New Suite Benefits - Sky Suites get Michael's Club Access

[twins_to_alaska]

Your sister doesn't need to bother with bringing a glass container to brew her tea. Ask the butler for one of the glass carafes that the guests in Aqua class get for their daily teas. Then your sister can brew her own.

 

Thank you for that tip!!

[Project_gal]

I think the comparison between a Royal and Penthouse Suite is about the same as Sky/Celebrity. The only difference in perks I can see is that the PH has a piano. Why pay the difference unless you are a performing artist and need the practice? :D

 

Where on earth would we put the box of chocolates without the piano?

[vulcan1971]

They have't removed any perks. There are still going to be two specialty restaurants, if you under utilized the concierge, what difference will more people make? If MC wasn't crowded, what then more people will be fine. What have they ripped you off for? They've taken away nothing, just missed listing something in ONE place.

 

Not everything on the website is correct, for example, this still says that Sky Suites are excluded from MC: https://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/learn/accommodation/suite-class

 

It will all be sorted out, until then, shoot first, aim later.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

 

Jenna - always great to see you on line and thanks for breaking/sharing the information. I have just started my read-through of all the accumulated pages in this thread.

 

You are correct about one thing.... there is lots of misinformation being put out by Celebrity because all of their various websites and sources are NOT IN ALIGNMENT. If you read to the end of the link you provided in the post I am quoted (the UK website link), it says that access to Michael's Club happens in December 2016 even though it says January 2016 on the US website.

[vulcan1971]

But surely it is not just level of service [which Celebrity may well be able to address by increasing staffing] but that walls are not elastic.

 

On our Millennium cruise the room was packed [with more people squeezed onto the banquet than they designed for] every evening. The room could not have accommodated more people. On our Eclipse cruise, people had to stand on many evenings.

 

Hi Sue - I'm one of those folks that prefer to stand (vs. sitting) when I am in social settings. It's easier to move between groups and meet more people that you socialize with.

 

I will be happy to give up my seat to anyone that needs it. ;)

[cle-guy]

Hi Sue - I'm one of those folks that prefer to stand (vs. sitting) when I am in social settings. It's easier to move between groups and meet more people that you socialize with.

 

I will be happy to give up my seat to anyone that needs it. ;)

 

Agree. Sitting means you are conversing with the same 3 people and not mingling and keeping others out.

 

I've sailed with a group who when they have their meet and mingle gatherings, actually turn all the chairs backwards so they aren't open for seating, so people naturally mix and mingle.

 

Seating is closed and unfriendly. Standing is open and friendly.

[vulcan1971]

We don't know that the "New seating in Suite Bathrooms" means a new toilet, now do we? Perhaps they have placed a nice lounge chair in there so our partner may sit and chat us up while we handle business? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

:D

:D :eek: :p

 

OMG!!! ROTFLMFAO

[need2bespoiled]

Jenna - always great to see you on line and thanks for breaking/sharing the information. I have just started my read-through of all the accumulated pages in this thread.

 

You are correct about one thing.... there is lots of misinformation being put out by Celebrity because all of their various websites and sources are NOT IN ALIGNMENT. If you read to the end of the link you provided in the post I am quoted (the UK website link), it says that access to Michael's Club happens in December 2016 even though it says January 2016 on the US website.

 

Yeah, sure that was a typo, that should have been December 15, like the Summit start date for the new suite life benefits that kept having the wrong year. Seems like a symptom of copy in multiple places, edited by multiple people. They need s good cloud service and someone with some IT savy (in marketing, just just IT) to be willing to commit to clearing this up. Alas, we know this is not likely to happen quickly.

 

Good to see yo back. Happy thanksgiving.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

[vulcan1971]

Just saw this image as part of the new SuiteClass perks, regarding the afternoon snacks.

 

http://www.celebritycruises.com/htmlpage/celebrity-suites-offer?cid=sm_int_fb_gbstfr_1511_spcl_post_all_5848&sf15202507=1

 

Those snacks look amazing!

[need2bespoiled]

Agree. Sitting means you are conversing with the same 3 people and not mingling and keeping others out.

 

I've sailed with a group who when they have their meet and mingle gatherings, actually turn all the chairs backwards so they aren't open for seating, so people naturally mix and mingle.

 

Seating is closed and unfriendly. Standing is open and friendly.

 

 

Originally Posted by cle-guy View Post

We don't know that the "New seating in Suite Bathrooms" means a new toilet, now do we? Perhaps they have placed a nice lounge chair in there so our partner may sit and chat us up while we handle business? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

:D :eek: :p

 

OMG!!! ROTFLMFAO

 

So is sitting chatting up your suite mate less social than just standing and chatting up your suite mate in the logo?

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

[C-Dragons]

Agree. Sitting means you are conversing with the same 3 people and not mingling and keeping others out.

 

I've sailed with a group who when they have their meet and mingle gatherings, actually turn all the chairs backwards so they aren't open for seating, so people naturally mix and mingle.

 

Seating is closed and unfriendly. Standing is open and friendly.

I know many people who have mobility issues, so standing during social occasions is not an option. I would never equate sitting with being unfriendly.

[actuarian]

It seems the structure that Celebrity now has with Sky Suites getting MC looks is on par with RCCL. Aqua=junior suite. SS and CS=Standard suite. RS, PH and Reflection Suite=Top end suites.

 

That is only true if the perks are the primary consideration in selecting a room on the ship. However, size does matter. Comparing Celebrity S-class with RCCL Oasis using size, you get a different mapping. Aqua = 194 square feet, only 12 more than an ordinary 182 foot balcony room on RCCL and certainly not comparable to a 287 sq ft JS on RCCL. In fact, a 300 sq ft Celebrity SS is only 13 sq ft larger than the RCCL JS (and a 251 sq ft SS on M-class is smaller than most RCCL JSs).

 

However, there are almost no perks included with an RCCL JS (except pre-boarding; JSs will start getting more perks next spring on some RCCL ships but not on all). On RCCL suite perks start with a 371 sq ft GS and 88 of the 2742 rooms on the Oasis (3.2%) have suite perks. On X, suite perks start with a 300 sq ft SS and 66 of the 1425 rooms on the Solstice (4.6%) have suite perks. So, percentage wise, Suite perks are more common on X than on RCCL. However, if size is the consideration, there are only 22 rooms on the Solstice (1.5%) that are as large as the smallest room on the Oasis that comes with suite perks.

 

Large size rooms are more common on RCCL but perks are more common on X. That is especially true if you consider that Aqua class and Concierge Class also have some perks (more than an RCCL JS has). That means that 471 or 33.1% of the rooms on the Solstice come with more perks than an RCCL JS comes with.

[Karynanne]

That is only true if the perks are the primary consideration in selecting a room on the ship. However, size does matter. Comparing Celebrity S-class with RCCL Oasis using size, you get a different mapping. Aqua = 194 square feet, only 12 more than an ordinary 182 foot balcony room on RCCL and certainly not comparable to a 287 sq ft JS on RCCL. In fact, a 300 sq ft Celebrity SS is only 13 sq ft larger than the RCCL JS (and a 251 sq ft SS on M-class is smaller than most RCCL JSs).

 

However, there are almost no perks included with an RCCL JS (except pre-boarding; JSs will start getting more perks next spring on some RCCL ships but not on all). On RCCL suite perks start with a 371 sq ft GS and 88 of the 2742 rooms on the Oasis (3.2%) have suite perks. On X, suite perks start with a 300 sq ft SS and 66 of the 1425 rooms on the Solstice (4.6%) have suite perks. So, percentage wise, Suite perks are more common on X than on RCCL. However, if size is the consideration, there are only 22 rooms on the Solstice (1.5%) that are as large as the smallest room on the Oasis that comes with suite perks.

 

 

 

Large size rooms are more common on RCCL but perks are more common on X. That is especially true if you consider that Aqua class and Concierge Class also have some perks (more than an RCCL JS has). That means that 471 or 33.1% of the rooms on the Solstice come with more perks than an RCCL JS comes with.

 

My head hurts. This is too many statistics for a Sunday morning....

 

But thank you for the input.

[Karynanne]

I know many people who have mobility issues, so standing during social occasions is not an option. I would never equate sitting with being unfriendly.

 

Nor would I. I consider myself to be a very social person, and when standing, people tend to move from one person to another rapidly, and in a sitting situation, the conversations have more depth to them. JMHO.

[uktog]

I know many people who have mobility issues, so standing during social occasions is not an option. I would never equate sitting with being unfriendly.

 

Thank you!!!

[CHEZMARYLOU]

I don't have a mobility issue but I do have an issue with standing for long periods, or even shorter periods if I have spent a very active day. I know my limitations and if I did not find a seat in MC, or any venue for that matter, I would leave in short order.

Edited November 22, 2015 by CHEZMARYLOU

[need2bespoiled]

Hah. And when I'm wearing heels, I can only stand for so long, and what if the boat is rocking.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

 

 

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[JohnDG]

I notice that this offer is only good thru April, 2017.

 

Has anyone gotten an indication that this will be permanent change?

 

Jdg

[need2bespoiled]

I notice that this offer is only good thru April, 2017.

 

Has anyone gotten an indication that this will be permanent change?

 

Jdg

 

The promotion ends 1//3 but includes bookings up until 4/17 which is when the itineraries have been announced. I wouldn't be surprised if they come out with something similar in January, but you never know.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

[Beamafar]

Received this info in an email from Celebrity:

 

Q&A Sky Suites access to Michael’s Club

 

Will Sky Suites now have the benefit of Pre Cruise shore side Concierge services?

No, the benefit being added for Sky Suite guests is access to Michael’s Club

 

Will concierge personally be escorting Sky Suite guests to board and disembark the ship as they do for Top Suites today?

 

No, the benefit being added for Sky Suite guests is access to Michael’s Club. On boarding day Sky Suite guests will be provided with a blue coloured identifier tag and will be directed to Luminae for refreshments and lunch until Suites are available to access.

 

Michael's club was exclusive

 

Michael’s Club is an underused area on most ships, with the capability to welcome more guests staying in our suites.

 

Concierges are going to go to handling more people and they were busy already?

When busy our Michaels Club Concierge can call upon our Guest Relations Manger to provide assistance. Reflection has the most Suites in the fleet and will be creating an additional role of Junior concierge to assist our Michaels Club Concierge.

 

Are the access times to Michaels Club limited for Sky Suite guests?

 

No, Sky Suite guests are welcome to enjoy the facilities and benefits of Michael’s Club for the full duration of their cruise.

Will Sky Suite guests be invited to join all events in Michaels Club?

 

Yes, Sky Suite guests are welcome to enjoy the all of the facilities and benefits of Michael’s Club for the full duration of their cruise. Where invited events take place the numbers will be reviewed and events will be planned and coordinated appropriately.

 

Will there be additional bar and wait staff?

 

We will staff the area appropriately with additional staff where demand requires.

[greenline]

Thanks for that great info.

[vtcruising]

Thanks for posting! This helps clarify things. Sounds like the CS's receive a few extra benefits, which is nice since there is usually is a big cost difference.

 

It sounds like they are trying to cover the bases and maintain the wonderful MC experience. Time will tell - will expect a few bumps in the road, which hopefully Celebrity will make adjustments as needed.

[chemmo]

It clarifies a few points. Things like the Champagne afternoon tea could easily be held in Murano's, I am sure there are lots of other venues that could be 'alternative Michael's Club venues if large numbers were expected.

[Karynanne]

Received this info in an email from Celebrity:

 

 

 

Q&A Sky Suites access to Michael’s Club

 

 

 

Will Sky Suites now have the benefit of Pre Cruise shore side Concierge services?

 

 

No, the benefit being added for Sky Suite guests is access to Michael’s Club

 

 

 

Will concierge personally be escorting Sky Suite guests to board and disembark the ship as they do for Top Suites today?

 

 

 

No, the benefit being added for Sky Suite guests is access to Michael’s Club. On boarding day Sky Suite guests will be provided with a blue coloured identifier tag and will be directed to Luminae for refreshments and lunch until Suites are available to access.

 

 

 

Michael's club was exclusive

 

 

 

Michael’s Club is an underused area on most ships, with the capability to welcome more guests staying in our suites.

 

 

 

Concierges are going to go to handling more people and they were busy already?

 

 

When busy our Michaels Club Concierge can call upon our Guest Relations Manger to provide assistance. Reflection has the most Suites in the fleet and will be creating an additional role of Junior concierge to assist our Michaels Club Concierge.

 

 

 

Are the access times to Michaels Club limited for Sky Suite guests?

 

 

 

No, Sky Suite guests are welcome to enjoy the facilities and benefits of Michael’s Club for the full duration of their cruise.

 

 

Will Sky Suite guests be invited to join all events in Michaels Club?

 

 

 

Yes, Sky Suite guests are welcome to enjoy the all of the facilities and benefits of Michael’s Club for the full duration of their cruise. Where invited events take place the numbers will be reviewed and events will be planned and coordinated appropriately.

 

 

 

Will there be additional bar and wait staff?

 

 

 

We will staff the area appropriately with additional staff where demand requires.

 

 

Thank you for for posting this information from Celebrity.[emoji4]

[uktog]

Received this info in an email from Celebrity:

 

Q&A Sky Suites access to Michael’s Club

 

Will Sky Suites now have the benefit of Pre Cruise shore side Concierge services?

No, the benefit being added for Sky Suite guests is access to Michael’s Club

 

Will concierge personally be escorting Sky Suite guests to board and disembark the ship as they do for Top Suites today?

 

No, the benefit being added for Sky Suite guests is access to Michael’s Club. On boarding day Sky Suite guests will be provided with a blue coloured identifier tag and will be directed to Luminae for refreshments and lunch until Suites are available to access.

 

Michael's club was exclusive

 

Michael’s Club is an underused area on most ships, with the capability to welcome more guests staying in our suites.

 

Concierges are going to go to handling more people and they were busy already?

When busy our Michaels Club Concierge can call upon our Guest Relations Manger to provide assistance. Reflection has the most Suites in the fleet and will be creating an additional role of Junior concierge to assist our Michaels Club Concierge.

 

Are the access times to Michaels Club limited for Sky Suite guests?

 

No, Sky Suite guests are welcome to enjoy the facilities and benefits of Michael’s Club for the full duration of their cruise.

Will Sky Suite guests be invited to join all events in Michaels Club?

 

Yes, Sky Suite guests are welcome to enjoy the all of the facilities and benefits of Michael’s Club for the full duration of their cruise. Where invited events take place the numbers will be reviewed and events will be planned and coordinated appropriately.

 

Will there be additional bar and wait staff?

 

We will staff the area appropriately with additional staff where demand requires.

 

Very helpful

[Beamafar]

Very helpful

 

I thought so, too. Judging by the responses, others feel the same way.

 

I'm sailing for the first time with Celebrity in January in a Sky Suite. With Michael's Club access being rolled out to SS guests it hadn't been clear what elements were included. It's good to know what to expect.

 

I received this information when trying to elicit confirmation of our complimentary 2 speciality restaurant dinners being honoured. Instead, I got a lot of marketing material re the new suite benefits :rolleyes: