excitedofharpenden Posted March 6, 2011 #176 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thank you for posting this...I must have started a reply 6 times butdeleted it before I hit "submit". Glad I am not the only one who has these same feelings. You are not:) Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfriedm Posted March 6, 2011 #177 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Normally I'd have no problem with the time change - it is a perk but at the same time seating times have changed on the Constellation. Yes, first seating is 5:45 now. I've always thouight the Elite Lounge was a great time to meet new people and have a drink and it will more rushed if they adjust the hours on the Connie from 5-7. You just get seated and you have to leave if you are first seating. Perhaps the wise people at Celebrity are taking this into account and adjusting the Lounge times on the Connie - 4:45 - 6:45 - I'll know soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted March 6, 2011 #178 Share Posted March 6, 2011 We will be on the Equinox on April 1; hence, we would be interested to know if the hours for the happy hour will still be 4-6, or 5-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted March 6, 2011 #179 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm on the cruise before you. Check the dining times again. I'm on late and it changed to 8.15, but now it's back to 8.30 so perhaps main is back to 6pm for you. Maybe this was done in anticipation of the change. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted March 6, 2011 #180 Share Posted March 6, 2011 We will be on the Equinox on April 1; hence, we would be interested to know if the hours for the happy hour will still be 4-6, or 5-7. If my info is correct and I have no reason to doubt it then post 131 refers. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted March 6, 2011 #181 Share Posted March 6, 2011 You are not:) Phil Rich, Lois, and Phil, you are definitely not...! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 6, 2011 #182 Share Posted March 6, 2011 You are not:) Phil Thanks Phil:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl3 Posted March 6, 2011 #183 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm on the cruise before you. Check the dining times again. I'm on late and it changed to 8.15, but now it's back to 8.30 so perhaps main is back to 6pm for you. Maybe this was done in anticipation of the change. Phil Two weeks ago on Eclipse early dining was 6:15 and late was 8:30. If the time is changed to 5-7, that gives the early diners at least one hour. It's more of a hassle, still, for late diners, since it ends at 7 p.m., you still have 1 1/2 hours to kill before dinner. As someone else mentioned, Select Dining would probably work best. I think we'll switch to either Early or Select. We did late on Eclipse and 8:30 was really too late. We were with a large group of friends and most evenings we got out of the dining room just before 11 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted March 6, 2011 #184 Share Posted March 6, 2011 If my info is correct and I have no reason to doubt it then post 131 refers. Phil That would be fine, but other than the statement of the poster on 131, what other evidence are you aware of that would corroborate the assertian contained therein? By the way, either time is fine with us. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted March 6, 2011 #185 Share Posted March 6, 2011 None, but it did come from a reliable source at Captain's Club here in the UK. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eileen & jay Posted March 6, 2011 #186 Share Posted March 6, 2011 what other evidence are you aware of that would corroborate the assertian contained therein? LOL....:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Susie Posted March 7, 2011 #187 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have read this entire thread & am amazed that so many people can take a perk & rip it apart. There were those who ripped it when it was first offered from 4 to 6, those who rip it because of the smart casual dress code, & now those who are upset that the hours are changing. It is a perk!! If the time doesn't suit you, don't use it! There's no rule that says that you must partake, or that you must spend the whole 2 hours in the lounge, or that it's even supposed to be used strictly for before dinner drinks.I guarantee you that there is some suit in Celebrity's offices saying "Jeesh!! Can you believe these people! Thank you for posting this...I must have started a reply 6 times butdeleted it before I hit "submit". Glad I am not the only one who has these same feelings. You are not:) Phil You are all definitely not alone... I am sure that there are many others who agree. When Celebrity began giving this and some of the other wonderful elite perks out, I think most of us were happy to have them. As I said in an earlier post, we did not often take advantage of this perk, but always thought it was a lovely benefit and when we were able to go, it allowed us a chance to meet other cruisers we might not have had the chance to meet. Thank you to Celebrity. I think your perks are great, and am very appreciative of them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted March 7, 2011 #188 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I couldn't agree more. No complaints here.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted March 7, 2011 #189 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Starting with the next sailing of every ship, elite cocktail hour will change to 5:00~7:00 pm. Those early diners can now switch to late dining in order to take advantage of two hours of libations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted March 7, 2011 #190 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Starting with the next sailing of every ship, elite cocktail hour will change to 5:00~7:00 pm.Those early diners can now switch to late dining in order to take advantage of two hours of libations... Thank you, but what is your source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suec12 Posted March 7, 2011 #191 Share Posted March 7, 2011 yes, Xcellent, inquiring minds want to know - I will be very pleased to have the time frame 5 to 7 - seems much better timed to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted March 7, 2011 #192 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It's on the UK C&A website now.. Added Benefits (Available on All Celebrity Cruises EXCEPT Celebrity Xpedition) Exclusive Captain's Club Celebration event Complimentary pressing of 2 garment items One complimentary bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on every sailing** One standard bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) at a discounted price of $20 on all Celebrity cruises of 12 nights or longer Complimentary dry cleaning of 1 garment item 90 complimentary Internet minutes (no purchase necessary - can be redeem as is or applied towards a larger internet package) Access to the Captain's Club Lounge at Michael's Club daily between 5:00pm - 7:00pm http://celebritycruises.co.uk/member-benefits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellybutton530 Posted March 7, 2011 #193 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I vote for 5-7pm. Late diner here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthk333 Posted March 7, 2011 #194 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It's on the UK C&A website now.. Added Benefits (Available on All Celebrity Cruises EXCEPT Celebrity Xpedition) Exclusive Captain's Club Celebration event Complimentary pressing of 2 garment items One complimentary bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on every sailing** One standard bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) at a discounted price of $20 on all Celebrity cruises of 12 nights or longer Complimentary dry cleaning of 1 garment item 90 complimentary Internet minutes (no purchase necessary - can be redeem as is or applied towards a larger internet package) Access to the Captain's Club Lounge at Michael's Club daily between 5:00pm - 7:00pm http://celebritycruises.co.uk/member-benefits/ But the U.S. website still says: Access to the Captain's Club Lounge for coffeehouse style breakfast and evening social hour (open daily except embarkation and the evening of the Senior Officers’ Cocktail Party) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted March 7, 2011 #195 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Perhaps the UK are quicker at updating their website than the USA? The USA site doesn't seem to state any time in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted March 7, 2011 #196 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thank you Albert. Your reply seems to verify that it is now 5-7, which is fine with us. However, we were not displeased with 4-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted March 7, 2011 #197 Share Posted March 7, 2011 But the U.S. website still says: Access to the Captain's Club Lounge for coffeehouse style breakfast and evening social hour (open daily except embarkation and the evening of the Senior Officers’ Cocktail Party) Maybe the Brits can go from 5 to 7, but the Americans have to go 4 to 6.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constance331 Posted March 7, 2011 #198 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have read this entire thread & am amazed that so many people can take a perk & rip it apart. There were those who ripped it when it was first offered from 4 to 6, those who rip it because of the smart casual dress code, & now those who are upset that the hours are changing. It is a perk!! If the time doesn't suit you, don't use it! There's no rule that says that you must partake, or that you must spend the whole 2 hours in the lounge, or that it's even supposed to be used strictly for before dinner drinks.I guarantee you that there is some suit in Celebrity's offices saying "Jeesh!! Can you believe these people! Amen, brother! Talk about hitting the nail on the head. Hey, whiners - listen and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleT Posted March 9, 2011 #199 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I don't dring alcohol at all... And even "free" or "complimentary" words won't make me dring alcohol. So I don't care if it's 2-4 pm or 8-10 pm. But I will speak for those who like to use this nice perk. According to the latest reports (last Constellation cruises) the early seating time is moved to 5:45 PM. And it means that early seating will have only 45 minutes to enjoy the perk. Kind of a rush I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted March 9, 2011 #200 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Amen, brother! Talk about hitting the nail on the head. Hey, whiners - listen and learn. It is not whining to express a like or dislike of a particular policy. That does not mean the perk itself is not appreciated. My issue is that if there is a perk it should be applied in a manner that is the most fair to the majority of those to whom it applies. IMHO the current timeframe and dress code clearly favor the early diners. As such, I prefer it be changed. Celebrity is in the business to make money. I do not for a minute believe they are giving these perks out of the goodness of their hearts. They obviously feel they are a good marketing strategy aimed at repeat passengers. (and in most businesses, repeat customers are ever so much more valuable than new - they are the backbone of their finances). So many posters come back at anyone who expresses a dislike of a Celebrity perk like this with the implication that they are doing us a big favor so we should just be greatful and shut our thankful little mouths. I, on the other hand, do not consider this a 'gift' but rather a marketing strategy they are using to please repeat customers. Being said repeat customer, I feel that I have the right to opinons about whether I like their marketing strategies or not. When all is said and done it is not all that important to me what time the event is. But being able to express my opinion? I thought that is a big part of what these boards are about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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