sailingsusie Posted April 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I was wondering, are we still offered a glass of sparkling wine as we get on the ship? We sailed a few years ago on Celebrity and we got it, but it was 2018 out of San Juan, we will be sailing to Alaska out of Vancouver...just wondering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaPam00 Posted April 11, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2023 We have not been in our past few sailings, but I hear that it is available at Cafe Al Bacio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted April 11, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2023 That’s where I picked up mine last month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted April 11, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 11, 2023 52 minutes ago, NanaPam00 said: but I hear that it is available at Cafe Al Bacio Free on embarkation day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted April 11, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, Ferry_Watcher said: Free on embarkation day? Only during embarkation. Not anything much as far as sparkling wine goes but a nice touch. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Wildcat Posted April 11, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2023 11 - 3 on our last cruise. Agree a nice touch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted April 11, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I am posting from the Eclipse. On embarkation day Cafe al Bacio has had glasses of the cheap bubbly on the counter. No charge or card swiping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted April 11, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2023 On our 3 post covid cruises, I never saw anyone handing out glasses while boarding and we were in Suites, but with the drinks package we could get a glass at any bar venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted April 11, 2023 #9 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Why settle for a tiny little flute when each person can carry on two bottles? Edited April 11, 2023 by NutsAboutGolf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted April 11, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2023 The bubbly when you entered the ship was a nice little extra touch by Celebrity. One of their trademarks in the past that distinguished them a bit from other lines. Not sure why it was eliminated post-pandemic. Yeah I know- everybody will say cost savings. Having to go to Cafe al Bacio to find it really defeats the original purpose IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted April 11, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 11, 2023 They were severely short staffed then, too, weren’t they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted April 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, TeeRick said: The bubbly when you entered the ship was a nice little extra touch by Celebrity. One of their trademarks in the past that distinguished them a bit from other lines. Not sure why it was eliminated post-pandemic. Yeah I know- everybody will say cost savings. Having to go to Cafe al Bacio to find it really defeats the original purpose IMO. If you served like before, as soon as you board, 100% of passengers of age will be offered a flute which requires additional dedicated crew to pour and serve. How many seasoned cruisers didn’t even know CaB offered it? How many know about it but decide to do the muster or go their cabin first? I’d guess they’d use 75% champagne and use the existing CaB waitstaff to pour so also less staffing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted April 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: If you served like before, as soon as you board, 100% of passengers of age will be offered a flute which requires additional dedicated crew to pour and serve. How many seasoned cruisers didn’t even know CaB offered it? How many know about it but decide to do the muster or go their cabin first? I’d guess they’d use 75% champagne and use the existing CaB waitstaff to pour so also less staffing We've been on three post covid cruises (recent Apex in March) and never new the sparkling wine was still being offered. Even though we weren't a fan of it, the tradition was nice and a nice way to of welcoming us onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted April 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, davekathy said: We've been on three post covid cruises (recent Apex in March) and never new the sparkling wine was still being offered. Even though we weren't a fan of it, the tradition was nice and a nice way to of welcoming us onboard. Totally agree, am just pointing out all signs point to cost cutting Edited April 11, 2023 by NutsAboutGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted April 11, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: Totally agree, am just pointing out all signs point to cost cutting I wasn't disputing what you posted (agree with) just tagging on that we enjoyed and miss the tradition. We'll check out Cafe Al Bacio when we first board the Eclipse this October even though we have the CBP. 😁🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 11, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, NutsAboutGolf said: CaB ?? What is *that* acronym? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted April 11, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said: ?? What is *that* acronym? How about Cafe al Bacio? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 11, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, d9704011 said: How about Cafe al Bacio? Ah. Sorry I've never seen it abbreviated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Wildcat Posted April 11, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 hours ago, TeeRick said: The bubbly when you entered the ship was a nice little extra touch by Celebrity. One of their trademarks in the past that distinguished them a bit from other lines. Not sure why it was eliminated post-pandemic. Yeah I know- everybody will say cost savings. Having to go to Cafe al Bacio to find it really defeats the original purpose IMO. Maybe you missed the news. TaDa! The pandemic officially ended by Presidential order. Today! So maybe bubbly will be back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted April 11, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Be sure to put your request for embarkation welcome drink on your survey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirlppp Posted April 11, 2023 #21 Share Posted April 11, 2023 16 hours ago, NanaPam00 said: We have not been in our past few sailings, but I hear that it is available at Cafe Al Bacio Who knew?? We have been on two long sailings post covid and never heard about this. Nice to know for those who might want to grab one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted April 11, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 11, 2023 It may have been purely made up (as are many things you 'hear' on board) but the elimination of the bubbly was partially due to the e-Muster. It takes 100+ crew members to staff each muster station from ~11am-3pm rather than the old way when crew did not meet at the muster until right before everyone was called. It took a sizable amount of crew to stock, pour and clean up all of the random glasses around the ship. Since they have to be posted at a muster station for 4+ hours rather than 30 minutes, something had to give. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted April 11, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 11, 2023 That sounds realistic, Jeremiah. I had no idea there was bubbly at CaB, not that I would bother to get it. But nice to know it is still available for those who looked forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted April 11, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jeremiah1212 said: It may have been purely made up (as are many things you 'hear' on board) but the elimination of the bubbly was partially due to the e-Muster. It takes 100+ crew members to staff each muster station from ~11am-3pm rather than the old way when crew did not meet at the muster until right before everyone was called. It took a sizable amount of crew to stock, pour and clean up all of the random glasses around the ship. Since they have to be posted at a muster station for 4+ hours rather than 30 minutes, something had to give. It would be a possibility if there was only post #2 who stated they "heard" but post #3 and #7 are senior CCers who both claimed to have personally picked some up, #7 states they're on a ship now. It would be a safer assumption to believe they are telling the truth Thanks for pointing out the e-muster manning details. With the one time I did the traditional muster with X in 2019, it was cluster like it always had been with other cruise lines. The safety video started 45mins after the scheduled time so the crew was there for at least an hour and 15mins on that sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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