It was interesting to watch this evolve or de-evolve to this...and predictable...
We were on the Constellation in March for a week in the Southern Caribbean and then, again, in July for two weeks in Europe...
Originally, they had a charge and a required reservation for the "White Nights Ball"...and masks and white clothing required...
They opened to a lot of complaints and eventually dropped the fee...
When we were on in March, they made a big to-do over the White Nights Ball...Masks were still required, white attire "suggested"...The Cruise Director continually made a point about how special this attraction was and encouraged everyone to attend...
By the time we got back to the Connie in July, no one was making any great deal over the Cirque at all...The Cruise Director barely mentioned it...Unlike the March cruise where we saw many people with masks rushing to the venue at the appointed time, I don't recall even seeing a mask...(We brought two masks with us--they never left the room)...We somehow missed the White Night Ball completely...Actuall, looking back at my "Celebrity Today" programs from the cruise, the schedule--unlike the March schedule which called it "White Night" and stated "You must wear a mask..."--this time said "Moonlit Night" Party and there was no mention in the program of masks...except for down below, in the bigger square where it said "A mask is also suggested, but not required"...
Another interesting comparison...(from checking back issues of the schedule)...In March, they had the White Night plus the Bar at the Edge" was in operation four other nights --on a seven night cruise...By July, they had the "Moonlit Night" and the bar was in operation ONLY four additional nights--on a FOURTEEN NIGHT cruise!!!
There had been a lot of "buzz" about the Cirque on the March cruise...but, by the July cruise, there was pretty much ZERO BUZZ!!!
You got the feeling the whole thing was going nowhere fast...
Nice try, Celebrity...back to the drawing board...
