Oceangoer2

We change that somewhat in order of priority. Drop bags, change dining reservation and/or book specialty before it gets so busy there's a lineup, then muster and lunch. In the past if it's only a better reservation time in specialty, I went directly to the OV where there are attendants outside who will book specialty dining and/or change times to better ones available as the restaurants aren't open that early. Found that hint a few years ago on CC....can't say enough re how much I've learned here from posters.

I'm confused....you told your 'butler' so you were in a suite....was there a reason you preferred dining in the MDR and not Luminae? If you were not in a suite but told your room attendant, it was good she was able to contact the right person to resolve this for you. If the poster waits to contact the concierge (not available until 2nd day), the request is too late for first night. The concierge for non-suite guests is one person handling all concierge class and is very helpful. For First night and future dining IMO and experience, it's best to go immediately to the MDR and speak with the maitre d'.

Looks GREAT! Thanks for taking the time to provide us the extensive video...!

Yes...phone right away even if you have to be on hold for a while. The rep will try to help you with a transfer if possible. In the UK are your deposits non refundable? Was the case in the past but thought that may have changed. Just be sure to cancel before final payment date and time or there will be a penalty charged.

Instead of waiting to speak with the Concierge, when you board go to the Main Dining Room; the maitre d' is there to accommodate changes to dining times. The sooner you go, the better....many wish to change so you'll wait a bit in a lineup (usually). For a Specialty Restaurant, go to or phone that particular one and request a preferred time if available; also, the concierge is available to help you with these reservations by phone or in person at their office....again, do so early in the cruise. IMO, I'd book the first available online time now (8:30pm) and then request a change when you board.

You can book Select Dining for each night but cannot do every night at once. Book your choice, go back to 'Dining' and book again the next night and time. Wish the system would allow to just indicate each requested night at one time instead of backing out. I book on my laptop, never tried on the App.

Haven't had a zippered bag in a few years...suite bags were nice but they also were open ended. I have so many I leave it unused in the closet, but new cruisers I think would be happy to receive.

Not sure, but did you post some time ago you were trying to book an AQ for your handicapped father closer to your cabin?

The same here....out for dinner and kept my phone at hand...never check it on any other occasion while in a restaurant but this was special. Read out each post to DH...so glad you made your ship; your smiling faces said it all.

Is this the Muppet version of the Munch 'SCREAM'...?

You have the best sense of humor in trying times...being seated at the back of the plane at least you're close to it. 😉

I'm assuming you're in the air and no delays expected....I'm amazed at how relaxed you are keeping us in the loop. 🛬🚕🛳️....all will work out! CC is SO helpful....I feel I'm being walked through these mishaps with you and getting a great education in what to do should any of this happen during our cruise 'escapes'. Particularly 'black uber' and 'port phone number' and shore-side concierge.

Try this: Captain's Club Assistance and Inquiries 1-844-418-6824, 1-800-760-0654 Captain's Club Email Address CelebrityEngagementCenter@celebrity.com or cec@celebrity.com

Does this run true on the Silhouette....1 and 3 are deeper, 2 and 4 'normal' size?

Be sure to let us know....🤞

I just booked Silhouette which has a 10 night to St Maartin, St Lucia, Tobago, Grenada and Antigua. You mentioned some of these.

Hi Jim....your advice is invaluable so thank you! When we won a move up they assigned an aft S1 cabin considerable distance from the elevator (original cabin booked for DH convenience). I called the number on the Move Up email and they told me they could put us in a better located cabin as it made no difference to them and wanted us to be happy with our bid. I had already checked 'another' site to see available suites so I was able to select one which worked better. They just wanted to help us enjoy our cruise .....☺️

I forget....did they put out table cloths and dim the lights? eg: training for specialty restaurants.

Is it the menu choices or the poor prep or the overcooking? Can you describe why you feel the MDR food has 'slipped'?

Your other post(s) mentioned Aqua was not workable for your father as all the cabins are located too far from yours for his care. Hopefully you've worked that out and his bid might be successful. As others have said, the notification is not a set time...could be weeks or days.

Since your cabins are now close together and your intention is to consider your father's comfort, if it were my father I'd forego Blu and dine with him in the MDR with a specialty restaurant in the mix. Considering his advanced age and health issues I'd feel terribly bad knowing he is dining alone...even one night would make me feel so guilty..how could I enjoy my dinner in Blu, which BTW is not worth all the hype IMO. Since you have 94 cruises by your signature, there's probably more to come. Next time book Aqua again but cruise/dine without the angst you're feeling now. He must feel bad as well that joining you is causing you this concern.

I'd like to see this in a graph poll format...easier to see results in one place.

I so agree with you. Over many years I've learned from posters which is what I hoped for when I joined. But....lately it's 'I'm one up on you' or 'my way is best because I said so' slants to the posts. There are so many opinions, not helpful real information. The back and forth and competition in comments is pulling this site down...JMHO....if that's ok after what I said about opinionated posts🤐 . Another but....I'm seeing a swing toward (or back) to what largely 'used to be'. Maybe more of us are simply getting tired of the negativity and slamming. There can be critiques and also positive comments without seemingly going at a poster 'just because' we can....anonymously.

Happy they provided; makes al fresco a little more enjoyable....🙂