Banjo

I know of a owner of a B&B in Western North Carolina that used to work in a management position for RCCL at the headquarters in Miami. He is a chef by trade and helped develop the menus. I had him cater an affair for us a year ago in one of the B&B dining rooms. Learning that we cruised a lot on Celebrity he laughed and said: "Royal makes the money and Celebrity spends it"

And you thought Celebrity has problems:

https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-carnival-cruise-coronavirus/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

This also a indictment of the cruise ship industry.

If this was already posted my apologies.

1 hour ago, phoenix_dream said:

IMHO it's much more complicated than that.  Let's say a person is 85 years old and has heart problems.  He/she is determined to continue living their life as long as they can and they love cruising  So they do.  Onboard they have a heart attack and pass away.  It is possible that there may be some short disruption or change of ports to get them medical assistance - and maybe not  But what is not possible is that multiple people on that ship will catch a heart attack, or that multiple people on that ship will need to be quarantined in their cabins to avoid a heart attack, or that ports will not let the ship dock because someone had a heart attack.  Unless the cruise line really messes up handling it in some way, it is also not at all likely that they will have any bad press because of it, much less lawsuits.  

My wife and I enjoy trans-Atlantics. It is a very mature crowd. Done like 8 and waiting for a refund on a next Friday Reflection trans-Atlantic to Ireland. What you stated happens alot. 

I cancelled my October Apex trans-Atlantic last week and I have not seen anything yet. It's only a week. In the past when I cancelled I see my Celebrity deposit show up on my credit card in a day or two.

I don't think so. The elderly, by far, makes up the largest demographic on a cruise ship. If anything the cruise ship companies were trying to be more accommodating, example-dialysis units on ships.  

My father worked for an airline that had world wide reach and we traveled as a family any chance we could back in youth (early 60s) to the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, etc.. I recall having this official gray booklet (similar to a passport) having your complete vaccination history. Also when the plane arrived back in the States a public health inspector would give a look see prior to anyone departing the plane. I could see that maybe coming back.

I believe things will get back to normal but we may have to wait for a viable treatment regimen & a vaccine.

We were booked on the April 24th Reflection trans-Atlantic to Ireland. I used Delta Sky Miles on a code-share KLM to return to Atlanta from Dublin. Within a day or two, after I cancelled, I had all the miles returned to my Sky Miles account and all the associated taxes and fees returned to my credit card. Did the cancellation on the Delta website.

I just cancelled our trans-Atlantic Apr 24th Reflection cruise to Ireland.

I booked with Delta. For ATL-FLL they gave me a e-credit. Like FCC it has to be used by the end of 2021. We will use it at least to visit kids & grandchildren when this calms down so not really concerned. For my return (DUB-ATL) I used Delta miles on a KLM code share. They were pretty good with that. Returned the miles to my account and reimbursed all the taxes, fees that go with using miles and a payed upgrade to economy comfort.

On 3/22/2020 at 7:54 PM, Denny01 said:

I understand not booking anything in 2020....but I have a TransAtlantic on the Apex in late Oct and it’s something I can enjoy planning and thinking about. A cruise I made in Oct 2019. Just a good diversion We’ll see how it goes, but it’s nice having it there to talk and plan about. I also have one in late March 2021 on Eclipse from Tokyo to Vancouver. It looked great but unless there’s a huge change, that one will go away. 

 

So my view is, yup, wait a bit and see how this all goes through May and then consider it. It would be low risk if you are a Celebrity cruiser and don’t have a problem with a FCC for 2021 if you made the reservation for late 2020 and then moved it.

 

Den

We are booked on that Apex cruise also. Have till mid-July for final payment so we have some time but not optimistic. We love trans-Atlantics and I just cancelled a April 24th Reflection trans-Atlantic to Ireland. Broke my heart. I just hoping 2021 we have this all behind us. 

3 hours ago, Fouremco said:

The Coronavirus Health Protocols can be found here: https://www.celebritycruises.com/ca/travel-alert

Thanks for the link.

We have taken a lot of Celebrity trans-Atlantic cruises. This was going to be our 8th one. Judging from my observation of the demographics of the ages of the passengers and numerous times we have made unscheduled stops (one time in the Azores, another time leaving Vigo and having to return, helicopters landing on the bow helipad, etc...) for a medical related disembarking, it's going to leave those trans-Atlantic cruises 1/2 empty. 

Probably reason we did not get it is that going to be reviewd in 30 days.

We will see how this goes.

19 hours ago, hcat said:

Let's not forget that drs have lawyers..just like Celebrity.  

 

Signing a med form for summer camp may be one thing but a certification of  fitness to travel quite another...

We are pretty healthy and my wife is just over 70. We go to the same MD, I know he would not sign it. He's not going to jeapordize his practice and would not blame him.  

BTW, we are scheduled for the Reflection April 24th Trans-Atlantic, have not cancelled yet-plan to. Have not recieved any request from Celebrity or seen it on the website.

On 2/19/2020 at 2:27 PM, aml3679 said:

We are in Blu and do not notice lines or crowds


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I think it depends when you go.

We are Elite+ and on S class ships we usually enjoy a few Cocktail Hour drinks at the Ensemble Lounge from 5 to 545. We take our last drink, a glass of wine, with us around the corner to BLU. Around 6p it's never a wait. You may not get one of those coveted window tables but the couch seats that are along the wall are always available. The wife likes those seats 😊

Have trans-Atlantic's planned for April & October and have no plans to change. Was looking at an Asian cruise for 2021, may wait on that.

If you let them know in advance a gallon of distilled water and extension cord is waiting in your cabin when you arrive. If not just mention it to the room steward, he or she will get it for you.

30 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

 

Yes, these mobile kiosks were out most days on the Feb. 2-9, 2020 cruise. From what I recall they featured perfume, watches, pearl jewelry, books, journals...

I been on a lot Celebrity cruises and I never noticed the cart. Have to look next time. Where do they have it?

On my recent Solstice Honolulu-Sydney cruise I got a nice windbreaker with a Alaska patch on it. It was in the shops next to the casino and it was heavily discounted. I suspect inventory they wanted to move with the Solstice not returning to Alaska for several months. Surprised I found my size.

I recall years ago, can even remember which Celebrity ship I was on, I went to Faberge eggs lecture presented by one of the high-end shops. Did not purchase one 🙂

5 minutes ago, Northern Aurora said:

 

Your itinerary isn't important, just your loyalty status.  You will receive your Select Captains Club loyalty perk no matter what itinerary.  And I love trans-Atlantics, so hope you enjoy yours too!

I have Reflection trans-Atlantic in April and Apex trans-Atlantic in October, those elite laundry benefits are nice. 🙂

Back in 2014 when we had the Ebola scare stocks took a hit other than drug stocks.

One thing I noticed Celebrity been advertising like crazy. I am really getting tired hearing that Jefferson Airplane tune.

I am retired now but used to work in hospital administration at a major medical center. One of my main reason for cruising back in the old days was I could completely disappear. I am elite+ now and use the internet perk maybe 30 minutes to periodically check my email and get airline boarding pass,  

I just send underwear, pajamas, socks,  work out clothes and tee shirts, never had a problem. They do a nice job. Many times prior to a westbound trans  Atlantic cruise we will tour Europe for 7-12 days. Gave the steward the  laundry  the 1st day and had it back the next morning 🙂

During a cruise I will usually talk with the Capt Club Hostess and ask how many Zeniths are on board most of the time they say none. They do willing give me the numbers of Elites & Elite-Plus members onboard. I would go with a low number. 

After 10 years of cruising with Celebrity my April Reflection Trans-Atlantic we will be Elite-Plus. That seemed to take an eternity 🙂

On 12/28/2019 at 5:30 PM, Jim_Iain said:

I initially looked in the same place and did not find it.   In order to pre-pay gratuities you have to have a reservation directly with Celebrity.   If not you have to call your agent and have them do it for you.

 

If you have a Celebrity booking -  Choose Manage Reservation -

 

Under Gratuities there will be a underlined link - Edit Gratuities

 

Just click it and you can choose to pre-pay.   It will give you a choice to Pay or Pay Later (I believe to be final payment).   As I said before if your reservation is with an Agent you will not have this option.

 

 

Thanks. I did not book through Celebrity. I'll give the TA a call this week.

Can someone please give me some help:

I have Reflection trans-Atlantic cruise planned for this April. Have no perks. Went to the link on the email which brought me to our cruise planner page. I see were Celebrity listed tours, restaurant reservations, internet packages, etc to purchase but no prepaying gratuities. Can someone enlighten me were it is on the page?

Thanks, Banjo 

I always leave the auto-tips, it shows appreciation to the many staff you do not even see that make your cruise special.

Something else to consider:

On our last Solstice cruise I had a converstion with one waiter who served us in the Ensemble Lounge during the Elite Cocktail hours. We would usually hit that lounge most evenings and this one particular waiter was very attentive to us. Really took care of us. During the last evening I was handing him a cash tip (I always do it in a envelop which Guest Relations more than happy to provide) he said, you don't have to do that but please say something about my service to you on the evaluation.  

On 12/7/2019 at 2:12 PM, TeaBag said:

Four adults in an inside cabin would not be fun.

Suggest they use the showers in the gym area.

When we were on the Solstice for our 18 day Honolulu to Sydney cruise last month I did watch Rocketman in the big theater. It was also playing up on the lawn deck. Did not watch any of the free movies in the state room. As I recall when I reviewed them I either saw them or they did not interest me.