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JMO, but while it would be a nice option, other dining scheduling (such as MTD) can be a pain to do on the planner. We have never had an issue scheduling the dining packages as soon as we get on board. Any specialty restaurant maître d can schedule all restaurants for the week in about 10 minutes in person and can set the best times based on availability and your preferences. This always works very easily for us. Again, JMO.

Good point. Mine is from BAC. So, although trying to help, my previous post may not be relevant. I still wonder if it isn't lost, however, as the original cruise was in the spring and already canceled with no apparent attempt then to preserve the OBC?

It would be a shame to judge a cruise line and that cruise experience based on your perception of comments of a few people on an internet board. Unfortunately I think you may find the same results on just about any cruise line thread on CC. Celebrity is one of our favorite cruise lines on which we have cruised 20+ times and find the experience, ship staff, and fellow cruisers to be very positive. If you think there is a ship and itinerary that would be appealing, I would suggest to judge for yourself and not by random comments. Enjoy your cruises.

Perhaps you should look at the Princess Sanctuary Collection which provides access to an exclusive top deck area, private elevated menu dining room, and suite lounge for those participating guests.

There are other cruise lines that provide similar regional itineraries. Many just don't yet have them available for bookings. I would suggest contacting a travel agent to explore your options and address your questions.

@seb530, as to a "class type system" regarding Celebrity, they offer a selection of standard staterooms to include inside, ocean view, and balcony, with differing amenities available with some. They also offer suites which carry a higher luxury of stateroom sizes, finishes, and amenities. Along with that is a dedicated restaurant and private lounge along with a top deck outside area that is exclusive to suite guests. All other venues are open to all guests. This is far from any class structure and is common amongst most cruise lines, including the others you mention.

I should have added that there are exceptions within each that are not applicable within the reciprocity. Example, the D+ specialty restaurant BOGO with RCCL is not available to Celebrity E+ cruisers when sailing RCCL. There are others, but that kind of gets into the fine print which is available to examine on each other's website loyalty program benefits offerings.

To clarify further, and to anyone else who reads this thread and has a similar question, the reciprocity between the two loyalty programs only means that when on each of the cruise lines you share the equivalent tier level benefits on that cruise line as your tier level on the other. But the benefits with each are separate and specific to each cruise line's loyalty program. In other words, benefits of one do not translate or cross over to the other, you simply share in each cruise line's benefits as provided by their own tiers. And cruise points earned remain and are accumulated with the cruise line on which you sail.

This is the T & C I could find regarding this: All selections are final and non-transferable to another ship or sailing date after you complete your transaction.

Just to add, 8166 is not listed as an obstructed view as 8666 is, and the large suite adjacent to 8666 is a two bedroom owners suite. As both of these are connecting staterooms that means there is a hotel style double door in the stateroom on the common wall between 8668/8664 and 8166/8164. To accommodate this the couch in these staterooms will be a smaller love seat. Also as mentioned, the window washing cage is stationed outside of 8666, but is in the back corner and should not pose a big issue IMO as it also will travel along the side of the ship when in use. Both of these staterooms have larger balconies as well.

This can vary by cruise line and each may differ from the next in how from the deck plans, if at all, this can be determined. In particular with balcony staterooms, there also often is a alternating pattern for whether the bed is next to the bathroom or the balcony. You may need to ask this specifically regarding the cruise line(s) you are interested in for more relevant responses. You also might want to call the cruise line themselves or a travel agent and ask them as well.

Even if the call button was common to both, with RRCL ships there are usually three or so of each elevator type on each side of the ship at each elevator bank and if the one that arrives first is an inside elevator you can just push the button again and wait for the next glass elevator to arrive. And in our experience there are the glass elevator types on every RCCL and Celebrity ship.

Internet, dining, and other cruise planner / app purchases frequently go on sale. Perhaps that is what occurred here. If the pricing changes favorably after you purchase something you can cancel, get an immediate refund of your OBC, and repurchase it at the lower price without penalty, and usually as a single transaction.

My understanding is your will lose it. But that would have already occurred if your original cruise was to take place last spring as the OBC is assigned to a specific sailing date. As that date is past it would be too late to try to move it now.

I guess we have had good fortune with that as we have sailed out of Cape Liberty on Celebrity a number of times over recent years and have always done the circle in front of the Statue of Liberty. In fact it is listed on the itineraries with expected times.

Typically, reduced deposits are offered with on board bookings.

You are correct and I am aware of the retractable stacks, also necessary for clearing a bridge in Denmark. But when retracted, it is a clean clearance. But it is close and interesting to experience.

....it would appear as though the characters in your signature are still enjoying the music! LOL

There are no promenade staterooms directly above Boleros on Allure, only about 6-8 balcony staterooms that would be on the outside of the venue. I don't know how much that area would be affected by the noise from the venue but I would suspect it may be minimal.

Not trying to be critical, but seeing as how that ship entered the fleet in 1992 and was retired 8 years ago and was of a rather dated design based on todays megaships, I'm not sure how relevant that information is. LOL Although she was a beautiful ship in her day and one we had enjoyed cruising on several times in the 90's.

Best in the fleet by far IMO! Will be on Odyssey for a TA in October 2025. Will be spending much time there...

Well in reality there is quite a bit of clearance as RCCL's Oasis of the Seas, which is significantly higher in terms of above water height than Eclipse, sails easily under the bridge as well. But it always is a lot of fun going under it! We like Cape Liberty because of its driving proximity for us and ease of parking and terminal boarding. One of the easiest ports to use. We also enjoy the Celebrity departures that include the circle in front of the Statue of Liberty. Very nice.

To clarify it is charged per person per day, and everyone in the stateroom over 6 has to purchase it if one does. The price varies and is often at some sort of sale price on the planner. Captain's Club tier discounts can not be applied to the package. I would just suggest comparing the benefits with the PAP to individual upgrade charges for value.

...and, as I mentioned on another similar thread, we solved our "which side" issue on our October 2025 transatlantic by booking an aft facing stateroom. LOL.

Actually its the earth moving, but your point is well taken - LOL.