rucruisn2 Posted July 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I understand that concierge class can have lunch in MDR on embarkation day, what about aqua class? Is the buffet or spa cafe our only options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted July 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I understand that concierge class can have lunch in MDR on embarkation day, what about aqua class? Is the buffet or spa cafe our only options? The options are the buffet, Aqua Spa cafe, and the Mast Grill are those without a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Miaminice Posted July 31, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The options are the buffet, Aqua Spa cafe, and the Mast Grill are those without a fee. Depending on the ship the Mast Grill is now also a "for a fee venue" (Top Deck Burger Bar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 31, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Would be nice to have a BLU or Tuscan buffet for AQ only...or give us access to MDR with the Concierge Class guests...there must be enough room..but maybe not enough staff??? AQ gets the Welcome Aboard water....that's all.... We used to pay for B on 5, but that was changed to sushi...dh allergic,,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted July 31, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Would be nice to have a BLU or Tuscan buffet for AQ only...or give us access to MDR with the Concierge Class guests...there must be enough room..but maybe not enough staff??? AQ gets the Welcome Aboard water....that's all.... We used to pay for B on 5, but that was changed to sushi...dh allergic,,. You know opening the MDR to Aqua guests as well as concierge would make so much sense....once it is open anyway how many more staff can it need? Same menu just up the quantity. It isn't as if you are opening up another kitchen, Blu would still be closed. In addition to a pleasant start for Aqua guests as well as CC it would take some pressure off the buffet seating. No personal interest in this (never book Aqua or CC) but it just seems a logical move.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndze Posted July 31, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Would be nice to have a BLU or Tuscan buffet for AQ only...or give us access to MDR with the Concierge Class guests...there must be enough room..but maybe not enough staff??? AQ gets the Welcome Aboard water....that's all.... We used to pay for B on 5, but that was changed to sushi...dh allergic,,. Does Aqua class receive the complimentary water each day or just two for the whole cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Miaminice Posted July 31, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Does Aqua class receive the complimentary water each day or just two for the whole cruise? Only on day 1. Used to be every day. However, they changed that quite some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndze Posted July 31, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Only on day 1.Used to be every day. However, they changed that quite some time ago. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted July 31, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Aqua Class gets access to Blu for almost every meal but embarkation lunch. Concierge class doesn't get access to Blu, Luminae or Michael's Club---the embarkation lunch in MDR is the little bone thrown to them. Thus, it makes no sense to me to open up the MDR at embarkation to anyone but Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted July 31, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Aqua Class gets access to Blu for almost every meal but embarkation lunch. Concierge class doesn't get access to Blu, Luminae or Michael's Club---the embarkation lunch in MDR is the little bone thrown to them. Thus, it makes no sense to me to open up the MDR at embarkation to anyone but Concierge. The reason it makes sense is that Aqua Class is considered to be a higher class stateroom than Concierge, just seems odd that the three top types of staterooms are in order Concierge, Aqua and Suites. Concierge and suites get embark lunch but the one in the middle doesn't, that makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted July 31, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I understand that concierge class can have lunch in MDR on embarkation day, what about aqua class? Is the buffet or spa cafe our only options? There are a few other options. You can have lunch before boarding. You can also have a few pastries from Cafe al Bacio to help you survive until dinner Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonJasmine Posted July 31, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2017 We used to love Bon5 until it turned to Sushi. Ugh! The portobello mushroom burgers were to die for. Not to mention the crepes. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted July 31, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2017 We figure they threw the embarkation day lunch at Concierge....because there is really very little to justify paying extra money for Concierge. Its kind of silly for folks to pay extra money for the same type cabin just to get a footstool on the balcony. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Miaminice Posted July 31, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2017 We figure they threw the embarkation day lunch at Concierge....because there is really very little to justify paying extra money for Concierge. Its kind of silly for folks to pay extra money for the same type cabin just to get a footstool on the balcony. Without debating weather Concierge is worth the money or not, keep in mind that on M class it is not the same cabin as a standard veranda stateroom. CC is larger but the same size as AQ. Only on S class they are all the same size. I would not pay extra for CC either. However, on our next cruise AQ (our usual) was way overpriced and CC was less than a veranda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted July 31, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Zeniths are able to go to the Concierge lunch in MDR. Many times B2B cruisers are invited to dine there. They also invite guests, like Travel Agents who might be visiting the ship to dine. It can become quite crowded with very limited staff. However, usually not very busy and can handle AQ Class passengers. I would include them if space permits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted July 31, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I enjoy the buffet as there are so many options available. We get a seat outside and enjoy the warm temps especially in the Winter. We eat light at that lunch as we know what is in store for us on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted July 31, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Aqua Class gets access to Blu for almost every meal but embarkation lunch. Concierge class doesn't get access to Blu, Luminae or Michael's Club---the embarkation lunch in MDR is the little bone thrown to them. Thus, it makes no sense to me to open up the MDR at embarkation to anyone but Concierge. It is not clear whether you have ever stayed in an Aqua Class cabin, but lunch is not served in Blu on any day. The description of the the AQ benefits used to state they it includes all the benefits of CC plus some additional items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NantahalaCruiser Posted July 31, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On embarkation day on our cruise out of Yokohama last October, after an early check using the elite line, even though we had checked in, everyone still had to wait to board. When it came time to board they had a special gate/line for Concierge and Suite, but none for Aqua Class. As an AQ passenger, I just decided to join the Concierge and Suite line anyway and luckily no one objected. But it shows that they are trying to add a little extra benefits to Concierge for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruisn2 Posted July 31, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Doesn't make sense to me that concierge class gets MDR but not aqua class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted July 31, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Doesn't make sense to me that concierge class gets MDR but not aqua class. It may make sense in that they are trying to make Concierge Class more attractive to justify the cost. Many of the perks may not be attractive to cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 1, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 1, 2017 You know opening the MDR to Aqua guests as well as concierge would make so much sense....once it is open anyway how many more staff can it need? Same menu just up the quantity. It isn't as if you are opening up another kitchen, Blu would still be closed. In addition to a pleasant start for Aqua guests as well as CC it would take some pressure off the buffet seating. No personal interest in this (never book Aqua or CC) but it just seems a logical move.... That was my point..We always book AQ and lost B on 5 for embarkation day and where we ate lunch frequently,,, AQ spa cafe has become very crowded ....very few seats....so that leaves the buffet or burgers as dh is allergic to the sushi/ fish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 1, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Only on day 1.Used to be every day. However, they changed that quite some time ago. Last 2 cruises cab in steward left some when he saw we needed them. Since we had beverage package we would get water at a bar most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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