Afternoon Tea

[mrkrpan]

Just wanted to suggest that if you are at sea, there is an afternoon tea that is just wonderful. I stumbled upon it after the galley tour (very informative and interesting) and really enjoyed it - selections of tea, yummy cakes and pastries, finger sandwiches....it's in the Capers, but I didn't catch it - was so glad I stumbled upon it - and had my book with me - enjoyed my "alone time" before I met up with my DH and DS. If you enjoy tea, don't miss this!!

Robin

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[NancAngel]

My DH and i enjoyed afternoon tea on board the Paradise when we sailed on her in the fall.. I loved it.. he mearly indulged me http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif we will be taking the whole family on the Valor in Feb, I'd like to take my 4 yr old ( he'll be 5 in march ) grandson to afternoon tea with grandma...and ideas or suggestions?

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[CruiseFever]

Oh I agree, Afternoon Tea is a great break in the day and one of our favorite events.

I didn't even catch it until DD, then 13, told us about it and how her and her friends had been enjoying it on the Victory.

It's a real cruise kinda thing to do

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[pryd]

What ships offer the afternoon tea? Tried this on the Magic and loved it. Going on the Glory 5-22.
Pryd

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[pazooter]

We loved afternoon tea on Jubilee, Inspiration and Fantasy. It's a very special time where you can enjoy some "high society" activity. Bruce and I highly recommend it. Cathy

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[halos]

It's on my list of things to do...for sure. I can't wait. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
I'm sure tea will never be the same at home after enjoying it on the Mircale!!

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[basser]

Is there a dress code for the afternoon tea?

[thebird]

TO ALL POSTERS:
I LIKE YOUR STYLE!!!
Everywhere we have lived, I find a place (usually in downtown) to "take tea". It's one of my favorite things to do! I had already noticed someone talking about it on these boards, and was SO happy to hear about it on the ships.
"TEA-TIME" GIRL
I don't think there's a dress code. Can anyone correct me if I'm wrong?

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[mrkrpan]

There is not a dress code for tea - I was in shorts and was welcomed with open arms! There was also very nice music (live) while I enjoyed my tea! Ahhhhh....my DH brought me tea this morning - not quite the same in a big mug with no cream puffs....

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[Arlene F]

Anyone know if they do this on the Conquest?

Thanks,
Arlene

[mathgal]

Tea time is on my list of "must do's" this time on the Paradise. Other items on the list are....go down the slide at least once and order from room service. These were all things I wished I had done on my first cruise! Now that the Paradise is becoming a smoking ship this may be our last cruise so I gotta go for it now!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

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[NancAngel]

mathgal,
when ordering from room service on the paradise,be sure and order the cookies and brownies they are a great treat http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif and I think its the only way on the ship to get potatoe chip fix is thru room service.. they come with the sandwhichs http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I too am really bummed about the paradise becoming a smoking ship. but we are going to try the valor in feb,but i will miss the nonsmoking atomosphere of the paradise.

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[Cotton]

Arlene, surely if they have Tea on the little ole Holiday, they have it on the Conquest? Hope so, 'cause you'll enjoy it. A nice break in the afternoon. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[elvisillusions]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arlene F:
Anyone know if they do this on the Conquest?

Thanks,
Arlene<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Arlene - they sure do serve afternoon tea on the Conquest. They have the best pastries at tea time to be found anywhere on the ship!

Kim

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[Lady and the Tramp]

Pryd- Yes they have an afternoon tea on the Glory. The western cruise had it on Monday (Sea Day) at 3:30 in the Ivory Club on Deck 4.

Enjoy,
Lady

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[stlrboo]

and the Triumph??!! "Tea for Two"! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[kcross3625]

I just wanted to say don't worry if you don't have anyone to go with to tea. I went alone both times on the Inspiration and met wonderful people. There were a lot of ladies who were alone so I didn't feel so bad. Kim

[pryd]

Thank You Lady.

I was wondering if anyone could have an answer to the question.

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[pryd]

Lady and Tramp:

One last question.

Do you have to sign up in advance for the Afternoon Tea or is it first come first served? If you do have to sign up, where do you do so?

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[cruisemom2]

Hi Ray! We went to the afternoon tea on the Triumph and have seen it scheduled in the Capers on several of our other cruises. No need to sign up, just watch the Capers for the time & place.

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[Kenster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I'd like to take my 4 yr old ( he'll be 5 in march ) grandson to afternoon tea with grandma...and ideas or suggestions?

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I think it's terrific that you want to take your grandson to tea. My sons were brought up on tea, the whole experience, not just the beverage. May I suggest several practice runs before the cruise so that you may teach him proper behavior, especially if his idea of eating out is McDonalds? You would be doing yourself and the other adults taking tea a big favor by instilling in him the importance of proper behavior expected of him at tea. Practicing with Granny at home a few times will help him build a big expectation for what I am certain will be a memorable experience for you both.

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[jeremyh]

My wife took my 5 year old daughter to tea on the Pride. They got dressed up for it and everything, and my daughter loved it. She didn't like the tea drink itself so much but enjoyed the experience.

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[serene56]

You just go to tea- no need to sign up and its not crowded enough to be first come first serve. It gave my family a half hour of together time outside of dinner. Was a great experience.

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[marklodi]

Were there many gentlemen attending tea, or is it more of a ladies event?

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[Laurab23]

After reading all these posts,I can't wait to try it. It's something I've never done before. Thanks for the info!
Laura

[pryd]

Thanks again for the response on the Afternoon Tea. Is there a charge or is it free. On the Disney Magic there was a $10.00 charge for the Champagne Tea/Brunch

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[pazooter]

pryd - It's FREE!! There is no dress code, but I think swim attire might be too much. Bruce wore nice shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, I wore a sun dress. Enjoy it and your cruise. Cathy

[NancAngel]

Marklodi,
DH says yes men can go too, he did, and now he tells me he cant wait to go again..lol who knew? he wore swimtrunks and hawiian shirt.I am looking forward to taking the grandson to tea too(maybe grandpa will come along with us). how ever i wont be able to "practice" with him beforehand as the live out of state.. but maybe mom and dad witll pracitce with him http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[marklodi]

Thanks NancAngel! May just have to try it. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[thebird]

I can't wait!!!



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Can't wait!!!



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[DonnaD]

Do all Carnival ships do tea? We will be on the Sensation in July. Does anyone know if that ship serves tea? It sounds really nice.

Donna

[pryd]

Looks like the Afternoon Tea is the place to be. Sail Away Day is getting closer and closer

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[NancAngel]

pryd.. you are so lucky.. we still have 310 days for our sail away....and i think all carnival ships have afternoon tea at least once.

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[madelinerose]

Sure hope there's afternoon tea on the Miracle.
My dh is a tea-aholic. That would be a great little treat.

Karen
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