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You are on a cruise, having a wonderful vacation, and wasting time complaining about $.50. Doesn't make sense to me

We are thinking of booking Oasis for next year and the new stop will be St. Kitts.

 

 

 

I don't know anything about this new stop. Anyone have something to share?

 

 

 

Thanks

We love their beaches

I came across this Cruise Ship Guide on www.IslandCritic.com and thought it might be helpful to some travelers.

Thanks for info. St. Lucia is our least favorite island. It is beautiful but limited things to do (compared to most ports) and I am always aware of potential crime.

In general I wonder what it is that requires those who have bought and payed for a privilege to have to defend themselves?

 

 

 

It should make no difference to anyone what someone else thinks. If you want a suite and can afford it, great...and when what was promised does not materialize, not so great.

You are right. The issue just seems so petty when you look at all the problems in the world

you beat me to it. I do not understand the fascination on who gets what and how much they make. Do all these people consider how much the servers in the restaurants in their area make and eat at specific ones based on this? Or when purchasing a tv, how much money does the salesman at best buy make? Really it is a vacation, sit back and relax

I have the same thoughts. Some people on cruise critic are way too involved in the lives of the crew.

We had a good time in Aruba last year. Nice island tour and the rest of the day at a great beach - Palm. Don't believe everything you hear

If you are not very knowledgeable in jewelry, shop at home. The potential small savings are not worth the risk

It usually is very crowded. Low on our list of Caribbean beaches. If you read enough reviews, many people have the same complaint.

Can you walk by the construction on the beach?

 

Also every time I've been taxied to the beach they have dropped me off by Pedro's. Can you ask to be taken further up north?

Yes

I usually think decorating doors is tacky, but great idea for your parents

Luminee's burger really was one of the best I have ever had... fresh angus beef and sweet onions on a delicious bun.... :D

 

 

 

Luminee is a good burger, but not even close to being the best ever. We prefer the Mast Grill, it's right off the grill

I wouldn't buy good jewelry on any of the islands.

We always go to Columbus beach. It's a decent walk but great beach, swimming , and convenient to bbq and a large bar

Nothing...save your money! Just go and have a good time...memories are better than a bunch of "made in china" crap!

Couldn't agree more. Not always about buying stuff

It is an easy city to walk. We walked from the ship, past the little mermaid, into town, did an hour boat tour, had a great lunch, shopped, saw a few sights, and walked back. All in about 6 hours.

We think the standard balcony is the best value.

They are all great

A land tour is the best way to see Alaska without a doubt. We did a 10 day land and 4 day cruise with HAL and the experience on the cruise was much different than really seeing the interior

If you go down a few threads there are many beach discussions and all are very similar

There is one major different between the two lines and that is in RCCL's use of the word "suggested". Celebrity's wording leaves a little less room for interpretation.

I don't consider this a major difference. Have recently been on both and I don't see any significant difference in the actual level of dress.

I'm in agreement with you. Not in keeping with the Celebrity image and more in line with mass-market lines that are known for nickel and diming. Celebrity wants to promote itself as "modern luxury" and this isn't the way to do it. Apparently the grass isn't always greener on Celebrity!

 

While it will have no effect on me as I rarely order room service at any time of the day or night, it does open the door for more of these types of fees and that is my concern. Then it becomes of question of what makes Celebrity a step above other lines? One little change doesn't seem like much but start adding them up and the product becomes diluted.

 

These fees are also a way for Celebrity to gauge the impact of these types of charges. Most people seem to say they don't care so that opens the door for more of the same.

Celebrity is a mass market cruise line. Check the pricing, it is in line with HAL, RCCL, NCL, etc

There is really no difference in the dress codes between X and RCCL.

To answer your question, no one really knows how the cruise lines determine upgrades.

Most of the specialty restaurants on the cruiselines (not just Celebrity) have had their prices rise. However, they are still a good value compared to what you would pay and what you would receive on land. Not Bistro on Five though. I don't see where it's a good value. I could get something similar on a land-based restaurant for less (unless I ordered multiple portions).

 

We ate there when it was $5. It was good ... not great. We avoided the crowd at the buffet on embarkation. We won't eat there for $10 even with a substantial OBC. (OMG I really sound cheap, don't I).

I disagree. If you compare most steakhouses on cruise ships, like the Tuscan Grille, the food quality and service is no where near the good land based steakhouses. I think their value has really diminished in the last 5 years

It is troublesome that most cruise lines are increasing prices in all their specialty restaurants but continue to cut food quality and service. After doubling prices at the Bistro you would think they would strive to show some improvement