tjcletsgo Posted September 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hello, I thought I might order a tray of canapes to enjoy with wine on our balcony. Has anyone ordered any and which one did you enjoy? What kind of crackers do they supply for the cheese plate? Crummy saltines? Thanks for any info you may have :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted September 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I have ordered the canapes for my balcony on sailaway, and they are fine. They are little rounds of bread with a variety of topping--shrimp pate, roe, things like that. They are each a single bite and are fine with a glass (or two or three) of Champagne/Sparlking Wine on your balcony as you are sailing out of port. I have, also, ordered the cheese tray, and I really don't remember the crackers. I'm sure they were celo-packed. I'm pretty sure they weren't Saltines, but my recollection may be faulty. My wife's favorite, and the one we are going for on our next cruise in four days, is the vegetable platter. Edited September 12, 2017 by XBGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted September 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2017 One of us usually goes up to the HC and creates our own plates for wine on the balcony. An alternative to calling room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted September 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Stop by the International Cafe for your goodies. I have never enjoyed the canapés. Have even taken our "complimentary" plate up for Sail Away....and couldn't give away all 6. The vegetable platter has way too much for one sitting. So many options. Just requires some footwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrypop Posted September 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2017 We usually get cheese, fruit and crackers from the buffet during the day when we pass by. We always save those shower caps from hotels and use them to cover the plate and put it in the fridge to keep until we are ready to enjoy it with a nice glass of wine on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Don't like em. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted September 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Personally, I am underwhelmed by Princess' canapes, which I consider "meh" at best, especially since the chocolate covered strawberries seem to have gone away. I prefer assembling my own nibbles from the cold cuts and cheese offerings in the Horizon Court. Great idea about using the freebie hotel shower caps to cover the plate!!! I need to remember that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted September 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Love the shower cap idea. I usually go to the buffet for cocktail hour snacks. We did order the chilli and chips from room service one time that was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcletsgo Posted September 12, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thank you all for your advice~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggprincess2004 Posted September 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2017 We usually get cheese, fruit and crackers from the buffet during the day when we pass by. We always save those shower caps from hotels and use them to cover the plate and put it in the fridge to keep until we are ready to enjoy it with a nice glass of wine on the balcony. Great tip about the shower cap, thank you so much for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted September 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Love the shower cap idea. I usually go to the buffet for cocktail hour snacks. We did order the chilli and chips from room service one time that was pretty good. Shower cap is a great idea. When I go to the dollar store, I will see if they have them there. When I bring a "snack" from the IC or HC, back to my cabin, I could cover the plate, keep it from "peeking" eyes on the elevators or stairs:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted September 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hello, I thought I might order a tray of canapes to enjoy with wine on our balcony. Has anyone ordered any and which one did you enjoy? What kind of crackers do they supply for the cheese plate? Crummy saltines? Thanks for any info you may have :cool: Don't remember the crackers exactly, but they were definitely not Saltines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted September 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Don't remember the crackers exactly, but they were definitely not Saltines. They are pre-packaged ... and "Keebler" brand in the Elite Wine Tasting. I would guess they are the same. Assortment of crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie1111 Posted September 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Love the shower cap idea. I alwYs think I need foil or plastic wrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted September 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Whenever we travel, anywhere, Mrs. XBGuy always packs a stash of Ziplock Bags--three or four each of the quart and gallon sizes. It is amazing how often we find a handy use for them. Obviously, they are great for storing leftovers in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBS1607 Posted September 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I took ziplocks the last cruise but I love the shower cap idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWaveDave87 Posted September 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hello, I thought I might order a tray of canapes to enjoy with wine on our balcony. Has anyone ordered any and which one did you enjoy? What kind of crackers do they supply for the cheese plate? Crummy saltines? Thanks for any info you may have :cool: We ordered the canapés to have before dinner each night and always enjoyed them. I also preorder a cheese and cracker plate for sea days. Saves me the trip to the buffet to load up a plate. Happy Trails :whiskey-glass: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessE Posted September 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Unfortunately we've always found the canapes to be very dry. I love Princess, but their canapes - not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkat Posted September 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Love the shower cap idea! For some reason, I have kept some of the unused shower caps from our travels.Now, I actually have a use for them. Next cruise I will pack a few. I also pack Ziploc bags in various sizes. They always come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I like the idea of getting goodies from the HC rather than the canapés. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted September 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I like the idea of getting goodies from the HC rather than the canapés. :cool: Same here...use IC or Lido for balcony snacks. Do it for sail away whenever we cruise. Room service is too unreliable. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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