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myshipcamein
May 9th, 2004, 09:05 AM
So how many midnight buffets does Carnival have on a 7 day cruise. We were on RCCL Navigator 2 months ago and they only had 1 midnight buffet plus 1 midnight deck party.
cruising3times
May 9th, 2004, 10:07 AM
there is a midnight buffet every night but only one fancy buffet where you take the photos first.
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dan40
May 9th, 2004, 12:22 PM
As above, only the one "Gala" buffet. But besides the Pizzaria and room service, there is some food station open just about 24/7.
Dan
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KTW35
May 9th, 2004, 07:46 PM
I tried 1 Midnight buffet on Triumph last May.
It was fine.I didn't notice a lack of quality.They had burgers,chicken wings etc...
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Fran Velardi
May 9th, 2004, 09:13 PM
Triumph had a great midnight buffet everynight.Lots of different choices and desserts, LEgend had a lousy midnight buffet, mostly just cold cuts and fruit,, anyone have any input on the Conquest? my next cruise?
kapcruiser
May 10th, 2004, 06:23 PM
Anyone have info on inspiration's midnight buffet?
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CapnJackSparrow
May 10th, 2004, 06:54 PM
I prefer lots of seafood and salads with fat free dressing. Do cruise ships serve this? What about Alaskan king crab or steamed crabs? Maybe I should introduce the chefs to Old Bay Seasoning from Maryland so they can steam their shrimp and crabs the right way.
HOSKI
May 10th, 2004, 07:09 PM
The only crab legs I have seen on a cruise are Joe's Stone Crabs in the Super Club. I love steamed crab but have to settle for dishes with some crab in them.
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sallyb
May 10th, 2004, 07:10 PM
CapnJackSparrow,
I could take along some Old Bay on my Victory cruise in January and present it to the chef. What do you think!
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CapnJackSparrow
May 11th, 2004, 03:16 AM
That is a great idea. That thought actually crossed my mind. I would really like to see the reactions from a taste test. Spreading a great Maryland tradition. I just hope nobody decides to confiscate it as a "suspicious" substance.
My husband went to Florida on a business trip years ago, and he ordered steamed shrimp. He said they don't use seasoning or anything down there and it tasted like crap.
sallyb
May 11th, 2004, 06:41 PM
CapnJackSparrow,
I never had crabs on the Destiny, but I did manage to have fish of some kind every day. They had lobster,salmon, and shrimp among others.
We just went to Captain Billy's on the Potomac River on Friday for all you can eat crabs, crab legs, and shrimp. The first seafood feast of the summer!
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pgmrdev
May 11th, 2004, 06:54 PM
Can you imagine, I've never been to a midnight buffet!!
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Fran Velardi
May 11th, 2004, 10:11 PM
ARe you kidding? we made ALL the midnight buffets! as for the crabs, I was served steamed crab legs on the legend as a dinner choice, they were just ok. there are plenty of good seafood selections however,the seafood delice is a fav of mine and coquille st jaque. and sorry about that spelling. have fun!
Kenster
May 12th, 2004, 08:45 AM
SallyB said:
I never had crabs on the Destiny,
That's wonderful, but just in case you have such a problem in the future, see the ship's doctor right away. They have a special lotion that kill those little boogers on the spot!
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sallyb
May 12th, 2004, 06:53 PM
Kenster,
That's why I love Carnival...they take such good care of you! HeeHee!
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imlulu
May 12th, 2004, 07:15 PM
The gala buffet is photographer's dream. I personally am not heartbroken to skip the midnight buffets. All cruiselines have cut back in this area I feel. It is just typical buffet food. One night on the Sensation they had purple sushi at the midnight buffet. I will never forget that! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
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