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I've done many Royal Caribbean cruises, and one Celebrity so far. Thinking of trying Princess. How similar, or different is the experience? Can anyone offer comparisons on dining, onboard activities, entertainment, etc? Also demographics of fellow cruisers? Looking at Western Caribbean in January from Galveston. Thanks for any feedback.

Great and helpful review! I've enjoyed reading.

We are making a switch as well. After 20 plus cruises exclusively on Royal, then one on Celebrity so far. We are empty nesters and prefer a more mature crowd.

I am booked on Infinity over Christmas / New Year. I have only been on one Celebrity cruise so far, the Summit, and loved it! I am prepared that the Infinity might not be as nice, but I booked for the itinerary, rather than the ship. We will make the best of what it is.

This question is for excursions booked through Royal Caribbean. Is there a best time frame to book? We usually pre-book before boarding if we know we want something specific, so it doesn't sell out. Curious if you get better "last minute" deals if you wait and book onboard. Also, it seems like more excursion choices get added as the date gets closer. Thoughts?

Where can I find this info on the app? I am curious to see if it is mentioned on my next cruise. Thanks

Yes, they charged my Diamond drink, in error. I would order a glass of wine at dinner. I check the app later, and see I got "charged" for two diamond drinks in the MDR. I am not sure how they seemed to double charge me several nights. They did not take my seapass card, or have me sign anything.

This seems to be the best, and maybe only solution. The first time it happened, I said something to the waiter the next night, assuming this would resolve the issue. But no such luck, it continued to be a problem.

They didn't have me sign anything.

Good to know.

Interesting. Other than Royal, I've only been on Celebrity once. And I had the "all included" price, so no counting of drinks required. 😀

I did not get a receipt when I ordered a drink in the MDR. And more evenings than not, there was a problem with being charged for more than I actually had.

Yes, they were being charged in the MDR.

Yes, I should have learned after the first few times... 🫣

Wow.

That was a problem. They were not taking my seapass, and I was not signing a receipt. The first night, when I ordered a glass of wine, they made note of my cabin number and that was it.

Anyone else have issues with their number of free drinks getting calculated incorrectly? Last month on the Vision, several nights, I was getting "charged" for one or more free drinks in the MDR in error. So when I go to the Schooner or another bar later, I think I still have free drinks available, but they tell me I've used them all. Not sure how it happened, but it was very frustrating, and I found myself at guest services too many times getting the charges removed. How can this be avoided going forward? I do not get the beverage package, just my five free daily.

We were on Summit last June. It was our first, and to date, only Celebrity cruise. We had a similar observation. Very pleased with our Celebrity experience, and looking forward to our next one.

Great news!

I have never been, and have no desire.

Having previously sailed exclusively with Royal Caribbean, we thoroughly enjoyed the Summit last June. We are booked on the Infinity in December. How does Infinity compare to the Summit? Should we expect a similar experience?

Absolutely! We never prepay.

I recently booked Quantum while onboard the Vision, primarily for the itinerary, but also because I want to try something different. My cruise history is mostly Radiance & Vision class (19) in addition to three Voyager class, and one Freedom class. It's not until Oct 2024, but I wonder how much of a shock I am in for, as far as differences with onboard experiences. I did peak at the deck plans, but I'm not sure it's giving me a good prediction of what to expect.

I agree. I participate in both, and the social media platform seems much more active for roll calls than this site.

None. Whatever foods I enjoy at home or in a local restaurant, I will also eat on a ship. I have never been sick in or after a cruise. (knock on wood)