Joe_Antonelli Posted June 13, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Does this mean that someone comes around and asks you if you'd like sorbet or is more like a self-service ice cream machine? Either way, sounds great, just curious as to what it is all about. Let me know! Thanks~ Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted June 13, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2004 It's called the Parade of Sorbet and it is all of the servers from the restaurant, with white gloves and trays full of little paper cups of the sorbet flavor of the day. They do a little parade around the pool to music and much applause after which they serve the sorbet. Usually happens around 2:30 on every sea day. Going on CENTURY! Third X Cruise In Four Months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfredo Posted June 14, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2004 There's times you have to tackle a waiter to get any, but they do it. Personally, I'm unimpressed. paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkaymon Posted June 14, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Does this happen on Alaskan cruises as well? sharkaymon Looking toward Infinity Triumph July 2004 Big Red Boat (Atlantic) summer 1994 Sensation Spring Break 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajekfam Posted June 14, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2004 We had the sorbet served in lemon or orange shells on the Celebrity cruises we have been on. And we have never had to tackle a waiter to get some. They always made sure that all around the pool were served. Zenith-Western Caribbean-6/92 Zenith-Eastern Caribbean-6/93 Century-Maiden Voyage-12/95 Galaxy-Southern Caribbean-11/99 Mercury-Northbound Alaska-6/00 Millennium-Westbound Transatlantic-9/01 Horizon-Western Caribbean - Adults only cruise-11/02 Millennium-Westbound Transatlantic 10/26/03 Century - Western Caribbean 1/31/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkaymon Posted June 14, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2004 But, do they serve sorbet poolside on Alaskan cruises? sharkaymon Looking toward Infinity Triumph July 2004 Big Red Boat (Atlantic) summer 1994 Sensation Spring Break 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay & eileen Posted June 14, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Was on the Southbound Summit last August. Was busy during port days with excursions. On seas days, it was kind of windy and few people in the pool. We did get split pea soup in a hollowed out roll while viewing Hubbard Glacier. Yummy! Upon returning to the ship at each port, we were greeted near the gangway with hot chocolate. Hope this helps. Eileen Century, Western Caribbean, 01/02/05 Constellation, Scandinavia & Russia, 07/02/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted June 14, 2004 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Ok confession here, am I the only soppy sod? I CRY every day at sorbet parade. YES, flowing tears, cant help it, music, sunshine all the waiters, just one of those things that makes me go weak at the knees..soppy me! (Betcha there are others!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted June 14, 2004 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Well, can't say I cry, but I do get into the clapping to show my appreciation of the hard work they do and I do enjoy the sorbet almost as much as the icy cold towels! Those are two of the extras I LOVE about X! Going on CENTURY! Third X Cruise In Four Months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgarner Posted June 14, 2004 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2004 On our recent 14 day cruise, we only got sorbet twice and cold towels by the pool once - but I think that was our fault as we usually were on the deck above the pool. We never saw the cold towels upon return to ship - I thought maybe that treat was reserved for folks returning from a ship's sponsored tour, is this the case? We did enjoy the glass of champagne at embarkation and the escort to our cabin - very nice touch. I didn't cry at the sorbet but I understand the feeling. Years ago, when we sailed on several Carnival cruises, on the last night before returning to home, the waiters all do their best to sing God Bless America and they parade around the dining room with the American flag and I cry everytime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeg Posted June 15, 2004 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2004 sharkaymon, I did not see this on our Alaskan X cruise, but they did serve sorbet 2 or 3 nights in the dining room as an intermezzo (spelling?) and it was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted June 15, 2004 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2004 We got cold towels while in line for the tender on the return from Cozumel. Nice touch!!! Can't say I cry at the sorbet....it's just SORBET after all...but I do wave and clap and cheer on the waiters for all their hard work on the cruise. It IS a nice touch! Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean <a href="mailto:PrincessOfQAL1@aol.com"> Click here to email me <a href="http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/princessofqal1">Celebrity Century pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarch@islc.net Posted June 15, 2004 #13 Share Posted June 15, 2004 HollyB ....and I thought I loved food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msiowa Posted June 15, 2004 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2004 On our Constellation Baltic cruise last summer, on sea days at the pool we got "Chocolate Mousse on Parade" - waiters all dressed up, marched in to a trumpet fanfare, carrying silver trays with small cups of yummy chocolate mousse. I didn't cry - I laughed hysterically. For some reason the entire spectacle tickled my funny bone. And I loved the mousse! Happy sailing. Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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