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We place them on our bags after we claim our bags before heading to the taxi to take us to the pier.

The first night is usually very busy and hectic as many people show up early it seems. We tend to avoid Blu the first night and dine in a specialty restaurant with a discount. We have had a couple of unpleasant first nights but things do get worked out after the first night. I personally don't see why people talk about an intimate atmosphere. Unless eating next to other tables of 2 is considered intimate...

We did a short cruise on Celebrity and we both commented that it was not the usual Celebrity clientel. Lots of heavy drinking, loud voices and there were a couple of disturbances. People were smoking on balconies. Most cruisers were younger than the usual crowd. We still had a good time.

In my experience, many of the pier luggage handlers tend to be rude. They are lucky to get any amount from me. So in fear of not getting my luggage on the ship, I tend to give $2 a bag. However, if the bag is huge and heavy, that amount will increase.

Never met or saw a male massager on our cruises.

And if you tip with food from home, make sure the food is within the expiration or "use by" date. 😀 However, on that famous fruit cake, I don't believe there is an expiration date.

Let's not confuse what they serve on a cruise with real lobster.

Some have to realize that this activity is for fun and should be treated as such. In addition, as the questions are poorly written and there are many cruisers who struggle with the English language, then if someone needs help they can check out the answers. If you don't need the help, then don't look at that post..

$500 is way too expensive for Aqua. As for a Regular Balcony and Concierge, I would make a decision on the location of the cabins. Many of the Concierge cabins are in 'prime' locations. As mentioned, pocket the savings and splurge on a specialty restaurant or use it in the spa.