NorthStarStateCruiser

Unless something has changed recently, drinks in the suite lounge are complimentary regardless of whether you have a drink package or not. However, drinks on the suite sun deck are not complimentary.

For folks who want to read articles behind paywalls, simply go to the site: https://archive.md/ And paste in the URL of the article. Works like a charm and is 100% legit

Much appreciated

Saling 12/30/24 on Silhouette and looking to potentially get a dining package or reserve a specialty restaurant for New Years. However, the dining page in the cruise planner has nothing to purchase. What's weird is the Silhouette sailings before and after have dining options available for purchase. My guess is whoever in charge of updating the cruise planner skipped past my sailing. Other items like drink packages and shore excursions are available. Thoughts on whether calling in would be worthwhile, or should I just wait for it eventially to be updated?

Was restating nearly exactly what I posted necessary? 🤦‍♂️

Some carriers extend data coverage internationally for free or offer daily international passes. Looking into this rather than trying to find free wifi in a foreign country without a VPN is probably not the best idea. Do make sure to turn airplane mode on when on the ship.

Is it possible you moved a previous NRD itinerary to this one? $100 is consistent with their change fee.

It's been done in the past, so it's not out of the realm of possibility. Also crew quarantine could be a reason.

I'll echo the comments regarding the Retreat Privelege package. Before requesting the package, I'd first see if they could move one of your teens into the MS room so that you would have 3 in the MS and 2 in the veranda room. That way you'd only have to pay for the privelage package for one person (under 12 is free). In my opinion, it would be worthwhile to get everyone Retreat access so everyone has access to the whole ship. Please report back with what you end up doing 👍

This happened frequently during covid with interior rooms as entire hallways of rooms were reserved for covid quarantine. I'm not saying that's happening on your cruise, but it's possible they have a bug going around and need to keep those rooms open for guest/crew quarantine. Something to keep in mind

I see aqua class as Celebrity's decoy effect for their Retreat rooms. Similarly at a coffee shop they charge only a fraction more for a large versus a medium, so naturally, you get the large. They actually diminished this decoy effect when they eliminated obligatory AI fares for their aqua rooms, but it's still present.

Well I guess there's gonna be a cruise critic concierge cabin party on deck 8 🥳 I just have a hold on this one at the moment. I don't think our family can swing this as our kids will be 1 and 4 at the time and we already have a Crown loft booked for Wonder of the Seas January 2026.

It does appear they either closed out or sold all the prime concierge cabins. Congrats to everyone who locked the price in!

I didn't spot any other significant deals from today's deployment, although I'm glad you benefited from my find 👍

Very good price for concierge cabins on this recently released itinerary for Summit 11/10/25, 10 night eastern Caribbean. Less than $100pppd Prime Concierge is also refundable at the lowest rate. Act fast as they are likely to bump the price quickly. https://www.celebritycruises.com/itinerary-details/10-night-eastern-caribbean-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale-florida'?packageID=SM10L101&cCD=CO&sDT=2025-11-10