john_galt Posted April 12, 2014 #76 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Michael's makes you feel privileged. We are Platinum on Princess and have enjoyed breakfast at Sabatini's (suites only) but Michael's truly gives you the feeling you are receiving special attention. The concierge said there were fewer than 50 people eligible to use Michael's on our sailing. Stayed at the Ritz-Carlton the night before. Nice room, beautiful ocean view, great food, but I was just another guest. I felt special in Michael's. It's not about food or drink. You can get that on any ship. It's an attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted April 12, 2014 #77 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Right next to the library: Check out Pullmantur Fantasy Deck: http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise/Pullmantur-Cruises/Zenith/Deck-Plans This was after the refurb in 1999. Prior to that this was the Scorpio Disco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhans24 Posted April 12, 2014 #78 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just off the equinox last week. Michaels was still open to everyone. It did not have craft beers, lots of whiskey, scotch, etc. The bartender Alexander was phenomenal. Very knowledgable and friendly, one of the best on the ship. They did have Orval, Dogfishhead 90 minute IPA and Ommegang Abbey Ale at a lot of the bars. Equinox does go in for a 10 day dry dock in two weeks. Maybe changes will be made then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted April 12, 2014 #79 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just off the equinox last week. Michaels was still open to everyone. It did not have craft beers, lots of whiskey, scotch, etc. The bartender Alexander was phenomenal. Very knowledgable and friendly, one of the best on the ship. They did have Orval, Dogfishhead 90 minute IPA and Ommegang Abbey Ale at a lot of the bars. Equinox does go in for a 10 day dry dock in two weeks. Maybe changes will be made then. Thank You berry berry much! Tho we are still 210 days out, we love to stay up on what is going on with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted April 12, 2014 #80 Share Posted April 12, 2014 My husband is going to be heart-broken! He loved the beer selection in Micheal's. Good point! I have done this on HAL and Royal Caribbean. Have been lucky that Boddingtons have always been available. ;) Celebrity has always had Boddingtons available at other bars on my cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hammo Posted April 12, 2014 #81 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Michael's makes you feel privileged. We are Platinum on Princess and have enjoyed breakfast at Sabatini's (suites only) but Michael's truly gives you the feeling you are receiving special attention. The concierge said there were fewer than 50 people eligible to use Michael's on our sailing. Stayed at the Ritz-Carlton the night before. Nice room, beautiful ocean view, great food, but I was just another guest. I felt special in Michael's. It's not about food or drink. You can get that on any ship. It's an attitude. Every now and then you read a post that leaves you speechless.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyD3 Posted April 13, 2014 #82 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I'll ask again, what specifically made the concierge lounge worth the price of admission? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app I have been in the new VIP lounge on both the Century and Connie. The main reason I prefer it to other venues onboard is the lack of crowds. At breakfast, tea and pre dinner drink times there were never more than 20 passengers present. Normally less than 10. When I left Michaels to go to dinner on the Connie I walked thru the Martini bar. Every time there must have been 100 passengers there. If I had wanted to get a drink it would have been virtually impossible:( When I was on the Reflection in January (before the VIP lounge) I had to sit at the bar to get decent service. Otherwise I would never get a refill. At the VIP lounge I get the service I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcruiser1234 Posted April 13, 2014 #83 Share Posted April 13, 2014 We leave on Eclipse in 6 days and just got contacted by Fabion the concierge person on the ship. He asked if there was anything we might need before we pre board.... Hmmmmm. Kinda liking this already.... He sent me his E mail in order to contact him on the ship. This the first time somebody contacted us from the ship before boarding. We were able to upgrade to an RS from an S1 and had no idea that that this service was already being offered for this cruise. 1 thing that I do think will be great is that drinks are available until 8 pm which us perfect for pre dinner since we eat around 8:30. This was not true for elite vouchers that were only good to 7 pm. I will report back on our experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mld685 Posted April 15, 2014 #84 Share Posted April 15, 2014 We just came off of the Reflection and they actually closed Michaels Club and turned it into a private lounge. . Not sure if it's closed on all ships or just the reflection, but we were really bummed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turning46 Posted April 15, 2014 #85 Share Posted April 15, 2014 We just came off of the Reflection and they actually closed Michaels Club and turned it into a private lounge. . Not sure if it's closed on all ships or just the reflection, but we were really bummed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums On last week's Silhouette, it was also a "private lounge." Presumably for suite guests, of which there seemed to be only a few taking advantage of their private lounge at any given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drarill Posted April 15, 2014 #86 Share Posted April 15, 2014 We leave on Eclipse in 6 days and just got contacted by Fabion the concierge person on the ship. He asked if there was anything we might need before we pre board.... Hmmmmm. Kinda liking this already.... He sent me his E mail in order to contact him on the ship. This the first time somebody contacted us from the ship before boarding. We were able to upgrade to an RS from an S1 and had no idea that that this service was already being offered for this cruise. 1 thing that I do think will be great is that drinks are available until 8 pm which us perfect for pre dinner since we eat around 8:30. This was not true for elite vouchers that were only good to 7 pm. I will report back on our experiences. Have a great cruise and enjoy your RS!! Looking forward to your report as a suite guest. I still have to wait three months to enjoy our RS on the Reflection :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted April 15, 2014 #87 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry if this has been covered before, but is there a Michaels Club on the Infinity and if so, who has access to this bar area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted April 15, 2014 #88 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry if this has been covered before, but is there a Michaels Club on the Infinity and if so, who has access to this bar area. There is a Michael's in every Celebrity cruise ship. Michael's is the new concierge, suite, Zenith lounge. There is no access to those who are not in suites unless they have taken a whole bunch of Celebrity cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted April 16, 2014 #89 Share Posted April 16, 2014 There is a Michael's in every Celebrity cruise ship.Michael's is the new concierge, suite, Zenith lounge. There is no access to those who are not in suites unless they have taken a whole bunch of Celebrity cruises. Thanks. Are Aqua cabins included as well since are similarly priced and often higher than concierge class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted April 16, 2014 #90 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) No...it is for celebrity suites and higher...not concierge class or aqua class passengers. Edited April 16, 2014 by ghstudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief190 Posted April 16, 2014 #91 Share Posted April 16, 2014 You are correct Michaels is for celebrity suites and higher and zenith members. Just got of infinity yesterday from 15 day panama canal trip. Michaels club concierge Kim was fabulous and was available to us private lounge until 7 pm every day was very quite during the day but made many suite friends during unlimited cocktail hour. And Kim was available to us 24-7 for anything we needed. The current cruise will enjoy even more and will include food and snacks all day. Michaels club concierge is an ever changing program. I do believe they should stop showing info about the lounge if it is not open to everyone. Sent from my Venue 8 3830 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted April 16, 2014 #92 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Please disregard this post, see #93. Edited April 16, 2014 by dkjretired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted April 16, 2014 #93 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) I remember Michaels on the Horizon Dec 2000, but not the Zenith prior to '96. But as the wifester says, 'Honey, your wrong about that' could be the case here too!:) OK, so now you have me on a mental mission, to find the dailys from the Zenith in 1994! They are in a box under the bed somewhere. You are correct, Century introduced Michaels club on Celebrity as a Cigar Club, it was added to Zenith and Horizon in later drydocks, also as a Cigar club, that was when the Cigar craze started but it never really caught on aboard the ship. . Edited April 16, 2014 by dkjretired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmcue Posted April 16, 2014 #94 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Equinox was converted to suite and zenith lounge this past week. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWhit Posted April 16, 2014 #95 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they planning on keeping Perry Grant in the Michael's club on the Eclipse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cle-guy Posted April 16, 2014 #96 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they planning on keeping Perry Grant in the Michael's club on the Eclipse? He's been moved to Cellar masters on Eclipse, though I assume on the TA coming up, he will take over the sky lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomf Posted April 16, 2014 #97 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How does this work then? We booked from a brochure that shows Michael's Club as a venue for evening entertainment for all passengers. Now, after we have booked, they take this away. False advertising? Michael's Club was our place of preference for drinks both pre and post our evening meal. Lovely venue. It's not a deal breaker ( As the American's say!) but it does tack another nail in the overall thought!! Don't even get me started on how they dealt with our points from the Captains Club change over!! Our next cruise looks more and more likely to be with another cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Officer Dibble Posted April 16, 2014 #98 Share Posted April 16, 2014 We were on Equinox last month and never saw anyone in MC throughout the entire cruise. OD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted April 16, 2014 #99 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How does this work then? We booked from a brochure that shows Michael's Club as a venue for evening entertainment for all passengers. Now, after we have booked, they take this away. False advertising? Michael's Club was our place of preference for drinks both pre and post our evening meal. Lovely venue. It's not a deal breaker ( As the American's say!) but it does tack another nail in the overall thought!! Don't even get me started on how they dealt with our points from the Captains Club change over!! Our next cruise looks more and more likely to be with another cruise line. You booked based on a brochure, but have knowledge of the venue because you gave been there before? Really? Now you will book with another company:confused: Having a hard time connecting the dots on this thought, it makes no sense at all. But I guess a cruise is the same no matter who has their logo on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbsmithpaige Posted April 16, 2014 #100 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How does this work then? We booked from a brochure that shows Michael's Club as a venue for evening entertainment for all passengers. Now, after we have booked, they take this away. False advertising? Michael's Club was our place of preference for drinks both pre and post our evening meal. Lovely venue. It's not a deal breaker ( As the American's say!) but it does tack another nail in the overall thought!! Don't even get me started on how they dealt with our points from the Captains Club change over!! Our next cruise looks more and more likely to be with another cruise line. I think this is where the ever popular "Subject to change without notice" comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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