Food on The World

[joseph123]

I am wondering how they manage the food services on board. If there are only approx 100 guests on board at any given time, and presuming that many might choose to prepare their own meals in their apartments, how can they possibly manage to keep all of the restaurants on board properly sourced and stocked? I am thinking perhaps the staff is fed also in these venues? Can't imagine how that would work, it seems as if they could be open and quite regularly have very few if any guests. Can anyone shed some light on how this? I would look forward to a tranquil experience, but I am envisioning all of these public areas, lounges and restaurants with no patrons, is that how it is?

[cruiserbryce]

not that I have the answers you're looking for, but having so many dining options available for the very few guests that are on the ship at a given time contributes to thier far superior service standard. How they are able to do that logistically is amazing, but thats what the people pay for...

[beirne]

As a former Food and Beverage Manager on The World, I can assure you that
the restaurants are fully staffed and available for meal service regardless of
the number of residents and guests who choose to dine. Usually three of
five dining venues are open at any given meal period, allowing staff to rotate
between venues.
Staff definitely does not eat in the restaurants, but in the crew and officers'
messes below deck.
It is expensive to staff and provision for all those restaurants, but, as you
surmised, the residents and guests subsidize this (in the case of residents,
through a substantial food & beverage annual minimum).

[SanNic44]

Beirne,

Thanks for the first-hand insight. Like everything, it comes down to, "You get what you pay for." The residents pay those high annual minimums to have access to the high quality food and service. Of course, the casual visitor may benefit, and that's a good thing.