Clams Casino Cartering Cruise (April 2016) 4-14-16

[C2hWF]

Las Vegas Cruise Event 4-14-16

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Elvis visits your restaurant every 5.5 hours.
(Storm8 reduced the refresh time of Elvis, it becomes 4h50m now.)
You can get 1 or 5 Casina Chips from Elvis every time.
Clams Casino (rewards:1, 2 or 5 gems per cooking)

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Here you go. Prizes may vary according to level.

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Recommended dishes on each stove:
http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?83324-Orders-for-Cruise-Catering-Event*-(-o-)-*

Cruise Event Guide
http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?83244-Cruise-Event-Guide

Day 1: 75 gems required

1 coin = 3/4 gems
2 coins = 11/12 gems
3 coins = 26/27 gems
4 coins = 45/46 gems

Day 2: 150 gems required, Day 3: 200 gems required
Day 4: 200 gems required, Day 5: 250 gems required

1 coin = 5 gems
2 coins = 15 gems
3 coins = 35 gems
4 coins = 60 gems

Day 6: 300 gems required

1 coin = 6 gems
2 coins = 18 gems
3 coins = 42 gems
4 coins = 72 gems

Day 7: 300 gems required

1 coin = 5 gems
2 coins = 15 gems
3 coins = 35 gems
4 coins = 60 gems

Day 8: 400 gems required

1 coin = 5/6 gems
2 coins = 17/18 gems
3 coins = 38/39/40 gems
4 coins = 68/69 gems

Day 9: 500 gems required

1 coin = 5/6 gems
2 coins = 16/17 gems
3 coins = 38/39 gems
4 coins = 66/67 gems

Day 10: 600 gems required

1 coin = 5 gems
2 coins = 15 gems
3 coins = 35 gems
4 coins = 60 gems

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[Vaasth]

I'm new to the forums, and this will be my second cruise event (I started playing RS2 during Mardi Gras event) but how do you know an event is coming? I didn't see a notification in my game.
Thanks! :)

[pivolet]

:-/ saw this coming

[Kathrynbffl]

Ugh I'm tired of all these catering events. We're getting so many. 75% my restaurant is open. Thinking about deleting. Give us more goals and catering events once a month. It's not that hard.

[jojowzs]

No one is forcing you to play the cruise events. I always pick and choose. During the last day of the mardi grass I fell ill... But that's okay I only missed out one two gem recipes got the rest. I love playing especially during cruise events. And if not I'm not afraid to skip...

[tuffyjkitten]

I'm sitting this out. I have regular goals to do, trying to learn new recipes, and save for an expansion. Don't have time to give away food for decor I don't have room to put out.

TOO MANY EVENTS!!!!!!

[kusutmasai]

Wonder what wonderful puns they'll have for this event. Might play only as far as my free time permits (i'm already happy that i managed to complete 3 catering challenges before) :)

[phatzs]

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[C2hWF]

New Oven: Jubilee Oven

Clams Casino

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[MysticOrchid]

LOL it hasn't even been a week since the other event. Nice.

[phatzs]

The recipe will be on a new appliance

[Rainstorms45]

Whatever happened to these starting on friday.... ugh....

[chrissydid]

Could someone post the reward timeline? Thanks!!

[C2hWF]

Could someone post the reward timeline? Thanks!!

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[Kathrynbffl]

The recipe will be on a new appliance yup I don't like the new appliance because it looks like the celebration stove and only 1 recipe.

[chrissydid]

Thanks Becky! Baaaah. I want that tiger, but I don't really want to play the whole cruise. Trying to level up.

[ghjvcucjb]

I'm new to the forums, and this will be my second cruise event (I started playing RS2 during Mardi Gras event) but how do you know an event is coming? I didn't see a notification in my game.
Thanks! :)

Several ways. First there is a pop up when you go into the game. If there's no pop up then force close your game and try again. Second the events always alternate cruise, new recipe, cruise, new recipe etc. we just finished a new recipe(s) so automatically a cruise starts

[ghjvcucjb]

LOL it hasn't even been a week since the other event. Nice.

It's only been a couple of hours for the last event to finish for me. I would have loved a week break

[Dsscats2]

Seriously don't understand why there are so many negative comments. If you don't like cruises, skip them. I love them and can't wait for another gem recipe. Without all of these missions this game would be ridiculously boring. Love all of the events and such fun rewards. Way to go storm8!!! Thank you for all of your effort designing such an addictive game. ❤️❤️❤️

[yummy_bistro]

It's only been a couple of hours for the last event to finish for me. I would have loved a week break

same here

event ended abruptly for me >< and I woke up to incomplete of the mochi recipe and vegas cruise

[ma1921]

Seriously don't understand why there are so many negative comments. If you don't like cruises, skip them. I love them and can't wait for another gem recipe. Without all of these missions this game would be ridiculously boring. Love all of the events and such fun rewards. Way to go storm8!!! Thank you for all of your effort designing such an addictive game. ❤️❤️❤️

Agreed.😊

[MysticOrchid]

Seriously don't understand why there are so many negative comments. If you don't like cruises, skip them. I love them and can't wait for another gem recipe. Without all of these missions this game would be ridiculously boring. Love all of the events and such fun rewards. Way to go storm8!!! Thank you for all of your effort designing such an addictive game. ❤️❤️❤️

Some players, like I, like to finish all the quests. We never had quest literally back-to-back like this.

[tuffyjkitten]

Seriously don't understand why there are so many negative comments. If you don't like cruises, skip them. I love them and can't wait for another gem recipe. Without all of these missions this game would be ridiculously boring. Love all of the events and such fun rewards. Way to go storm8!!! Thank you for all of your effort designing such an addictive game. ❤️❤️❤️

We didn't say we don't like them, just that there are too many of them. The Japanese event ends and literally the next hour a cruise starts. Too much! There's no reason not to have a day or two or even a week between events. This game is constant events. There's still a game to be played beyond that.

Good luck to all who are attempting it. I'm going to go unlock butter and learn apple pie.

[Rynetory2]

We all have our individual preferences and play styles. There are some members who dont enjoy cruises so they only do quests instead; others prefer cruises and skip quests. Well, some like both so it may become a little overwhelming for some. I guess having a quest and a cruise per month is to cater for all members accordingly to their preferences.

I would love to complete every single quest and cruise but I know I have limited time, so personally I pick and choose to do those I prefer. Maybe this will help those who are overwhelmed... :o

P.S. For some who prefer a day or two break, maybe it would help if you start your cruise a day or two later? FYI, the auto start for cruise kicks in only on Day 4 for those who arent aware...

[BonnieBobbles]

We all have our individual preferences and play styles. There are some members who dont enjoy cruises so they only do quests instead; others prefer cruises and skip quests. Well, some like both so it may become a little overwhelming for some. I guess having a quest and a cruise per month is to cater for all members accordingly to their preferences.

I would love to complete every single quest and cruise but I know I have limited time, so personally I pick and choose to do those I prefer. Maybe this will help those who are overwhelmed... :o

P.S. For some who prefer a day or two break, maybe it would help if you start your cruise a day or two later? FYI, the auto start for cruise kicks in only on Day 4 for those who arent aware...

Can I ask please what you mean by auto start kicking in only on day 4.. this is my second cruise I will be attempting.. thanks

[patayita]

Can I ask please what you mean by auto start kicking in only on day 4.. this is my second cruise I will be attempting.. thanks

You don't have to start a cruise event right away. You can wait 4 days from today and the cruise event will start automatically.

[Rynetory2]

Can I ask please what you mean by auto start kicking in only on day 4.. this is my second cruise I will be attempting.. thanks

There are 2 buttons, [Later] and [Start Now!], on your cruise screen. You can choose to start your cruise any time now or later. However if you have not start your cruise by Day 4, the game will automatically start it for you. For me, I usually select to start my cruise so that my last day, Day 10, falls on the day which I have most time to play. Hope this helps. Good luck on your cruise. :)

[tuffyjkitten]

Can I ask please what you mean by auto start kicking in only on day 4.. this is my second cruise I will be attempting.. thanks

You have 4 days from when the cruise begins to hit the "start" button to get your first day of orders. You don't have to start immediately when the option to start appears. After 4 days the game will automatically start you and then you decide if you will play it or ignore it. The goal will stay in your book until the cruise ends.

[Jennerwein1]

Was going to sit this one out ( what with DS, CS, FS2 events going on), but I have to have Elvis !!! :p So here I go again, lol.

[littledarc3]

Like others have said, events are back to back. I like that cruises have an auto start period. I also like that S8 listened to us and didn't have new recipes to learn while also having a cruise at the same time. This I appreciate. Please continue as long as you don't do two at a time again, I believe it was Mardi Gras cruise where you did this, and have done it before. I'm cool with tons of events, just not at the same time (cruise + biscuits + stew). Anyway. Thanks for listening again (especially with the soy sauce).

[Belluriel]

I'm sitting this out. I have regular goals to do, trying to learn new recipes, and save for an expansion. Don't have time to give away food for decor I don't have room to put out.

TOO MANY EVENTS!!!!!!


Food for decor? They're just an added bonus. The reward is the gem recipe at the end. Well worth ignoring worthless regular goals for a week.

[Belluriel]

I'm new to the forums, and this will be my second cruise event (I started playing RS2 during Mardi Gras event) but how do you know an event is coming? I didn't see a notification in my game.
Thanks! :)

You do get to know the timing. Cruises are usually after another week long event, which is why I got the last event finished faster to give me a couple of days to prepare.

Don't get disheartened if you don't get the cruise finished. The last couple of days can be hard until you get up in the levels and have expanded pantry and shops to stock up a bit more.

[wazka1]

Whatever happened to these starting on friday.... ugh....

It's Friday here in Australia :rolleyes: :p

[Belluriel]

It's Friday here in Australia :rolleyes: :p

Same here lol....almost Saturday even

[xheatherxx3]

I have never not finished a cruise - from the very start I have been able to get them done & I love them personally. But for events to be back to back is personally too much in my eyes :( even a day or 2 of just downtime would be really nice. *sigh* better get started.

[tuffyjkitten]

Food for decor? They're just an added bonus. The reward is the gem recipe at the end. Well worth ignoring worthless regular goals for a week.

I haven't finished the last few cruises. Spent gems on the Easter one cuz, you know....bunny!! On about day 7 I get behind due to orders I can't fill from recipes I have not learned and then all I get are 1-2 coin orders. I was working on day 8 still on day 10 last time. Never finished day 9.

It's not ignoring regular goals for a week, it's ignoring them all the time since events are back to back. Regular goals may be worthless if you have a lot of coins and have unlocked things like lobster and the associated recipes. I have not. I need coins more than I need decor I can't display. I don't make a lot of the gem recipes I already have. I don't typically spend gems on anything in this game, except for, well, bunny cupcakes....

[anicak84]

Can we please get a week break between events? PLEEEEASE?? :K

[alraune27]

I am quite new to the game so I might be asking a stupid question. A task says that I should tap on elvis but where is he? There are two outside my restaurant in the event area but tapping on them does not work. I already missed the easter bunny because I couldn't find him.
I hope somebody can help me :)

[kooky panda]

I am quite new to the game so I might be asking a stupid question. A task says that I should tap on elvis but where is he? There are two outside my restaurant in the event area but tapping on them does not work. I already missed the easter bunny because I couldn't find him.
I hope somebody can help me :)

After you complete the cruise, Elvis will enter your restaurant. Tap on him then to complete this goal.

[alraune27]

What does the cruise exactly mean? Do I complete it by sending all the orders until the last goal is reached and then elvis will be there?

[catfoodie]

What does the cruise exactly mean? Do I complete it by sending all the orders until the last goal is reached and then elvis will be there?
You have to complete all 10 days of event. Each day you have to send certain amount of dishes, after you send required food you get the prize for a day. You have 24 hours to complete the day, so if you complete it earlier, you will have to wait the remaining time until you can start next day.
Complete guide for the event: http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?83244-Cruise-Event-Guide

[Belluriel]

I haven't finished the last few cruises. Spent gems on the Easter one cuz, you know....bunny!! On about day 7 I get behind due to orders I can't fill from recipes I have not learned and then all I get are 1-2 coin orders. I was working on day 8 still on day 10 last time. Never finished day 9.

It's not ignoring regular goals for a week, it's ignoring them all the time since events are back to back. Regular goals may be worthless if you have a lot of coins and have unlocked things like lobster and the associated recipes. I have not. I need coins more than I need decor I can't display. I don't make a lot of the gem recipes I already have. I don't typically spend gems on anything in this game, except for, well, bunny cupcakes....


Think of gems from the gem recipes as helping with future cruises, not only to finish days you don't have time to finish but to buy extra stoves and buying things like shovels and hammers to expand your pantry. I never buy gems and I don't use the ones I earn for decor but they can be used to make things a bit faster and easier.
Also remember how useful quick serves are on the last couple of days, so make sure you have a good flow of those coming in. RS2 isn't as reliant on them as BS2 but it certainly makes a difference on the last couple of cruise days. Using them will also cut a day or more off other events stopping them from being back to back.

I agree however at 37 coins are still an issue. After 50 you'll have more than you can spend. So you have that to look forward to :)

[tuffyjkitten]

I agree, at a certain point coins are no longer an issue and the game strategy changes a lot. It hasn't happened yet in RS2, FS2, or BS2 but it will! Oddly enough I finished my first cruise at level 18 with no issues. Wasn't until I started leveling up and having so many things added to the mix that were not unlocked or learned yet that it became difficult to finish.

Hope everyone gets through with no issues!

[transberry]

I have never finished a cruise yet, the last 3 special receive events I haven't finished and I'm level 46 have been in the 40s for a long time

Money has never been an issue to get on any storm 8 game except farm 2 it's impossible for me to earn

I forget there are regular goals just casually go about them in the casual day to day of game play

Right now mine are buy chateau oven $400,000 master pizza to 2, pizza to 3, and ones to cook things on chateau oven I only have 60,000 right now due to learning new recipes cruises usually want

The last 2 cruises were only 1-2 coin recipes day 5-7 so I get usually to day 7, the Easter one made it to 8 but had to spend a few gems

I'm sick of ovens and stores with recipes I can never make because I didn't finish at least the cruise doesn't rub it in your face with useless appliances you don't complete receive option just doesn't exist for you

[noemata]

It would have been sooooo funny if ALL the npc guests were temporarily 'Elvis' impersonators for this event.........;)

[dragonwhispereri]

This may be a stupid question, but how do we tap Elvis? I wasn't able to tap in any event thus far :(

[Rynetory2]

This may be a stupid question, but how do we tap Elvis? I wasn't able to tap in any event thus far :(

Welcome to the forum. :) No worries, it's not a stupid question at all. Feel free to ask any question, that's what the forum is for.
You have to complete this cruise to finish Day 10 for Elvis to come to your restaurant, the you can tab on him. You can ignore this goal if you decide not to participate this cruise, it will expire on its own. The cruise information is found on Post #1 of this thread. Hope this helps.

[paretomiden]

Day 3 and it's already too hard. I only get 1 or 2 gem recipes. Last cruise I accidentally tapped on the fourth slot and I had 4 gem recipes coming up like crazy. The gem reward recipe I won didn't give me more than 20 gems altogether.But,it's too challenging not to try it.Good luck chefs! After all,it's the journey that matters.

[Rynetory2]

Day 3 and it's already too hard. I only get 1 or 2 gem recipes. Last cruise I accidentally tapped on the fourth slot and I had 4 gem recipes coming up like crazy. The gem reward recipe I won didn't give me more than 20 gems altogether.But,it's too challenging not to try it.Good luck chefs! After all,it's the journey that matters.

Welcome to the forum too. :) The gem recipes won from cruises are permanent so they will keep giving you gems as long as you keep collecting the special ingredients and cooking it. You may like to check this thread out for helpful tips from the community. Good luck on your cruise.

http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?83244-Cruise-Event-Guide

[kingkobra73]

How long have we got to start this cruise? I'm on vacation and my internet is rubbish and I want to start as late as possible. Thank you for your help

[paretomiden]

Thanks! It fees nice to find you here.I guess I have some homework to do.🍔

[Rynetory2]

How long have we got to start this cruise? I'm on vacation and my internet is rubbish and I want to start as late as possible. Thank you for your help

The cruise started yesterday and the game will kick start it on the 4th day. The first few days require less gem amount so they are easier to catch up. You may want to let your game kick start your cruise.

[Rynetory2]

Thanks! It fees nice to find you here.I guess I have some homework to do.��
Thank you, likewise you too. I found the guide very helpful especially for members new to cruises. The first few cruises are slightly more challenging when you are new to it. They get better once you get used to it. :)

[ChefKK1]

Is there a post with the daily prizes? I can hardly tell on my device.

[Rynetory2]

Here you go. Prizes may vary according to level.

http://forums.storm8.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30196

[Renochu]

This is my first cruise event, but I am more focused on getting that cheese fondue.

[kingkobra73]

Thank you for your help rynetory2

[Rainstorms45]

Uuuggghhhhhhh, the game keeps messing me up!!!! Last night i finished and had to wait, said up next needed fajitas made for morning, come back no fajitas needed, was changed to flour.... then i finished a set of baked potatoes as well but then came back to check on 2nd one and it wasnt there.... have to make again only guess what??? Yep no potatoes since i used them already but they dissappeared.....grrrrrr....

[altvria]

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Was this always a thing? Maybe I never noticed it before, but couldn't you just move on to the next goal immediately after finishing the previous one? :confused:

[Rynetory2]

30258

Was this always a thing? Maybe I never noticed it before, but couldn't you just move on to the next goal immediately after finishing the previous one? :confused:

Yes it has always been this way. You have 24 hours to complete each day and your screen will be locked if you finish earlier. Good luck with your cruise.

[altvria]

Yes it has always been this way. You have 24 hours to complete each day and your screen will be locked if you finish earlier. Good luck with your cruise.

Ahh okay, thanks!! :D

[Rainstorms45]

Ok on day 3, my numbers are always off compared to the pics so need 25 gems to finish would that be a 3 coin dish?

[Rynetory2]

Ok on day 3, my numbers are always off compared to the pics so need 25 gems to finish would that be a 3 coin dish?

I can't remember the exact for lower levels but that will be my guess too.

To add: if that isn't the case, you can still do the 3 coin and finish off with a 1 coin and conserve your supplies or dishes of 4 coins for later cruise days.

[Rainstorms45]

I can't remember the exact for lower levels but that will be my guess too.

To add: if that isn't the case, you can still do the 3 coin and finish off with a 1 coin and conserve your supplies or dishes of 4 coins for later cruise days.

Im level 39 or 37... but its always been different for some reason even from my other lower level account...and it turned out to be a 3 coin dish... so wont finish today til tomorrow lol

[Rynetory2]

The event prizes and gem amount for the coin dishes vary according to levels.

[gracelinda]

Jubile oven for 300 coins. Glad to see the dish from the cruise event goes into a new oven. The celebration oven is too crowded with recipes.

[Rynetory2]

Will we have to buy the Jubile oven for 300 gems even if we finish the cruise event? I'm glad to see that the cruise event dish is in a different oven but I do not want to spend 300 gems.

Can you check again? Mine shows for 300 coins. Yes you do need to buy it if you complete the cruise for cooking the gem recipe.

To add: Glad you rechecked and saw yours for coins.

[cquinn32]

Anyone else get repeatedly asked for orders room the deep fryer?!!

I refuse to ship any orders from the deep fryer and I'm pretty sure the game knows that. I've been asked for all of those recipes at least twice already and some three or four times. I just refreshed fried chicken and it was replaced with fried chicken, which is what prompted me to vent about it here.

Ok time to go refresh a deep fryer order :mad:

[yummy_bistro]

Now that I have a fruit shop open, it never ask for 3 APPLES!! lol

Do you guys keep refreshing until you get 3 or 4 coins dish or do the 1, 2 coins dishes anyway?

As each takes 30 mins to refresh

which is better strategy?

[Rainstorms45]

I refresh if i dont have the ingredient, like say steaks, takes longer for streaks to restock then refreshing order. But if i have the 1 or 2 coin dish stuff on hand then i make. So far i am keeping up. Might actually finish a cruise..... might....

[schlautje]

Now that I have a fruit shop open, it never ask for 3 APPLES!! lol

Do you guys keep refreshing until you get 3 or 4 coins dish or do the 1, 2 coins dishes anyway?

As each takes 30 mins to refresh

which is better strategy?

I do the 1 and 2 coin dishes if they take 30 mins or less to make and if I have enough ingredients to make them

And at the end of the day, don't deliver a 4 coin dish if you can finish with 1 or 2

[Aerial123456]

I agree, I think Storm 8 has taken a lot of our comments and suggestions seriously and made some changes for us - which I really appreciate! I too think back-to-back events are hard, especially when you play more than one Storm 8 game. I would sit this cruise out because I find them a bit stressful, but I want Elvis to join the menagerie of odd characters who stop by my restaurant!

So overall, thank you to the developers and coders who are creating good events and making them less frustrating/impossible for us to complete. :)

[tuffyjkitten]

My cruise started automatically, which is fine, I'm still ignoring it. What I forgot about was that dishes asked for by the cruise will be delivered whether I'm doing it or not....I lost a dish cuz I wasn't paying attention. Now I'm refreshing to get things I haven't learned or ingredient only requests so that I don't have to worry about recipes given away.

Hope everyone is enjoying the cruise!

[infinitelove19]

Can you check again? Mine shows for 300 coins. Yes you do need to buy it if you complete the cruise for cooking the gem recipe.

To add: Glad you rechecked and saw yours for coins.

I was wondering what the Jubilee oven was for! Bought it, then thought I'd come here & find out.

So it will be used to cook the reward recipe from this (and possibly future) cruises?

[Rainstorms45]

I was wondering what the Jubilee oven was for! Bought it, then thought I'd come here & find out.

So it will be used to cook the reward recipe from this (and possibly future) cruises?

Yeah i believe so, its just like the celebration one

[Rynetory2]

I was wondering what the Jubilee oven was for! Bought it, then thought I'd come here & find out.

So it will be used to cook the reward recipe from this (and possibly future) cruises?

Definitely for this cruise and hopefully for future cruise recipes as well. I think it'll be good to have an extra stove that we can use instead of cramming all cruise recipes on celebration stove whereby buying an additional costs gems. This new stove is great for those members who have only one celebration stove. :)

[debrasbistro]

I guess I'm late to the discussion, but I do agree that the level you are on definitely influences gameplay and feelings toward events.

I've been playing this game a long time now and as someone stated earlier without cruises or new recipes, it would become very monotonous. I do understand if you are new or even fairly new and want to learn the earlier recipes and respect that. But I do want to thank Storm8 for constantly coming up with new and interesting events. I guess I'm used to the cruises because they really don't make me play all that differently.

[Rainstorms45]

Well im so far doing good, keeping up with this cruise. I might finish this one. Lol will be my first. Kerp getting so far then stuck. But this one has been smooth sailing.

[MauiLady7]

I have a question about the cruises. If you are asked to make Coq Au Vin twice during the cruise, will you be asked to do it again? So far I never have seen a recipe twice, but I this is only my third cruise. Last cruise I had 10 jars of mayo two days in a row, and same with 10 strawberries. Anyone that has input it would be greatly appreciated. I know I can always refresh, but I'm just curious if I should keep replacing the items that I've made twice, with the items on the counter still made up. Thanks and happy sailing everyone!!!:D

[kooky panda]

I have a question about the cruises. If you are asked to make Coq Au Vin twice during the cruise, will you be asked to do it again? So far I never have seen a recipe twice, but I this is only my third cruise. Last cruise I had 10 jars of mayo two days in a row, and same with 10 strawberries. Anyone that has input it would be greatly appreciated. I know I can always refresh, but I'm just curious if I should keep replacing the items that I've made twice, with the items on the counter still made up. Thanks and happy sailing everyone!!!:D

I did get this one twice for this cruise. I also will get repeat recipes during a cruise.

[debrasbistro]

I did get this one twice for this cruise. I also will get repeat recipes during a cruise.

Agreed. I often get repeat recipes and ingredient requests.

[yummy_bistro]

I did get this one twice for this cruise. I also will get repeat recipes during a cruise.

me 2, it came as soon as I sent off the dishes lol

It was Lobster thermidor for me and 10 mayo

[patayita]

I think that the numbers for day 8 has changed. I just send away a 2 and a 4 cruise coins dish and got 17 gems off for the 2 coins dish and 68 gems of the 4 coins dish.

Day 8:
1 coin = ?
2 coins = 17 gems
3 coins = 40 gems
4 coins = 68/69 gems

[Rynetory2]

I think that the numbers for day 8 has changed. I just send away a 2 and a 4 cruise coins dish and got 17 gems off for the 2 coins dish and 68 gems of the 4 coins dish.

Day 8:
1 coin = ?
2 coins = 17 gems
3 coins = ?
4 coins = 68/69 gems

Perhaps you are unaware, there has always been 2 sets of gem/coins dishes for cruises. This cruise follows the Alaskan Catering Cruise. http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?84081-Event-The-Alaskan-Catering-Cruise!

Side note: For this reason, perhaps it isn't a good idea to publish the whole set of gem values at the start of the cruise without knowing which pattern it is.

[patayita]

Perhaps you are unaware, there has always been 2 sets of gem/coins dishes for cruises. This cruise follows the Alaskan Catering Cruise. http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?84081-Event-The-Alaskan-Catering-Cruise!

Oh, I didn't know that :) thanks for the information!

[Rynetory2]

Oh, I didn't know that :) thanks for the information!

Happy to share. :) Now I understand why you published the numbers before the cruise started. So far, I have only seen these 2 sets. This set isn't frequent as the other.

[patayita]

Clams Casino

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[paretomiden]

Thanks Patayita. I can' wait to cook them.270 gems to go!

[BonnieBobbles]

This is getting ridiculous!! I have been trying to get orders to finish the cruise and I have had only one 4 coin dish, one 3 coin dish and the rest have been for recipes I don't have yet & long cooking hours 1 & 2 coin dishes for the last 10 hours.. I am running out of quick serves plus I have had to refresh so many times.. Typical it is the last day I am having this.. Still have 160 gems to go.. at this rate I won't get the cruise finished.. anyone else experienced this on the last day??

[tara21264]

@ Bonnie: yes, it was a long way for me, too, until I was able to finish cruises, and the last day is always the hardest, full of small recipes. That is why it is necessary to be available that day a lot. Before starting the cruise, reflect, which day as last day is most suitable for you, begin the cruise to end on that day...
Good luck, and don't give up!!!!

[Melanie930]

Hamburgers for the third time today & Cobb salad again - man is the final day dragging with 1 coin items.

[catlicja]

Well, I guess I'm lucky, just finished and last day wasn't so hard, yes it was long, but I had small amount of time to play, so all day refresh and I had often 3 or 4 coins dishes or ingredients

[paretomiden]

Do we know how often Elvis comes by?

[paretomiden]

Do we know how often Elvis comes by?. Just saw the answer was in the first post. 6 hours. Got five casino chips the first time.

[kooky panda]

All Done! Last day was long....

[tuffyjkitten]

Congrats to everyone who is finishing their cruise!

I enjoyed not participating and things I accomplished this week should make future cruises easier. I unlocked apples and lobster. Then I learned apple pie, prime rib, surf & turf, and lobster Thermidor. I also earned back every coin I spent on unlocking and learning recipes, so I actually have more coins than I started with. Was able to finish most of the goals in my book, except for those that require deco purchases, which are not important right now. It was a good week. :)

[silvertiger74]

Hamburgers for the third time today & Cobb salad again - man is the final day dragging with 1 coin items.

I am feeling you with this one.... Gonna be down to the wire....

[eicyarg]

Just finished. Long day! Glad I saved my gems and quick serves for today, otherwise wouldn't have finished on time. Good luck everyone.

[dawn417]

Just finished mine but blew through 60 gems so I can get some sleep

[BonnieBobbles]

@ Bonnie: yes, it was a long way for me, too, until I was able to finish cruises, and the last day is always the hardest, full of small recipes. That is why it is necessary to be available that day a lot. Before starting the cruise, reflect, which day as last day is most suitable for you, begin the cruise to end on that day...
Good luck, and don't give up!!!!

I made it!! the last refresh came up with a 4 coin at long last!! Boy but it was frustrating getting one coin dishes & then recipes I did'nt have so many times.. this is my second cruise and first time the last day was so so hard & took me over 14 hours to finish.. was never off the game yesterday!! I notice by other comments that I wasn't the only one so they obviously do this on purpose for the last day!! Now to look forward to Elvis visiting as well as the bunny every day for gems!! Have to say though that it is easier getting extra gems by watching the x2 free videos every second day!!

[Rainstorms45]

Didnt finish. .. tried but real life was more important. ..just needed 1 more day lol. But i got my tiger so im happy lol

[Rynetory2]

Congrats to everyone who is finishing their cruise!

I enjoyed not participating and things I accomplished this week should make future cruises easier. I unlocked apples and lobster. Then I learned apple pie, prime rib, surf & turf, and lobster Thermidor. I also earned back every coin I spent on unlocking and learning recipes, so I actually have more coins than I started with. Was able to finish most of the goals in my book, except for those that require deco purchases, which are not important right now. It was a good week. :)

Congrats on your accomplishments. Yes your next cruise will definitely be easier with these recipes learnt. :)

[Rynetory2]

I made it!! the last refresh came up with a 4 coin at long last!! Boy but it was frustrating getting one coin dishes & then recipes I did'nt have so many times.. this is my second cruise and first time the last day was so so hard & took me over 14 hours to finish.. was never off the game yesterday!! I notice by other comments that I wasn't the only one so they obviously do this on purpose for the last day!! Now to look forward to Elvis visiting as well as the bunny every day for gems!! Have to say though that it is easier getting extra gems by watching the x2 free videos every second day!!

You did very well for your 2nd cruise. Congrats on finishing this one too! :) Like you, I completed my 1st cruise babysitting my game lol. Try to learn those unlearnt recipes, expand your pantry and shops in the mean time to prepare for the next.


Congratulations to all who had completed their cruises! Good luck to the rest of us still trying. :)

[tot2242]

Please can someone tell me how this works once you complete the Las Vagas Cruise. Mine said I would get 2000 gems. I have completed the boat and purchased the oven and made a clam casino. I only received one gem. I don't understand why this is. Any explanation appreciated.

[patayita]

Please can someone tell me how this works once you complete the Las Vagas Cruise. Mine said I would get 2000 gems. I have completed the boat and purchased the oven and made a clam casino. I only received one gem. I don't understand why this is. Any explanation appreciated.

Elvis have a 2000 gems value, but it doesn't mean that you will get 2000 gems right away. You get gems by cooking Clams Casino, and since it is a permanent recipe, you have a chance to get 2000 gems of cooking it.

[debrasbistro]

I finished and have been waiting for Elvis. He finally came in, but none of my special characters are dropping their special items. Should I uninstall and reinstall?

Eta : it worked!
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[MysticOrchid]

Finished it early the other day. I'm just glad the chips cost 1 gem each. Anyways, I wouldn't be surprised if another event started next week since Mothers Day is coming up. We've had a Father's Day event before.

[ShooterQatar]

Last 5 hours for me and i don't have any helping hands to finish...i never got this close to finish :( i hope some ppl wake up and send me the help 😂

[yummy_bistro]

i installed all those new games and got gems, save up and playing 4-5 games from S8 each day

Finally used abt 1xx gems to finish the game and got elvis

I think the higher level and with more pantry space and with over 5 refresh for each food item, it be easier to finish

Not me tho lol

[nhk73]

I feel so sad. My cruise was going very well. On the 9th day, my iPad stopped working and I lost a days worth of time. By the time it was functional again, I was not able to complete the event, just able to get the tiger. I sooooo really wanted Elvis in my restaurant ..... 

[Rainstorms45]

I keep getting closer lol hopefully next time......hopefully. ..lol

[VanaCatu]

i installed all those new games and got gems, save up and playing 4-5 games from S8 each day

Finally used abt 1xx gems to finish the game and got elvis

I think the higher level and with more pantry space and with over 5 refresh for each food item, it be easier to finish

Not me tho lol
well, i'm lvl50, and have not so poor progress in game so far.
but this was the 2nd cruise i completed.
for previous one, i've got at least the oven with several permanent recipes, so it worth it.
but this one... i've spent over 60 gems to get in time.
interesting, how fast can i recover it in order this clams got profitable... )))
don't think i'm gonna go in cruises again. too stressful even for higher levels.
especially in view the gems come harder than before (they cut my rewards for installing games abt half a year ago. i'm getting now only 14gems and not 30 for each...)

[britsta249]

Elvis have a 2000 gems value, but it doesn't mean that you will get 2000 gems right away. You get gems by cooking Clams Casino, and since it is a permanent recipe, you have a chance to get 2000 gems of cooking it.

I think the 2000 refers to the cost of the recipe if you were to complete each day by spending the required number of gems for that day, rather than gem earning potential.

[anicak84]

6 hours is a bit too much isn't it?

[patayita]

I think the 2000 refers to the cost of the recipe if you were to complete each day by spending the required number of gems for that day, rather than gem earning potential.

If you count how much each day cost to complete instantly with gems, it would be around 3000 gems.

[Rynetory2]

I think the 2000 refers to the cost of the recipe if you were to complete each day by spending the required number of gems for that day, rather than gem earning potential.

The grand total of the gem values of all 10 days exceeds 2000 gems. It's just a number assigned by S8 to signify the value of the rewarded recipe.

[Rynetory2]

6 hours is a bit too much isn't it?

6 hours may seem a little long if you base on duration. However look at it from a long term perspective, you get to collect gems from this recipe permanently. Once you get a few gem recipes, you'll find that you wont be able to use up all these special ingredients, at least for me. I still have surplus ingredients though my celebration stove cooks non stop.

[jewelie121]

Quick "what would you do" question: I'm on day 9, and almost finished. I can't play as much tomorrow, since I have to work. Do you think I should pay the gems to start day 10 early or use the gems tomorrow to try to complete once it starts on its own? I'm leaning towards starting early, but interested in what others think.

[anicak84]

6 hours may seem a little long if you base on duration. However look at it from a long term perspective, you get to collect gems from this recipe permanently. Once you get a few gem recipes, you'll find that you wont be able to use up all these special ingredients, at least for me. I still have surplus ingredients though my celebration stove cooks non stop.

Yes, yes, we have lots of special customers droping special ingredients, with amazing total of 4 (soon to be 5) gem recipes, I still can use all those ingredients pretty quick (playing as much as I can, wich is a lot on my point of view). I guess I'm just used to the 2 hours visiting customers :P

[anicak84]

Quick "what would you do" question: I'm on day 9, and almost finished. I can't play as much tomorrow, since I have to work. Do you think I should pay the gems to start day 10 early or use the gems tomorrow to try to complete once it starts on its own? I'm leaning towards starting early, but interested in what others think.

How much does it cost to start early? How long do you expect to get those gems back with the special recipes? Are you CERTAIN you will be able to finish the event (if you don'y it's just a waste of gems)? If I was just one day away, I'd probably spend those gems... Good luck to you!

[jewelie121]

How much does it cost to start early? How long do you expect to get those gems back with the special recipes? Are you CERTAIN you will be able to finish the event (if you don'y it's just a waste of gems)? If I was just one day away, I'd probably spend those gems... Good luck to you!


It's 100 gems to start early. I have 140 now, but for the last cruise event, I used almost 200 and that was mostly on the last day. I am pretty certain that I'll be able to finish. If I don't finish today, I'll still have after work tomorrow to get the rest of what I need. I'm just worried that if I try to do it all tomorrow (with the short time I'll have to play) I won't get it done - with or without using my gems. Thanks!

[eicyarg]

Elvis is reluctant to visit my restaurant! I only have 3 chips and you need 4 to complete recipe on new stove. Not sure if this cruise was worth it.

[Gusbomb]

I agree. He comes in maybe twice a day and gives me one casino chip. I'll never get close to mastering the Clams Casino recipe at this rate. A real waste and very disappointing.

[cocoquillette]

i haven't gone through all the posts, but I finished the cruise and the tiger is not in my inventory. Has anyone had the same issue?

[Rynetory2]

i haven't gone through all the posts, but I finished the cruise and the tiger is not in my inventory. Has anyone had the same issue?

Can you restart your game and check again? Make sure you have searched through the tabs.

[cocoquillette]

I restarted the game and checked on my second device, I can see the tiger, but I need to pay 300 gems for it! iI guess I'll sent storm 8 a message...

[anicak84]

Elvis is reluctant to visit my restaurant! I only have 3 chips and you need 4 to complete recipe on new stove. Not sure if this cruise was worth it.

I believe a gem recipe is always worthy on the long therm.. but yes, its kinda disapointing :( I got probably all the last 5 gem recipes, most of the days i quickly run out of special ingredientes, but they DID give me a boost on gems, right now I'm saving for a second mixer and deep fryer, but would't think twince on spending on a nice decor/style, if I wasn't sooo picky.

[Rynetory2]

I restarted the game and checked on my second device, I can see the tiger, but I need to pay 300 gems for it! iI guess I'll sent storm 8 a message...

Oh dear, sorry about that. Yes, you should send an email to support@storm8.com so an agent can check your game and assist you further on this.

[onlyA]

My ship departed last night and once again I did not finish it. Everyone makes it seem easy to finish but I have such trouble. I have one gem rewarding recipe, maybe I will try to gather up gems so that I can get the extra slot in the next cruise. But I at least I got the tiger!! (I was close to finishing, closer than I normally get).
Congrats to everyone that finished!! :)

[chrissydid]

Tiger was the best part of the cruise and the only reason I did it!! Congrats!


My ship departed last night and once again I did not finish it. Everyone makes it seem easy to finish but I have such trouble. I have one gem rewarding recipe, maybe I will try to gather up gems so that I can get the extra slot in the next cruise. But I at least I got the tiger!! (I was close to finishing, closer than I normally get).
Congrats to everyone that finished!! :)

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[C2hWF]

Elvis visits your restaurant every 5.5 hours.
(Storm8 reduced the refresh time of Elvis, it becomes 4h50m now.)

[anicak84]

My ship departed last night and once again I did not finish it. Everyone makes it seem easy to finish but I have such trouble. I have one gem rewarding recipe, maybe I will try to gather up gems so that I can get the extra slot in the next cruise. But I at least I got the tiger!! (I was close to finishing, closer than I normally get).
Congrats to everyone that finished!! :)

people do make it seem soooo easy to finish (well, SOME people), but there is nothing easy on it u__u i'm always in trouble, didn't finish many many cruises. But got the last 5 (maybe 6 or 7, not sure). That is after I started reading the guides, and strategy tips, those helped A LOT. To me what works on the last days, wich to me are the real trouble, is preparing the day before, start the day as early as you can, understant how many 'dish coins' you need to deliver and before delivering the last dishes refresh for a 4 coin dish to be cooked over night. Also I always start the event on a friday (if possible) so I can get the last days on the weekend.

That said, and risking to break the good luck, this last cruise was the easiest ever to me, I got many good dishes, had all the ingredients, no one appliance dishes... it was awesome..!

[privet111]

How often cruise ship arrives ?