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Ah, Michael Corleone syndrome:: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in " 🤣
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Retreat pricing for next year is absolutely absurd
mac_tlc replied to FiremedicMike151's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Congrats on your GS price. Your GS price on Royal is attainable, but not widespread. A few Oasis this fall (I found $4950 for a GS for 2), a few Harmony out of Galveston. Don't try to find that price on Symphony, Wonder or Utopia. Even Allure 3/4 day cruises are not attractive IMO. Wonder pricing makes a Sky Suite seem like a bargain. And don't even peek at Icon. For the times we have done direct comparisons of same time, same departure port (or close) Royal is no bargain. We are also close to booking YC on MSC Seashore for next November for about $400pppd. Time to try something different. mac+tlc -
On Equinox in a Sky Suite (after butler change)
mac_tlc replied to DingoMom's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Slightly OT but how was your trip? mac_tlc -
Exactly! RCI : Would you pay $2 a slice for Sorrento's pizza? Guests : NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. RCL: Ok, pizza is still free. Portside BBQ & Playmekers is 30-50% more. Thank you for your valued input. mac_tlc
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On Equinox in a Sky Suite (after butler change)
mac_tlc replied to DingoMom's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thank you so much for your reports. While some parts are comforting, the limiting of what is in the Retreat Lounge fridges seems petty. They are really going to make it hard for someone to have a can or two in their stateroom. Looks like I'll have to order a couple beers, either in the Lounge or at a bar, and bring them back. Yeesh. I guess it will be important what the SS guests say on their surveys, or at least I would hope it matters. Thanks again and glad you are feeling better. mac_tlc -
Increase in prices in some Speciality restaurants
mac_tlc replied to MommaBear55's topic in Royal Caribbean International
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Live Seascape YC (7/9-7/16): A Celebrity Loyalist Jumps Ship
mac_tlc replied to GenerationX's topic in MSC Cruises
That’s good to hear! Your beautiful state is on my bucket list of places to visit. We are Disney Vacation Club members so we have always wanted to visit Aulani. Would like to combine it with a cruise to or from Oz or Vancouver. mac_tlc -
And on the Oasis a couple weeks ago, they were very empty most of the time. mac_tlc
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Just to add a bit, Oceania really has three classes of ships. The smallest are the old r class ships, hold about 650. The Marina and Riviera (Marina class) are bigger and have about 1250 passengers. Vista is the newest and will soon be followed by Allura (Vista class) . Both at about 1200 passengers. All those numbers are double occupancy. I am pretty close to booking Vista for its March 2025 TA or January 2025 Panama Canal. The highest category Concierge Verandah is cheaper than a Sky Suite on Beyond, the Penthouse suites are a bit more depending on itinerary. First, I have to book the MSC Seashore in YC for about $175 less per person per day than a Sky Suite on Beyond. A year ago, I probably would not have done this much research…….. mac_tlc
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You cannot do any reservations for lunch pre-cruise. I have never seen it crowded for lunch any day . We love it during a Port day, very quiet and relaxing. I do agree at $30 + 18%, I have to think about it, but usually do it anyway 😜😜. Here is the menu from Beyond, one of the sandwiches and the wonderful display case. mac_tlc
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NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
mac_tlc replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Exactly. That will be the first request of the Retreat Butler or Retreat Team or stateroom attendant or whoever is the first to introduce themselves. mac_tlc -
NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
mac_tlc replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
That is my plan for my next SS. I will be removing any beverage in the room that is an extra charge, and taking one of my numerous Nate Berkus bags up to the Retreat Lounge and bringing beverages to the SS. I guess this is another reason to be near the front elevators........... mac_tlc -
On Equinox in a Sky Suite (after butler change)
mac_tlc replied to DingoMom's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thank you for taking time out of your vacation to follow up on this. So many of us are wondering what the actual experienced impacts are. mac_tlc -
No More Sky Suites - New Booking in Concierge Class
mac_tlc replied to bnurick's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I just looked back and 5 of our 6 Sky Suite cruises on Edge/Apex/Beyond since the restart were $380pppd or less. Our Ascent cruise in January is around $365. Since we are not Z, that's an acceptable price to us. But at $500-$650 pppd, it's too high for us. mac_tlc -
No More Sky Suites - New Booking in Concierge Class
mac_tlc replied to bnurick's topic in Celebrity Cruises
With that $$ limit, I think they will let you stay onboard about 11 hours a day..🤣 mac_tlc -
We had an aft cabin for our Arctic circle cruise in June and I can certainly second your affinity for them. Nothing like it. mac_tlc
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Oasis Portside BBQ Price Increase
mac_tlc replied to bayportkat's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Pretty big % increase. This was two sailings ago: 30-40% !!!! An increase is not unexpected, but that percentage is crazy! And before someone says that another $3-4 is not a lot on a multi thousand dollar cruise, that is not the point. mac_tlc- 61 replies
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Celebrity to home port Equinox in Port Canaveral
mac_tlc replied to orville99's topic in Celebrity Cruises
For the locals, it’s more like “Welcome to Port Canaveral. We know you don’t have to drive down to PE now, so you can pay it to us for the convenience “ mac_tlc -
Celebrity to home port Equinox in Port Canaveral
mac_tlc replied to orville99's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Doesn’t seem to matter the ship, sail date or location. Retreat prices are $1,000+ a day for 2. mac_tlc -
On each of our E-class suite sailings, we have done at least one specialty restaurant. After 6 cruises in less than two years, the Luminae menu gets predictable. We love Eden. Did LeVoyage on Beyond and it was good but we liked Eden more. Our first Rooftop Grill meal will be in January on Ascent -- since its outside we waited until a winter cruise. Even though the price has gone up, we like lunch at Le Grand Bistro -- never very many people. mac_tlc
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I agree @TeeRick -- We have become fond of booking suites and the current Retreat prices make all the other stuff irrelevant. However, running a very close second (maybe because we were affected twice) is their treatment of those of us whose cruise was cancelled. For us, it was the 11/1/24 Beyond TA and the 11/9/24 Apex TA. Really left the feeling of just being baggage that was tossed aside to get more $$$. Absolutely no recognition of the impacts on real people. mac_tlc
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Deployment 2025-26 booking season begins
mac_tlc replied to SummmerInKefalonia's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thanks again for your hard work. I’m trying to figure out what O-class ship may be coming to Bayonne in summer 2025. Assuming that Allure heads to Europe for its check-up, and assuming that the above schedule is actual ships and not placeholders, the only possibility would be Symphony —— heading north around May 8th or so. Unless they would consider doing longer summer itineraries on Oasis , but I really doubt that. I love trying to put the puzzle pieces together. mac_tlc -
NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
mac_tlc replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Since you would it be changing ship or sail date, can’t you “downgrade” to a CC? Of course, it is probably more expensive than it was when you booked the Retreat. mac_tlc -
NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
mac_tlc replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I have already noticed it on some 2024 cruises from Port Canaveral (Seashore) and NYC (Meriviglia). What was around $360pppd is now creeping up to $425pppd. YMMV of course. Still south of $500pppd but it is closing. mac_tlc -
E-Class Lowest Sky Suite Cost Per Day Analysis
mac_tlc replied to bnurick's topic in Celebrity Cruises
This is a good way to cull out some possible voyages. I did notice that Some of those “cheapest” prices were Suite Guarantees. Also if not Guarantees, they are Magic Carpet suites. For us, on E class suite location matters a lot. Limited mobility makes the aft SS a no go, we really prefer near the front elevators. But, regarding the OP’s question, right now I am not booking at $1,000 per day, given Celebrity’s treatment of booked guests with their recent cancellations. Our preferred location would be even higher. mac_tlc