drinks and appys before no dinner - no cost?

[2calgarycruisers]

Is there anywhere to go for a cocktail and appy's that doesn't have an upcharge for the food?

[Dajbman22]

It depends on which ship you are sailing on and what you would consider an appetizer. On the Voyager and larger ships, there is always food at Cafe Promenade, or on the ships that have them Park Cafe and Sorrentos. Also, on some of the ships, the Champagne Bar has small snacks in the pre-dinner time.

[LMaxwell]

Windjammer as well; you could make quite nice appetizers up there and enjoy indoor or outdoors with a cocktail.

[LMaxwell]

Or you can order room service before you start to get ready for dinner; nice cheese plate, chips and dip, fruit plate, etc...

[steveru621]

If you are thinking of the traditional bar appetizer buffet, none of the bars have appetizers. You can pick up an appetizer at one of the free venues and bring it to a bar.

[Charger2008]

Or you can order room service before you start to get ready for dinner; nice cheese plate, chips and dip, fruit plate, etc...

 

 

We did that one night before dinner and it was really good.

[erries]

I second the suggestion of the Champagne Bar. The free appetizers they serve are "fancy" and delicious. Pair it with a glass of wine, and it's a great way to relax before dinner.

[negc]

If you are in a suite or are, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle there is also the Concierge lounge and if you are Diamond, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle and the ship has a DL you can go there for free pre-dinner cocktails and/or appetizers.

[2calgarycruisers]

Thanks everyone - great ideas - we are on the Oasis. No suite, no diamond or concierge lounge for us - first cruise, first girls only trip for DD16 and I.

[Jimnbigd]

Windjammer as well; you could make quite nice appetizers up there and enjoy indoor or outdoors with a cocktail.

Windjammer, at least on my RCI cruises, did not open until 6pm for dinner, so this would not work with early fixed-time dining.

 

Thanks everyone - great ideas - we are on the Oasis. No suite, no diamond or concierge lounge for us - first cruise, first girls only trip for DD16 and I.

Park Cafe is famous for their roast beef sandwiches. Or Sorrentos for a slice of pizza.

And there are lots of "virgin" drinks you can get from the bars for your DD16.

Then again, the appetizers (starters) in the MDR are so good, you might not want to fill up on other stuff first.

"I'd like two shrimp cocktails, please."

Edited April 15, 2014 by Jimnbigd

[2calgarycruisers]

Windjammer, at least on my RCI cruises, did not open until 6pm for dinner, so this would not work with early fixed-time dining.

 

 

Park Cafe is famous for their roast beef sandwiches. Or Sorrentos for a slice of pizza.

And there are lots of "virgin" drinks you can get from the bars for your DD16.

Then again, the appetizers (starters) in the MDR are so good, you might not want to fill up on other stuff first.

"I'd like two shrimp cocktails, please."

 

I know! The appetizers everywhere look great. Too bad you can't "choose" where to have each course served! Apps in a lounge, main course in MDR, dessert on deck...

[Dajbman22]

I know! The appetizers everywhere look great. Too bad you can't "choose" where to have each course served! Apps in a lounge, main course in MDR, dessert on deck...

 

If you ask, the waiters would be willing to give you something to take your dessert in, if you would prefer it on deck. Additionally, you could also grab a second dessert from the windjammer and have it anywhere.