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When we sailed on Beyond this Spring, capacity was only about 1/3. And even then staff had issues which we kindly assigned to beginners difficulties 😉. Heard and read that, although it went up during Summer months, passenger count never reached full capacity.
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This sounds like it is being completely mismanaged by Celebrity - or not managed at all. Especially on a TA could be classed as gross negligence.
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We usually booked Aqua on the S ships, mainly for Blu. But on Beyond we preferred SV with the aft balconies and were very happy with the 4 smaller main restaurants which we alternated every night. We will not spend money anymore for Aqua on Edge class.
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I understand that for most of you it is not about the money. But on several previous blogs it was a factor and people even in suites complained about the additional $.
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Yes it is an additional, not expected expense. But I am always puzzled why people that spend thousands on cruise, airfare, hotels, excursions etc, balk at an additional 40 $ and make such fuzz about it ?
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Need help with classic drink package
Michidoeme replied to Cruisin 4 Ever's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I definitely ordered it on the classic package. But there are other Irish cream and Bailey-like liquors. Not sure which Celebrity uses or if they would use Baileys also in Classic cocktails. i have noticed it also depends on bartender what they give you or if you have to pay a small surcharge for certain drinks. They also rarely have a menu with all drinks and prices (beside the specials in that particular bar or restaurant). I did not pay attention and am not enough of a connaisseur to taste difference in mixed drink. -
Need help with classic drink package
Michidoeme replied to Cruisin 4 Ever's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Mudslide was available on the classic package, but not sure which alcohol was in -
So no more put away or given out individually at reception due to Covid. Lets hope it remains that way. thanks
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Any books in library ?
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We were in Beyond SV 9323. It was only minimally shaded and we found it mostly too hot to be out long, depending in which direction vis a vis sun we sailed. Cabin was great if you don t mind rather long walk to stairs/elevators and front of ship. For us this cabin was preferable over IV. Balcony is see thru. There was some soot and noise ( motor/wake) but not too bad and not noticeable with balcony doors closed.
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On Beyond in May there was the regular drink service in theatre.
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How did you bid with two rooms booked to ensure you stay together, ie not only one move up offer was accepted instead of both. And how / where did you indicate you d like two rooms close to each other ? We have 2 rooms side by side booked now and are very hesitant to bid as we don t want to end up on different floors or different sides of the ship. thanks
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Celebrity says I have to contact TA for airport transfer
Michidoeme replied to zitsky's topic in Celebrity Cruises
On Beyond in Mai we could book X bus transfer from Civitavecchia port to FCO for 65 or 69 Euros or USD pp ( do not remember exactly and not much difference anymore between Euro and USD). But we used a shared shuttle of Rome Limousines also because we could time it better (various times to chose from)and was only USD 80 per couple. They were very punctual and good. -
Originally the relaxation area on S class was reserved for persons that had spa appointments and Aqua passengers. And they indeed asked to see your Aqua seapass and made a note in their book of the cabin number. In those days (we started sailing Aqua class in 2010 ), there was a desk before entering the relaxation area with usually spa personnel stationed there or hanging around This was on several S class ships. We noticed the desk outside the relaxation room was no longer manned regularly and nobody bothered to check seapasses anymore maybe around 4-5 years ago.
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On the Beyond in May they also offered free drinks in casino
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I noticed same thing when mock booking for a single room. However when I tried same room for two persons, there was choice for cruise only and for all included. Strange enough for exactly same price. When I went to summary page it indeed mentioned beverage package, gratuities, internet all included.
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We got a rose or a couple flowers from the captains Club host during the last several cruises.
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Indicated on your check in docs and room key : CAL for classic alcohol package PAL for premium alcohol package Can t remember abbreviations for non alcohol packages.
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Celebrity Beyond. July 2nd -July 11 review
Michidoeme replied to LeafsFanNL's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We had very good experience via https://democratest.com/. They have several locations in Barcelona (some are not open during weekend). Reservation online. We went to the one close to Las Ramblas/Ronda Sant Pau. Was a bit difficult to find because it is a dental/veneer clinic and the Covid test was not indicated outside. Cost ca 25 Euro and we waited about 25 min for result they send per email. Just that they don t speak much English so not much conversation possible. -
We were on Beyond in May. Could not find anything for our grandchildren or us to spend our OBC on (not into designer handbags and would never buy real jewelry on a ship). Pre covid we bought good t shirts or hoodies on S-class, but on Beyond they did not have the standard stuff. We spent some on excursions and got rest out thru money laundering in casino 🙂
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Celebrity Beyond. July 2nd -July 11 review
Michidoeme replied to LeafsFanNL's topic in Celebrity Cruises
As the taxi line can be long, maybe order a car or Uber in advance ? -
I never read other boards and have only cruised with X.
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Thank you for answers. Just thought I read here on the Celebrity board about it. Aa we only ever cruised with X, I don t read other boards.
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I have seen people mention here that they noted “no upgrade” on their reservation. Where can I do that online on my reservation on X website or Ap ? As we have 2 of the few connecting concierge cabins, we don t want to risk an upgrade of one or both.