Oceangoer2

Being on the other end of surveys often (?) I find the questions framed in every way possible which inevitably doesn't provide the first reaction the first time.

They ask until they get the answers they want. I take surveys or polls as an indicator not gospel.

Exactly what I posted....we ordered these from the MDR menu....odd. And yes to your other post re Tilapia and Turkey. This is why I had a problem ordering from any menu. I did acknowledge I'm picky so that's on me and not X. Oh well....b'fast and lunch are great and eating less dinner helps keep the calories down. If I could only stop eating dessert! 🥲

See....proves others' point...you Edge Elites are treated better than we 'plebs'....🤩

We were on the Equinox in Nov. past and Shrimp Cocktail and Escargot were only on MDR menu, not Luminae, which we thought kind of backwards. Maybe it was a 'supply issue'..🤔...on that particular cruise or, if you were on before us, maybe you ordered them all?? 😁😉

These items are not on the Luminae menu (sea urchin or pork cheeks) but DH finds some of the 'exotic' on the Murano menu. He also orders shrimp cocktail and escargot from the MDR menu which is not on L. I enjoy well prepared soups and sauces (veloute/vierge) and L does provide both. I only have a small issue with the lack of choice on L menu. Topic WAS the OV closing dining for dinner.

Over many posts, you seem quite dissatisfied with the Celebrity product, perhaps not in the past but it seems definitely now. Would you consider another line that will provide what it is you're looking for at the price you are comfortable with? You've mentioned your cruises with Royal but unhappy with them. You have said you 'sleep around' other lines and have a great idea of how things should be. Why waste your time here on X board? Perhaps explore the Oceania board whose posters may 'complain' less then X posters, and provide insight to a form of cruising which will make you happier? Or are all these responses due to keeping your opinions flowing and spreading dissatisfaction.

We were on the 401 on the 24th....closed from London westward, but open London eastward. One lane slow travel from London until Kitchener then clear through to Toronto. Same, but reverse, coming home IN THE DARK. Scary ride. Wouldn't have done it, but first family Christmas in 3 years. Clear weather but chancy roads, however trucks were driving faster than cars in the slush covered outer lane. All forms of travel seem to have suffered over the Christmas holiday.

We 'pay' for a suite for a variety of reasons, one of which is dining...it doesn't have to be a private Luminae dining room, but nice that it is smaller and service is expected to be better. In our case, however, we don't find the 'food upscale', but less than we expect...in fact, the MDR menu is preferred on some occasions. One poster quoted a server as saying "Luminae is all about presentation" to which we agree. If there are cutbacks to the MDR and other dining venue menus, it also shows on the L menu...only a few options, not necessarily of the quality enjoyed in 'upscale' restaurants, does not make fine dining.

We have NEVER dined in the OV for dinner in all our years cruising and now I think we've missed something we would have enjoyed and perhaps it's probably too late. My friends tell me the O cafe experience is quite nice....and has a complete menu. More and more I hear on this site, those who are strongly considering O over X. Who knew x's and o's would become more than a game. but a lifestyle...LOL.

I agree...but if you want to sail a luxury line be prepared for X cruise prices to increase even more than they have in the recent past. I compare pricing often between O and X. The consensus on O seems to be their 'food quality' is above X offerings. They also charge more to keep that reputation. In another vein, I booked excursions pre Christmas...one in particular has increased by $50. That's quite a hike so I'm thinking X is taking a bigger slice of the excursion fees also. Have to keep an eye on all of these 'changes' and 'charges' in the coming months.

probably more of a 'could' it stop than a 'would it stop'.

I should add....small sampling...two original and one follow up which was answered quickly.

Have you followed up? I'm calling on Monday.

yes..... some right away and others took a while

That one is 2015. I have this in my file: CelebrityEngagementCenter@celebrity.com They have replied to this link.

My OBC was refunded directly to my account which showed up online immediately after cancelling. Still waiting for the cash portion to be refunded 6 weeks later.

I'll make a guess....maybe take away any item (filet mignon, lamb, lobster) from the MDR menu that is on the Specialty restaurants menu? Our last visit to Tuscan AND Murano we were not impressed and to compare, we have chosen both every cruise as far back as it's been available. (3 year cruise absence during covid escalation). Cost for Nov. 2023 is $176.96 Cdn; add to that the amount we're already paying for dining in our cruise cost. Not sure how long this pricing will be acceptable and may affect reservations?

I wonder why the poster can't share the 'past posts' which have actually happened. Re the new 'drop', I think they said it was a 'thought' so maybe not something that can or will happen? 🤔

Sorry, I'm out of the loop. Which announcements have you posted which have ended up 'coming to fruition'?

I've been waiting 6 wks for a FCC and also a deposit refund. Haven't contacted X yet...considering the Christmas break as a possible factor.

There are 3 salad options and 3 pasta options. Not a station but an option. The note did say 'subject to change'. Pollo alla Cacciatore, Beef lasagna, Eggplant Parmigiano.

So if not in the Retreat, we collectively do the 'crawl'....if enjoying the 'AI', we can do the backstroke.

can this meme be reversed?? Just imagining some of the 'bodies' that find their way into the MDR...LOL.

Can I please see the results of the poll you took on the above. TIA.