Michael's Club - Suite guests

[warmwinds]

I don't have a butler, but am not shy in feeding back! Lol Fortunately Vikka from Russia saved the day this evening. What a delight and it's not hard! Nadia as Michael's hostess is lovely. As I said I'm not demanding, but it's all about the simple stuff.

 

Phil

 

I'm confused...if you're in Michael's, doesn't that mean you are in a suite? And if you're in a suite doesn't that mean you have a butler? (anticipating our first suite stay, still learning).

[dkjretired]

I'm confused...if you're in Michael's, doesn't that mean you are in a suite? And if you're in a suite doesn't that mean you have a butler? (anticipating our first suite stay, still learning).

 

Not sure if this is the case but Captain’s Club Zenith members have access to Michaels and may be in any category Cabin. Also some high rollers in the casino have access.

 

If you are in a suite you always have a Butler and access to Michaels.

[C-Dragons]

Not sure if this is the case but Captain’s Club Zenith members have access to Michaels and may be in any category Cabin. Also some high rollers in the casino have access.

 

If you are in a suite you always have a Butler and access to Michaels.

 

Also, anyone who is designated a VIP on board, regardless of their accommodations, are given access to Michael’s Club too.

[warmwinds]

Oh, ok, makes sense.

 

What type of food do they serve during afternoon tea in Michael's? Is it finger sandwiches or just sweets? And are the sweets like from the buffet or from Al Bacio or something different?

[Cruise a holic]

I've never yet seen a kid in Luminae. Of course, I wouldn't sail at a time when there was the possibility of 500 kids on board either.

 

That was our "dumb luck" Never happened to us either and we have sailed on the Summit for 5 years every August.

[Cruise a holic]

Our experiences in Michael's Club ARE one of the primary reasons we book a suite. The others being the additional space and larger balcony,

as the SO enjoys sitting and reading out there. On our last two cruises, the service has been exemplary. Niko on Silhouette and Jole on Equinox were the concierges. We also had Anka as the suite manager on Equinox. We could not have asked for better service or attention to detail.

 

The SO drinks Jameson. I jokingly said to the server, the first evening, if you see him, just hand him a Jameson. You don't have to ask. That is exactly what happened. We walked in the second night, and before we had decided where to sit, the server had his Jameson ready.

 

We like the quiet, laid back atmosphere where we can have a conversation with others, without having to talk over noise and music in a crowded bar. They often have a harpist, guitarist or pianist playing background music. The officers wander thru. This isn't a quick pass thru for a photo op. They sit and talk to you. We spent 45 minutes one night talking to the staff captain.

 

If you are looking for a more upbeat party atmosphere, Michael's is not the venue for you. I know from experience, that, with most having the drink packages, many suite guests do not go there. The crowd in MC tends to be older and more sedate. That may just be because of the times we cruise.

 

As others have said, we don't cruise when the possibility exists for lots of children. As we eat late, if there are young children dining in Luminae, they are gone before we get there. We have seen older children there and they have always been well behaved.

 

We had Jole on the Summit a couple of years ago, she was by far the best Michael's club rep of all! Hope she is on one of our future Celebrity sailings as they move around.

[C-Dragons]

Oh, ok, makes sense.

 

What type of food do they serve during afternoon tea in Michael's? Is it finger sandwiches or just sweets? And are the sweets like from the buffet or from Al Bacio or something different?

An assortment of finger sandwiches and small sweets including scones with clotted cream and jam are served during Tea. The sweets are not from Al Baccio.

[warmwinds]

An assortment of finger sandwiches and small sweets including scones with clotted cream and jam are served during Tea. The sweets are not from Al Baccio.

 

Perfect, thank you - love having lots of different options. My husband loves scones so he'll be happy.

[chemmo]

I don't have a butler, but am not shy in feeding back! Lol Fortunately Vikka from Russia saved the day this evening. What a delight and it's not hard! Nadia as Michael's hostess is lovely. As I said I'm not demanding, but it's all about the simple stuff.

 

Phil

 

Phil, you are so right!

 

Owing to health issues (now, thankfully, resolved) our last two cruises have been far more about the ship than itineraries and destinations....Looking back it has been the ‘attention to details’ aspects which have made these Cruises special. We are not demanding either but we do like to be looked after!

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

[flyingv4me]

Jole and Anka are pretty amazing, aren't they. They are great to deal with on any issue, or just to chat with when free. They helped make our Equinox cruise very special.

[excitedofharpenden]

I'm confused...if you're in Michael's, doesn't that mean you are in a suite? And if you're in a suite doesn't that mean you have a butler? (anticipating our first suite stay, still learning).

I’ve been Zenith for a while so have access to Michael’s. I’m in an inside cabin on deck 2 and it’s great!:cool:

 

Phil

[excitedofharpenden]

Phil, you are so right!

 

Owing to health issues (now, thankfully, resolved) our last two cruises have been far more about the ship than itineraries and destinations....Looking back it has been the ‘attention to details’ aspects which have made these Cruises special. We are not demanding either but we do like to be looked after!

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

Thanks chemmo. My needs are very simple. I don’t need the fluff. Be friendly and approachable and I’ll get on with most. I have a long term health issue since I was 24 years old and feel very fortunate to ge able to travel like I do. Nothing taken for granted!

 

Phil

[docmark]

Jole and Anka are pretty amazing, aren't they. They are great to deal with on any issue, or just to chat with when free. They helped make our Equinox cruise very special.

 

When was the last time you saw Anca? She was supposed to have left Celebrity a year ago...Hope that is not true, she was the best (by far) concierge I ever saw!!

[Cruise a holic]

I’ve been Zenith for a while so have access to Michael’s. I’m in an inside cabin on deck 2 and it’s great!:cool:

 

Phil

wow how many years did it take you to reach zenith? We sail Celebrity at least 3-4 weeks a year in suites and we aren’t 1/2 way to zenith! Do you always stay in inside cabins?

[Mynki]

I’m on Connie now. First day and I have to have encountered one of the worst waitresses I’ve ever encountered on a ship and unfortunately she’s in Michael’s. I wouldn’t want to ask her for anything extra having received the response to Stoli Elit vodka. It’s early days and I don’t know if she is cover, but if not I will be feeding back and I am not one to make a fuss. Much like other guests on board a cruise has a lot to do with the people. No bad cruise. Just bad people on it!

 

Phil

 

Last time we had one waiter who'd go anywhere on the ship to get you what you asked for. He was brilliant and set the standard.

 

Sadly he was paired with a waitress that didn't want to get you any beverage that wasn't in MC.

 

Are you experiencing similar by any chance?

[excitedofharpenden]

wow how many years did it take you to reach zenith? We sail Celebrity at least 3-4 weeks a year in suites and we aren’t 1/2 way to zenith! Do you always stay in inside cabins?

It took me about 12 years. I don’t really mind what type of cabin I stay in. Just depends. I’ve stayed all over the ship. Just get me on!:) Nearly double Zenith now, but I’ve cruised Azamara a lot too and points are cumulative with Celebrity. I tend to do probably 8-12 cruises a year.

 

Phil

[$hip$hape]

The specific beers offered vary ship to ship.

Michael's Genuine Pub on Royal Caribbean Cruises...

Celebrity or Royal Caribbean?

Okay, I'll have to look into this...

Is it both?

[excitedofharpenden]

Last time we had one waiter who'd go anywhere on the ship to get you what you asked for. He was brilliant and set the standard.

 

Sadly he was paired with a waitress that didn't want to get you any beverage that wasn't in MC.

 

Are you experiencing similar by any chance?

I arrived this morning and asked if they had Stoli Elit and no was the answer. I asked Vikka this evening the same question and said no, but don’t worry she’d source it for me. Not so much the content. I’ll drink Ciroc, but the attitude was so different and simple to achieve. I will remember both interactions!

 

Phil

[iSailor]

I’m on Connie now. First day and I have to have encountered one of the worst waitresses I’ve ever encountered on a ship and unfortunately she’s in Michael’s. I wouldn’t want to ask her for anything extra having received the response to Stoli Elit vodka. It’s early days and I don’t know if she is cover, but if not I will be feeding back and I am not one to make a fuss. Much like other guests on board a cruise has a lot to do with the people. No bad cruise. Just bad people on it!

 

Phil

Yes Phil,

 

I know how you feel when treated badly on your vacation.

It was the same to me on my previous cruise.No bad cruise but just one BAD OFFICER from the guess relation that enough to ruin my vacation.:mad:

[Caribbean Chris]

My husband loves Michael’s and I must admit that the concierge Sylvia there on Reflection a year ago was absolutely exceptional. She could work in any top tier hotel in the world. Her attention to detail was remarkable.

 

I like Luminae for the peace and space. Celebrity really does make it worth it to spring for a suite.

 

We’ll be on board in two weeks and can’t wait.

[TommyD3]

When was the last time you saw Anca? She was supposed to have left Celebrity a year ago...Hope that is not true, she was the best (by far) concierge I ever saw!!

She was the suite manager onboard Equinox this summer.

[docmark]

She was the suite manager onboard Equinox this summer.

 

Thanks Tommy Really glad to hear she came back...we are on Reflection late in January,so hopefully we will see her LATER on another cruise...

[Straughn]

When was the last time you saw Anca? She was supposed to have left Celebrity a year ago...Hope that is not true, she was the best (by far) concierge I ever saw!!

 

Anka was the suite manager on Equinox in September during the hurricane Irma cruise.

[Sandtrap328]

Yes Phil,

 

I know how you feel when treated badly on your vacation.

It was the same to me on my previous cruise.No bad cruise but just one BAD OFFICER from the guess relation that enough to ruin my vacation.:mad:

 

Please tell us how one guest relations officer could possibly RUIN your entire vacation. Give details.

 

I can understand how you might be upset for an hour or so, but RUIN your entire vacation?

[dkjretired]

Anka was the suite manager on Equinox in September during the hurricane Irma cruise.

 

And she was the suite manager on our 10 day Sept. 15 cruise on Equinox.