Mynki Posted December 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2015 In your opinion, is Lisa Lutloff-Perlo having a positive or a negative effect on Celebrity X since she took over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not2old Posted December 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2015 POSITIVE!!!! Wish we had her back at Royal Caribbean and Celebrity had Michael Bayley!!!!! Talk about cutbacks, unhappy crew members,etc.This is only my opinion, others will probably flame me, but so be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSailor Posted December 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Negative!! Haven't cruised for one and a half year and found out there are a lot of cutbacks especially entertainments from my recent cruise. I don't see the cutback necessary as oil prices drop from $147.00 to the present $35.00 per barrel.:rolleyes: The prices for 2017-2018 is incredible high. Edited December 19, 2015 by iSailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted December 19, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Unless someone holds control of a very large block of RCCL stock, at the end of the day, ;) it don't matter. But we have just returned from 10 days on the Equinox, and the wifester said it was her best cruise in 25 years! So positive it is. Edited December 19, 2015 by wallie5446 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinebunny Posted December 19, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2015 What we think matters much less than whether or not we sail with Celebrity. That's the vote that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted December 19, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Negative.. A much lower class experience, it may be modern but no longer elegant, luxury perks which were included at time of booking removed, like AQ daily water, No flowers or extra nice touches in stateroom no improvement in technology..website still an erratic experience. My Celeb ,luggage tags shredded scratchy, and stained towels in AQ removal of top end restaurants focus on selling extras /ugrades on board by staff emphasis on snagging the new cruiser over making the cruise experience better! more about bars and drinking overall Off topic..Waliie why do you call your spouse "wifester?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted December 19, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2015 If she is responsible for the Go BBB, the focus on drinks packages and high prices, negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted December 19, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Still too early for me to judge. She has grown the bottom line with cutbacks and higher prices. At the same time some outstanding Senior staff have returned to Celebrity in very large part as a vote of confidence in her. Loyalty has become less important, but advanced bookings are strong. Love her if you are an investor. Not love her if you are a loyal cruiser. Depends where you are. The jury is still out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymoney Posted December 19, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Still too early for me to judge. She has grown the bottom line with cutbacks and higher prices.At the same time some outstanding Senior staff have returned to Celebrity in very large part as a vote of confidence in her. Loyalty has become less important, but advanced bookings are strong. Love her if you are an investor. Not love her if you are a loyal cruiser. Depends where you are. The jury is still out for me. I believe there has been an effort on her part to report to the stockholders at year end that advanced bookings are up. She's accomplishing this by having promotions that offer reduced deposits such as the $25 deposit offer, which inflates and distorts the numbers. And Charles, would you continue to sail only with X if you did not receive your Zenith perks? Edited December 19, 2015 by dirtymoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted December 19, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 19, 2015 One's "legacy" is usually determined at the end of their career. I believe we have some time before we are in a position to judge. The survey is premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted December 19, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Let's see; she gave the chocolates back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted December 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted December 19, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Neutral, as it is too soon, way too soon to talk about legacy or performance or anything else for all that matters, at this juncture in her short tenure at X. What is the reason you post this, now? bon voyage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted December 19, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Well, certainly there is a very NEGATIVE attitude on theses boards of late, the biggest NO NO for me is the CHIC evening wear. Whatever happened to standards? ...She's a whiz as is her staff.....All will get better and better. Cheers! CERF IMO the IT section needs a decent overhaul, that hasn't happened yet! Edited December 19, 2015 by upwarduk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseerf Posted December 19, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Anyone who works in the cruise industry KNOWS that any real change happens after 12-18 months of a new CEO.....Celebrity RCL will know Lisa;s performance at that time. Also keep in mind that LLP was one of the driving forces behind the Solstice class of ships.....some in RCL call them her children.......so this survey asking for votes prior to any time frame.....its a bit ridiculous. She's a whiz as is her staff.....All will get better and better. Cheers! CERF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmac Posted December 19, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) One's "legacy" is usually determined at the end of their career. I believe we have some time before we are in a position to judge. The survey is premature. I agree with Orator 100%. Let's see: --stock price is up (good for investors). --Celebrity becoming a more "classed line" (suites, Aqua Class, Luminae, Michael's Club, Alcoves…,). --Cost of alternative restaurants is up. --Cruise prices are up; holiday prices are way up. Fuel cost is down. --Space ratio is going down. --Less staff in some areas. --Some perks going away. --Modern Chic is in -- formal out. --Officers, service staff, CD staff -- still wonderful and hard working! --Ships are modern and clean. --Same itineraries. --Demand for Celebrity is high. --Competition is floundering. --Cuisine is good, but not great. Quality down in some areas, like beef. --Passenger demographics are evolving. Enjoy! Kel:) Edited December 19, 2015 by kelmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratixman Posted December 19, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Why are there only 2 voting options? Shouldn't there be a third "neutral"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted December 19, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Why are there only 2 voting options? Shouldn't there be a third "neutral"? If you're neutral just don't vote. It's a non-vote anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 19, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Anyone who works in the cruise industry KNOWS that any real change happens after 12-18 months of a new CEO.....Celebrity RCL will know Lisa;s performance at that time. Also keep in mind that LLP was one of the driving forces behind the Solstice class of ships.....some in RCL call them her children.......so this survey asking for votes prior to any time frame.....its a bit ridiculous. She's a whiz as is her staff.....All will get better and better. Cheers! CERF She has been CEO for a year, so we are in your time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxnAquarian Posted December 19, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Celebrity has gone downhill in so many respects. The clientele has gotten more low-rent. The service isn't as personalized as it was even a year ago The food on board is repetitive and uninspired The price that we pay for suites isn't reflected in the overall experience - except for the fabulous Luminae Customer service hasn't been responsive to concerns and complaints - just a couple of years ago they bent over backwards to correct problems The itineraries are repetitive The Solstice Class ships are still stunningly beautiful and the Solarium is one of my favorite spots on any ship....but these positives aren't enough to keep us booking with X I don't know which of these changes have been affected by the CEO, but these changes that we've noticed have all been over the past year. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted December 19, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Celebrity has gone downhill in so many respects. The clientele has gotten more low-rent. The service isn't as personalized as it was even a year ago The food on board is repetitive and uninspired The price that we pay for suites isn't reflected in the overall experience - except for the fabulous Luminae Customer service hasn't been responsive to concerns and complaints - just a couple of years ago they bent over backwards to correct problems The itineraries are repetitive The Solstice Class ships are still stunningly beautiful and the Solarium is one of my favorite spots on any ship....but these positives aren't enough to keep us booking with X I don't know which of these changes have been affected by the CEO, but these changes that we've noticed have all been over the past year. Michael Michael, Sounds like a bit of been there and done that. Does familiarity breed contempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 20, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) I believe the Board of Directors owns a serious veto power. As stated, this poll is way too early. Send out the ballots in 2 years or so. Edited December 20, 2015 by neverbeenhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Click Posted December 20, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 20, 2015 For now, modern luxury has yet to meet modern technology and the product in general, from our experiences is less than what it was 4 years ago when we first went on an X cruise on the Equinox. The product is still good, but it was better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted December 20, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I agree with Orator 100%. Let's see: --stock price is up (good for investors). --Celebrity becoming a more "classed line" (suites, Aqua Class, Luminae, Michael's Club, Alcoves…,). --Cost of alternative restaurants is up. --Cruise prices are up; holiday prices are way up. Fuel cost is down. --Space ratio is going down. --Less staff in some areas. --Some perks going away. --Modern Chic is in -- formal out. --Officers, service staff, CD staff -- still wonderful and hard working! --Ships are modern and clean. --Same itineraries. --Demand for Celebrity is high. --Competition is floundering. --Cuisine is good, but not great. Quality down in some areas, like beef. --Passenger demographics are evolving. Enjoy! Kel:) Positive, would we have the Solstice ship class without her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted December 20, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I some times refer to my wife as wifey. Not a clue why. :confused: It just fell out of my mouth one day. That's usually how nicknames happen. At least Wallie can articulate why. On a separate note, I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I can't find anything to complain about here on Cruise Critic. :confused: Like +++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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