gatorphin Posted July 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hi! It's been a little while since I cruised and I was told that there is now a limit on what you can order while eating in the dining room? I was told you can only order 1 appetizer, 1 entre & 1 dessert. Can anyone tell me if that is true? Leaving on the Carnival Sunrise tomorrow. Happy to be back cruising again. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted July 28, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2023 no limit, but apparently a charge of $5 per additional entree after 2 entrees per person. I hate it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadvarner85 Posted July 28, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Not true. Only limted on entrees to Two. $5 per entree after that. unlimited appetizers and desserts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieShip Posted July 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Ordered multiple apps less than 2 weeks ago with no additional charge. Same with 2 entrees which I only did twice. Once was most by accident as they gave me a lasagna entrée instead of the lasagna app. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn82 Posted July 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I noticed on the Celebration last week that the staff is forced to use a tablet now for ordering and it makes it difficult to add additional items past the 1 app, 1 entree, 1 dessert as they have to do more steps so it was hit or miss if I got the more than 1 app I ordered through the week depending on the mood of the waiter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted July 28, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2023 47 minutes ago, TexasJohn82 said: I noticed on the Celebration last week that the staff is forced to use a tablet now for ordering and it makes it difficult to add additional items past the 1 app, 1 entree, 1 dessert as they have to do more steps so it was hit or miss if I got the more than 1 app I ordered through the week depending on the mood of the waiter. oh wow. That's not ideal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted July 28, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I am a little worried about this. There are nights I only order several apps for my meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted July 28, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, gatorphin said: Hi! It's been a little while since I cruised and I was told that there is now a limit on what you can order while eating in the dining room? I was told you can only order 1 appetizer, 1 entre & 1 dessert. Can anyone tell me if that is true? Leaving on the Carnival Sunrise tomorrow. Happy to be back cruising again. Thanks On our last cruise in June, there was no limit on appetizers or desserts but there was a charge of $5.00 if you order a third entree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted July 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I didn't have an issue ordering all of the apps and no entree on Venezia. No doubt there is a learning curve to using new technology. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted July 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2023 My last cruise I typically ordered 2 apps each night... and 2 entrées. I ordered two lobsters on lobster night and the waiter also brought me a filet -- said surf & turf is required. 😄 I'm usually too full for any desert... unless it's baked Alaska in which case I will make room... 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted July 29, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, BlerkOne said: I didn't have an issue ordering all of the apps and no entree on Venezia. No doubt there is a learning curve to using new technology. Thank you. Glad to hear this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted July 29, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 29, 2023 7 hours ago, FastShip24 said: First world problem This is a cruising forum. Everything is a first world problem. If you find first world problems aggravating, rather than put down people who discuss them you would find greater peace by not being here. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyank Posted July 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 29, 2023 11 hours ago, gatorphin said: I was told you can only order 1 appetizer, 1 entre & 1 dessert. Can anyone tell me if that is true? Simple answer, no, it's not true 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sra12574 Posted July 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, icft said: This is a cruising forum. Everything is a first world problem. If you find first world problems aggravating, rather than put down people who discuss them you would find greater peace by not being here. I agree , Some people don' want to be wasteful ordering a full entree and send most of it back but may want to try multiple apps instead . The original poster having concern is warranted , they paid for their experience already and should get the experience they paid for . As it is many people booked cruises and some changes have been made that diminish some of the experiences hopefully this ordering experience does not add to the list . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted July 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 29, 2023 15 hours ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: a charge of $5 per additional entree after 2 entrees per person. I hate it. I'm fine with it. If you HAVE to do something like this, then I think it's better and fairer to start charging after the THIRD entree rather than the SECOND as some other cruise lines do. And $5 is trivial, almost a nuisance fee to ensure that only people who really want that third (and beyond) tail of lobster actually do so. Few restaurants have main courses of $5 or less these days. DISCLOSURE: I'm a shareholder in Carnival Corporation. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted July 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I knew when the crew started ringing everything up (down to charging us a penny for the champagne or excursion tickets they give away during the fun ashore talk) it was a matter of time before extra charges started. Frankly I don't mind it, I understand that Carnival has to cut waste. I am glad they're starting to bring back things they cut like the late night snacks buffet - I didn't expect that, at least not so soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted July 29, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Honolulu Blue said: And $5 is trivial, almost a nuisance fee to ensure that only people who really want that third (and beyond) tail of lobster actually do so. I don't care for lobster that much, but I cruise to eat and unlimited entrees have been included since we started cruising in 2009. Some days the menu is meh and I don't even want a single entree, and some days I want 3 different ones because I actually want all 3 and I will eat it all. So, I think in the end it all works out to an average of 2 entrees per dinner, but no - I would still get charged $5 on days when I order the 3rd entree, but $5 won't be deducted on the days when I don't order even a single entree. Edited July 29, 2023 by Itchy&Scratchy 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted July 29, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 29, 2023 46 minutes ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: I don't care for lobster that much, but I cruise to eat and unlimited entrees have been included since we started cruising in 2009. Some days the menu is meh and I don't even want a single entree, and some days I want 3 different ones because I actually want all 3 and I will eat it all. So, I think in the end it all works out to an average of 2 entrees per dinner, but no - I would still get charged $5 on days when I order the 3rd entree, but $5 won't be deducted on the days when I don't order even a single entree. I have 100+ sea days, and I have never ordered a second entrée, much less a third. If you happen to see me sitting near you in the MDR, let me know - you can have my free second entrée. 😊 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted July 29, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 29, 2023 57 minutes ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: I don't care for lobster that much, but I cruise to eat and unlimited entrees have been included since we started cruising in 2009. Some days the menu is meh and I don't even want a single entree, and some days I want 3 different ones because I actually want all 3 and I will eat it all. So, I think in the end it all works out to an average of 2 entrees per dinner, but no - I would still get charged $5 on days when I order the 3rd entree, but $5 won't be deducted on the days when I don't order even a single entree. As with any new fee or new policy there will be people adversely affected. Carnival probably considers it acceptable collateral damage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted July 29, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, staceyglow said: I have 100+ sea days, and I have never ordered a second entrée, much less a third. If you happen to see me sitting near you in the MDR, let me know - you can have my free second entrée. 😊 That could be a good wok around - having the extra entrees officially going to some one else. I bet the wait staff could make that happen so they have happy cruisers I. E. tips and good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted July 29, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 hours ago, staceyglow said: I have 100+ sea days, and I have never ordered a second entrée, much less a third. I have over 200 days on cruise ships (not all on Carnival) and close to 100 sea days. I only recall grabbing a second entree once in the MDR - for short ribs. Mmmm, good. 😃 No thirds required, even of that. There's a possibility I have taken a triple-sized serving of something or another at the trough, but buffet plates and buffet employees tell no tales. 😈 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted July 29, 2023 #22 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 12:11 PM, chadvarner85 said: Not true. Only limted on entrees to Two. $5 per entree after that. unlimited appetizers and desserts This is plenty and sufficient. Big eaters are free to dine at buffet if they want unlimited food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted July 29, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 29, 2023 15 hours ago, icft said: This is a cruising forum. Everything is a first world problem. If you find first world problems aggravating, rather than put down people who discuss them you would find greater peace by not being here. All I said it was a first world problem. Please show me where I put someone down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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