Rare mac_tlc Posted January 6, 2023 #476 Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 hours ago, Charles4515 said: Oceania may be under the NCL umbrella but you would never know it booking and onboard.They keep it distinct. It is unlike an NCL cruise. Their clientele would drop it if the quality went down. The problem would be if NCL goes bankrupt. Whatever cruise folks book on whatever cruise line all should purchase third party insurance. My connection to NCL was the financial connection, not any onboard similarity . mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted January 6, 2023 #477 Share Posted January 6, 2023 9 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Here's a thought. Take a cruise, go to the OV for dinner and experience it for yourself. Inform an officer on the ship your thoughts on how it was. Send emails to Celebrity's upper management. Put your comments on the feedback card. These will go a lot farther in getting the attention of someone who can impact change than making comments here based on the observations of other. That is my plan when we are on Beyond later this month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted January 6, 2023 #478 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Ocdublin said: Well I reached out by email and here is what I received. Please be advised that the Oceanview Café will not be closed for dinner. The operating hours for dinner will remain the same, approximately, 6:00 – 9:30 pm. However, we will now have limited offerings. We will have one food station, which will host a 7-day rotational international-themed menu, a limited salad station, and pizza station. I am including a sample menu below with our Italian Theme Menu as an example. This menu is just a sample and subject to change.• Small Salad Station:White Bean SaladTuscan Panzanella with tomatoes and spicy focaccia croutonsChicken and pasta salad• Mains:Pollo alla CacciatoreBeef lasagnaEggplant ParmigianoMix vegetable medley• Pizza Station:PomodoroPepperoniMushroom and vegetableI hope this information is of assistance to you. We look forward to welcoming you aboard your next sailing! Hmmm... They might as well do away with the buffet. Nothing on there sounds appealing to me. Edited January 6, 2023 by NMTraveller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdublin Posted January 6, 2023 #479 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just very disappointed for many of us who have been loyal customers. That’s all I can say! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted January 6, 2023 #480 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Honolulu Blue said: Thank you for reaching out and sharing this. I struggle to see how shutting down most of the buffet improves things for guests, but I have faith the folks at the top will figure it out in short order. Just a thought, but if the ships are short-staffed, maybe shutting down the buffet gives the opportunity to transfer buffet staff to other dining venues in order to reduce passenger complaints about slow kitchen, wait service, and bar service. There may be a cohort of passengers who become upset with this very reduced dinner buffet, but the majority of passengers eating in the formal dining venues would theoretically have a better experience. Edited January 7, 2023 by kathynorth 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 7, 2023 Author #481 Share Posted January 7, 2023 No more international cheeses, cured meats, or Greek bar 👎 I can only imagine the response I'll get when I ask for those items in the MDR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 7, 2023 Author #482 Share Posted January 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, kathynorth said: Just a thought, but if the ships are short-staffed, maybe shutting down the buffet gives the opportunity to transfer buffet staff to other dining venues in order to reduce passenger complaints about slow kitchen, wait service, and bar service. There may be a cohort of passengers who become upset with this very reduced dinner buffet, but the majority of passengers eating in the formal dining venues would theoretically have a better experience. Got it. So if Celebrity is short staffed they should still sell as much capacity as they can and simply cut down on amenities with no announcement. This doesn't make me want to put down a deposit for a Med cruise... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted January 7, 2023 #483 Share Posted January 7, 2023 9 hours ago, davekathy said: ... Jennifer MoralesSenior Director of Celebrity Engagement1050 Caribbean WayMiami, FL 33132jennifermorales@celebrity.com Chief ExecutiveLisa Lutoff-PerloPresident and Chief Executive Officer1050 Caribbean WayMiami, FL 33132lLutoff-Perlo@celebritycruises.com Associate Vice President of Loyalty Marketing andrea-shey@celebritycruises.com Andrea's email address as listed here came back as undeliverable... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted January 7, 2023 #484 Share Posted January 7, 2023 On 1/4/2023 at 9:24 AM, LMaxwell said: That's too bad. It's a full restaurant with beverage service and made to order food. How does Celebrity plan to accommodate me and my casual style, low carb, multiple high protein dinner? Just make your dietary requirements be known to the Maitre 'd they will usually sit down with you and plan meals for the next night, just like any other dietary requirements. I've never known anyone regardless of dietary needs go hungry. The difference may just be where you are served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 7, 2023 Author #485 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, Jim_Iain said: Just make your dietary requirements be known to the Maitre 'd they will usually sit down with you and plan meals for the next night, just like any other dietary requirements. You make a good and valid point; the MD's do want to accommodate dietary considerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted January 7, 2023 #486 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Just now, LMaxwell said: You make a good and valid point; the MD's do want to accommodate dietary considerations. Except it's not about dietary considerations for me. I like the buffet for simplicity. No fuss No lines waiting to be seated. It takes less time for a meal. You can see what you put on your plate (no guessing). You can more easily social distance. No long pants required for men. For me, the grilling station was the only way to get FRESH protein (not sitting under heat lamp). I'm very disappointed. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaToMany Posted January 7, 2023 #487 Share Posted January 7, 2023 55 minutes ago, Ocdublin said: Well I reached out by email and here is what I received. Please be advised that the Oceanview Café will not be closed for dinner. The operating hours for dinner will remain the same, approximately, 6:00 – 9:30 pm. However, we will now have limited offerings. We will have one food station, which will host a 7-day rotational international-themed menu, a limited salad station, and pizza station. I am including a sample menu below with our Italian Theme Menu as an example. This menu is just a sample and subject to change.• Small Salad Station:White Bean SaladTuscan Panzanella with tomatoes and spicy focaccia croutonsChicken and pasta salad• Mains:Pollo alla CacciatoreBeef lasagnaEggplant ParmigianoMix vegetable medley• Pizza Station:PomodoroPepperoniMushroom and vegetableI hope this information is of assistance to you. We look forward to welcoming you aboard your next sailing! That is BS. What an absurdly small choice of items. I plan to write and email and say as much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted January 7, 2023 #488 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, BermudaBound2014 said: Except it's not about dietary considerations for me. I like the buffet for simplicity. No fuss No lines waiting to be seated. It takes less time for a meal. You can see what you put on your plate (no guessing). You can more easily social distance. No long pants required for men. For me, the grilling station was the only way to get FRESH protein (not sitting under heat lamp). I'm very disappointed. The grilled meat was usually a tough cut of meat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted January 7, 2023 #489 Share Posted January 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, LMaxwell said: This doesn't make me want to put down a deposit for a Med cruise... Well, look on the bright side. If you go to the Med you can eat dinner ashore and get your international cheeses, cured meats and Greek salads.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted January 7, 2023 #490 Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Charles4515 said: The grilled meat was usually a tough cut of meat. Not my experience. One night the fish was the best meal I had onboard. I get the chicken to add to a garden salad also. I've even made a steak salad. Oh, and the pork chops were yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted January 7, 2023 #491 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 hours ago, chamima said: We sailed in French Polynesia (and other places like small Caribbean Islands) on those ships with Princess after they bought them. Definitely our favorite ships and cruises!!!! Us as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted January 7, 2023 #492 Share Posted January 7, 2023 52 minutes ago, kathynorth said: Just a thought, but if the ships are short-staffed, maybe shutting down the buffet gives the opportunity to transfer buffet staff to other dining venues in order to reduce passenger complaints about slow kitchen, wait service, and bar service. There may be a cohort of passengers who become upset with this very reduced dinner buffet, but the majority of passengers eating in the formal dining venues would theoretically have a better experience. Rob from Peter to give to Paul. Now why was I taught that was a bad thing growing up? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 7, 2023 #493 Share Posted January 7, 2023 55 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said: Andrea's email address as listed here came back as undeliverable... Thanks. I'll delete it from my POCs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted January 7, 2023 #494 Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, kathynorth said: Just a thought, but if the ships are short-staffed, maybe shutting down the buffet gives the opportunity to transfer buffet staff to other dining venues in order to reduce passenger complaints about slow kitchen, wait service, and bar service. There may be a cohort of passengers who become upset with this very reduced dinner buffet, but the majority of passengers eating in the formal dining venues would theoretically have a better experience. I'm not sure I completely buy this, but it is something to consider. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnlvr53 Posted January 7, 2023 #495 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 hours ago, DaKahuna said: I strongly encourage those that object to this reduction in offerings in the OVC during dinner hours start writing Lisa Lutoff- Perlo right now to try and show that guest are displeased. I also encourage those of you that are in agreement with this change to also write and show your support. How do you write to her? I'm on the next sailing of the Reflection. Probably can't change my sailing but we have 2 more cruises coming up on the Apex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 7, 2023 #496 Share Posted January 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, mtnlvr53 said: How do you write to her? I'm on the next sailing of the Reflection. Probably can't change my sailing but we have 2 more cruises coming up on the Apex Chief ExecutiveLisa Lutoff-PerloPresident and Chief Executive Officer1050 Caribbean WayMiami, FL 33132lLutoff-Perlo@celebritycruises.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikel Posted January 7, 2023 #497 Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Charles4515 said: Over the years I noticed they often claimed cutbacks were an improvement for guests. Yes of course , that's because Celebrity is being kind,..they want to make sure you don't put on too much weight...LOL !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted January 7, 2023 #498 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Can you order room service and have them deliver to the OceanView Cafe? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted January 7, 2023 #499 Share Posted January 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, NMTraveller said: Can you order room service and have them deliver to the OceanView Cafe? It sounds nonsensical, but on Princess I think you can do it. Those medallions have at least one good use. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted January 7, 2023 #500 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Charles4515 said: Over the years I noticed they often claimed cutbacks were an improvement for guests. Every change is designed to improve the Guest Experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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