What is "free" on room service menu?

[tbserena]

Does anyone know what is currently "free" on the Room Service menu? I read where Lemonade is no longer free, and was wondering about the "All Hands on Deck" Cheese tray, etc.

 

[gonna go cruising]

To the best of my knowlege, everything but the drinks (soda, wine, etc.) are free. Well, included in the cruise price, not actually free. Tea was included free in November. I also got the all hands on deck cheese tray. Except the tip, if you dont order beverages like wine or soda, it is free. Please correct me if anything changed since the November 6 Wonder.

 

[sanela]

there is a charge for lemonade,but juice is free

 

[wildcatwmn]

We were on the Wonder in Feb and had the room service breakfast every morning, no charge. This included a choice of tea, coffee, bagels, cereal, toast, juice. It's a great idea if you like to get up early, have a little something (CAFFEINE) while your son plays basketball at (7:30am!) and if you really want more or somethingelse, you can still go to the buffet later. I think this is a great idea if you have kids who are hungry before the parents are ready to dress or need your morning jolt. Don't forget to tip!

 

[Otimon]

Are you sure about the lemonade? On our last Wonder cruise in Sept. we ordered room service for dinner every evening and we always included the lemonade with it. No charge.

Lemonade was also available (no charge) at the Dec. 9 coffee station every day.
Has this changed now?

 

[christinou]

It has changed, they do charge for lemonade now, but apple and orange juice are still free, I just went up to deck 9, and got 5 cups of lemonade and kept them in the fridge, so the kids always had some when they were thirsty.
I did appreciate, that they told me that it was now $1.75 when I ordered, so that I could cancel it.

 

[tecdavidt]

I don't know about others but I believe it is cheap of DCL to charge for lemonade! Slowly cruiselines are adding in more and more fees above the cruisefare. The surcharge for pop and alcoholic beverages has been around for years but lemonade. Shoot, just bring your powdered lemonade mix from home and save more cash. It is also easy to transport. Kathy

 

[Otimon]

christinou: I take it from your post that you now have to pay for lemonade if you order with room service but it's still free on Deck 9

Is this correct ?

If so, bringing your own mix is a great idea, tecdavidt Thank you for the suggestion.

 

[mmouse37]

I think the confusion about being charged for lemonade stems from the fact that there are 2 types of lemonade offered onboard the Magic (not sure about Wonder).

When we sailed last time we were told that the lemonade from the drink station on Deck 9 is different from the lemonade from room service. The room service lemonade is made from a "sour mix" like for alcoholic drinks. We ordered lemonade from RS and was charged...I asked about it and was told I had to specify that I wanted the "free" lemonade. The lemonade from RS is definately very tart and not as good as the lemonade from the machine on Deck 9.

Hope this helps a bit.

MJ

 

[tbserena]

Well that could explain the confusion! Thanks

 

[Otimon]

Never knew they had two kinds of lemonade

Will be sure to ask next time we order room service. Thank you.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

GENERAL (Breakfast is at the bottom of the page) - Room Service is available 24 hours a day

PORT OF SALAD: Crisp iceburg lettuce with tomato, red onion, avacado, roasted corn, bacon, turkey, blue cheese, and herb croutons, pesto vinaigrette.

SHIPS KETTLE: Creamy tomato soup with oregano and croutons.

CHILI TRICOLOR: Spicy chili con carne in a tortilla basket, with shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

SANDWISH ISLAND (served with coleslaw and potato chips):

TUNA SANDWICH:Tuna, lettuce and tomato, on white or wheat bread.

ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH: ASliced roast turket breast in an onion roll with basil mayonnaise.

TRADITIONAL GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE: Grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

ROASTED VEGETABLE FOCACCIA: Oven roasted vegetables on a focaccia bread slice.

CHEFS SPECIALTIES - Pizza and Pasta:

TRIPLE CHEESE: Fresh tomato with provolone, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

MEXICAN FIESTA: Fresh tomato with black beans, spicy sausage, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

VEGETARIAN DELIGHT: Fresh tomato, mozzarella, cheese (optional), and plenty of vegetables.

GMANICOTTI AL FORNO: Baked pasta tubes filled with ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Enjoy a special selection of international cheese. Served with crackers.

DESSERT: Ask our Stateroom Service Team for the daily pie selection.

BIG ISLAND COOKIE: Extra-large chocolate chip cookie.

FIRST MATE SELECTION: Steamboat Willie's Macaroni & Cheese, Captain Hook's Chicken Tenders (served with honey mustard or BBQ sauce and potato chips), Catch a Wave PB&J (with potato chips).

MINI BAR: Your bar can be stocked with the following selections (15% service charge applied to all beverage deliveries: Package 1 (6 soft drinks, Coca Cola products, $7.50); Package 2 (6 domestic beers, $15 or 6 imported beers, $18); Package 3 (3 soft drinks, 3 domestic beers, 3 bottled waters, sparkling or non-sparkling, $15.75, or $17.25 with imported beers).

BREAKFAST (your choice of the following, delivered at 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m.) and they are PROMPT!

Juices (orange, apple, grapefruit); Breads & Pastries (danish pasteries, fruit & bran muffins, croissants, doughnuts, toast, whole wheat toast, english muffins, bagel), Condiments (selection of jams and honey, butter, margarine); Cold Cereals (served with whole or skim milk; corn flakes, raisin bran, rice krispies, froot loops, KOs, frosted flakes, low-fat granola); Beverages (whole mild, skim milk, chocolate milk, 100% columbian coffee, decaf coffee, selection of teas).

 

[Madaboutthemouse2004]

They charge for bottled water delivered to the room. We kept a pitcher of ice water (ordered daily from RS) in the refrigerator.
It would be ideal if you do bring powdered lemonade mix with you. (Or any drink mix for that matter.)

The Port of Salad was delicious, RS pizza great and if you are cheeseheads, All Hands on Deck was tasty.

We did the RS breakfast routine and asked for things that weren't on the 'Order Early' hangtag. RS is extremely accommodating.

 

[lstokes]

THere is a room service charge when you are still docked at PC. But other than all the extras-alcohol/soda-enjoy all the "free" room service!!!!
Remember to tip a dollar or two above the added gratuity to your server who delivers-they do appreciate that!!

 

[Michelemouse]

Originally posted by lstokes
THere is a room service charge when you are still docked at PC. But other than all the extras-alcohol/soda-enjoy all the "free" room service!!!!

We didn't experience a room service charge while still at Port Canaveral. Shortly after getting to our room we placed an order for the cheese plates and some cookies. There was no charge but we did, of course, give the CM a tip.

Is this something new?

 

[mmouse37]

lstokes....

Remember to tip a dollar or two above the added gratuity to your server who delivers-they do appreciate that!!

In your post it said there was an auto grautity....to me that would mean that you possibly ordered something that would incur an auto gratuity like an alocohlic beverage or soft drink?? Is that the charge you are referring to?

I have never heard of DCL charging for room service while still in PC. Please clarify....anyone else have this experience.

MJ

 

[MarkRG]

We've done room service in PC and not seen any service charge either.

Now, I also recommend the Ship's Kettle, excellent tomato soup.