Norwegian Cruise Line invented the idea of Freestyle dining which most of the other cruise lines have followed. I did find that there were far more tables for 2 or 4 on ship, and was never asked to dine with others to make up a bigger table, with the exception of the Cirque Dreams, unlike P&O Cruises where there are fewer tables for 2 and they have to fill the larger tables.
( Left) Wasabi Sushi bar, top deck with a view of the casino middle and Taste on the bottom.
Now, I have to say that I found the dinner serviced in the 2 main complimentary restaurants Taste and The Manhattan Room a little lower than I expected when comparing to other cruises. Breakfast however in Taste was well presented and of good quality.
This pushed me towards dining in the Le Bistro (see picture right), La Cucina and Cirque Dreams and Dinner, for each there was an additional cover charge. I have to be honest and say that the food and service was a little better than in the main restaurants, but why should I pay more to get food and service at the right quality?
I usually find that the buffet restaurant is often busy, short of tables and maybe not having the greatest choice, however, I have to be honest and say that Garden Cafe did exceed my expectations. Loads of space, plenty of tables and food of a good quality and with plenty of choice.
Now, I usually end up on a diet when I come back from a cruise, like so many people i am sure, but not on this occasions. So come on NCL, should passengers have to pay extra for everything other than a basic meal?
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