In article <6400-45D897B1-842@storefull-3236.bay.webtv.net>, gwm215
gwm215 wrote:
> As an aside, does anyone know if Celebrity Journey will be
> open/unassigned seating [as it is on the "same" vessels of Oceania] or
> traditional Celebrity fixed seating.
It looks like it will be open seating but there will be a $30 charge
for the two specialty restaurants unlike on Oceania.
> As a general remark, I am always puzzled about negative comments about
> FreeStyle seating which, after all, is really the same as coveted
> open/unassigned seating on much more luxurious vessels such as Oceania,
> SilverSea, Seabourn, QM2 Grill/Princess, etc. I feel NCL provides an
> excellent value and great dining options for a less-expensive albeit
> mass market line.
On Oceania et al. you don't pay for the decent restaurants. On NCL you
pay. So I consider Freestyle to be different than the open seating on
those premium cruise lines. Freestyle is a revenue enhancement program
for NCL. And ala Carte cruising for the budget cruiser. That niche
appeals to some, not to me.
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Charles |