Special Themed "Corners" in the Lido

[Bolt.]

I was on a Pinnacle class ship last summer. I really enjoyed that on some sea days, in the mid-afternoon, sometimes special themed foods would be set up for a short time in the lido -- taking over one of the "sweet spot" locations. On recent reports, I can see that other folks have had this pleasure too.

 

I'm wondering: Is there any schedule or predictable plan to know what days and times a "special corner" is going to show up? Also, has anyone experienced this on the not-pinnacle ships? I'll be on the Zaandam in May.

[CruiserBruce]

25 minutes ago, Bolt. said:

I was on a Pinnacle class ship last summer. I really enjoyed that on some sea days, in the mid-afternoon, sometimes special themed foods would be set up for a short time in the lido -- taking over one of the "sweet spot" locations. On recent reports, I can see that other folks have had this pleasure too.

 

I'm wondering: Is there any schedule or predictable plan to know what days and times a "special corner" is going to show up? Also, has anyone experienced this on the not-pinnacle ships? I'll be on the Zaandam in May.

Was just on the Zaandam for 14 days. I am not sure they do this on ships other then the Pinnacle class. 

[Cruising-along]

They did this on the Volendam, but it could have been because it was a Grand Voyage.  It would be nice if it was done on all cruises.

[Kay S]

I don't know if there is a schedule, but I have seen these theme buffets on every HAL cruise.

[LAX]

3 hours ago, Kay S said:

I don't know if there is a schedule, but I have seen these theme buffets on every HAL cruise.

I was about to ask if it's only available on certain ships. Thanks.

 

LAX

 

[Bolt.]

I particularly enjoyed the one that had churros -- a Mexican fried doughnut-stick dessert.

[Wehwalt]

1 hour ago, Bolt. said:

I particularly enjoyed the one that had churros -- a Mexican fried doughnut-stick dessert.

They had that on the Oosterdam a couple of weeks ago on a day when we had enjoyed real churros in Spain. We nibbled one each and sighed.

[POA1]

I know that the themed corners are on the Vista, Signature and Pinnacle Class ships. I've seen them on the R Class as well. In short, pretty much everywhere.

[YourWorldWithBill]

We are looking forward to finding this on the Nieuw Statendam next week. 

When they do this is it announced or in the daily program?

[Sea42]

I really need to spend more time checking out the buffet area!

[VMax1700]

Tonight on Nieuw Statendam

 

 

 

It was not listed anywhere, but I am not complaining.  I had dinner completely made from tapas

 

 

[POA1]

54 minutes ago, Sea42 said:

I really need to spend more time checking out the buffet area!

 

The "corners" are usually listed on the Lido menus. You'll find the menus on the app.

[VMax1700]

11 minutes ago, POA1 said:

 

The "corners" are usually listed on the Lido menus. You'll find the menus on the app.

Not a certainty! Here is todays Lido menu and no mention of churros!

 

Edited April 28 by VMax1700

[Bolt.]

53 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Tonight on Nieuw Statendam

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It was not listed anywhere, but I am not complaining.  I had dinner completely made from tapas

 

That looks amazing!

Was it at supper time? Or did you notice what time they put it out?

I'm assuming it was on a sea day?

[VMax1700]

4 minutes ago, Bolt. said:

That looks amazing!

Was it at supper time? Or did you notice what time they put it out?

I'm assuming it was on a sea day?

It was Lido dinner, available at 5.30pm.  We were in Arrecife, Lazarote, so a port day with 5pm sailaway.

[POA1]

49 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Not a certainty! Here is todays Lido menu and no mention of churros!

 

Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways. 😉 We had Asian corner, Italian corner and Mexican corners pretty regularly.

[Huskerchick]

1 hour ago, VMax1700 said:

Tonight on Nieuw Statendam

 

 

 

It was not listed anywhere, but I am not complaining.  I had dinner completely made from tapas

 

 

That all looks amazing. I love tapas as it allows you to try a bunch of different things