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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:42 PM
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Default Rhapsody - Buffets?

I know I've probably asked this question before but can't remember the answer!

On Rhapsody, do they have midnight buffets? If so, are they in the windjammer?

I have also read about the famous Chocolate buffet. When / where does this happen?

Do you have any other food related tips for Rhapsody? Just want to make sure I don't miss out on anything!

Thanks for your help!
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Old November 17th, 2009, 12:20 AM
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I know I've probably asked this question before but can't remember the answer!

On Rhapsody, do they have midnight buffets? If so, are they in the windjammer?

I have also read about the famous Chocolate buffet. When / where does this happen?

Do you have any other food related tips for Rhapsody? Just want to make sure I don't miss out on anything!

Thanks for your help!

The buffet on rhapsody is open 24/7 .its one of the best buffets I have seen on any ship good food with plenty of variety....trust me you will not go hungry.pizza slices ,pies etc are available free of charge in the solarium.they also have free ice creams similiar to maccas 30 cent cones and free lemonade but its more like lemon cordial.

cheers


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Old November 17th, 2009, 12:32 AM
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Col when did the ROTS have 24/7 in the Windjammer....closed at around 9.00pm two times we cruised on her.... don't recall a choc buffet last December....did go in Sept 07 but everything was gone inside of 5 mins......staff said they had never ever seen anything like it they were not impressed......cheers Shiona
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On our April cruise they had one "Midnight Chocolate Buffet" at about 10.30pm. It was in the foyer with a couple of tables set up in front of the atrium lifts and some savoury tables set up near the shore tours desk. Not a huge buffet but still a bit of fun. They had an awesome cholcolate sculpture of King Triton.

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Let us know what you get Luckie, I know my wife is interested in the Chocolate Buffet
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Hi Luckie,

There was no 24/7 buffet when we travelled last November, and the compass on one of the threads (October 2009) does not show the WJ as open 24/7 either. The solarium is open till around 1pm and room service is available 24/7.
The chocolate buffet was exactly as described in previous posts.

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Old November 17th, 2009, 05:29 AM
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Thanks everyone for your responses!

There is more to cruising than just the food, but I do enjoy trying all the different foods and venues!

I will be sure to take lots of photos and the daily newsletters so can report back and help anyone with any questions.

Brad - will definately keep an eye out for the chocolate buffet and let you know!
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The buffet on rhapsody is open 24/7 .its one of the best buffets I have seen on any ship good food with plenty of variety....trust me you will not go hungry.pizza slices ,pies etc are available free of charge in the solarium.they also have free ice creams similiar to maccas 30 cent cones and free lemonade but its more like lemon cordial.

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Sounds like Dawn/Sun Princess ????
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Shiona, hey stranger, have a great trip!
Hey Jane must catch up you are missing off my msn....new laptop not sure where you disappeared to.........we are off tomorrow so excited....cheers Shiona
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Sounds like Dawn/Sun Princess ????
Pretty standard food/drink in America, thus fairly common to the US mass market lines.
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The buffet on rhapsody is open 24/7 .its one of the best buffets I have seen on any ship good food with plenty of variety....trust me you will not go hungry.pizza slices ,pies etc are available free of charge in the solarium.they also have free ice creams similiar to maccas 30 cent cones and free lemonade but its more like lemon cordial.

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Hi Uncle Col, when did you last go to Maccas? Ice creams are 50 cents
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