Captain Funtime

When specialty dining was introduced the “gratuity” was included. How quickly we forget. I began cruising during the “envelope days”. lets go back to the old way. We have been lulled into paying the entire crew and just rolled over and took it. Shame on us.

Review coming…. Spring break 5,500 pax Lots of kidos Beautiful ship Great staff Any questions ?

Help please from anyone currently on Sesscape. Will you ask if the Masters will be on in the Sports Bar.

On a Celebrity cruise in February there was much confusion about the bars being open onboard while anchored off Grand Cayman. Upon arrival all bars were closed. We were told it was a new “ordinance” effective January 1st by the Cayman Government. You can imagine the reaction of the guests who elected to stay onboard, especially those who had beverage packages. About 3pm suddenly the pool bar opened. I will be in Cayman in two weeks and would appreciate an update from those who have been on Seascape in Cayman recently.

CRAZY !! 3:12PM now Still in GC Pool bar is Open I don’t think Celebrity has a clue ???

Water, Juices etc. available No beer, Wine, booze

I am sitting at the Pool Bar 12:29 / 2.09.2023 No bar service at all on Celebrity Sunnitc. None

No mention at all in the daily about bar service.

No bars open not even the pool bar No bars open None

All bars are closed. ***** ?

Sky Princess from FLL in December. We loved it. $25

Edit- Not all lines have reduced cabin service.

I started cruising long before the cruise lines came up with auto tips. In the “old” system envelopes were left in your cabin toward the end of the cruise. An envelope for your waiter, your assistant waiter, room steward, assistant room steward and the dining room maitre’d. There weren’t envelopes for every crew member. Then (and now) I tipped our steward during the cruise and also at “envelope time”. I have always given bartenders and pool servers cash tips at the time of service. I far prefer the old system. The cruise lines now have control of our money and there is no way for us to know how much of this actually makes it to the intended party(s). Additionally, they diverted our tip pool to staff that previously were paid by a portion of your cruise fare. When you consider the many increases recently, it is a LOT of money. They raise the “crew appreciation” amount, they are reducing the service. (Once a day cabin service…..) I do understand that cruising is a for profit enterprise but the continual nickel and dime changes are making me think hard after 50+ cruises. Just my personal thoughts.

We cruised Sunrise in 2022. Hadn’t been on Carnival (even though we are Platinum) in 6 years. Sail Celebrity (Elite) often. Celebrity is better in every aspect. Do the all included fare.

My first specialty was on Princess years ago. 8 dollars. I will be on Summit starting Monday for my first 2023 cruise and all the “adjustments”. IMHO Tuscan is not worth $64 additional. Was on Sky Princess in December. Queen’s Grille was excellent and $29. I will tough it out in the MDR and see if the quality is indeed as bad as recently reported on CC. While we all understand the pandemic was very tough on the cruise industry they were very profitable pre-pandemic and will be again. Most cruise lines are reporting record bookings. Record profits will follow. I don’t understand expecting to recoup their losses rout step. Can you say GM, Mobil, Exxon ?

Sailing on Summit 2/06. What is the cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium on a 5 night cruise ? Is there a discount for Elite ?

Sailing on Summit 2/06. Would appreciate info on MDR menu and food from any recent Summit cruisers. thanks

DW was at the Sanctuary shortly after boarding. All of the Cabanas were gone for Sea Days. All of the individual beds were gone. We did two half days (afternoons) on Port days. The place was a ghost town. Maybe people pay in the event they want to use it. Not fair IMHO.

Have had dinner twice in Crown Grill. Service was outstanding as was the food. Did a half day in the Sanctuary. Very relaxing. Worth the $140

On Sky currently. Service is outstanding. Plenty of outgoing, friendly crew.

What night is the Captain’s Gala Dinner on a 7 nt cruise ?