Rare basketballdad Posted December 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) So a lot of folks spend a lot of time talking about the y.c. I know, it's pretty cool, exclusive, expensive, and frankly sometimes it comes across a bit snobbish. Sorry, a few posts really do, to a point where the poorer rest of us almost feel like we are in stowage class. Like we are 2nd class citizens cause either y.c. is sold out or frankly we don't have the cash or we chose not to spend the cash on the exclusive y.c. So, for the vast majority of us not in the Yatch Club I have created our own exclusive group called the Canoe Club. Still on the same water, still the same ports, just cheaper and not as fancy. Good food, same scenery, just a poor man's Yatch club called the canoe club. I'll still bring 2 suites for formal nights on the 7 nighters. That is all. Hope eggs, or grey pupon in the case, aren't hurreled my way. Edited December 3, 2017 by basketballdad Spelling errors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted December 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2017 So a lot of folks spend a lot of time talking about the y.c. I know, it's pretty cool, exclusive, expensive, and frankly sometimes it comes across a bit snobbish. Sorry, a few posts really do, to a point where the poorer rest of us almost feel like we are in stowage class. Like we are 2nd class citizens cause either y.c. is sold out or frankly we don't have the cash or we chose not to spend the cash on the exclusive y.c. So, for the vast majority of us not in the Yatch Club I have created our own exclusive group called the Canoe Club. Still on the same water, still the same ports, just cheaper and not as fancy. Good food, same scenery, just a poor man's Yatch club called the canoe club. I'll still bring 2 suites for formal nights on the 7 nighters. That is all. Hope eggs, or grey pupon in the case, aren't hurreled my way. Please can we join? We actually saw a couple being escorted by the butler after checking in and as they walked past us the wife had her nose turned up! It was so funny! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssG Posted December 3, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Please can we join?We actually saw a couple being escorted by the butler after checking in and as they walked past us the wife had her nose turned up! It was so funny! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Sign us up too please ...Canoe Club sounds right up my ally :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertoaster Posted December 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2017 As you mention, not all folks in the Yacht Club are snobs. I captured three great Yacht Club deals on MSC. Hence, we reserved rooms in the YC. We have never used the Butler for escort purposes. In fact, we rarely use the Butler for anything, and we would be fine without a Butler. We preplan our trips. No need for the concierge either. As ships get bigger and more crowded, it is nice not to fight for deck chairs or through crowds at the buffet. It is also nice to have anytime dining at the restaurant. That is about all we are looking for in the YC. Frankly, all passengers should be able entitled to a pleasant dining and pool experience. We certainly do not reserve the Yacht Club to be pretentious. However, if a good deal arises, and we can make our cruise easier why not YC. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds99jove Posted December 3, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Count me in! Just the thought of having a butler makes me feel awkward! Cc it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain-John Posted December 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2017 As you mention, not all folks in the Yacht Club are snobs. I captured three great Yacht Club deals on MSC. Hence, we reserved rooms in the YC. We have never used the Butler for escort purposes. In fact, we rarely use the Butler for anything, and we would be fine without a Butler. We preplan our trips. No need for the concierge either. As ships get bigger and more crowded, it is nice not to fight for deck chairs or through crowds at the buffet. It is also nice to have anytime dining at the restaurant. That is about all we are looking for in the YC. Frankly, all passengers should be able entitled to a pleasant dining and pool experience. We certainly do not reserve the Yacht Club to be pretentious. However, if a good deal arises, and we can make our cruise easier why not YC. Sent from my iPad using Forums I agree with this. YC decision would be based on higher quality of product (cabin, food etc.) rather than the idea of having someone 'work for me' or to lord it over other passengers. I would like to think that attitude is reserved to a minority. However I think the fact there is lots of discussion about the YC is because it is not something everyone gets to experience, and people who aspire to the YC want to know that their hard earned money will be well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mycykfamilytime Posted December 3, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2017 So I have a couple canoe club questions. 1. Does the sports bar serve food, and is it complementary? 2. Does anyone have any impressions of the main dining room or the buffet? 3. With classic seating, are you assigned one restaurant for the duration of the cruise or can you, do they, move you around for variety. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted December 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On Divina same time and restaurant and same table. Sports bar menu as it was in January this year (not sure if it has changed) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mycykfamilytime Posted December 3, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thank you!! I wonder if it’s the same of the Seaside. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted December 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I actually love canoeing so this would be perfect for me!! Sent from my SM-J700T1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thank you!! I wonder if it’s the same of the Seaside. Someone has posted on one of the Seaside threads that the food is not free in the Sports Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted December 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Canoe Club = US Navy. Enjoy your enlistment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oviedo32765 Posted December 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I ran into a couple years ago who had the motto: "Sail cheap, sail often." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted December 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Compared to NCLs Haven the Yacht Club is very cheap so for me I see no reason not to book it. We cruise so little so the extra money spent doesn't matter for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Compared to NCLs Haven the Yacht Club is very cheap so for me I see no reason not to book it. We cruise so little so the extra money spent doesn't matter for me. Hopefully your nose won't be turned up too far when passing us plebs en route to board with your butler escort while we wallow in the terminal 'til they deign to allow us embark the steerage levels, SC! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted December 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hopefully your nose won't be turned up too far when passing us plebs en route to board with your butler escort while we wallow in the terminal 'til they deign to allow us embark the steerage levels, SC! ;p Don't worry about my nose! Your problem is that I may drink all Champagne before they let you board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Don't worry about my nose! Your problem is that I may drink all Champagne before they let you board! :eek: :loudcry: :mad: (:D :D :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 3, 2017 As you mention, not all folks in the Yacht Club are snobs. I captured three great Yacht Club deals on MSC. Hence, we reserved rooms in the YC. We have never used the Butler for escort purposes. In fact, we rarely use the Butler for anything, and we would be fine without a Butler. We preplan our trips. No need for the concierge either. As ships get bigger and more crowded, it is nice not to fight for deck chairs or through crowds at the buffet. It is also nice to have anytime dining at the restaurant. That is about all we are looking for in the YC. Frankly, all passengers should be able entitled to a pleasant dining and pool experience. We certainly do not reserve the Yacht Club to be pretentious. However, if a good deal arises, and we can make our cruise easier why not YC. Sent from my iPad using Forums Agree with you 1000% . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare basketballdad Posted December 3, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Glad I am not the only one on the canoe club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8Trini Posted December 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Canoe club sounds grand. :cool: Sign me up. I''ll even walk with my own paddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelinGert Posted December 3, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 3, 2017 So a lot of folks spend a lot of time talking about the y.c. I know, it's pretty cool, exclusive, expensive, and frankly sometimes it comes across a bit snobbish. Sorry, a few posts really do, to a point where the poorer rest of us almost feel like we are in stowage class. Like we are 2nd class citizens cause either y.c. is sold out or frankly we don't have the cash or we chose not to spend the cash on the exclusive y.c. So, for the vast majority of us not in the Yatch Club I have created our own exclusive group called the Canoe Club. Still on the same water, still the same ports, just cheaper and not as fancy. Good food, same scenery, just a poor man's Yatch club called the canoe club. I'll still bring 2 suites for formal nights on the 7 nighters. That is all. Hope eggs, or grey pupon in the case, aren't hurreled my way. Ah this is wonderful! Sign me up. I've got a suite on the lowly 12th floor aft and a new gown. Now if I can just find a string of canoe novelty lights I'm set. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTBob Posted December 3, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On my upcoming B2B on the Seaside I have a fantastica balcony cabin the first week and am in the Yacht Club the second week. Do I have to raise my nose up the second week as I'll still be the same person I was on the first week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On my upcoming B2B on the Seaside I have a fantastica balcony cabin the first week and am in the Yacht Club the second week. Do I have to raise my nose up the second week as I'll still be the same person I was on the first week? Do you even need to ask, Bob? Didn't you get the memo explaining that those of us who choose to sail in YC must adhere to the stereotype?! Just because: We actually saw a couple being escorted by the butler after checking in and as they walked past us the wife had her nose turned up So ............ ONE person, out of - how many who sail YC? - did this, we're all tarred with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted December 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 3, 2017 People mostly sail according to their budget, those who choose YC are no different but there will always be the odd ones who appear to believe that they are better than everyone else! Think the YC is bad then try sailing Cunard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted December 3, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 3, 2017 We actually saw a couple being escorted by the butler after checking in and as they walked past us the wife had her nose turned up! It was so funny! She was probably just trying to avoid the smell of her own bad breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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