WhenIsOurNextCruise Posted February 24, 2007 #26 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Spot, Thanks for the picture of the aft cabins - with labels! Just wondering how much the upper aft cabins can see of the lower aft cabins balcony. Seems like the lower you are, the less privacy you have? True or just an optical illusion? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted February 24, 2007 #27 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Interesting to look at the picture and see that the plastic (I assume) edges of the balconies are kept clean for the suite passengers, but are cloudy for the ones above. Maybe I'll bring some Windex with me. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted February 24, 2007 #28 Share Posted February 24, 2007 No one can decide the value of something for someone else. For us, no CC isn't worth the extra unless it is only about $100 a person or so. The nightly canapes are just so so, the wine is good and there are a few other perks. We tried it twice and never even had reason to use our missing conceirge (spelling) some love the flowers, we thought they took up too much room. NMNita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted February 28, 2007 #29 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Does anyone know if the CC class cabins on Century have irons and ironing boards in them? If not, can you ask your room steward to bring them to your room to use? Or is your only choice to pay to have your clothes pressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted February 28, 2007 #30 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Does anyone know if the CC class cabins on Century have irons and ironing boards in them? If not, can you ask your room steward to bring them to your room to use? Or is your only choice to pay to have your clothes pressed? No irons or boards. You must send out for pressing. I pack a small steamer for touch ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted February 28, 2007 #31 Share Posted February 28, 2007 No irons or boards. You must send out for pressing. I pack a small steamer for touch ups. Thanks for the info! Can you recommend a model of steamer to buy? We may have to get one. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted February 28, 2007 #32 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have a small hand steamer, dual voltage, that I bought several years ago in WalMart in their travel section. It was under $25 and has been great on cruises and trips out of the country as well. It is not nearby so cannot check brand. I like the design of this one: http://www.worldtraveler.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=496 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted February 28, 2007 #33 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have a small hand steamer, dual voltage, that I bought several years ago in WalMart in their travel section. It was under $25 and has been great on cruises and trips out of the country as well. It is not nearby so cannot check brand. I like the design of this one: http://www.worldtraveler.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=496 Thanks, this gives me a good idea of what I need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJakeBubbie Posted February 28, 2007 #34 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Luv the CC and will sail CC on the SUMMIT to Alaska, 6/15/07:D - you can request the type of evening canapes you desire, as well, request the kind of fruit you prefer to be stocked in your cabin. I am a fan of fresh flowers, therefore, appreciate the flowers, as well, would love to purchase that adorable vase. The stationary is a hoot and have used it to slip notes to other cabins. The linens are upgraded from other categories and there are nicer bath amenities. IMHO, nothing beats the Concierge Club Lounge on Royal Caribbean, but the Concierge on X is helpful and will return calls promptly when required. What I like the most about CC on X is the linen tablecloth on the balcony table with room service, sitting there in the plush bathrobe for dining. ah, tis heaven to me (even in Alaska even if the weather is bad!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budwheat Posted March 1, 2007 #35 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I think the CC value depends on the personnel. Our CC "Zenith Suite" was well worth the price, due in no small part to our butler, John Fernandez (from India!). Every day at 4:00 we had tea/coffee and cookies, followed by canapes. Priority boarding, tendering, very personal attention, and yes, when we ordered food "in", he would call to tell us he was on the way with the order. Our attendant, Natasha Dominique, was charming, responded instantly to every request (like a shower stool), and turndowns with the chocolate seemed magic. No matter what our schedule, the room refresment happened when were were gone. The room size was significant, at least to some of our cruise mates down on Deck 6, who were amazed at the difference in layout and window size. We were treated "Royally", as promised. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyGirl55 Posted March 1, 2007 #36 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Luv the CC and will sail CC on the SUMMIT to Alaska' date=' 6/15/07:D - you can request the type of evening canapes you desire, as well, request the kind of fruit you prefer to be stocked in your cabin. I am a fan of fresh flowers, therefore, appreciate the flowers, as well, would love to purchase that adorable vase. The stationary is a hoot and have used it to slip notes to other cabins. The linens are upgraded from other categories and there are nicer bath amenities. IMHO, nothing beats the [b']Concierge Club Lounge[/b] on Royal Caribbean, but the Concierge on X is helpful and will return calls promptly when required. What I like the most about CC on X is the linen tablecloth on the balcony table with room service, sitting there in the plush bathrobe for dining. ah, tis heaven to me (even in Alaska even if the weather is bad!). What type of canapes are usually served? And what are the choices? I think it would be fun to try different ones during our cruise. When we sail in June it will be our first CC cabin, and I am looking forward to each and every amenity! I have been keeping a list of what is available, but I would hate to miss out on something. Is there a list of what is available? I have the printout from Celebrity's website, but I am sure there must be "unwritten" amenities as well. I am definitely looking forward to the flowers and the balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJakeBubbie Posted March 1, 2007 #37 Share Posted March 1, 2007 canapes are small offerings of tasty pre-dinner treats. typically there is a tiny/hard piece of bread or cracker on top of which might sit a speck of caviar or cream cheese and/or shrimp. artfully presented, one not preferring the shrimp or other can request cheese and crackers or celery/carrot sticks and dip. I've seen a slice of egg with and w/o caviar also on the plate. that's about all you'll get. they are delivered to your cabin nightly around 5P and presented w/flair. in CC, there is a fruit bowl which gets refreshed as needed. If you would like one banana or one orange or whatever, you just need to make your request known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybrn8 Posted March 1, 2007 #38 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Is there an actual real live concierge for this category (and up, I would assume)? Someone who can help with shore arrangements and the like? Not a ship employee who's trying to sell me something? The former would be fantastic! Thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjayfl Posted March 1, 2007 #39 Share Posted March 1, 2007 We have cruised in both- and like many others have said, it depends on several things that would factor into my decision to book a CC class cabin. 1) Cost- if it isn't that much more $$ than why not? 2) Cabin location- we had an AFT CC cabin for our Alaska cruise on the Summit and it was wonderful! As another fellow cruise critic noted, in some ships, there is not a difference in size betwen the CC class and the normal balcony rooms. Do your homework on which cabins are the best for each category and base it on that, not necessarily if they are CC or not. 3) Value of priority embarkation/tendering- How many of the ports will you be docked vs tendered? On our upcoming southern caribbean cruise we will hit 9 ports and NONE of them will require us to tender, so NO real value in paying for CC! As for the priority embarkation? We have never really experienced any extensive lines or waits while embarking on a Celebrity cruise (unless perhaps you get there by bus load all at one time) and the only difference is that they have a "special line" just for CC or suite passengers. On deembarkation you just have a special lounge to sit in apart from the other passengers with various juices and snacks. 4) Daily appetizers- For us this was no biggie, as half the time if we were in port by the time we got back to the ship they had been sitting there for a while and were not typically very good unless you requested something special such as shrimp cocktail... 5)Overal stateroom service- In our experience I don't think it depends so much on your stateroom category but more so on the invidual cabin stewart that you are assigned (and this is not under your control). Our cabin stewart was very good in our CC class (always chatting with us about our day, opening our door for us, etc) but we have also had good cabin stuarts in regular balcony staterooms as well! Sorry if this isn't much help but I tried to break it down, and in my opinion you would have to weigh out all of the above before making a black and white decision!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted March 2, 2007 #40 Share Posted March 2, 2007 If you're lucky enough to book 6135 or 6136, the cost difference is 100% worth it. The large balcony makes it well worth the extra $$. We cruised LA to FLL through the Panama Canal in 6135 and it was fantastic. In my signature there's a link to my Webshots. If you click on our Summit cruise, there are a ton of pictures of the cabin and balcony for this cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted March 2, 2007 #41 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I really won't know till I get back if it's worth it, but I was able to score an oversized balcony 9043. However someone had posted awhile back a CC breakfast menu, is this the same menu that everyone else has? I was under the impression that the menu was extended. My husband and are are both busy professionals and are really looking forward to nice quiet breakfasts on the balcony each morning. Thanks for your help!! Carole If you would like to enjoy breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom tomorrow, please complete this order form by indicating the number of orders for each item. Please clip or hand it on the outside of your stateroom door before retiring for the evening. Concierge Class Signature Dishes ___Granola Berry Parfait ___French Toast Finger with Marmalade Butter ___Baked Bananas ___Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Asparagus Spears ___Sunrise Fritata ___Russian Sevruga Caviar (30 gr. Jar) with Traditional Trimmings - $44.50 Concierge Class Smoothies ___Mixed Fruit Smoothie ___Strawberry Smoothie ___Blueberry-Watermelon Smoothie ___Omega 3 Smoothie (prepared with Soy Milk) Concierge Class Teasers ___Classic Champagne Cocktail - $5.50 ___Mimosa - $5.50 ___Kir Royale - $5.50 ___Bloody Mary - $3.45 ___Virgin Bloody Mary - $2.50 ___Michel Roux Champagne, Half Bottle - $25.00 ___Laurent Perrier Rose Brut, 750 ml. - $95.00 ___Moët et Chandon Nectar Imperial, 750 ml - $72.00 Freshly Squeezed Juices ___Orange ___Grapefruit ___Pineapple ___carrot Chilled Beverages ___Tomatoe ___Cranberry ___Apple ___Fresh Milk ___V-8 ___Prune ___Skim Milk Fresh Fruits ___Honeydew ___Cantaloupe ___Banana ___Kiwi ___Pineapple ___Grapefruit ___Orange ___Mixed Fruits Yogurts ___Plain ___Strawberry ___Blueberry ___Mixed Fruits Cold Cereals ___Corn Flakes ___Raisin Bran ___Special K ___Oat Bran ___Total ___All Bran Hot Cereals ___Oat Meal ___Grits Eggs To Order ___Scrambled ___Fried ___Poached ___Boiled: __Minutes Special Instructions: ________________________ _________________________________________ Omelets ___Plain ___Cheese ___Mushrooms ___Ham ___Fine Herbs ___Smoked Salmon ___Western ___Onion Omelets can also be prepared with ___Egg beaters or ___Egg Whites (please check) From The Griddle ___Bacon ___Link Sausage ___Ham ___Low-Fat Chicken Sausage ___Canadian Bacon ___Corned Beef hash ___Hash Brown Potatoes Pancakes ___Plain ___Buckwheat ___Banana ___Blueberry Served with maple Syrup Pastries & Muffins ___Assorted Danish ___Croissant ___Blueberry Muffin ___Bran Muffin From The Bakery – Assorted Bread & Rolls ___French Bread ___Plain Bagel ___Multi-Grain Bread ___Onion Bagel ___English Muffin ___egg Bagel ___Soft Rolls Toast ___Whole Wheat Toast ___White Toast ___Rye Toast Preserves & Spreads ___Strawberry ___Marmalade ___Lt Cream Cheese ___Blueberry ___Honey ___Salmon Spread ___Blackberry ___Butter ___Raspberry ___Margarine COLD CUTS ___Salam ___Danish ham ___Black Forest Ham ___Smoked Salmon Hot Beverages ___Coffee ___Decaffeinated Coffee ___Black Tea ___Earl Grey Tea ___Darjeeling Tea ___English Breakfast Tea ___Herbal Infusion (__Mint __Chamomile) ___Hot Chocolate ___Hot Milk ___Green Tea Service Hours 6:00 Am To 11:00 Am Service Time Requested _________ Guest Name _______________________________ Stateroom Number____________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted March 2, 2007 #42 Share Posted March 2, 2007 WOW! I may never leave my aft CC cabin. (Well, except for dinner, of course). Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJakeBubbie Posted March 3, 2007 #43 Share Posted March 3, 2007 LOL - I said the same thing! like, How are we going to do all this room service and still leave our cabin in time to roll around the ports:D? It's quite an extensive menu! On the JEWEL, there was an adequate menu for breakfast - I always wrote on the side what I wanted (but not offered) - always was delivered according to my notes. So much food...so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted March 3, 2007 #44 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks for the menu!! I'm curious about how exotic a request a CC passagener can make for something that is not on the menu. What have you requested from a CC room and gotten? (And is there anything you've requested and not been able to receive--or had to pay extra for?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseM Posted March 3, 2007 #45 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Kyrisong1.......thanks so much for printing the menu, I copied it when it was printed a couple of months ago and lost it. Rosemary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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