Room Service Question...

[DaisyGirl55]

I have read on these boards that I can order from the regular dinner menu to be served in my room. We have a CC balcony room, and I understand all courses are delivered at the same time - no problem there.

 

My question is this: we have late seating. Am I limited to only ordering my dinner during my normal dining hours? We want to do this for 2 reasons:

- to enjoy dinner on the balcony, just the two of us ;)

- because my silly DH doesn't want to pack and wear a sport coat for the 2 informal nights :cool:

 

Thanks for your help!

[chessbriar]

You can order it at anytime, but you can expect service to be very slow

[Boo's Mom]

I have read on these boards that I can order from the regular dinner menu to be served in my room. We have a CC balcony room, and I understand all courses are delivered at the same time - no problem there.

 

My question is this: we have late seating. Am I limited to only ordering my dinner during my normal dining hours? We want to do this for 2 reasons:

- to enjoy dinner on the balcony, just the two of us ;)

- because my silly DH doesn't want to pack and wear a sport coat for the 2 informal nights :cool:

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Yes, you can order from the Dining room menu anytime during the hours they are serving in the dining room.

 

Also, (not sure what ship you are sailing).... but I have seen "Alternate Dining" on Celebrity ships. It's really quite nice. You wear whatever you wish....sit at a nice table....and are waited on with a nice menu.

 

This worked really well for my family....when we were exhausted from being in port all day...and wanted a nice, relaxing meal without having to go through all of the energy of "dressing for dinner". ie: Alaska itinerary

 

[kernow]

We did this after our day in Panama a couple of weeks ago. We also had a CC cabin(on Constellation) and when we asked our cabin steward for the menu he asked what time we would like dinner. He delivered it on time and set the table with tablecloth and cutlery. It was lovely to sit out there after a tiring day with a nice meal and a bottle of wine.

 

Julie

[ToBe]

We did this after our day in Panama a couple of weeks ago. We also had a CC cabin(on Constellation) and when we asked our cabin steward for the menu he asked what time we would like dinner. He delivered it on time and set the table with tablecloth and cutlery. It was lovely to sit out there after a tiring day with a nice meal and a bottle of wine.

 

Julie

My husband had a sore back one day on our cruise to Hawaii on the Summit. He spent one day "icing." We were not in a CC cabin but had a wonderful cabin attendant who supplied fresh ice every two hours and served the regular meals available in the dining room.

HB ready to go the next day.

I have found attendants thoughtful and obliging. They want to make sure that cruisers have a good time.

[DaisyGirl55]

Thanks for the responses so far....

 

I had forgotten about the "Alternative Dining". This is where the buffet is during the day, right?

 

I love the idea on dining out on the balcony, complete with a tablecloth, china plates, and a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner. Sounds divine!

 

Maybe we'll do one dinner in, and one at the Atlernative Dining spot.

[Boo's Mom]

I had forgotten about the "Alternative Dining". This is where the buffet is during the day, right?

 

 

Not right where the buffet is..... but in the same general part of the ship.

That I have seen it anyway.

 

It was in a roped off area.

[Rev22:17]

DaisyGirl55,

 

I have read on these boards that I can order from the regular dinner menu to be served in my room. We have a CC balcony room, and I understand all courses are delivered at the same time - no problem there.

 

My question is this: we have late seating. Am I limited to only ordering my dinner during my normal dining hours? We want to do this for 2 reasons:

- to enjoy dinner on the balcony, just the two of us ;)

- because my silly DH doesn't want to pack and wear a sport coat for the 2 informal nights :cool:

 

Thanks for your help!

 

No, you are not restricted. You can order from the dining room menu through room service at any time during the dinner hour. Nonetheless, Celebrity also offers "Alternative Casual Dining" with full table service in the seating area of the buffet each evening ($2.00 per person per evening) and a nice pizza and pasta bar that also offers salads (complementary) throughout the dinner hour.

 

That said, make sure that your huaband understands that (1) on Celebrity, the evening dress code applies throughout the ship, except in designated "casual" areas, after 6:00 PM so his entertainment options will be very limited if he does not bring a sport coat for the "informal" evenings.

 

Norm.

[GinaJ]

Hi Norm,

 

I personally like getting dressed up on the ship for dinner, however, I did speak with a Celebrity group coordinator today who claimed that "proper attire" only applies to the dining room.

 

I expressed that I had read many "cruise critic" posts that specifically discouraged anyone from sailing Celebrity who did not want to stay dressed up before or after dinner. (i.e. maybe another line would be better for you).

 

Her response was," that is not Celebrity's policy but rather a desire by a portion of Celebrity guests on or off that forum board" She stated that people could wear what they wanted outside the dining room.

 

As I said before, I personally like dressing up, but I know that others do not. If in fact (which I am not saying it is) it is not a policy of Celebrity to dress up (outside the dining room), why keep making people feel that they are not welcome on a Celebrity cruise.

 

I am not trying to be offensive to you or anyone that desires more formal attire, I am just confused as to what is really expected and by whom?

 

I do appreciate and respect all your posts, thoughts, opinions, and suggestions and look forward to reading more.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gina

[merela]

I know this is a sensitive question and a very personal one, but how much do you tip the room steward (or is it the room service steward) if we have dinner (from the regular dining room menu) in our room via room service?

 

I want to do it right.

[Lois R]

Hi Norm,

 

I personally like getting dressed up on the ship for dinner, however, I did speak with a Celebrity group coordinator today who claimed that "proper attire" only applies to the dining room.

 

I expressed that I had read many "cruise critic" posts that specifically discouraged anyone from sailing Celebrity who did not want to stay dressed up before or after dinner. (i.e. maybe another line would be better for you).

 

Her response was," that is not Celebrity's policy but rather a desire by a portion of Celebrity guests on or off that forum board" She stated that people could wear what they wanted outside the dining room.

 

As I said before, I personally like dressing up, but I know that others do not. If in fact (which I am not saying it is) it is not a policy of Celebrity to dress up (outside the dining room), why keep making people feel that they are not welcome on a Celebrity cruise.

 

I am not trying to be offensive to you or anyone that desires more formal attire, I am just confused as to what is really expected and by whom?

 

I do appreciate and respect all your posts, thoughts, opinions, and suggestions and look forward to reading more.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gina

 

Hi Gina,:) I don't usually reply to many of the dress code threads

but in this case.....

My reply here is not to start an argument but it clearly states

in the "Daily" about the dress code being part of the entire evening.

When she says people can wear what they want throughout

the evening..well of course they will......but for her to tell you

it is not Celebrity's Policy...well, sounds like she is trying

to be politically correct.:rolleyes:

I cannot remember word for word but they clearly want pax

to stay dressed for the evening.

 

Anyway, I am sure you will get other replies on this too.

[hajekfam]

Lois is right- it is stated in the daily.

 

In each days Daily under the Casual Dining Boulevard section of the Daily Dining Choices on the Activities & Events page it states:

Casual Dining Boulevard: The Dress code is casual every day. Although in all other areas the dress code of the evening applies. We kindly ask for your cooperation and consideration for your fellow guests.

 

In the first day's Daily on the same page under Ship's Dress Codes it states:

 

Following are the required modes of attire for evening dress (after 6:00pm nightly) throughout the ship.

 

Formal: Ladies: A dressy outfit, formal gown or cocktail dress.

Gentlemen: Tuxedo, dinner jacket, or dark suit, tie

 

Informal: Ladies: Informal dress or pants and blouse.

Gentlemen: Jacket & slacks. No jeans.

 

Casual: Ladies: Dress, Pantsuit or sporty outfit.

Gentlemen: Sports shirt and slacks.

 

Please Note: Jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, swimsuits, robes, and bare feet are not permitted in the Caravell Restaurant at any time. Shorts are not permitted in the Caravelle Restaurant during dinner times. Guests are expected to respect this sailing tradition for the ambiance of the cruise.

This is copied directly from the daily, the bolding and italics are Celebrity's.

[dkjretired]

Evening Dress Codes

Celebrity's evening dress codes include three types: formal, casual and informal. The daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the appropriate evening attire.

[PescadoAmarillo]

Regarding timing of your dinner delivery...

We were on a Connie cruise a couple of years ago where we never once (except for one night-Captain's table) ate in the dining room. We ate every dinner on our balcony. Our cabin steward told us that it is easiest for them if they go in just after the waiters have gone through for first seating or second seating, so think about 6:30 and 9:00. That worked great for us. This is a great benefit on Celebrity that we don't find on many other cruise lines.

 

Regarding dress throughout the ship...although we did see a few exceptions every night, the vast majority of people did remain dressed as for the dining room the entire evening.

[GinaJ]

Hi everyone-

 

Thanks for all your input. I hope that the dress code is written on other Celebrity materials besides just the dailys. (i.e. final documents etc).

The brochure only states "clothing recommendations" not "required dress attire". This can really be misleading for someone that has never cruised Celebrity.

 

 

For example, George and Margie decide to take a cruise on Celebrity. They have sailed on Princess, RCCL, and Carnival. George and Margie decide they will eat in their cabin on this 4 day cruise and skip getting dressed up so they don't bring the proper attire for the "entire evening". They do however plan to attend the shows and participate in other events on the ship after the dinner hour. George and Margie do not find out until they get on the ship and read a daily that they do not have the proper attire to attend most evening events. I think this would be very disappointing to most people if they only way they are informed is once they are on the ship after they have left the "proper" clothes at home.

 

I just wish the information was a little more consistent and more readily available to those who do not use the internet and/or know nothing about these boards.

 

Again, I appreciate all your thoughts and advice. Happy Sailing to all.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gina

[Cruisenouvelle]

Gina - I think if your DH brings a blazer or jacket, he won't regret it! My DH, who hasn't worn a suit since he retired several years ago, said that dressing up was one of the highlights of the cruise! I don't presume to know your husband, but perhaps you can talk him into it.

A for 'George' and 'Margie', their travel agent or Celebrity's travel planners would be in a position to enlighten them re: dress codes. We booked w/ =X= online, but even someone w/ no internet access can ask a travel agent or go to the local library or bookstore for travel and cruise guides. My personal opinion is that there are alternate ways to obtain needed info besides the 'Net.

I had no idea these boards existed a year ago, but I'm sure glad I found them.

Have a wonderful cruise - enjoy!

[dkjretired]

Hi everyone-

 

Thanks for all your input. I hope that the dress code is written on other Celebrity materials besides just the dailys. (i.e. final documents etc).

The brochure only states "clothing recommendations" not "required dress attire". This can really be misleading for someone that has never cruised Celebrity.

 

 

For example, George and Margie decide to take a cruise on Celebrity. They have sailed on Princess, RCCL, and Carnival. George and Margie decide they will eat in their cabin on this 4 day cruise and skip getting dressed up so they don't bring the proper attire for the "entire evening". They do however plan to attend the shows and participate in other events on the ship after the dinner hour. George and Margie do not find out until they get on the ship and read a daily that they do not have the proper attire to attend most evening events. I think this would be very disappointing to most people if they only way they are informed is once they are on the ship after they have left the "proper" clothes at home.

 

I just wish the information was a little more consistent and more readily available to those who do not use the internet and/or know nothing about these boards.

 

Again, I appreciate all your thoughts and advice. Happy Sailing to all.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gina

 

Gina:

 

I know it used to be on the documents package sent and also used to be in brochures.

[GinaJ]

Hi Cruisenouvelle--

 

I was not referring to my husband and I just made up George and Margie to use as an example.

 

I am going on the cruise with my girlfriends ages 37-70. There are 24 of us going. DH is staying home with the dogs and cat. HE HE HE.

 

Happy Sailing,

 

Gina

[herewego]

I swear there are a million post about how important the dress code is in here! BUT there are also a lot of post telling us that they just got off a sailing and MANY people didn't have on jackets on! And so it appears to be MUCH more important IN here than on the actual ship!

 

Before you skip dinner, please read the other posts about this and see how many say you CAN go without the jacket. Some said they were wearing Hawaiian shirts! Not that isn't up to an informal outfit and yet, more than one reported just that!

 

Once my son (who went to Grandma's) and my husband got their bag switched! My DH had NO jackets of any kind! We were on RCL and he went in with a sweater and pants on FORMAL night and you know what? The world didn't end!:rolleyes:

 

Enjoy YOUR vacation

[Donnaluv2cruise]

While most people will be formally dressed for the shows and in the martini and champagne bars before dinner, alot of people go back for their "comfy" clothes after the late seating. We usually stayed dressed for the casino, but there were a few times we went back and changed before hitting the blackjack table. Just because you don't want to dress up for dinner and chose the alternative dining or choose to dine on your balcony, I don't think you should be banished from the rest of the ship for the entire evening. It's all about relaxing and enjoying your vacation. If you don't want to dress up, it's not going to bother me. In fact, if you're out to have a good time, come hang out with us. We'll buy the first round. :D

[MrsKinsey]

I have to agree 100% with Herewego. I just got off the Infinity and on informal nights, the vast majority of men did NOT wear a jacket of any type. In fact, very few even wore a tie. My DH refused to wear a jacket and I was really worried that we would stand out or be refused entry. In reality, he actually looked more dressed up than most in his nice shirt and tie.

 

Bottom line, don't buy into the scare tactics that a lot of people are using. If you want to enjoy room service for dinner so you don't have to dress up, you certainly do not need to dress up afterwards to leave your room. I saw many, many people throughout the ship, even on formal nights, that were wearing jeans and t-shirt.

 

Also, I know the dailies state that dress of the evening applies after 6 pm, but does anyone that attends late seating actually scurry to their room to dress up 2 1/2 hours before dinner?? No.

 

Celeste

[anyname]

YES!!!! :D

 

Someone just off the ship with the actual experience! I was beyond concerned these absurd reports of fashion police sending people back were true but there was NO way ANY cruise line could surrive with that type of descrimination - simply based on what a person wore to watch a show!

 

I asked a question about this regarding the Mercury - maybe you could post your experience there - I know there were many people sailing here and wondering the same thing.

[Rev22:17]

herewego,

 

I swear there are a million post about how important the dress code is in here! BUT there are also a lot of post telling us that they just got off a sailing and MANY people didn't have on jackets on! And so it appears to be MUCH more important IN here than on the actual ship!

 

Before you skip dinner, please read the other posts about this and see how many say you CAN go without the jacket. Some said they were wearing Hawaiian shirts! Not that isn't up to an informal outfit and yet, more than one reported just that!

 

Once my son (who went to Grandma's) and my husband got their bag switched! My DH had NO jackets of any kind! We were on RCL and he went in with a sweater and pants on FORMAL night and you know what? The world didn't end!:rolleyes:

 

Enjoy YOUR vacation

 

First, if you look again, you will find that nearly all of the posts saying that many passengers really don't follow the dress codes pertain to the short (four night and five night) cruises aboard MV Century. They are not representative of normal Celebrity cruises of seven or more nights, where nearly all of the passengers DO follow the dress codes even though enforcement of dress codes is not consistent.

 

And second, Celebrity is "not exactly" Royal Caribbean even though the same parent company owns both lines. The passenger demographics are considerably different, with Celebrity's passengers being much more upscale.

 

Norm.

[Rev22:17]

Donnaluv2cruise,

 

While most people will be formally dressed for the shows and in the martini and champagne bars before dinner, alot of people go back for their "comfy" clothes after the late seating. We usually stayed dressed for the casino, but there were a few times we went back and changed before hitting the blackjack table. Just because you don't want to dress up for dinner and chose the alternative dining or choose to dine on your balcony, I don't think you should be banished from the rest of the ship for the entire evening. It's all about relaxing and enjoying your vacation. If you don't want to dress up, it's not going to bother me. In fact, if you're out to have a good time, come hang out with us. We'll buy the first round. :D

 

Even if you "don't think [those who choose not to dress in the prescribed evening attire, and thus go to "Alternative Casual Dining" instead of the dining room] should be banished from the ship for the entire evening[,]" the line's stated policy is very clear about this. The daily program ("Celebrity Today") is quite clear about this. The stated policy: "The evening dress code applies throughout the ship, except designated casual areas, after 6:00 PM." The "designated casual areas" typically are the buffet restaurant (including the "Alternative Casual Dining" area, the sushi bar, and the pizza and pasta bar), the pool areas, and the fitness center.

 

Norm.

[Rev22:17]

anyname,

 

YES!!!! :D

 

Someone just off the ship with the actual experience! I was beyond concerned these absurd reports of fashion police sending people back were true but there was NO way ANY cruise line could surrive with that type of descrimination - simply based on what a person wore to watch a show!

 

I asked a question about this regarding the Mercury - maybe you could post your experience there - I know there were many people sailing here and wondering the same thing.

 

Before you get too excited, I have seen staff turning people who were not wearing the proper attire away from the Celebrity Theater as well as from the dining room, on several of my Celebrity cruises (nine since 2003).

 

Norm.