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Canned water with the classic package. Which is a "no go" for me, but my husband doesn't mind. Bottled water with the premium package. Vellamo. No more evian.
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This past week, as the title states, Celebrity delayed our sail time by 90 minutes waiting on seven passengers who were late returning to the ship. Passengers were due back by 4:30. Sail away at 5:00. We eventually left at 6:30 without the missing passengers. I was a bit surprised they waited that long. I have been on around 30 cruises and I think maybe once or twice we were very briefly delayed. The cruise director stated (on stage) they have no idea what happened to the people. Is it common practice to wait on a late group of people for that length of time? Over a decade ago, we were on a Royal Caribbean sponsored shore excursion (Sting Ray City) in Grand Cayman. A group of us almost missed the ship because RCCL's tour operator *forgot* to pick us up and transport us back to the ship. After waiting two hours on a dock, we were able to secure alternative transportation. There were no available taxis in the area. It wasn't walkable to downtown. A kind angler helped us out. We were a group of about 15-20 passengers. I am guessing if we didn't make the ship, RCCL would have realized the problem. At least, I hope so.
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Just got another free cruise offer from Blue Chip Club.
AnnaNicole replied to eddieg07410's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We got a bunch of offers too. We booked three of them. I wish I could book more but the airfare, hotel, packages, etc add up quickly. I am hoping for BCC Alaska specials. -
YES! Call BCC. My husband and I both booked offers.
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Beyond creaking and knocking and slamming oh my!
AnnaNicole replied to RobertoF's topic in Celebrity Cruises
It was a forward location. I couldn't believe how loud the cabin was...all night long! I won't book another guarantee cabin because I learned after that experience that I want to choose my cabin. I like to research the cabin and avoid known issues. -
Beyond creaking and knocking and slamming oh my!
AnnaNicole replied to RobertoF's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We had a similar experience on a non-Celebrity sailing. The creaking and metal scraping noises were so bad we were unable to sleep the entire week. The weather was fine. I don't know what the cause was. I complained at guest relations but unfortunately, no other cabins were available. It was positively awful. It was a guarantee cabin and I will never do a guarantee again. -
There were many itineraries offered. We booked the Reflection out of FLL.
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I just got another offer last week. This offer was different as it specified only 8 dates to choose from. This is the fourth offer for us. Three for me and one for my husband. Mexican Riviera and Caribbean offers. We gamble a little on cruises.
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Gratuity on top of Cover Charge
AnnaNicole replied to Cruising Princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I agree that tipping has become a little ridiculous in the US. I'm not one who minds tipping but the rate is getting a bit high. The expected rate is 20% and options on pay devices are much higher now too. Counter service often has a tipping option and I have often seen 20%, 25%, and 30% defaulted and/or listed first. It's weird. I have also noticed a tendency of tipping on top of taxes and fees on delivery services and tipping percentage calculator on receipts. I lived in the UK and Scandinavia and I prefer their all-inclusive method. Just give me the total charge upfront. I will happily pay the service charge. -
Semi-live from the Solstice | Mexican Riviera, Oct 22-29
AnnaNicole replied to OrcaGirl's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thanks! That information is super helpful. we were on the Sept 24 Solstice sailing and disembarking was quick and painless once the line inside the ship started to move. We are on the Solstice again in February 2023. It is good to see she will be at the same pier berth 93. -
Gratuity on top of Cover Charge
AnnaNicole replied to Cruising Princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Your bill will be $0 at the restaurant (unless you order an upcharge menu item). 18% of $0 is $0. You can leave an additional tip if you feel it is warranted but it is not necessary. -
Gratuity on top of Cover Charge
AnnaNicole replied to Cruising Princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
With all due respect, if a representative of X is misquoting X's product that indeed is an issue concerning X. X bears the ultimate responsibility in ensuring proper communication of its products to its customers. Why would you think X is not at fault if reps giving false and misleading information? Is it X's responsibility to properly train their reps? -
Transport from Boston Logan to Hotel in Boston
AnnaNicole replied to GreenValleyDogWalker's topic in East Coast Departures
I wasn't able to edit my post. But I wanted to clarify that you would take the Blue line INBOUND (Bowdoin) from the airport to downtown. You can get off at aquarium station or you can stay on until state or government center (connect to other lines at either of these stops) or you can continue on to Bowdoin (end of line). If you are going from downtown to the airport take the Blue Line OUTBOUND (Wonderland) to the airport. -
Yes
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Gratuity on top of Cover Charge
AnnaNicole replied to Cruising Princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
That's what you took from this thread? It seemed to me people don't mind tipping. -
Gratuity on top of Cover Charge
AnnaNicole replied to Cruising Princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I think the intent of the thread was the OP generously tipped on the bill without realizing she was already charged 18%. This happens to my husband a fair amount. He looks for reasonableness on a bill and then adds a tip. Later he realizes he double tipped as gratuities were already included. He pays closer attention to his bills now. -
Gratuity on top of Cover Charge
AnnaNicole replied to Cruising Princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
The gratuity is added at checkout when you pay for specialty dining on the cruiseplanner. Is an additional 18% added at the restaurant for prepaid reservations? Your bill would be $0 and the gratuity would be $0 unless you ordered surcharge items.