Lunch on Embarkation Day

[helen haywood]

No.  

[helen haywood]

On 8/30/2023 at 2:46 PM, thorntor said:

Ocean View Cafe is the only free full service option.

I’m not sure what you mean by “full service.”  The Oceanview Cafe is a self serve buffet.  Granted some items are dispensed by servers…like the pasta station, ice cream station, paninis…etc.

[terrydtx]

6 minutes ago, cruise47 said:

Can Aqua guests  used the MDR for lunch embarkation ?

No, only concierge class, all other classes except suites have to have lunch in OVC. mast grill or one of the open pay venues. This is one of the few benefits for Concierge class passengers.

[cruisestitch]

8 minutes ago, cruise47 said:

Can Aqua guests  used the MDR for lunch embarkation ?

No they don’t have an MDR option for embark day

[jelayne]

7 minutes ago, cruise47 said:

Can Aqua guests  used the MDR for lunch embarkation ?

No.  Lunch in MDR is only Concierge class, B2B cruisers and Zenith.  Look on the bright side, Aqua doesn’t have embarkation day lunch but you get dinner & breakfast in Blu every day.

[doghog]

9 minutes ago, cruise47 said:

Can Aqua guests  used the MDR for lunch embarkation ?

Only if you book a B2B cruise and only on TAD for the second leg. 

[dacsmom]

Drop your carry-ons in your cabin when you board and there will be a notice in your cabin where the lunch is held. The butternut squash soup is delicious, and the short ribs are tasty. They do have a caesar salad, but I have not tried it. 

[scrapcreator]

52 minutes ago, doghog said:

Only if you book a B2B cruise and only on TAD for the second leg. 

B2B cruisers were not included in the MDR lunch on the Apex August 9th 2023 cruise. We were told they got rid of that a while ago. 🤷‍♀️

[doghog]

7 minutes ago, scrapcreator said:

B2B cruisers were not included in the MDR lunch on the Apex August 9th 2023 cruise. We were told they got rid of that a while ago. 🤷‍♀️

When's awhile ago? First I've heard of this. We were on the Apex March 2023 and spoke with a couple about our experiences with B2B cruises on the last night of our cruise and they told use they would also be getting the TAD lunch in the MDR. Printed invitation. Like always.   

Edited September 3, 2023 by doghog

[cruisestitch]

5 minutes ago, scrapcreator said:

B2B cruisers were not included in the MDR lunch on the Apex August 9th 2023 cruise. We were told they got rid of that a while ago. 🤷‍♀️

This is not good news

[scrapcreator]

5 minutes ago, doghog said:

When's awhile ago? First I've heard of this. 

No idea. Just what we were told at our B2B meeting by the officer in charge before our August 9th cruise on the Apex. He said “a while ago”.  We were in a Sunset Veranda if that makes a difference. 

 

Maybe others on different ships have had different experiences?

Edited September 3, 2023 by scrapcreator

[doghog]

3 minutes ago, scrapcreator said:

No idea. Just what we were told at our B2B meeting by the officer in charge before our August 9th cruise on the Apex.

Might have been specific to your cruise (?). We were on the Apex March 2023 and spoke with a couple about our experiences with B2B cruises on the last night of our cruise and they told use they would also be getting the TAD lunch in the MDR. Printed invitation. Like always.  

Edited September 3, 2023 by doghog

[hcat]

2 hours ago, cruise47 said:

Can Aqua guests  used the MDR for lunch embarkation ?

NO.. they are not in Concierge or a continuing guest.  Each class o rm has diff  amenities..Concierge cannot eat in BLU but AQ class  can

 

Alot ot this info is on the website and up to date

[tigervixxxen]

Just curious for E class which of the MDRs is the lunch held?

[hcat]

19 minutes ago, tigervixxxen said:

Just curious for E class which of the MDRs is the lunch held?

It was Cosmo on EDGE.. they had a nice menu and good service despite being crowded. We had a nice corner spot..not one of the long  tables where it's like a group lunch!

[doghog]

1 hour ago, scrapcreator said:

No idea. Just what we were told at our B2B meeting by the officer in charge before our August 9th cruise on the Apex. He said “a while ago”.  We were in a Sunset Veranda if that makes a difference. 

 

Maybe others on different ships have had different experiences?

You're stateroom category has absolutely nothing to do with the B2B TAD lunch in the MDR. 

[39august]

OK. What is TAD, please?

[Northern Aurora]

45 minutes ago, 39august said:

OK. What is TAD, please?

 

 

TAD is the turnaround day on B2B (or longer) cruises.

 

If B2B guests and embarking Zeniths are not included in the Concierge Class embarkation day luncheon this is a major change indeed from past practices.  

[doghog]

2 hours ago, 39august said:

OK. What is TAD, please?

@Northern Aurora is correct. Turn Around Day. 

[Silkroad]

5 hours ago, cruise47 said:

Can Aqua guests  used the MDR for lunch embarkation ?

No. Sorry, I see this has already been answered. 

Edited September 3, 2023 by Silkroad

[radioman]

First time on Celebrity Equinox.  Where is the best place to have lunch on embarkation day (Not concierge class)?

[helen haywood]

Free embarkation day lunch options on Equinox (in a non Concierge Class cabin) are the Oceanview Cafe (Buffet) or the Mast Grill (hamburgers and hot dogs etc.)  If you don’t mind a charge Sushi on 5 is often open.  If you haven’t sailed Celebrity ever or lately you now go directly to your cabin on embarkation day to collect your Sea Pass card and can drop off your carryon bags.  This has the advantage of reducing the congestion at the Buffet since everyone and their brother and all their hand luggage are no longer parked there waiting for the announcement that the cabins are open.

[BH_cruiser]

15 hours ago, helen haywood said:

Free embarkation day lunch options on Equinox (in a non Concierge Class cabin) are the Oceanview Cafe (Buffet) or the Mast Grill (hamburgers and hot dogs etc.)  If you don’t mind a charge Sushi on 5 is often open.  If you haven’t sailed Celebrity ever or lately you now go directly to your cabin on embarkation day to collect your Sea Pass card and can drop off your carryon bags.  This has the advantage of reducing the congestion at the Buffet since everyone and their brother and all their hand luggage are no longer parked there waiting for the announcement that the cabins are open.

How do you get into your cabin if you don’t have your sea pass card?

[hcat]

On 9/3/2023 at 6:15 PM, Northern Aurora said:

 

 

TAD is the turnaround day on B2B (or longer) cruises.

 

If B2B guests and embarking Zeniths are not included in the Concierge Class embarkation day luncheon this is a major change indeed from past practices.  

heard the paid  Pass Holders are now included in the lunch..

Do they have enough staff to handle the lunch or is service sometimes slow?

[doghog]

24 minutes ago, BH_cruiser said:

How do you get into your cabin if you don’t have your sea pass card?

When you first board the ship you are allowed to go to your stateroom to drop off any carryon(s). Your Seapass cards are in an envelope at your door. Take your Seapass cards with you when you leave. You are asked not linger in your stateroom until the general announcement is made that the staterooms are ready. Around 1:PM. 

Edited March 7 by doghog