CC Class Question ??

[calsuzie]

I was recently given a upgrade by Celebrity to a Concerge Class Cabin on Constellation. I've been reading about all the little extras, which sound very nice. My question: What is this "expanded room service menu"? Can anyone describe this expansion for me? Any other comments, experiences or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.

Susie

RCCL Viking Serenade '92 & '94; Celebrity Infinity Alaska 2002; Infinity Hawaii 2003; Mercury Mexico 2003
Next Up: Constellation - Baltic Cruise - May 22,2004
Infinity - SFO/Alaska - May 16, 2005

[rwb]

The menu has a fairly extensive list of items that are not on the "regular" menus. Far too many to describe. Generally, you can think o fit as having more choices within each category of food item. For example, omlettes made from eggs, egg whites, or eggbeaters, with a long list of custom fillings. (My favorite is smoked salmon.) With a variety of freshly squeezed juices. Or with a variety of hot drinks, including cappucino and espresso.

In my recent experience, the service itself is somewhat more elaborate as well, involving the setting out of tablecloths and table settings (which is not usually provided with "normal" room service).

[stomsf]

I haven't been in a CC cabin yet, but it sounds like the breakfast menu has been expanded to more of the Suite style menu, with more hot options available plus full table settings.

Of course, the trick is to remember that even when in a non-CC/suite room, you can always write in what you want and you'll usually get it. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Just remember your cabin attendant when it comes to tip time!!

[sandthrush]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Or with a variety of hot drinks, including cappucino and espresso.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is there an extra charge for the cappucino and espresso when you get it via room service when you are booked in CC Class?

[excitedofharpenden]

sandthrush

As far as I am aware, a separate order of cappucino or espresso is only free when in a suite, with the butler service, but someone who has stayed in Concierge may correct me.

Phil

Mercury Western Caribbean November 2002
Galaxy Eastern Caribbean November 2003

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=0000ff&cdt=2004;11;13;18;0;00&timezone=GMT-0600[/img]<BR

Until Galaxy Panama Canal Out Of Galveston
13th November 2004


<center>
<a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm">
[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/logos/time98.gif[/img]</center>

[cfprunner]

I don't remember every seeing cappucino on the 'free' menu.

You can order a variety of smoothies, that cost $3.95 elsewhere on the ship.

There are 4 or 5 fresh juices. Danish ham, Black Forest Ham, Smoked Salmon, etc.

The white tablecloth service on the deck is wonderful.

Constellation-2/2004
Infinity-4/2001

[cruisinjudy]

Well, we never got the tablecloth on Infinity. The breakfast was just delivered on a tray. I loved the fresh orange juice, which we usually got when we ordered it. A few times it was not fresh squeezed.

[PatC]

DH & I hardly used the balcony on Millie but on Summit in March it was like being on a private boat. Breakfast was delivered right on time,I think when the phone rang they were at the door! We received a fresh, white linen tablecloth every day and flowers (just like the dining room) with it. The food was hot and very different from the "usual" breakfast we've had before in the cabin. We lived on that balcony this cruise because it was so peaceful and quiet. DH even read 2 books, a miracle! The menu was similar to the regular room menu but it was double what you could order before. Even liquor (charged for that) and caviar (charge for that also). Didn't need that, there was enough for us with the regular.

Didn't even try the pillow menu because the pillows were actually really nice this time. The bed was sooooooo comfortable we got great sleep. Oh, and the extra dryer under the sink worked great, good power, not like the one on the wall. Any more questions, fire away!!!

Dolphin - 1990
Horizon - 1994, 1995, 1995
Century - 1997, 2000, 2001
Galaxy - 1998
Zenith - 1992, 1999, 2002
Millennium - 2003
Summit 2004
Summit 2005

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=008000&cdt=2005;3;11;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]
Countdown to Summit 2005

[PatC]

Almost forgot, the orange juice was the freshest yet and wonderful.

Dolphin - 1990
Horizon - 1994, 1995, 1995
Century - 1997, 2000, 2001
Galaxy - 1998
Zenith - 1992, 1999, 2002
Millennium - 2003
Summit 2004
Summit 2005

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=008000&cdt=2005;3;11;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]
Countdown to Summit 2005

[LMKohler]

How did you get an upgrade? I thought that was practically impossible with Celebrity.

Lucy

[calsuzie]

Lucy,

I haven't a clue how or why I got an upgrade. In fact, I was never notified that I had been upgraded. When my e-docs came, I noticed that the cabin number was different from the one I had booked and that it said CC. So, I called Celebrity and asked if there had been some mistake, and they told me "No, you've been given a complimentary upgrade". They couldn't tell me why.

So, while I'm thrilled, I have no idea how I got so lucky. I have to assume that it was a random selection though, just the luck of the draw.

Susie

RCCL Viking Serenade '92 & '94; Celebrity Infinity Alaska 2002; Infinity Hawaii 2003; Mercury Mexico 2003
Next Up: Constellation - Baltic Cruise - May 22,2004
Infinity - SFO/Alaska - May 16, 2005

[ibeejd]

I too got upgraded to the CC cat on my upcoming cruise. I wasnt notified either...dicovered it while checking online prices for changes and saw MY ROOM for sale [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] I called was told it was true....and I had been upgraded.

Id love to know about the capuccino...is it free or not?? What a heavenly thought!!

And the smoothies are free in this Cat??

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;8;11;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]
Our 1 yr anniversary cruise to Bermuda


Pride 11/02
Fantasy 10/01

"Do what you want and say what you feel because the people that matter dont mind and people that mind dont matter"
Dr. Seuss

[pooh1bear43113]

The upgrades to the CC category must be the HOOK that "X" uses to get us suckered in with.

We, too, were upgraded from a 1C to a CC category when Infinity went with CC....now we are - - - HOOKED. Can't put my finger on it exactly, except to say, DH loves priority boarding (it works! - unless we've been extremely lucky the last 3 - soon to be 4 cruises on Infinity and Summit booked in CC).

The pillow menu is wonderful. I hate polyester filled pillows and the menu allows one to choose from several options: including body pillow and down filled. And the bed is sooo comfy.

The 5:00 snacks are okay - DH seems to enjoy them....we both enjoy the bottle of welcome Champpipple waiting on ice in the room. The higher wattage hair dryer under the sink in the BR is great! While we've never experienced the linens and flowers on the veranda table, the breakfast menu is wonderful: the smoothies and the fritta (sp?) was out of this world! And the bran muffins were even good - and it was delivered almost on time every morning.....however, on our last cruise on Infinity going thru the Canal last December, I had to laugh outloud.....the breakfast was 1 hour late - and when she finally brought it, we set it out on the veranda table - sat down to eat, started to pour the coffee - and nothing came out! She brought us an empty coffee pot! No problem for us as deck 9 is one deck away from the buffet on deck 10 - so we just hoofed it up the stairs to fill our coffee pot!

CC category is one upgrade I wish we had never gotten! Now CC is a must when booking.

Pooh Bear
=^-.-^=

(AKA/Sharon and Will)
[img]http://home.earthlink.net/~bcs3/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/5-9summit2.gif[/img]

REMBRANDT - Med. 9/1998: and so it begins!
LEGEND OF THE SEA - Med. 5/1999
SPLENDOR OF THE SEA - Med. 5/2000
INFINITY - Hawaii 4/2001
MILLIE -Med. - 5/2002 (X No Go)
RHAPSODY OF THE SEA - Mardi Gras - 2/2002
INFINITY - Trans-Canal - 12/2002
SUMMIT - Alaska Repo Cruise - 5/2003
INFINITY - Trans-Canal - 12/2003

And next:
SUMMIT -Alaska/Pacific Coast Repo Cruise - 5/2004

We are Homeland Cruising now!

**No clock - too much trouble - but I'LL KNOW EXACTLY WHEN SUMMIT LEAVES FROM SAN DIEGO FOR THE 14-NIGHT PACIFIC/NW/ALASKA CRUISE**
(5/21/04!!)

[ibeejd]

Ya know I never looked at it that way!! What a SMART move on the cruiselines part huh?? This is our first cruise with Celebrity and Im sure after the CC treatment it wont be our last!!

It all sounds so wonderful. We are sailing on the Zentih so we wont get the perks of having breakfast outside etc but I am looking forward to great pillows and nice towels and room service and...and...and.....gosh...Im looking forward to EVERYTHING!!!

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;8;11;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]
Our 1 yr anniversary cruise to Bermuda


Pride 11/02
Fantasy 10/01

"Do what you want and say what you feel because the people that matter dont mind and people that mind dont matter"
Dr. Seuss

[calsuzie]

ibeejd,

Have a fabulous 1st Anniversary cruise and enjoy every minute of pampering and fun! Bermuda should be terrific this time of year! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

Susie

RCCL Viking Serenade '92 & '94; Celebrity Infinity Alaska 2002; Infinity Hawaii 2003; Mercury Mexico 2003
Next Up: Constellation - Baltic Cruise - May 22,2004
Infinity - SFO/Alaska - May 16, 2005

[ibeejd]

Thanks so much calsuzie...Im really looking forward to it.

I hope you are doing alright with those fires out there! I have family in Fallbrook and have heard there are fires everywhere. Take care!

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;8;11;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]
Our 1 yr anniversary cruise to Bermuda


Pride 11/02
Fantasy 10/01

"Do what you want and say what you feel because the people that matter dont mind and people that mind dont matter"
Dr. Seuss

[furkidsmom]

We're booked CC class on the Constellation in June. I can't wait. LOL for once I wont have to pack my own pillows!!

DH and I are looking forward to the Room Service breakfast too. I don't know how much we will use our deck because the temps are going to be kind of low in the mornings.

edited to add: ibeejd, I used to live near Bordentown. Is the Columbus flea market still there?

Constellation Baltic Cruise
[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=da70d6&cdt=2004;06;05;17;0;00&timezone=GMT+0000[/img]
<param name="font" value="lcdb0">
<param name="year" value=2004>
<param name="month" value=6>
<param name="day" value=05>
<param name="hour" value=17>
</applet>

[ibeejd]

Yes it is ...and let me tell you its a GREAT place to pick up little sundresses ($10!!!) for cruises!

I just love all the fresh produce too!!

[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;8;11;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]
Our 1 yr anniversary cruise to Bermuda


Pride 11/02
Fantasy 10/01

"Do what you want and say what you feel because the people that matter dont mind and people that mind dont matter"
Dr. Seuss