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Q: Once we are signed up, is it true we can eat for free all day long. If true, what is the quality and standard of the food like? Is room service free if we want to eat in our room? 13 answers
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Submitted by:Smith, London - United Kingdom on 29th Jan 2010
Subject:P&O Cruises Ventura Mini Cruises Dining
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Answer by wardrope, newbridge (25 Mar 10 14:28) to a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
normally if you get room service you pay the 10 per cent charge and you can eat all day in the cafe area main areas there is always there somegood food but the dining area is closed only certain tiems that is open
Answer by Lines, Sheffield. (31 Jan 10 18:04) to a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
We have just returned from 2 weeks on Ventura in the Caribbean and room service is not all free. Some items you have to pay extra for and if i recall correctly the items that are available for room service all incur a charge after 11pm. The selection is very limited. Saying that though we had room service twice. Once for breakfast (continental only available) and once for afternoon tea and both were adequate.
Comment by Thorpe MBE, Cross Street (30 Jan 10 11:22) about a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
You don't have to gain weight on a cruise. Just make sure you choose the right food. We never put wieght on but thats because we don't eat all that is on offer! I never eat a dessert other than fruit or suger free option, or do without. I never take the petit fours. Dont eat more than three courses if need be at dinner and choose the healthy option. Only ever eat in the main restaurant where you are served as the portions are measured and you cant be tempted to take something just because you think it looks good. I always ask for extra vegetables as I love them and they fill you up. Plus I don't drink wine which I can hear a few moans now. The other thing we do is use the gym each day as we do this anyhow even on land and we walk always, and do not take the elevators. You can clock up some miles just walking about the ship. Plus a few good dances to burn off the calories or other exersice you will be OK.Enjoy your cruise whatever diet you follow!
Comment by Smith, London (30 Jan 10 09:48) about a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
Thank you guys {just in case the PC brigade is monitoring...ladies too} for all your comments. Figure of speech about eating all day but nice to know it literally means 24 hrs. Thanks Cooke from Ashby...I know it is technically not free but I use that term loosely...just wanted to know if I wanted 2 lunches or 3 dinners on the same day, they would allow me without having to charge me extra!! Ok again...please don't ask me why..I may or may not do that but good to know your options and no I do not want to be in the Guiness book of records!!!! Thanks though, how about the sail itself on the Ventura...people with mild motion sickness, will it be noticeable...if so I wouldn't be eating at all!!
Comment by Malcolm Oliver, Essex (29 Jan 10 21:44) about a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
It may not be humanly possible to eat all day - but you can try! (I will alert the Guiness book of records)
Answer by Longman, Chertsey (29 Jan 10 18:34) to a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
yes you can eat all day but why would you want to?
Answer by Canning, Louth (29 Jan 10 15:14) to a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
You can eat as much as you like as often as you like and yes i suppose you could call it free, but you have already paid for it in your cruise price. P S dont forget the calories, i put on 5 pounds on my last cruise.
Comment by perkins, ilfracombe (29 Jan 10 18:30) about an ANSWER by Canning (29 Jan 10 15:14)
they say that you put on 2lbs a day on a cruise, even if you do a lot of walking,
Comment by Stafford, Derbyshire (29 Jan 10 22:07) about a COMMENT by perkins (29 Jan 10 18:30)
I put on EIGHT AND A HALF POUNDS!!! And I didn't make it back onboard for afternoon tea, just imagine how much worse it could have been!! On the last formal night the dress I had saved til the end didn't fit me anymore, had to wear one twice, oh the HORROR!! All you ladies will know what I mean!! It was my first cruise tho, so will know what to do next time, MORE FRUIT IN MY COCKTAILS, YIPPEE!!!!!!
Comment by Wilba, N (29 Jan 10 14:50) about a QUESTION by Smith (29 Jan 10 14:02)
There will be other activities to enjoy apart from eating.........Wilba