"Harry Jones" wrote in message
news:Vfkoi.2247$ib7.1011@trnddc02...
>A very glib reply to a valid issue. The point I am making is that on a
>"full service" cruise ship, especially
> Celebrity, which projects itself in style and service to be at the top
> level class of the main stream cruise lines, it is not
> acceptable to not offer a sit-down served lunch to those passengers, often
> elderly, who prefer that
> service to the bustle, jostle, and often grim food, of the mid-day buffet.
> On Summit, which has a large,
> two-level main dining room, it would certianly be feasible to have one
> section open on post days.
> I will grant you however, that the service in the buffet on Summit was
> similar to what finds on
> Crystal and Seabourne: cloth tray covers, carry service to the table from
> the end of the line,
> and waiter service to fetch coffee, tea, and water. Still, it is an issue
> that might detract some serious
> cruisers from using Celebrity.
>
>
I can fully understand your feelings but in all reality the amount of people
that actually use the DR on port days has got to be minimal. The selection &
quality of food (grim?) at the buffets seem to more than sufficient to hold
most people till the evening meal. As a cost saving measure (and also a few
hours off for some of the crew) I can go along with closing the galley for a
hand full of people even though it might inconvenience a few.
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