Mountains in April, 10 mile strenuous trail round trip. And I love to eat. Now on the flip side, my cousin who is only 2-3 years older than me is on both blood pressure meds and cholesterol meds. She weighs in around 125 about the same height I am. She acts like it kills her to shop in the Walmart for an hour or so. Most of my family is on some sort of pills. My doctor says I am perfectly healthy. So in my way of thinking just because you are over weight does not make you unhealthy just as being small makes you healthy. I enjoy my food on cruises whether its dinner at 6pm or a club sandwich at 2am. Just because someone is over weight doesn't make them knocking at Heavens door. There are plenty of unhealthy skinny people in the world.

[sail7seas]

And SavanahGirl, it is your perogative to eat whatever you want whenever you want without accounting to any of us. ;)

You are right in saying weight (BMI) is not the only measure of health. Way more other things factor in.
Wishing you continued good health.

[savannahgirl1]

And SavanahGirl, it is your perogative to eat whatever you want whenever you want without accounting to any of us. ;)

You are right in saying weight (BMI) is not the only measure of health. Way more other things factor in.
Wishing you continued good health.







:p :D

[CanWeGoYet?]

I usually have a light night snack (or two). I am a night owl & breakfast isn't my thing, unless it's for dinner. I will have a bite to eat in the morning when on a cruise though. Have been lucky so far, have never gained weight during a cruise so far.
2 questions:
- How is the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce?
- Do all of the cabins have a fridge? I will be in an outside cabin on the Amsterdam.

Now I'm thinking about the chocolate dipped bacon. Darn it! Sounds way too good. :D

[CowPrincess]

- How is the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce?


It is fabulous -- dark choc cake with dark choc ganache. Fabulous. Did I mention "fabulous"? :D

[CanWeGoYet?]

It is fabulous -- dark choc cake with dark choc ganache. Fabulous. Did I mention "fabulous"? :D

Mmmm! Big fan of dark chocolate. Looking forward to room service. :)

[sail7seas]

I usually have a light night snack (or two). I am a night owl & breakfast isn't my thing, unless it's for dinner. I will have a bite to eat in the morning when on a cruise though. Have been lucky so far, have never gained weight during a cruise so far.
2 questions:
- How is the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce?
- Do all of the cabins have a fridge? I will be in an outside cabin on the Amsterdam.

Now I'm thinking about the chocolate dipped bacon. Darn it! Sounds way too good. :D


On Amsterdam, not all the cabins have a mini bar frig.

On Vista and Signature Class ships, all cabins have a frig/cooler.

[YYC F/A]

I do not particularly need to be able to fill my belly at any hour of the night -- and, to be blunt, many of the cruisers I see would be in much better shape if they could just cut down on some of their between-meals gorging.

Some of the moaning on this thread verges on the unbelievable.

Did it occur to you that different folks have different body clocks. Or that people on your ship may have come from different time zones, and be up at 4am, or perhaps the opposite and not going til bed til 4am as a result...

Is it so bad that 'early seating diners' might have a late night snack at around 11pm - and that 'late seating diners' might want to have theirs a couple of hours later?

Personally, on vacation I stay up late - and sleep in late. I may not even have breakfast as it's closer til the lunch hour by the time I get up! So at 1am, I might be feeling a bit peckish for my 'third meal of the day' (even if just a small snack).

While admittedly HAL is not a late night crowd type of cruise line - for those that are - why the snide remarks from so many people?

As shocking and revelationary as this may sound to some of the posters on here - the truth is that we don't all get up at the same time, and all eat breakfast promptly at 8am, and tuck ourselves all into bed at 11pm.

[navybankerteacher]

Did it occur to you that different folks have different body clocks. Or that people on your ship may have come from different time zones, and be up at 4am, or perhaps the opposite and not going til bed til 4am as a result...

Is it so bad that 'early seating diners' might have a late night snack at around 11pm - and that 'late seating diners' might want to have theirs a couple of hours later?

Personally, on vacation I stay up late - and sleep in late. I may not even have breakfast as it's closer til the lunch hour by the time I get up! So at 1am, I might be feeling a bit peckish for my 'third meal of the day' (even if just a small snack).

While admittedly HAL is not a late night crowd type of cruise line - for those that are - why the snide remarks from so many people?

As shocking and revelationary as this may sound to some of the posters on here - the truth is that we don't all get up at the same time, and all eat breakfast promptly at 8am, and tuck ourselves all into bed at 11pm.

As has been noted, HAL's room service functions 24/7. And, since HAL undoubtedly seeks to satisfy passengers to keep them coming back, they have obviously made the considered decision that all-night buffets are not a high priority for their core customer base. People who want unlimited access to food 24 hours a day will prefer other lines, while people who like HAL's approach to cruising overall will prefer HAL.