One of our "standing" orders is for Cinnamon ice cream. Arlene fell in love with it on our first cruise on Mariner. Unfortunately, it is just one of many flavors they serve. And, when it is not on menu, ice cream is kept in the deep freezer. Given the time it takes to get from the deep freeze to the edible stage, you cannot just ask for another flavor.

That first cruise, the dining room manager said that he would set aside some cinnamon ice cream for Arlene. At any restaurant, all she had to do was ask and provide our cabin number. It worked wonderfully. Ever since, she has made the same request.

I don't see this as an undue hardship on the crew. Yes, if we were in La Verandah they have to go down a few decks to get the ice cream; but that is still only a couple of minutes.