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quote:Originally posted by bulbousbow:Hi marv, welcome aboard. Food is very subjective. I would guess the best should be on the six-star ultra-luxury (deluxe) lines: - Crystal Cruises - Radisson Seven Seas Cruises - Seabourn Cruise Line - Silverseas Cruisesand also: - SeaDream Yacht - Hapag LloydEnjoy your stay on CT.******Cheers
Per definition it`s a metter of taste
I disagree with Crystal bein in this list - it`s not bad, but not the best. Also Hapag Lloyd has a very inhomgenouse fleet - e.g. there is also the "mid class" Columbus, which has good food for her category, but it can not be compared with the Europa.
As good as it may be, I'm sure it would not appeal to many North Americans, simply because of differences in quality, selection, and preparation.
Rich
quote:Originally posted by Linerrich:Food is indeed the most subjective component of any cruise. One may say that the EUROPA has the best food, but that is catered towards the European, more specifically German taste.As good as it may be, I'm sure it would not appeal to many North Americans, simply because of differences in quality, selection, and preparation.Rich
This is true. Europa has been know for providing "German food", but with the introduction of the present ship food quality has improved a lot.Sadly, some U.S. oriented lines known for good food are not around anymore.
I am not as 'seasoned' as some of our prestigious chat-members, but of the dozens of cruises I have been on, and Of the cruise lines I have sailed on:
-Carnival-Holland America-Celebrity-Princess-Cruise West-Cunard-Royal Caribbean-Costa ....I would give my vote to CELEBRITY.
[ 07-15-2005: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
Best food I've ever had on a ship was Silversea's SILVER CLOUD.
Worst food was probably the QE2.
Ernie
As a Brit I found Celebrities food to be pretty average - but of course we like bland/boring food, or so I'm told by my American friends.
American's do seem to like Celebrity. I'm sure some Brits do, too.
Jonathan
still the best food I've ever enjoyed on a cruise ship was onboard Oceania Cruises' "Regatta" - certainly better than what I experienced e.g. on Silversea. Second I would rate the "old Cunard", i.e. "Vistafjord".
The worst food I've ever had was on Royal Caribbean (dining room food, the alternative restaurants were superb, however) and Seetours (back when they operated the old "Arkona").
Best,
Raoul
quote:Originally posted by mec1:Sea Goddess really. The unlimited caviar, the special requests, the food exquisitely cooked to order, the fantastic buffets and impeccable room service - and of course the fact that only 100 people are being cooked for...
mec1, Any photos on Sea Goddess?
[ 07-23-2005: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
Also, food quality in the same restaurant might differ from table to table. We once cruised on Adventure of the Seas (RCL) with a group of 24 friends occupying 3 8-person tables with the same server. We were on table number 3. Our meals were served last before table 1 and 2. By the time we got our meals, they were just lukewarm. Yet, friends at table 1 said their food was piping hot. One evening, everyone at our table showed up before 1 and 2 and order our food immediately. The server took her time and finished the order with table 1 and 2. Once again, we got our food after table 1 and 2. If I were the first time cruiser, I could rate RCL's food lousy. However, friends at table 1 rated the food very good.
quote:Originally posted by stag:Also, food quality in the same restaurant might differ from table to table.
Good point! The servers certainly vary from table to table, which alters the overall dining experience.
Of course people tastes are very subjective too! One mans meat is another mans poison.
I often pick the wrong dish on the menu - everyone else on the table is pleased with their choices, except me.
My one comment about the presentation was that they did little pipings of sauce, etc., into fancy shapes. But, perhaps because of the speed with the kitchen staff must work to plate so many meals, the accents looked a bit haphazard and off balance much of the time. I thought it was cute. But I had to wonder, whether the overall presentation would have looked better without those hurried flourishes.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:I often pick the wrong dish on the menu - everyone else on the table is pleased with their choices, except me.
You sound just like me Malcolm. Thank goodness I'm not the only who often seems to pick the wrong thing. From now on I am going to have what my daughter has as she never complains.
Mind you, it is possible to overdo that. My first real cruise as an adult was a 10-night Caribbean cruise. We shared a table with a young couple. Every night, without fail, she sent her first choice of main course back after tasting it, and asked for something else. It became a standing joke; we sat there in anticipation every night for the moment, and we were never disappointed.
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