pete1901

Do you think it is appropriate to ask the butler or Michaels club for help with invitations to a roll call wine tasting? Or do you think I should bring some with me? ~25 folks 13 different cabins. Thanks! Cheers, Rosie

We had about 20 guests for party in the Eclipse PH [and many more for an end of Cabin Crawl for a shorter time] and have also sail a few times in an M-class RS so I am trying to picture what it would be like. Certainly 25 people would not all be able to sit down at the same time and the space is not really organised in a way that all 25 could easily be in one group. So, it really depends on whether you were having a formal wine tasting where everyone tasted the same wine at the same time or not. 25 people just drinking a few wines and milling out onto the balcony would work. 25 people standing around in one group with different wines being passed out at the same time is unlikely to. I think that you would be passing glasses down a chain. Have a great wine tasting.

Thanks p-gal... I think you are right that 25 might be too many for a RS. Thank you for the advice! Cheers, Rosie

When we had a wine tasting on Constellation in 2010, it was held in one of the alcoves in the MDR. The Concierge set it up. We had fruit, cheese, and crackers. There was a table with ice buckets to hold wines that required chilling. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Thanks Olive! We hadn't thought of the MDR as a venue. Great idea! Cheers, Rosie

Just speak to your butler and he will set out a nice spread. We've had up to 20 in our suite. Shrimp cocktails, cheese tray, fruit, canapés, drinks, etc. they'll even do a cake if you ask. Small fee for cake, but I don't remember paying extra for other items. Just tip your butler well at end of cruise! He will be most appreciative. Usually they stop by and ask if you need anything refilled.

Sheri

Hi folks! Thanks for all the info on holding parties in staterooms! We will be hosting a wine tasting party for a CC event in a couple of weeks on the Summit. We have a royal suite and about 25 have RSVPed. Do you think we can manage that many in a RS? Or should we request an alternative location from Celebrity Concierge/Michael's Club? Do you think it is reasonable to request both white and red wine glasses for each guest? What are your thoughts on an appropriate tip for the butler? How did you handle sending invitations? Thank you in advance for any advice you may have! Cheers, Rosie