gcorgain Posted December 7, 2014 #101 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'd like to suggest something a little more radical than some of the folks here: eliminate the theater and main dining room in favor of multiple smaller venues. I love the idea of doing some of these in an indoor outdoor feel like the NCL Breakaway (although I have not sailed her). I'm thinking for Food: 1. Seafood Restaurant 2. Classic American Food 3. Destination Specific Restaurant that changed theme with the sailing season 4. A different specialty restaurant for each ship. Something within a template that could differentiate each ship For entertainment: 1. LOVE the dueling pianos idea 2. Jazz/Blues 3. Dance Bar (Classics early, current later) 4. Lecture space early/comedy later Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 7, 2014 #102 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Maybe I just can't think outside the box, but I'm not sold on the idea of replacing the MDR with multiple specialized restaurants -- at least not if the specialized restaurants operate like the current ones, with an unchanging menu. I also think that every new alternative to the MDR (1) is another extra cost option and (2) is another excuse to cheapen the MDR further. So I would much prefer a renewed focus on making the MDR the best restaurant it can be -- with a more varied menu and especially with menu options that reflect the region (and even the port) where the ship is sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mparis184 Posted December 7, 2014 #103 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Wonderful comments from our experts here on the boards I would like to see more lecture series with excellent speakers on cruises in Asia/Europe/Baltics/Australia, etc. Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee60 Posted December 7, 2014 #104 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Twelve dealers busting, eleven tenders pouring, ten restaurants serving, nine floors for dancing, eight spas massaging, seven pools for swimming, six slots a paying, FIVE COLD DRINKS, more falling fares, three French chefs, two new ships to love, and a web site that actually WORKS. :eek: :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted December 7, 2014 #105 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Give us back a Rendezvous lounge with a dance floor rather than an ensemble lounge where the bar blocks a view of the entertainers there, Give us back the third bank of elevators, Give us back those wonderful aft cabins, Give us a closet that can actually store a jacket so that the sleeve is on the inside of the closet when the door is closed, Replace those three deep drawers adopted on Reflection. For the rest, give us the practicality of Millennium class with the stunning design of S-class... We will be happy with whatever the experts give us Santa does not always bring what we want nor deserve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sixth? Posted December 7, 2014 #106 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Maybe I just can't think outside the box, but I'm not sold on the idea of replacing the MDR with multiple specialized restaurants -- at least not if the specialized restaurants operate like the current ones, with an unchanging menu. I also think that every new alternative to the MDR (1) is another extra cost option and (2) is another excuse to cheapen the MDR further. So I would much prefer a renewed focus on making the MDR the best restaurant it can be -- with a more varied menu and especially with menu options that reflect the region (and even the port) where the ship is sailing. Great idea, I suggested the local flare for a specialty restaurant but in the MDR (and Blu) would be even better! I found it ironic that local dishes, real ones, are almost never featured aboard cruise ships no matter what line.... wait check that... River Cruises do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY Deb Posted December 7, 2014 #107 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Twelve dealers busting, eleven tenders pouring, ten restaurants serving, nine floors for dancing, eight spas massaging, seven pools for swimming, six slots a paying, FIVE COLD DRINKS, more falling fares, three French chefs, two new ships to love, and a web site that actually WORKS. :eek: :D ;) Very clever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyD3 Posted December 7, 2014 #108 Share Posted December 7, 2014 M class cabin design (with much more storage than S class) with S class bathrooms Lounge where one can sit and hear the music - like Rendezvous on M class - definitely not like Atrium on S class. Closed captions (subtitles) for on-demand movies More elevators A lounge for suites and Zeniths that everyone on CC does not complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 7, 2014 #109 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Give us back a Rendezvous lounge with a dance floor rather than an ensemble lounge where the bar blocks a view of the entertainers there, Give us back the third bank of elevators, Give us back those wonderful aft cabins, Give us a closet that can actually store a jacket so that the sleeve is on the inside of the closet when the door is closed, Replace those three deep drawers adopted on Reflection. For the rest, give us the practicality of Millennium class with the stunning design of S-class... We will be happy with whatever the experts give us Santa does not always bring what we want nor deserve... Arno good list, how about the original T pool that used to be on the Century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted December 8, 2014 #110 Share Posted December 8, 2014 More waffle stations? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted December 8, 2014 #111 Share Posted December 8, 2014 More waffle stations? :D Hi Ed, it actually is a good idea, have them in Blu, Mdr and the new Suite restaurant. For some reason they don't seem to be the same as the Buffet. Brings up another idea, Waffle House named Ed's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinosaurdem Posted December 8, 2014 #112 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I'm not as interested in the number of restaurants as I am the variety of cuisines. Some rethinking of how menus and cuisines are assigned to various locations is needed. Celebrity does not, in general, do ethnic and, in some cases, regional dishes well. Perhaps more sous chefs with differing origins would help. Celebrity also seems to think that, with two exceptions, all specialty restaurants are worth about the same amount. For example, as the novelty of Qsine is wearing off, lower the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcorgain Posted December 8, 2014 #113 Share Posted December 8, 2014 To be clear, I'm not suggesting a fixed menu in every place, but a rotation on a theme. If this was impractical they could at least have three - five new dishes each day with a similar number of every day items. I also am thinking these would not be extra cost, but I could see extra cost high end items (eg caviar or fresh oysters). Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sixth? Posted December 8, 2014 #114 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hi Ed, it actually is a good idea, have them in Blu, Mdr and the new Suite restaurant. For some reason they don't seem to be the same as the Buffet. Brings up another idea, Waffle House named Ed's. Johnny Waffles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted December 8, 2014 #115 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Twelve dealers busting, eleven tenders pouring, ten restaurants serving, nine floors for dancing, eight spas massaging, seven pools for swimming, six slots a paying, FIVE COLD DRINKS, more falling fares, three French chefs, two new ships to love, and a web site that actually WORKS. :eek: :D ;) LOL love it! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted December 8, 2014 #116 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Twelve dealers busting, eleven tenders pouring, ten restaurants serving, nine floors for dancing, eight spas massaging, seven pools for swimming, six slots a paying, FIVE COLD DRINKS, more falling fares, three French chefs, two new ships to love, and a web site that actually WORKS. :eek: :D ;) Totally brilliant. Thanks for the laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Seapoint Posted December 8, 2014 #117 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) YES: A lounge like on the Rendezvous on M class leading to the MDR, where you can gather for a dance or drink before dinner. Crowding outside MDR waiting for doors to open on S-class is a problem. More electric outlets in cabin Smaller sofa in cabin Larger bed side tables with drawers that can hold a book and magazines As much shade as on the S-class :) Larger pool seating area Dedicated music venues, ie not to blast deafening music in main lobby which impacts most public areas in the ship NO: Pool slides Jumbo movie screen at pool Net Modern luxury can be classy and still be fun. Resist the urge to Carnivalize the brand. Edited December 8, 2014 by Seapoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted December 8, 2014 #118 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Pickup Street Hockey Cheers! Is this a euphemism :rolleyes:? Not sure that's appropriate on a ship :D. Larger Cafe Al Bacio Norma A MUST - it's always full, never enough seating! Perhaps a dedicated waffle station to Ed: 'Ed's Waffle Wagon' :D Ditch the Art Auction space (X could then use the area to generate more revenue from other sources). Reduce the photo area to booths - you could enter your seapass card and choose which photos you want from the screen (less waste). Edited December 8, 2014 by villauk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tine-tine Posted December 8, 2014 #119 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I am sure I will come up with more but here are my opening bids! Quiet areas for reading (like nooks and crannies of millennium class) More enclosed lounges not off central atrium (or enclosed) where activities/host blast any sense of serenity. Wrap round promenade deck with no lifeboats blocking view More deckchairs/loungers available on this new open deck where you can lie and contemplate how fortunate you are to be on such a wonderful cruise More dining choices Improved quality entertainers/musicians given longer to do mini shows/cabarets round the ship Raised standards of cuisine ingredients, longer aged beef etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted December 8, 2014 #120 Share Posted December 8, 2014 eliminate the theatre This poster probably spends his/ her time in the casino if they are unaware of how busy the theatre gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELSH WIZARDS Posted December 8, 2014 #121 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Being a [not so ;)] little old lady, I would love some lounge chairs in the Solarium , and around the decks , on which you can sit or lie without being almost horizontal, as the present ones in use do not rise up high enough. I am sure passengers with back pains will agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabourn Pearls Posted December 8, 2014 #122 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Infinity pool at the stern with a swim up bar. Spa ritual with sauna, steam and cold plunge. Hotter spas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Seapoint Posted December 8, 2014 #123 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Lights on the balcony! M class has it, S class does not. Love to read next days program on balcony at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortinweb Posted December 8, 2014 #124 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Lights on the balcony! M class has it, S class does not. Love to read next days program on balcony at night NO, NO, NO. One of the things I love about S-class is not having my view of outside spoiled by a neighbor's light being on, especially when they aren't even using their balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted December 8, 2014 #125 Share Posted December 8, 2014 A self serve laundry would be nice. For those who don't want one I promise that you will not have to use it. :rolleyes: How about an area on deck that is protected from the ships lighting so you can star gaze. If they do have self service laundries they should automatically require those who requested them all be assigned cabins next to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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