Does anyone know why the Island Princess didn't get the International Cafe

[san diego sue]

Had the Gelato on the Crown this month and big disappointment. It was very soft and melted before we ate it all.(and no punch allowed).

[PescadoAmarillo]

We were told, by someone who should know (F&B Manager on the Emerald), that the Regal and the Royal have the only true gelato. The other ships just use the same ice cream making methodology as they use for the ice cream served in the dining rooms. This might explain the higher prices but not the coffee card punch situation.

[Colo Cruiser]

Nobody will ever know.

[gckeicher]

Yes Ruby/Emerald /Crown had it from the beginning.

 

Add the Caribbean Princess to the list. Those 4 ships were built with the IC and a Gelato station.

[Colo Cruiser]

Add the Caribbean Princess to the list. Those 4 ships were built with the IC and a Gelato station.

 

 

Not correct. The IC was aded to the CB in 2008.

 

Here is promotional blurb from brochures in 2007......

 

Caribbean Princess enhancements.Caribbean Princess is now grander than ever with the addition of our latest onboard features, such as the popular International Café, The Sanctuary, the dazzling Crown Grill, and the elegant Vines wine & seafood bar.

 

Here is the thread talking about it.....

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=598703&highlight=international+cafe&page=2

[wowzz]

Could someone please explain to this ignorant Brit, what exactly a 'gelato' is?

[Colo Cruiser]

Could someone please explain to this ignorant Brit, what exactly a 'gelato' is?

 

Italian ice cream.

Gelato

Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream, derived from the Latin word "gelātus". In English this word commonly refers to varieties of ice cream made in a traditional Italian style. Gelato can be made with milk, cream, various sugars, and flavoring such as fresh fruit and nut purees. It is generally lower in calories, fat and sugar than other s

Edited July 28, 2015 by Colo Cruiser