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I thought I would share some observations- This was my first time on Celebrity, but my 19th cruise overall, most on Royal I traveled solo but was part of a group of about 150. Ship had 1200 guests (27 under 18) which made it nice. Always able to get a chair by the pool and a table in the buffet. To be honest, if it wasn't for my group the ship would have seemed very quiet and several guests even told us. We are a very social group. *Note - I was chatting with a guest from a Princess ship that said they only had 800 and it holds 4,000. Seems this route isn't very popular. Maybe too many ships sailing it? I used the Move Up option and was able to get Aqua Class upgrade from my Obstructed Verandah. $200 total ($100pp). For me, it was worth about that. I didn't use the Persian Garden as much as I thought I would, and because I was a solo, I also didn't use Blu as much as I could have. I liked it most for the location of the cabin. Ship is fine. Yes, there are spots of wear but nothing to take away from the enjoyment. Biggest issue for me was all the paints spots on my verandah railing. I was on deck 11, cabin 1541, which I thought would be nice since it was under the spa area. Seems it was under a storage room or something and cabinets started opening and closing at 6am. Not horrible but still heard and would be a problem for a light sleeper. Food was good. Coming from Royal, I was expecting more with all the hype about how this is a higher end product but to me they are very similar. The dining room is nicer, and more elegant which makes for a more pleasant experience. I did eat 2 breakfasts in Blu and 2 dinners and the food there was better, and the room more intimate and less chaotic. I didn't see any shows or do any of the ship excursions so I cannot comment on those. The different musicians on the ship were all very good. For me, the energy was a bit lower than I like. A DJ or more contemporary band at the pool works better for me than the acoustic guitar guy, but it depends on the vibe you're looking for. Overall, it was enjoyable. Would I do X again? Yes, but it would not be my first choice. I'll stay with Royal

The original fare I purchased included bacic drink package and gratuity

Thanks. The costs that came with my new docs are 17.50 for verandah and 18 for aqua. Either way it's not that, but thank you for your attention

Thank you! I will question this when I call tomorrow

No, it specifically references my onboard credit and the purchase I made with it, so it's for the drink package upgrade. Plus, the tip difference is only .50 a day higher

ength of Cruise: 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise Sail Date: Oct 29, 2022 Date email offer received: 10/12/22 Captain’s Club Tier: Select (first time on Celebrity but matched my Royal emerald) Booked through Celebrity Direct OR via TA: Travel Agent (group booking) Current Cabin: Obstructed Veranda Bid? Yes/No: Yes If YES - Bidding Details: Cabin Category: Sunset Veranda, Family Veranda, Concierge Bid Offer: $55 per person for Sunset Veranda & $50 per person for Family, $60 per person for Concierge, $100 per person for Aqua Notification Date: 10/21 Accepted / Rejected: accepted k General Comments (offer details, etc.) Minimum bid was $50 pp for all 3 categories, $100 pp for Aqua I never received and email to upgrade, and when I went on the website and put in my info nothing came up. I emailed them to inquire as to why I didn't receive an offer and 2 days letter I get an email with offers. This may be because I am part of a group booking. No one in my group that I know received an offer email. I'm relatively happy with my current cabin, but if I can upgrade to Concierge for $120 then it's a great deal. I do not have high hopes for any upgrade. Current price for a Sunset Veranda is about $1,700 more than I paid, and $2,100 more for the Concierge or Aqua class Aqua bid was accepted for $200 total to move from obstructed veranda on deck 6. Deal of the century

Just got my email that my bid was accepted. Moving from an obstructed veranda on deck 6 to Aqua class for $200 total. Now, also got an email saying I owe $50 for my drink package upgrade from classic to premium. I had originally used onboard credit for that $50. I guess I lost the credit I got when I booked?

That seems to be the trend, although I think ours will probably be a bit higher. We have a group of about 150

I agree, but I'm not looking to increase the cabin number, I just moving cabins. No extra work for me to go from a side veranda to a sunset veranda

So, I have a basic Veranda, obstructed view, on the Solstice next week. Not thrilled with the location, but I got a good deal and the cost to change to another Veranda is outrageous. I did put in some bids using the Move Up option to go to a Sunset veranda, Family Veranda, Concierge, or Aqua. First 3 were min $50pp and the Aqua is $100pp and I bid a bit over the minimum. Honestly, I don't expect to get it with the low bids, but who knows. Ya gotta be in it to win it! My question is, if there are cabins available in the category, do they usually accept your bid or will they pass on the bid if it isn't high enough? I ask because with 1 week to go, half of the Concierge and 2/3 or the Aqua are still empty and I'm guessing most of the guarantees have been assigned by now.

Ship: Solstice Length of Cruise: 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise Sail Date: Oct 29, 2022 Date email offer received: 10/12/22 Captain’s Club Tier: Select (first time on Celebrity but matched my Royal emerald) Booked through Celebrity Direct OR via TA: Travel Agent (group booking) Current Cabin: Obstructed Veranda Bid? Yes/No: Yes If YES - Bidding Details: Cabin Category: Sunset Veranda, Family Veranda, Concierge Bid Offer: $55 per person for Sunset Veranda & $50 per person for Family, $60 per person for Concierge Notification Date: pending Accepted / Rejected: pending General Comments (offer details, etc.) Minimum bid was $50 pp for all 3 categories, $100 pp for Aqua I never received and email to upgrade, and when I went on the website and put in my info nothing came up. I emailed them to inquire as to why I didn't receive an offer and 2 days letter I get an email with offers. This may be because I am part of a group booking. No one in my group that I know received an offer email. I'm relatively happy with my current cabin, but if I can upgrade to Concierge for $120 then it's a great deal. I do not have high hopes for any upgrade. Current price for a Sunset Veranda is about $1,700 more than I paid, and $2,100 more for the Concierge or Aqua class.

I have the basic, but I will need to work a couple hours on 1 day of my Solstice cruise. Am I able to upgrade just 1 day to the premium or do I have to upgrade for the entire sailing?

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for this information with detail. I have told my son that this is what I want and will be printing your information and adding it to my "when the time comes" packet so he knows how to start this process

We have a stop in Cabo for a day and I really don't want to do a tour or go to the beach. Are there any options for something to do that is walking distance from the port? Not looking for an all day activity, but just something to do. It looks like the Hard Rock Cafe isn't too far to walk so a stop there to add a pin to my collection is most likely going to happen

It's very interesting to read all this. My family has had instructions to do this with me for years. They are to do nothing on land and take the immediate family on a cruise instead. I'd rather see the money spent on that. Of course when this idea started it was a smaller family. Now that some of the kids are married and have kids of their own I need to put more money aside, lol. They can't all share a cabin anymore I'd love for them to have cocktails and music played. I'm just not sure what song. I thought of Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot since it's a cruise staple and given my future condition of being ashes it would be appropriate, or maybe Drift Away. I have a list for them to chose from