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NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
kirtihk replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
A rhetorical statement: basically, and unfortunately, the term "entitled" is simply purposely has been misused lately (within last few years) similar to "dismissed", "falsely", "baselessly", and a number of other words. Does it sound familiar? Voyage, Voyage!!! -
NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
kirtihk replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Each of us on this planet is "a member of the younger generation" at some point, and the same is true to become "a member of the older generation". Real loyalty is a virtue; "screw you" mentality, from the other hand, is a weakness. Voyage, Voyage! -
Yes, on both. They are really good! Seabourn was better for us: Regent Splendor we had (a new) is for 746 people, and Seaborn Venture (an also new ship) was an expedition ship with 264 people. Food was better on Seabourn. Regent is the best for space (square footage per person in open areas) among all cruise lines we've been on.
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I know, I know, it was simply an ironical (with a slightly sarcastic flavor I must admit) rhetorical comment.
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Why? I thought I left KGB behind (especially, in relation to so innocent business as the cruise industry) when I left USSR in February 1991. Voyage, Voyage!
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Apparently, not for all…
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Not at all! It was lovely time for many many reasons! My comment was neither a complaint nor criticism, and not a protest in any form, just an observation. I prefer a little more formal than shorts at night; however, for those who like it, let it be, it's not an offence to anyone. As a matter of fact, we just put on hold 3 leg-quote of 2026 world cruise on Dawn.
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On our last Regent, Ponant, and Seabourn cruises some people were in shorts during evening hours every day.
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Unpopular Opinion: I'm excited about the changes to Plus and Premier
kirtihk replied to drwbrt's topic in Princess Cruises
I lived through rationing myself (no, I'm not over 80 years old; it happened in 1990-1991), and I agree with this statement. I can add an expression (a translation to English) - "the salvation of a drowning man is the work of the drowning man himself". Voyage, Voyage!!! -
What about a free fare cruise and then paying for everything (cabin, any food/drink by item, pool/hot tub/sauna/lounge or any other facility by hour, show, band, any party, and a such) on the ship? Then everyone would be happy, because a person would pay (and utilize) for ONLY what they actually need (like in a Liberty Mutual advertisement) and want to use. So, if one is fine with sleeping near pool (on a Caribbean cruise, for example, they would pay for a number of sleeping hours in that area instead of "wasting" money on a cabin). My comment is ironical (if not sarcastic) just to show how ridiculously this topic might grow; so, I hope no one will take it seriously.
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Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Typically, when the word "improvement" is used in relation to public such as in Celebrity advertisements, it's intended to be for a customer purpose. The reality, however, (as we know) is a different story. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Now we are talking. These people do not live on borrowed life, that’s for sure. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Fishing for a meal… -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
So much agree. My comment was obviously ironical one on all aspects. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I just was back and force for last couple days with 3 Colombian and English musicians from my last Seabourn Venture cruise in March - we became friends. They are in transition today from Venture (in Reykjavik) to the inauguration Pursuit (in Italy) ship for a new contract (no vacation for them for a year!). -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Yes, of course, but those are “tiny” details; here we have a huge problem in discussion; so, who cares about all of those fancy-shmancy items in some Regent Seven Seas snobby cruise line. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
As I stated, a starting $1,000 per day price in Regent is with business international air (an average Regent air is $6,000 round trip which would be around $300 per day for a typical 18-day Regent cruise; so, without air a cruise price would be $700 per day). -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We were on Splendor for last December-January cruise. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
That’s incredible! I would cruise forever with such deals on Regent! -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Did you reply to a wrong person? I’m the one who said the same opinion as yours. The business air is included in the Regent price; however, my notation about $1,000 per night (on special itineraries) was after removal of air. A typical Regent price per person is around $700 per night without air. What is the Interline rate? -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
You would be surprised: on our last Seabourn cruise people were in shorts at dinner in a restaurant. The same occurred on our Azamara cruise a few weeks ago. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
All good; on Celebrity there will be 3,000 people around you vs those 700 on Regent, and Regent has double square footage of open area per person vs Celebrity - just an observation, not forcing anyone to travel on a luxury cruise. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
My point is as I mentioned the entire ship is yours (especially, Regent like that is not that small) versus just Retreat area (class separator), and on Regent the entertainment is really good (on our cruise with Regent the orchestra had its own for an hour at 11 pm every night besides its regular duty in the theater). -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
kirtihk replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
For $1,000 per night with butler you may rather go on Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Regent Seven Seas, Ponant, Scenic, Seadream, Seabourn, Silversea, Crystal… - the entire luxury ship’ experience is at your discretion vs certain items on Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and alike. -
Royal Caribbean, A Lie is a Lie
kirtihk replied to SailorMarg's topic in Royal Caribbean International
was brought half of half; asked why a quarter? was answered do you prefer dime and nickel?