New AQ Benefit -- Embarkation Brunch in Blu?

[panmalv]

There is a post on the roll call for this week's Summit to Bermuda that says Aqua Class passengers were "ushered right to Blu" on embarkation. There was a special brunch menu -- the menu photo is not legible but folks describe a mix of breakfast and lunch foods. This sounds like a very nice idea -- I hope they keep it up!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1854471&page=78

[prim8keeper]

Very interesting! We are on Summit next month. I too hope they keep this going and eventually make it fleet wide. There was nothing like this on our cruise in February.

[TexSea]

That is a great idea. I too hope they keep it up.

 

Though embarkation is the only time we ever eat at Bistro on 5. Last time it was packed. But delicious.

[jayoldschool]

Great idea. We were bumped to AQ last cruise, and we'll book it again.

[jelayne]

Nice to read a post about something new being tried. Hope this continues, would be a great alternative for those in Blu.

[chamima]

There goes the only day I'm hungry enough to eat lunch in Bistro on 5. :p

Seriously, it'll be SO nice to have somewhere quiet to start the cruise. What a LOVELY new Idea!

Edited May 15, 2014 by chamima

[TeaBag]

We will look forward to this. Nice of them to offer a lunch in Blu when it is normally closed at lunch. Thank you for posting this.

[galavant3]

I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this...and hopeful that it is still happening in October!

 

My goal is to never set foot in the buffet so the only option that appeals to me is Bistro 5 (which would be perfectly fine).

 

Thanks for sharing!

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Cool! That will take some of the load off the other dining venues.

 

P.S. Celebrity, this is a great change! Not all change is bad. :)

Edited May 15, 2014 by Happy Cruiser 6143

[Italy52]

We are in AQ class on the Millennium next month -- hopefully, Blu will be open for us on embarkation day. Just wondering though ---- if Blu has tables so close together, where would everyone put their carry-on luggage while dining??????????

[cynbar]

Add me to the list of those who think this is a great idea. I would love to see it on Reflection on May 23rd, the buffet and upper decks are always such a zoo on embarkation day. Celebrity, I hope you are listening.........

[Gracie115]

I'd like to hear Celebrity Cruises come on here and verify that this is a fleetwide change and not just the Summit trying something out....

[agathasmum]

This sounds great. I hope they offer it on Connie in August.

[vulcan1971]

We are in AQ class on the Millennium next month -- hopefully, Blu will be open for us on embarkation day. Just wondering though ---- if Blu has tables so close together, where would everyone put their carry-on luggage while dining??????????

 

In the hallway outside?

 

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[drarill]

Add me to the list of those who think this is a great idea. I would love to see it on Reflection on May 23rd, the buffet and upper decks are always such a zoo on embarkation day. Celebrity, I hope you are listening.........

 

Let us know!! We are cruising on the Reflection in July. We will probably won't have access to this brunch as suite guests. ;) Guess that I will have to go to Bistro on 5....:)

[hulamoon]

It really is a good idea. The buffet is just insane that day. Extra Blu touches are a good idea now that the category is pricey again.

 

We send the large carry on with the check in and just carry a small bag on board. I imagine larger luggage can find a spot.

Edited May 15, 2014 by hulamoon

[CHEZMARYLOU]

That would be a nice addition to our upcoming Alaska cruise if available on Millennium, especially after traveling from Anchorage to Seward to embark.

 

Mary Lou

[Cindy]

I would be delighted to be greeted with an invitation to brunch in BLU when I board the Constellation next week!:)

[Iamthesea]

Interesting! I'll be right behind Cindy! :)

[Italy52]

In the hallway outside?

 

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Hummmmm. Dining in Blue for lunch is a nice idea just not sure I would want to leave a carryon that might contain some valuables unattended.

[MisterBill99]

Here's the image that was included in the other thread.

 

 

It blew up much better when I read it on my Smartphone so I was able to figure out some of it. It looks like

 

Appetizers:

Can't figure out the first one, maybe polenta?

House cured citrus salmon

Green lentil soup

Waldorf salad

 

Entrees:

Eggs Benedict

Vanilla pancakes

Confit duck leg salad (? not positive about it being salad)

Five spice crusted tuna

Cheese tart

Some sort of strip loin

 

Desserts:

Warm chocolate pudding

Lemon tart

 

I'm going to be on Summit next month and just upgraded to AQ this week when the price dropped. I was planning on doing Bistro for lunch when we got on board but now we'll definitely do Blu instead.

Edited May 16, 2014 by MisterBill99

[cruzin4sun]

We are on Equinox June 1. This would be a lovely start - a great first impression on our first Celebrity cruise.

[cruzin4sun]

Here's the image that was included in the other thread.

 

 

It blew up much better when I read it on my Smartphone so I was able to figure out some of it. It looks like

 

Appetizers:

Can't figure out the first one, maybe polenta?

House cured citrus salmon

Green lentil soup

Waldorf salad

 

Entrees:

Eggs Benedict

Vanilla pancakes

Confit duck leg salad (? not positive about it being salad)

Five spice crusted tuna

Cheese tart

Some sort of strip loin

 

Desserts:

Warm chocolate pudding

Lemon tart

 

I'm going to be on Summit next month and just upgraded to AQ this week when the price dropped. I was planning on doing Bistro for lunch when we got on board but now we'll definitely do Blu instead.

 

Thank you for posting this. I have already made my choices !!

[gijoe76]

Too good to be true? Sign me up for Solstice in July!!

[hulamoon]

I think we should just assume it is coming and let the sheer force of the thread birth it into reality. :D