Our town does not have a library. Or Staples. But I do understand that printers are passe' for a lot of younger folks. It is still easier for me to have a printer on my desk to use when I need it. I guess I'm stuck in my generation!😀
No problem. People here for the most part try to understand the situation and offer advice or have had a similar experience. It is OK to vent at Celebrity or anybody that you want. Lots of venting on these boards too! Hopefully you will be happily cruising in Alaska and elsewhere in the future. Come back and let us know.
One would think if an Alaska cruise was cancelled, others here that were affected would be posting about it too. Wonder what is going on? The Millennium sailings May 12, May 19 and May 26 are all on the website as open. Solstice sailings also open.
We are looking beyond Celebrity as we usually sail suites and the prices now are insane. We have sailed suites on RCCL but not the same experience at all. We enjoy a quiet laid back ship.
This thread has mentioned MSC Yacht Club a lot and Oceania too. Is there an area on HAL that is like the Retreat and Yacht Club? What ships? Is there a the better suite value on HAL vs Celebrity?
The biggest difference you will find with Celebrity vs Carnival and Royal- and it is quite noticeable- much less noise, far fewer kids, no amusement park atmosphere.
The bubbly when you entered the ship was a nice little extra touch by Celebrity. One of their trademarks in the past that distinguished them a bit from other lines. Not sure why it was eliminated post-pandemic. Yeah I know- everybody will say cost savings. Having to go to Cafe al Bacio to find it really defeats the original purpose IMO.
Sorry I missed the retirement bit. Good luck to her! She will likely get a few Board seats here and there so she won't be fully retired. Most CEO's do this.