Andy Posted May 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hi Everyone, Looks like Celebrity has added 4 new amenities to Concierge Class. Details can be found here : http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/staterooms-concierge-class-stateroom The 4 new amenities are : • NEW Dedicated Onboard Concierge desk • NEW Concierge availability during pier check-in • NEW Exclusive Destination Seminar arranged by the Concierge • NEW Exclusive Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch in the Main Restaurant (11:30am - 1:00pm) IMO, I doubt this will be enough for anyone to consider booking Concierge Class solely for the new items... unless you already enjoy the exisiting Concierge Class amenties. Of the 4 updates, I like the Welcome Aboard Lunch the most. FWIW, this was available on Eclipse a few weeks ago. However, as my Sister was not booked in Concierge, we opted not to try this new amenity. With that said, we enjoy Concierge Class very much, and it's nice to see that Celebrity is working to upgrade the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted May 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hi Everyone, Looks like Celebrity has added 4 new amenities to Concierge Class. Details can be found here : http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/staterooms-concierge-class-stateroom The 4 new amenities are : • NEW Dedicated Onboard Concierge desk • NEW Concierge availability during pier check-in • NEW Exclusive Destination Seminar arranged by the Concierge • NEW Exclusive Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch in the Main Restaurant (11:30am - 1:00pm) IMO, I doubt this will be enough for anyone to consider booking Concierge Class solely for the new items... unless you already enjoy the exisiting Concierge Class amenties. Of the 4 updates, I like the Welcome Aboard Lunch the most. FWIW, this was available on Eclipse a few weeks ago. However, as my Sister was not booked in Concierge, we opted not to try this new amenity. With that said, we enjoy Concierge Class very much, and it's nice to see that Celebrity is working to upgrade the experience. No big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted May 4, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hey, I'm not picky. A freebie is a freebie. I'll take it as I was already booked in CC anyway. I do appreciate the embarkation lunch as I don't want to share germs with everyone else on the first day of the cruise. Second day, maybe. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted May 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2016 The Welcome Aboard lunch is a nice benefit. I wish Celebrity would consider including AQ passengers or opening BLU up for lunch. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavovsky Posted May 4, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2016 The Welcome Aboard lunch is a nice benefit. I wish Celebrity would consider including AQ passengers or opening BLU up for lunch. Marie Yes Blu open for lunch would be nice but I was not particularly bothered by crowds a the buffet last cruise. Is the burger place open also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammi44 Posted May 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I like the footstools. Seriously, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LzyCruiser_NWA Posted May 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for letting us know. This is nice as we saw a concierge signage over the desk at the lobby desk but it didn't mean much as there was no one manning it, I guess they plan on having someone there now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted May 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Can't anyone eat lunch in the MDR on embarkation day?? :confused: Guess I assumed it was possible (I cruise more often on Princess and am used to that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyelovcrusin Posted May 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I think the embarkation lunch is a nice touch. Anyone who has done this, is it a regular lunch menu or what was on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted May 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Can't anyone eat lunch in the MDR on embarkation day?? :confused: Guess I assumed it was possible (I cruise more often on Princess and am used to that). No, and it is strictly enforced. We traveled with friends last month on the Constellation who were in CC class. We were in an OV. We were not able to dine with them. I understood, of course. I only knew they were offering lunch for CC'ers because I read it on the forum here. It was their first Celebrity cruise, and I insisted they enjoy this perk, and meet up later. They really enjoyed it. I do not recall the menu particulars, but, I believe they had a choice of about 5 main dishes. Our next cruise is on the Summit in July and we are AQ. I would love if they would include AQ. To be honest, it makes no sense to offer this for CC, and lunch in Luminae for the suite crowd, but, nothing for AQ. They could easily include AQ. Marie Edited May 4, 2016 by FlorenceItaly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2driveinct Posted May 4, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm most interested in the pier check-in... does that mean that they are there just to answer questions? Or do you actually get your own check-in line and get on board faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythe83 Posted May 4, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Does Aqua Class get to use the MDR for embarkation lunch? It'd be annoying if not, since it's supposed to get all the same benefits as Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If only Posted May 4, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2016 We just came back from the TA cruise on the Equinox & pretty sure that Blu was open for lunch for Aqua on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoedokey Posted May 4, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Is the Solarium lunch spot open during embark for everyone Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikisDad Posted May 4, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I just had a side by side look at CC vs. AQ on the Celebrity web site and it looks like a lot of the CC benefits that AQ got have been removed. It looks like they are moving away from AQ being CC + other benefits and instead having a different set of benefits. hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted May 4, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) deleted Edited May 4, 2016 by FlorenceItaly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted May 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks Andy, for the heads up! We book Concierge Class when the cost is attractive to us ($50 to $100 PP), & despite the many here who poo poo the CC perks, we do enjoy the extra room on M class, the daily delivered hors d'oeuvres, welcome bubbly, & other little touches. Sometimes it seems like Concierge Class is a step child, & it's nice to see Celebrity make an attempt to make it more attractive; particularly the luncheon. c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted May 4, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I like the footstools. Seriously, lol. LOL, my wife gives a big thumbs up on that! She loves them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Rene Posted May 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 4, 2016 No big deal The lunch would be great! However, I booked Aqua class. Wondering if they will upgrade Aqua as well???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancruz Posted May 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for the update, Andy! This will be our 2nd CC because it was the only HC cabin 10 months out. Perhaps, it was to be. Our wonderful TA went to bat for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy 2 b cruising Posted May 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hi Everyone, Looks like Celebrity has added 4 new amenities to Concierge Class. Details can be found here : http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/staterooms-concierge-class-stateroom The 4 new amenities are : • NEW Dedicated Onboard Concierge desk • NEW Concierge availability during pier check-in • NEW Exclusive Destination Seminar arranged by the Concierge • NEW Exclusive Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch in the Main Restaurant (11:30am - 1:00pm) IMO, I doubt this will be enough for anyone to consider booking Concierge Class solely for the new items... unless you already enjoy the exisiting Concierge Class amenties. Of the 4 updates, I like the Welcome Aboard Lunch the most. FWIW, this was available on Eclipse a few weeks ago. However, as my Sister was not booked in Concierge, we opted not to try this new amenity. With that said, we enjoy Concierge Class very much, and it's nice to see that Celebrity is working to upgrade the experience. Always appreciate your updated information. Aqua Class usually gets all the same perks as Concierge Class, could you get confirmation that we will be able to go to the embarkation luncheon in the MDR too:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobasimcha Posted May 4, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Seems like Aqua is being downgrade and one pays more than CC. :confused::(:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted May 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Seems like Aqua is being downgrade and one pays more than CC. :confused::(:mad: Hopefully, Celebrity is reading this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancruz Posted May 4, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for the update, Andy! This will be our 2nd CC because it was the only HC cabin 10 months out. Perhaps, it was to be. Our wonderful TA went to bat for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted May 4, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Does Aqua Class get to use the MDR for embarkation lunch? It'd be annoying if not, since it's supposed to get all the same benefits as Concierge. So be prepared to be annoyed, its off to the buffet for you...and NO AQ does not get the same as CC, most yes but not all....enjoy the buffet! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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