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On 3/7/2024 at 1:19 PM, Rustyman said:

The crew need to grow a pair and remove the towels and personal goods from unoccupied loungers. There will no doubt be a few grumbles at first by the hogs but in no time at all folk will get the message and miraculously everyone will benefit from available sun loungers and chairs. The ideal time to start this would be around 8am when they are occupied by towels but no or few humans in sight.

We were on this cruise. If you were up a little too late there was no deck chair available anywhere outside. Staff wouldn't start clearing towels (not personal belongings) until about 2pm as lazy people wouldn't take their towels with them as they leave for the day. I did see a few aggressive arguments between guests that did move stuff on their own accord, with junior attendants getting the brunt of the anger until senior staff (who looked unsure as well) and security got involved. Otherwise it was a fantastic cruise.   

I know you can with water bottles but can you with Gatorade bottles?

2 hours ago, Mauidiver said:

as being on a higher floor, but whether it’s worth it to you is something only you can decide.

Is there much difference on being on a higher floor to lower? Previous on S&M class ships we’ve stayed higher floor, the only pain was elevators. Never stayed on a lower floor before. 

2 hours ago, SFCAcruiser said:

 

I assume you have a balcony cabin now? If you have an OV, then the move-up makes a compelling case. But from a balcony cabin, I see no advantage to move up to concierge or Aqua if you do not care for the spa or Blu menu. You would not even earn extra loyalty club points with a Move-up offer. 

Yes have an infinite verandah, are the CC cabins any different? I believe the washrooms are different in Aqua rooms?

Currently have Ascent 6th level front of ship cabin booked. Move up offer for Concierge Class is min $120 pp and Aqua $170 pp. We’re not really keen on using the spa and the Blu menu doesn’t look overly appealing. Is it worth the cabin change on either upgrade? 

Any fishing tours here in Grand Cayman?

17 minutes ago, chisoxfan said:

Sad to hear of the shark fatalities but there are many sharks off Bahamas. We just cancelled an excursion to Pearl Island not because of sharks but bad reports on island. Hilton has closed (used to do a Day Pass) and not sure what the new prop offers. At the end of the day we will (boringly) do what is easiest. Sleep late and hang out at the Retreat. Maybe go into town for a few hours. Not complaining.

What are the bad reports on pearl island?

So another shark victim in Bahamas, I’m going to cancel my snorkeling trip from pearl island. Anything else worth doing in Nassau?  
 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12830533/amp/lauren-erickson-van-wart-shark-killed-bahamas.html

3 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Who ? 

She’s the mom of Travis & Jason Kelce who play for Chiefs & Eagles in the NFL.

Taylor Swift is dating Travis Kelce.

Momma Kelce has been on the news ALOT watching games with Taylor. 

Not sure if this has been been posted here but this is awful compensation.

What boat was this on?

Just now, Kelownadon said:

Unless you take the money saved and eat in specialty restaurants. Then you still get the better SV. 

They're basically the same price cabin. I'd like to know if others have sailed a Sunset Verandah on Reflection on an ABC cruise, if there are problems with being AFT with balance and if there are any concerns with exhaust from the stack whilst sailing?

53 minutes ago, RichYak said:

Which ship?

Sorry, the Reflection

Hi all,

I have booked an ABC cruise on a Sunset Verandah Concierge Class. I later checked and Aqua Class that is midship are similar price. What are the pro's and cons for both cabins? Are there problems with stack exhaust being on the sunset verandah? Is Spa and Blu a better option seeing there is 4 days at sea? Would love your feedback, TIA.

7 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

You get your money back if you cancelled 

Oh I apologize, I read in the fine print a subheading of the T&C's: 

For refundable Beverage:

• Orders can be canceled or modified up to 2 days prior to your sail date
• Orders that are canceled up to 2 days prior to your sail date will be refunded back to the credit card originally used for purchase.
• Option to cancel is available during the first 24 hour period after embarkation. Any special requests need to be approved by the onboard Beverage Operations Manager.

1 minute ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

You get your money back if you cancelled 

It said in checkout: I have read and agree to the  Purchase Terms and Conditions. I understand this purchase is also bound by the Ticket Contract/Booking Conditions relating to my cruise

Hi there,

I have booked a cruise for 2025 as a "Cruise Only" as I think the all-in has no value. I looked at booking the Premium drinks at 45% off Black Friday sale for the cruise but it is tied to the cruise contract and if I have to cancel, I would lose what I pay for that. I'm wondering if every year has the same 45% off Premium drinks? I would rather hold off another year and pay a little more, as I'm sure they'll increase prices, than lose it all in case I cancel. TIA

Oh sorry, I'll go there. I'll try to delete this 

Had been following a 2025 cruise with a particular cabin. Yesterday I checked, that cabin had sold and one nearby (same class etc) was $280 total more even with the "$210 Black Friday savings" So realistically, they've jacked the price of that by almost $500. 

Same "sale" every week.

1 hour ago, RedIguana said:

What really scares me is this statement she made: "we spent a lot of time in the MDR, enjoying the really GREAT food". Bolding is mine obviously. I am really hoping they all did not just do the suckup groupthink where no one was honest and hence just spouted to each other that the food was great, when the MDR no longer serves a single cut of protein I would consider decent enough quality to cook myself, much less order out.

They'll never put a full negative on their product no matter what. It's our responsibility now to share through web and social media what we've experienced that will ultimately have the greatest effect. They've acknowledged there's a problem and there'll be even greater backlash if things haven't changed for the better moving forward. They're scared of VV and I would absolutely jump ship if reviews are good there and my experience on my future Celebrity cruise isn't up to what I expect as a standard.

I bought four cards for my next cruise, where and usually what time does it happen?

They've updated the Celebrity website with a little different format. Do you think this could be a glitch with the update? Kind of strange how random this is.

1 hour ago, kmry said:

This is my first time on Celebrity.  We have a classic package and drinking brands aren't an issue for us.  I would like to try lots of different cocktails.  Are you limited with the selection available for cocktails?

If there's any cocktails that go above the price limit of premium package drinks (think it's $18, Classic package is $12) you just pay the difference, they add it on your onboard account

Thanks very much! They didn't advertise that one! great savings!