I think Solarium is such a great part of Quantum and Oasis-class ships! It offers a much quieter experience for people if they don't want to do the Windjammer. However, this is supposed to be an adults-only space. On the Harmony last month, I saw small children everywhere in the solarium spaces. Unfortunately, it was not at all a good experience. I made sure the cruise line knew this was being allowed to happen. Adults-only spaces are super important to respect for everyone's comfort.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

It sure is! Too bad some parents who don't abide by the rules still bring kids in there. I've seen this in other cruise lines as well. The crew members usually will not enforce the rules unless the disturbance is very bad.

@Wivian

Жыл бұрын

Solarium is for the adults only. Solarium Bistro is open for everyone 😊

@TVHouseHistorian

Жыл бұрын

@@Wivian thank you for clarifying that! My bad… I still think the bistro should be adults only, but whatever. 😊

The buffet is small but looked really good. Does not look crazy busy either. Thanks for the info. Nice video.

@wendytabon3029

Жыл бұрын

It is a hidden gem on the Oasis and Quantum class ships a lot of people don’t even know it exists

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's usually not as busy and had some pretty good eats as well. Thank Karen for the comment! 😊

You got it all covered! Best cruise food presenter! Period!

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Always enjoy your food videos ! Your son is growing up so fast !😍

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Susan! 🥰 Yeah the little guy is getting really tall!

Thank you! Your video was awesome….I could see everything, and didn’t feel like you hurring us along 😂. Very well done, my friend. Keep posting. Plus your voice is serene and pleasant. 😊.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for the comment- much appreciated! 😊

Surprising selection. Also your son is getting so big!

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

He sure is! Yup the selection wasn't quite what Royal Caribbean advertises in their menu for the Solarium Bistro, but it still had some good offerings. Thanks for the comment! 🙂

Às always a great video😋. Thanks

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Vickie! 😊

Another great video. Looks interesting and a smaller version of the Windjammer Buffet. The price on the Brazilian Steakhouse looks like a pretty good deal, especially when you consider some of the premium meat selections.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 Yeah it's like a mini-Windjammer, though they did have a few unique items like the English muffin sandwich, egg burritos, and grapefruit. Samba Grill sounds pretty reasonably priced for sure vs the Brazilian steakhouses on land- we'll have to try it next time.

It looks yummy!! 🤤

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

They had some good eats there! 😋

You guys produce the BEST cruise food videos on KZread. I’m cruising on the Splendor out of Barcelona in July and I think I’m going to check out the Solarium food which I normally don’t frequent. Excellent video.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 Enjoy the Solarium Bistro & have a wonderful cruise on the Symphony! 🙂

@TruckingWifeTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree! Love all your content and you're my favourite food vloggers on you tube ❤

Thanks! Going on a cruise on Quantum of the Seas in July with my dad and stepmother. Sounds like this could be fun for brunch. It also looks like the lay-out is better than the Windjammer. The Windjammer looks chaotic to me.

@TravelTouristVideos

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure- thanks for the comment! 😊 You guys have a wonderful cruise on the Quantum!

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 breakfast burrito 🌯 yummy 😋

@TravelTouristVideos

10 ай бұрын

They had some tasty food for sure like that burrito- thanks for the comment! 🙂

Nice Video DAvid and JoAnn

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Asif & Maria! 😊

Nice video.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

I forgot to mention: have you guys ever done Coco Cay? The food on the island was pretty standard picnic fare, but I really really enjoyed it. Had to be careful I didn't over-stuff myself before snorkeling!!!

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Yup we have- did a video on the food as well. They had some nice included-amenities on the island, and the beaches were nice. Sounded like you had a good time there!

Is there an omelette station durning brunch at the Solarium? My family and I enjoy your videos as we get ready for our next cruise.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

That's a good question- we did see a custom omelet sign nearby where they had the ham carving for breakfast. We didn't see it for brunch, though it was late in the morning when we went, so they may well have had it earlier. Thanks for watching our videos, and have a fantastic cruise! 🙂

Wow UR son is getting tall!!!!

@TravelTouristVideos

11 ай бұрын

He sure is!

Great, it has gluten free options 👍

Are reservations required for lunch? On the app it wont let me make reservations for lunch, but we want to be able to have lunch on embarkation day.

@TravelTouristVideos

8 ай бұрын

Nope it's first come first serve. Have a great cruise!

My cruise is coming in September

@TravelTouristVideos

10 ай бұрын

Have a great time!

Thanks for another great video! Saw you guys on MSC, is the MSC line, comparable to Royal? Looking at Preziosa for Norway. Any ideas food wise?

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Christian for the Super! 😊 We had a lot of fun on our MSC cruise- they had good entertainment and activities, which remind of the larger NCL ships. But the buffet and the main dining were not as good as the other major cruise lines. MSC had some really good pizza though- maybe the best. Overall too much carbs at the buffet, and the plating at the MDR was off. That was several years ago, so maybe they have improved. We hope to go on a MSC cruise in the next two years- they do have some of the newest ships.

@ChristianLehrer

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTouristVideos Thanks for the info! I think your first video I saw, you were boarding MSC, with your little (at the time) son. Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your helpful videos. Some friends said MSC food has improved some, but others say hit and miss. Mind you, just spent 15 nights on Royal’s Explorer, food was good, but not as good and the selection smaller, with fewer venues than on Radiance in Dec. So, it can vary by ship.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure- thanks again Christian! 😊 That's good that they have improved because they needed to in order to make inroads for the US market. I bet their newest ships, especially the fancy World Europa, would have better food.

Is there an overall list of of the offerings on board? I think I will be overwhelmed and forget what is available.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

That's a great question- hopefully this new shorts video which shows all the different venues and hours will help: kzread.infoOeMiJA2J8HI

Nothing here seemed super exiting, was there a fresh egg station? I think the appeal is: kid free area; but since we’re traveling with our kids (11 and 13), I don’t know that we will be able to explore this for our upcoming trip 😢 It would be neat to see some different items than the windjammer, just to make it a little more special…maybe eggs Benedict, speciality French toast, omelet station w/ speciality ingredients.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Kids are allowed at the Solarium Bistro so no problem. They did have take custom omelet/egg orders for breakfast, but it's easy to miss because you don't see the actual station as the eggs are cooked in the galley. But yeah just a few unique items and most are also at Windjammer.

Does the Solarium offer a cook to order omelette bar? Im herring mixed answers on that.

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

It didn't seem like it, but you can get it at main dining room and Johnny Rockets.

Can I take some plates to go to my room?

@TravelTouristVideos

11 ай бұрын

You sure can!

This is a fantastic video! Thanks for taking the time to highlight the food options! 🛳

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much- it's our pleasure! 😊

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@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

🙏😊

Are kids allowed to eat at the solarium bistro?

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

They sure are!

Are the dounuts and pastries included or are they extra

@TravelTouristVideos

8 ай бұрын

Those are all included 🙂

@latoshamcgaffee936

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@TravelTouristVideos

8 ай бұрын

Any time!

Smoothie included?

@TravelTouristVideos

8 ай бұрын

Yup the smoothies shown are included, just like at the Windjammer buffet. Fresh squeezed juices and some specialty smoothies would be extra, but those you'd have to order from the crew.

How are the mini bites chicken fingers

@bobwilly1088

Жыл бұрын

Are there microwaves or a way the will melt cold chesse on ur foods

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

The crew members can definitely do that for you

👏👍🤪🥯🧀🥓🥗🍤🍩🍰

@TravelTouristVideos

Жыл бұрын

👍😊

Kind of put off by the woman at the buffet moving her hair with both hands, in line to self-serve food. Every serving utensil she touches, everyone behind her touches. Food safety should be reviewed by all.😢

We tried solarium it food was not fit for dogs of all the places we trye it ranked 0 only top place was windjammer food was excellent

@TravelTouristVideos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

i just came back from a Carnival cruise and Carnival's buffet is really junk!

@TravelTouristVideos

11 ай бұрын

Oh no- sorry to hear that. Which ship was it?