Insignia Dining on Embarkation Day

First O cruise approaching. Need to ask what dining venues are open/available on embarkation day? We are booked in a Penthouse Suite, PH3 (in case that is relevant). Thank you!

Not relevant..

Terrace and Waves are open when you board..

Jancruz1

Not relevant..

Terrace and Waves are open when you board..

Jancruz1

Thank you, Jancruz. A follow-up, if I may.... is there an afternoon Tea on departure day?

No afternoon tea on embarkment day.

 

My advice is to have a peaceful lunch in port that day and skip lunch on the ship. Show up about 2:30-3:00, your suite will be ready and you will have missed the zoo conditions created by all the early embarked.

 

Read the thread from the poster on the Insignia currently, westyone, only Early Impression s especially the “ takeaway “ comments!

Thank you, Jancruz. A follow-up, if I may.... is there an afternoon Tea on departure day?

 

Not Jan but the answer is no - no tea on embarkation.

That said, don’t miss it on some other days - the best afternoon tea at sea, IMO (by that I don’t necessarily mean the tea itself but the overall event with wonderful sandwiches, cakes and music with great service).

Our favorites - Victoria cake and Paris-Brest.

Not Jan but the answer is no - no tea on embarkation.

That said, don’t miss it on some other days - the best afternoon tea at sea, IMO (by that I don’t necessarily mean the tea itself but the overall event with wonderful sandwiches, cakes and music with great service).

Our favorites - Victoria cake and Paris-Brest.

Paris-Brest... my DW's favorite dessert, too. We do not plan on missing many afternoon teas. Thank you for the info.

The GDR, Terrace & Specialties are open after 6:30pm for dinner

No afternoon tea on embarkment day.

 

My advice is to have a peaceful lunch in port that day and skip lunch on the ship. Show up about 2:30-3:00, your suite will be ready and you will have missed the zoo conditions created by all the early embarked.

 

Read the thread from the poster on the Insignia currently, westyone, only Early Impression s especially the “ takeaway “ comments!

Thanks, Pinotlover, good advice. We shall consider it. Keep in mind, however, that our last few cruises have been on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Talk about "zoo conditions" on departure day! Still, your suggestion has merit; after all, the port IS Manhattan!

Regarding the afternoon tea, do you need to make reservations for that?

No reservations for tea.

Thank you, Flatbush flyer!

Not Jan but the answer is no - no tea on embarkation.

That said, don’t miss it on some other days - the best afternoon tea at sea, IMO (by that I don’t necessarily mean the tea itself but the overall event with wonderful sandwiches, cakes and music with great service).

Our favorites - Victoria cake and Paris-Brest.

 

 

Plus 1..Paul is so right..

Jancruz1

Lots of room for you at Tea Time.and you can come casual..(no bathing suits)

Jancruz1

Regarding the afternoon tea, do you need to make reservations for that?

lots of room

 

some of the treats

REALLY appreciate your replies, folks. Loved the pics. I think we are as prepared as we can be for our first O cruise. I know it won't be perfect (no cruise is), but it will be different from most of the 25+ we have taken over the years. Never sailed on a ship this small or in a luxury (lite?) category. Thank you all.

We love the Victoria cake also. An additional thought ...

On a sea day not a bad idea to go tea a bit early as it is well attended.

Lots of room for you at Tea Time.and you can come casual..(no bathing suits)

 

Jancruz1

 

 

There's inappropriate "casual" beyond bathing suits.

We have seen people at tea wearing the robe and slippers you find in your stateroom.

We love the Victoria cake also. An additional thought ...

On a sea day not a bad idea to go tea a bit early as it is well attended.

Is there afternoon tea while in port?

We have seen people at tea wearing the robe and slippers you find in your stateroom.

 

 

 

Which ship and itinerary?

Is there afternoon tea while in port?

 

Yes.

Is there afternoon tea while in port?

 

Yes. The only time there is no tea is on disembarkation/embarkation day.

Is there afternoon tea while in port?

Tea daily except embarkation day

We have seen people at tea wearing the robe and slippers you find in your stateroom.

how tacky