Is Equinox using coupons or having Elite cocktail?

Haven't heard much about coupons lately. Hubby and I were a fan of coupons.

Now that they've split the elites, are they using coupons or are we back to the nightly cocktail party??

Judy

Location of nightly event is solely determined

by number of elite/elite+/etc onboard.

If the group fits in the Sky Lounge that will be the location

If not-coupons.

Jack

So far Celebrity has not split the Elites. The number of Elites plus the number of Elite + passengers determines what system will be in use so it could vary from cruise to cruise and from ship to ship.

Haven't heard much about coupons lately. Hubby and I were a fan of coupons.

 

Now that they've split the elites, are they using coupons or are we back to the nightly cocktail party??

 

Judy

Just left the ship last week and they were not using coupons on that cruise.:):)

BILL

Only time I have heard or seen coupons used has been on TA

Only time I have heard or seen coupons used has been on TA

We had coupons on Eclipse Southern Caribbean last March /April.

Obviously a large number of Elites on board, I think 600+ .

We had coupons on a Summit 7-day Eastern Caribbean out of San Juan last October. Had no use for them at that time as we were given the bev package promotion.

We were on Equinox Jan. 10-20 and no vouchers were used. We went to the Sky Lounge every single night and it was the most fun we've ever had at this nice perk. We met some wonderful new friends up there (not really part of our roll call) and ended up chatting every night with people for the entire two hours.

Carlos, the head barkeeper, was visible and accessible and even made some "on request" drinks. He's a really great guy and we got to "visit" a lot. We're sailing Equinox again in the fall and he will be there again, he thinks.

In the past we've been kind of eh on the hors d'oeuvres but this time they were much better and more varied. It was not crowded and service was good. As a matter of fact, it was so good we really had to pace ourselves. Usually the last hour I was drinking water or juice.

We don't mind vouchers but this cruise was wonderful in the sky lounge. They did check IDs and the sign said Elite, Elite Plus and Zenith members. I don't know if Zenith used Michael's Club or not, but I did notice Michael's was closed for private functions several times (one was a wedding vows renewal).

Just left the ship last week and they were not using coupons on that cruise.:):)

 

BILL

Hi Bill.

Any chance you know who the Maitre 'd's are in Blu, Tuscan and Murano?

Judy

I have always enjoyed the elite cocktail reception on previous cruises. Nice conversations with other loyal cruisers. On the Eclipse 1/11/14 that was not the case. There were no coupons. Way too many people in the sky lounge. Not enough seats. Hard to get service. Wish they had had coupons. On the Eclipse 1/25/14 coupons. So, how can you tell whether you can get coupons on a specific cruise? You cannot tell. Good luck. I hope in the future, they offer the option. It would be especially nice for disabled people who find it hard to get to the Sky lounge.

Hi Bill.

 

Any chance you know who the Maitre 'd's are in Blu, Tuscan and Murano?

 

Judy

In Murano it was Maja (pronounced Maya).

I don't recall for the other restaurants.

Recently (Dec. 10) off the TransAtlantic on Equinox. There were lots of Elites --the new levels were introduced while on board. No coupons and lots of people in the Sky Lounge. It was hard to find a seat unless you went late. We generally waited past the first hour, until the early diners had left. Then we had good service and found seats.