Luvcrusn Posted August 25, 2023 #251 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, TeeRick said: terry I hear they are looking for dedicated butlers for the upper suites. Perhaps you could do this on board during your next cruise. I think there'd likely be a charge for him to do that, after all, they'd have to provide a name tag and ID. That would be at least $50 + 20% gratuity to hand it to him, not to mention the fee for the photograph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 25, 2023 #252 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 minute ago, ladylemondrop said: This whole situation is really taking the biscuit! Things at Celebrity are clearly crumbling. They are just choc chipping away at our loyalty! OK a lot of British phrasing there but I think I understand your comment!😄 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 25, 2023 #253 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said: I think there'd likely be a charge for him to do that, after all, they'd have to provide a name tag and ID. That would be at least $50 + 20% gratuity to hand it to him, not to mention the fee for the photograph. But if he were my butler I would give him a pretty good tip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted August 25, 2023 #254 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, OysterD said: But has he confirmed there are no longer any free cookies at Al Bacio? That's the only thing that matters really. Yes, there was a picture of Al Bacio showing a much reduced display case of pastries and no cookie jars on top. Edited August 25, 2023 by CHEZMARYLOU 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted August 25, 2023 #255 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, terrydtx said: On another site we can't mention, it has been reported more than once by current Equinox passengers that that sign is in place and they are indeed charging for the cookies. What other proof do you need? They posted a picture of the sign. I know the source and view him as highly reliable and honest! He has been a valuable source of helpful information for many years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted August 25, 2023 #256 Share Posted August 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, TeeRick said: terry I hear they are looking for dedicated butlers for the upper suites. Perhaps you could do this on board during your next cruise. The guest lecturer's that show up on cruises and do seminars on things like Whales actually get a free cruise in exchange for their onboard services, but it's not in a suite, so I would have to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted August 25, 2023 #257 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: Yes, there was a picture of Al Bacio showing a much reduced display case of pastries and no cookie jars on top. And the report included that free cookies were still available in the OVC. The reports by the way are from "Host Andy" who is currently onboard Equinox with his sister. I suspect the line for $2 cookies will be just as long as the line for Gelato. If they want to save money maybe they should just abandon that station. That's one CC perk that wouldn't hurt my feelings to lose, they can replace with a free cookie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted August 25, 2023 #258 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said: And the report included that free cookies were still available in the OVC. The reports by the way are from "Host Andy" who is currently onboard Equinox with his sister. I suspect the line for $2 cookies will be just as long as the line for Gelato. If they want to save money maybe they should just abandon that station. That's one CC perk that wouldn't hurt my feelings to lose, they can replace with a free cookie. Yes, they are still available in the OVC. Guess I'll take my tote bag and pick up a few to go with my coffee at Al Bacio. When I'm done I can run in for some more water. Next thing you'll be hearing: Clean-Up on Deck 10. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted August 25, 2023 #259 Share Posted August 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, Orator said: They posted a picture of the sign. I know the source and view him as highly reliable and honest! He has been a valuable source of helpful information for many years. I agree, that person is very reliable and I would take his word 100% over any speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted August 25, 2023 #260 Share Posted August 25, 2023 30 minutes ago, TeeRick said: terry I hear they are looking for dedicated butlers for the upper suites. Perhaps you could do this on board during your next cruise. With that job he probably could get a nice cut of tilapia 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted August 25, 2023 #261 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, terrydtx said: But, are they available 24/7? I might have a cookie craving at 2am! If I call room service that $2 cookie just became $9.95 + 20%🤢 $11.95 +20%. You forgot to include the cost of the cookie. I never had a craving during any of my preganacies that was worth $14.34 $14.27, maybe, but certainly not $14.24. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conquesodor Posted August 25, 2023 #262 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I was on Summit one month ago and Cafe al Baccio looked great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted August 25, 2023 #263 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Equinox cruisers. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfkcruiser Posted August 25, 2023 #264 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 7:25 PM, goofysmom99 said: I know. And I also get better attention because of status. But on last year's TA, macaroons were the only option at al Bacio with my afternoon tea. At least they did hide them in the back for me (otherwise they'd be gone). On recent Apex TA, no macaroons at Al bacio. Did have lemon tarts so had one of my likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted August 25, 2023 #265 Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 hours ago, purpleally said: Doing their job, not a service! So a bartender handing you a bottle of beer isn't doing his job but gets a tip, but someone loading and wheeling a few hundred bottles to the exit for departing pax is only doing a job because you grab one. People spend thousands on a cruise and then nit pick on gratuities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted August 25, 2023 #266 Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, conquesodor said: I was on Summit one month ago and Cafe al Baccio looked great. What is happening on other ships is irrelevant! Equinox has become a test ship for new ideas such a vaping in the casino and charging for cookies at Al Bacio I feel so sorry for the staff who hear the complaints and perhaps suffer from the ratings. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 25, 2023 #267 Share Posted August 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said: And the report included that free cookies were still available in the OVC. The reports by the way are from "Host Andy" who is currently onboard Equinox with his sister. I suspect the line for $2 cookies will be just as long as the line for Gelato. If they want to save money maybe they should just abandon that station. That's one CC perk that wouldn't hurt my feelings to lose, they can replace with a free cookie. Andy..so glad he is enjoying EQ with his sister. Hope all well with him. 100% reliable source 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve ch Posted August 25, 2023 #268 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 2:46 AM, Bo1953 said: Until the doors are bum rushed by the masses revolting!!! LOL bon voyage That would be Isle of Wight 1970 all over again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted August 25, 2023 #269 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, HMR74 said: Just thinking, always dangerous. Anybody remember Freshman year dorm food? the jokes about mystery meals. Chicken Fried Steak? With lots of gravy . Greasy burgers. many nights of pasta? Not speaking ill of my mother' cooking...but she told her friends that us boys seemed way too eager to get back to the dorm dining rooms. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted August 25, 2023 #270 Share Posted August 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, gfkcruiser said: On recent Apex TA, no macaroons at Al bacio. Did have lemon tarts so had one of my likes. I was on the Apex last month for 12 days and there was chocolate macaroons and cookies in the jars on top of the pastry showcase in Al Bacio. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted August 25, 2023 #271 Share Posted August 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, Orator said: What is happening on other ships is irrelevant! Equinox has become a test ship for new ideas such a vaping in the casino and charging for cookies at Al Bacio I feel so sorry for the staff who hear the complaints and perhaps suffer from the ratings. Add Equinox to the list of ships I will not sail on. I am not a guinea pig for new cuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted August 25, 2023 #272 Share Posted August 25, 2023 26 minutes ago, mayleeman said: So a bartender handing you a bottle of beer isn't doing his job but gets a tip, but someone loading and wheeling a few hundred bottles to the exit for departing pax is only doing a job because you grab one. People spend thousands on a cruise and then nit pick on gratuities. That’s correct you completely missed the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted August 25, 2023 #273 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: Yes, there was a picture of Al Bacio showing a much reduced display case of pastries and no cookie jars on top. Boy oh boy. I would hazard a guess that this pic was taken near to closing time - certainly not during peak hours. As to Equinox being used for trials so was Eclipse. The good news is that it looks as if the Vaping trial has ended with the ban remaining fleet wide - see separate thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted August 25, 2023 #274 Share Posted August 25, 2023 45 minutes ago, MamaFej said: $11.95 +20%. You forgot to include the cost of the cookie. I never had a craving during any of my preganacies that was worth $14.34 $14.27, maybe, but certainly not $14.24. I thought about that, but at 2am the cookies would not be fresh baked and would come from a pile of day or two old unsold cookies and charging $2 for the cookie was just too cheezie even for Celebrity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted August 25, 2023 #275 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I'm sitting her imagining the board room discussion and accompanying power point presentation with the annual projections on how many cookies per passenger and resulting increase in profits. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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