cruising teacher

Is the shipboard fee still free for zeniths?

I completely agree that Pinnacles should not get Zenith status. Would Celebrity have given us back the Retreat if they were planning on doing this?

10 hours ago, jelayne said:

Whether these 35 employees get Zenith or Elite status doesn’t matter to me.  I would speculate that the majority are Senior Officers, who would have been treated very well anyway.  I would think there are far more than 35 crew who have been with Royal that long but they aren’t officers and possibly not technically employees.
 

I would be far more concerned 

about granting Pinnacle members Zenith status.  

On 2/24/2024 at 11:23 AM, jelayne said:

Went did that change?  We boarded and disembarked with Suite guests last month. 

Boarded the Silhouette today with Suites 👌

Zenith no longer board with Suites? I hope this is not true!!!

20 hours ago, samofam said:

This totally sums it up. 'Pampered paying passengers, you may now do your own fetching'!!!

We take a bag with us to the retreat lounge to stock up on evian and pelegrino for our 'suite'. It's a bit like a scavenger hunt getting the various supplies to the room. Even the glasses for red wine were no longer supplied automatically.

Now, for a mere $30 (approx.) per day one may purchase 'Premium Access' . Check it out on the web-site. Selling some of the perks that come with suites and Zenith, although Zenith level passengers no longer board with suite passengers, an elimination of a benefit which had been very enjoyable and special.

I sincerely hope not!

1 hour ago, C-Dragons said:

True loyalty… what does that involve?

150-200 cruises as opposed to 39

I would certainly like to see a Zenith Plus Level. We did not get to 6000 points by booking suites but by true loyalty.

On 1/6/2024 at 11:18 PM, cruisestitch said:

Definitely talk to the Captain’s Club host. Please let us know what you learn

The Captains Club Hostess confirmed. Not complimentary for Zenith. 

11 hours ago, Alakegirl said:

I wonder IF it happened.  Who told you, cruising teacher? The Captain’s Club host, Guest Services, or a Retreat staff member?

Guest Services. They were emphatic about it. Will check with the CC hostess tomorrow 

21 hours ago, WestLakeGirl said:

Fee for Luggage Valet was waived, I believe

On the Silhouette now. Was told that the fee for Luggage Valet is no longer complimentary for Zenith. Disappointing 

9 hours ago, NMTraveller said:

Martinis are $17 at Martini Bar.  No upcharge.

 

 

The Martini Bartenders are so busy! I cannot even imagine them filling out paperwork for each customer 

16 minutes ago, hasentreelake said:

I would be very interested in what Chardonnay and Cabernet they do offer on the Premium Beverage Package.   

 

I would also be very interested. We may have to get our wines in the Retreat.

3 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Retreat concierge is Kaya Di Cato.

Kaya is delightful!

Just now, cruising teacher said:

 

The Zenith luncheon is always delicious but that is over the top! Can I ask how many Zenith aboard?

3 hours ago, bnurick said:

Double confirmed.

 

Thank you!

If you apply for an upgrade do you lose shipboard credit?

24 minutes ago, Karma5 said:

I am sorry that the funny topics got moved......They were not taking up a lot of room.

So sorry Cruise Critics did this.........

I am too! My main laugh of the day. Searched. Couldn’t find it. Possibly someone could direct us

Is Celebrity still charging gratuities at the Specialty Restaurants?

I wonder how this change will affect the Loyalty Program. Good or not good?

Still free for Zenith?

After viewing the jaw dropping itinerary for the world cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas, I would love to see this opportunity on Celebrity. Any thoughts on this possibility?

7 hours ago, Ipeeinthepools said:

From everything that I have seen on the Rotterdam for the last 30 days, there’s nothing to suggest that Covid is any different that what you would encounter on land.  The currentCo vid variant is nothing like the variant seen in 2019.  Just view Covid as another c,d, go put and enjoy your life 

I am on board now. Enquired about testing on the October 22 sailing on the Silhouette. The sales person told me only the April Transatlantics. Anyone have personal experience with the fall Transatlantics? I really don’t want to get stranded in London with no air back!