cw2go Posted June 21, 2023 #251 Share Posted June 21, 2023 40 minutes ago, Keys Kathy said: But NOT Cheesecake! Or chocolate cake 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted June 21, 2023 #252 Share Posted June 21, 2023 8 hours ago, NMTraveller said: Fluffy flavorless cake! …And tilapia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted June 21, 2023 #253 Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 12:00 AM, TowandaUK said: You can no longer order MDR items on room service. Hold the presses! You have hit on something!!! The MDR menu changes are being made to make the newly limited room service offerings more attractive! Get that $12 more often and pay off those billions in debt! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4HCG Posted June 21, 2023 #254 Share Posted June 21, 2023 The original point made on this thread on the introduction of charges interested me and I would like to see how this situation progresses from those on board now who are witnessing it, and those that cruise in the future. That would be useful for us as we sail in September. Sadly the thread has turned into yet another debate about the quality of food. I would add we have no intention at all of cancelling our cruise because of the introduction of these charges or the negativity expressed generally here, we use our own experiences to make our own decisions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted June 21, 2023 #255 Share Posted June 21, 2023 18 hours ago, gerelmx said: Can I say 'YUCK'!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkroad Posted June 21, 2023 #256 Share Posted June 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, C4HCG said: The original point made on this thread on the introduction of charges interested me and I would like to see how this situation progresses from those on board now who are witnessing it, and those that cruise in the future. That would be useful for us as we sail in September. Sadly the thread has turned into yet another debate about the quality of food. I would add we have no intention at all of cancelling our cruise because of the introduction of these charges or the negativity expressed generally here, we use our own experiences to make our own decisions. I agree with you, though I realize that some posts on this thread (including a couple of my own) are meant to be humorous rather than hyper critical. Information about changes is useful for us as well, as we sail in late July. Though I find a couple of the recent menu changes annoying, we wouldn’t cancel our upcoming b2b or any of our five future cruises solely because of these changes. However, depending upon our experiences (food, beverages, and everything else) during our 21 nights aboard Apex this summer, we may decide not to take advantage of booking a future cruise onboard. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted June 21, 2023 #257 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Silkroad said: Though I find a couple of the recent menu changes annoying, we wouldn’t cancel our upcoming b2b or any of our five future cruises solely because of these changes. Agreed, these specific changes alone wouldn't do it for us either. As another step in a gradually accumulating series of service reductions, at some point it will push us too far... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandp407 Posted June 21, 2023 #258 Share Posted June 21, 2023 To us the downgrade in quality of food is our biggest concern. We do not eat meat so removing the classics- namely the salmon will leave us with virtually no option. All that has been posted here is appearing on the menus for our upcoming July Equinox. I’ve contacted the Captain’s Club & upon asking for a high level email, I was given the following: CEC@CELEBRITY.COM. In the subject line put ATTN CEO LAURA HODGES BERTHGE I know another email was provided here , so I will send to both. To me this thread has provided enough dissatisfaction, that should be shared with Celebrity before they loose their loyal followers! Often we say food is subjective, but it has become downright awful with their most recent changes. Fine to remove the lobster & add upgraded items for $$ , but don’t downgrade the main offerings!! Thanks to all ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted June 21, 2023 #259 Share Posted June 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, bandp407 said: All that has been posted here is appearing on the menus for our upcoming July Equinox. Keep in mind that you are only seeing the menus for the current Equinox cruise in the app, not the actual menus for your cruise, so it is not surprising that you are seeing what is currently being reported... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtsfan Posted June 21, 2023 #260 Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 10:06 AM, thebutlerdidit said: I see this on the main dining menu for Equinox via the app. It seems like Celebrity is taking more away & charging more. If I’m going to spend extra on Filet Mignon, I’ll book one of the speciality restaurants. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkroad Posted June 21, 2023 #261 Share Posted June 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mark_T said: Agreed, these specific changes alone wouldn't do it for us either. As another step in a gradually accumulating series of service reductions, at some point it will push us too far... Well said. That is exactly how we feel. I will say that given the complaints I see about every other line we would consider, I’m not sure where we would go. Though we also enjoy land trips, we both love being on the ocean or the sea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWillGoAnywhere26 Posted June 21, 2023 #262 Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 2:43 PM, kruzerci said: I am shocked they haven’t come up with some form of meatloaf. Mystery meat. Meatloaf was on the Blu menu when we sailed in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted June 21, 2023 Author #263 Share Posted June 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mark_T said: Keep in mind that you are only seeing the menus for the current Equinox cruise in the app, not the actual menus for your cruise, so it is not surprising that you are seeing what is currently being reported... Question: Why is salmon, chocolate cake, and cheesecake still on the Room Service menu yet cut from the MDR? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4HCG Posted June 21, 2023 #264 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Silkroad said: Well said. That is exactly how we feel. I will say that given the complaints I see about every other line we would consider, I’m not sure where we would go. Though we also enjoy land trips, we both love being on the ocean or the sea. That’s the exact point - where is better that is comparable cost wise? Hence us reserving our judgement until we sail in September. We are not foodies but appreciate good food, but we judge value for money by the many different things that the cruise offers. We have 2 more booked for next year and would be hugely surprised if we decide to cancel, but who knows what September might bring! Edited June 21, 2023 by C4HCG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted June 21, 2023 #265 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: Question: Why is salmon, chocolate cake, and cheesecake still on the Room Service menu yet cut from the MDR? 🤔 They already implemented the up-charge for room service so we get to keep the salmon there 🙂 This isn't about availability, it is about budget cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkroad Posted June 21, 2023 #266 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: Question: Why is salmon, chocolate cake, and cheesecake still on the Room Service menu yet cut from the MDR? 🤔 Uh oh. My bad. I’ve worn the same four outfits to the dining rooms too often. They’re bribing my DH (chocolate cake) to keep me in our cabin😂 Seriously now, I’m guessing they haven’t gotten around to removing them from the menu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted June 21, 2023 #267 Share Posted June 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: Question: Why is salmon, chocolate cake, and cheesecake still on the Room Service menu yet cut from the MDR? 🤔 Deep down, we all know the answer, it’s because you have to pay a fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandp407 Posted June 21, 2023 #268 Share Posted June 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Mark_T said: Keep in mind that you are only seeing the menus for the current Equinox cruise in the app, not the actual menus for your cruise, so it is not surprising that you are seeing what is currently being reported... I sincerely hope you are right, however it appears a major change is being made. A thought I had is they are trying this on the Equinox to test the waters. Going to ask the question to someone on the current European cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys Kathy Posted June 21, 2023 #269 Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: Question: Why is salmon, chocolate cake, and cheesecake still on the Room Service menu yet cut from the MDR? 🤔 Because you are paying for it with the delivery fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted June 21, 2023 #270 Share Posted June 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, C4HCG said: That’s the exact point - where is better that is comparable cost wise? Actually, I think the point is - where is now comparable that is cheaper cost wise. That's a growing list as X joins the RCL, Carnival, NCL fray but still charges higher fares. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted June 21, 2023 #271 Share Posted June 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, bandp407 said: I sincerely hope you are right, however it appears a major change is being made. A thought I had is they are trying this on the Equinox to test the waters. Going to ask the question to someone on the current European cruises. I am right, but that doesn't mean it isn't going to happen to your cruise as well. You just won't know for sure until you board unfortunately, as the experiment may continue... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjschutte Posted June 21, 2023 #272 Share Posted June 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mark_T said: You just won't know for sure until you board unfortunately, as the experiment may continue... We may have some additional clarity at the end of this week, when the next Equinox sailing starts, since it will be an 8 day cruise. There has been suggestion that this upcharge change will apply to sailings less than 7 days. It is my hope that the app menus update after this current sailing ends, and we can see what those menus say. (My July 8 sailing shows these same charges, but also shows the MDR closed on days 8 and 9, which I believe is applicable to the current EQ sailing since its only 6 days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavias Posted June 21, 2023 #273 Share Posted June 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, RichYak said: Actually, I think the point is - where is now comparable that is cheaper cost wise. That's a growing list as X joins the RCL, Carnival, NCL fray but still charges higher fares. This is the issue we have with this. They seem to be eroding the quality, but not matching the price point of other cruise lines. Tbh, we feel a little ripped off. When I booked, I paid more for our Celebrity cruise, in a large part, for the better food. This feels like a continuation of them taking that away. I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time before the cuts and nickel and dimming find their way to the retreat as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4HCG Posted June 21, 2023 #274 Share Posted June 21, 2023 28 minutes ago, RichYak said: Actually, I think the point is - where is now comparable that is cheaper cost wise. That's a growing list as X joins the RCL, Carnival, NCL fray but still charges higher fares. And is there any line that’s cheaper and comparable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted June 21, 2023 #275 Share Posted June 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Octavias said: I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time before the cuts and nickel and dimming find their way to the retreat as well. I'm not sure that is true, as long as they can continue to raise prices and still get the suites sold there is little need to change anything there. I'd guess they have managed to flush most of the FCC generated during Covid through the system now, so the test will be if the reservations stay solid once people are not bolstering their $$ with 'free' FCC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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