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On Silhouette TA and most Zeniths were in Suites. I was in Aqua Class so didn't meet them until there end of the cruise. Captain's Club Hostess treated us special and was available to do most of the tasks performed by the Retreat Concierge. It worked out better than I expected, but there was definitely a different feeling that I experienced.

The Beyond Burger served in Blu is plant based and has a lot of salt. Not really healthy. I understand for a former RM that the burger served in Luminae is lamb and not beef based. I could be wrong since you have more Suite experience.

It's good business to comp Blue Chip members since, according to the head of the loyalty program, they cover the cost of the cruise plus. I'm certain that the bean counters at Celebrity based their decisions on the contributions to the bottom line. Others do the same by encouraging people who spend the most to get benefits. That is true in casinos. The more you spend, or lose, the more you get. Park West at one time, perhaps currently, gave free cruisers to heavy spenders.

The growing group of new Zeniths appear to be Blue Chip members who get comp cruises as well as the points. At some point, it might have arrived, the “top cruiser” will be Suite guests who do not pay for the cruise. Have absolutely no problem with this. X can do whatever they want.

Little to no hope of getting a new level. They have been reducing benefits,

I do and it was! My money, my choice. What you decide to do it is up to you. What I decide to do is up to me. Why settle for less than I want? I've been to the specially restaurants many, many times and find the menus insufficient for my taste.

Computers were down and they had to manually check at C&I. That was the cause of the delay.

Are you sure it's beef? Does anyone know the ingredients used?

No, it was not available. I would have taken it if it was available.

I rarely go to the pool area or drink anything other that Diet soda and water. You must have been on the 4 day, which is sometimes referred to as a "booze cruise". That being said, the ship should have been prepared

There are usually massive changes in crew the week before and after a TA. I have noticed that the Captain has changed.

She might not be on ships until the Silhouette crossing to Southampton. She announced that Steve and her are embarking on a new venture. They have rented a place in Deerfield Beach, Florida and plan o stay there 6 months until they return to UK. Wish her well as she enters the next stage of her life.

I don't know what the ratio was, but in Blu there was no service problem.

To Start with the positives: Blu was outstanding. The Food and service was the best we've experienced in more than 25 cruises in Blu! The Maitre'd was wonderful! Some changes to the menu and they were positive for our taste. Captain George was outstanding. He was totally transparent about rough waters and his plans to navigate. He is an exceptional Captain who really cares. The film he took part in for Halloween was outstanding. The entertainment was better than average. Jayne Curry was the headliner and no matter how many times I hear her she is amazing. The Halloween Party was fun! The speakers covered a broad range of subjects and were quite good. CD Mike was excellent. The negatives: I'm a Zenith so the negatives are from my perspective and might not apply to other loyalty levels. I was in Aqua Class so I need to pay for internet and drinks which are included in my benefits. I don't like paying for things that I get for free. The internet was very, very spotty. That's not the fault of Celebrity. I the food in the Oceanview substandard. The Retreat was not available to Zeniths. Most Zeniths on this cruise were in Suites so they gathered there. This resulted in my not meeting most Zeniths until the end of the cruise. Possible solution: Grandfather in those who achieved Zenith before the change on the M and S Classes of ships on a space available basis. I realize that they needed to create something special for the Suite passengers to justify the price. Conclusion: Some of my fellow Zeniths asked me if I would take another Celebrity cruise. Answer: I would if I found the itinerary interesting and it was well priced.

Completely agree. Just returned for Silhouette TA and found the hamburgers bland and the hotdog was inedible. One bite and I threw it away! The food in Blu was simply outstanding for me! I found that food in the Oceanview was mediocre. Others may differ as taste differs in people.

On Celebrity Silhouette TA mow and will be on Viking Neptune in December. Experienced some rough seas at start, but clam now. Internet is spotty, but this is a wonderful cruise.

Be well. We'll be thinking of you.

Let me try one more time! For my cruise the beverage package and internet were included in the price of the cruise. The beverage package and internet is still a benefit, but if you're booking Aqua Class or above you are required to pay for the packages in the fare. There is no option for a credit or discount. That means you are paying for an option that you had free in the past. That in my view is a reduction in total benefits.

Only Michael's Club and bathroom amenities and special Zenith luncheons unless there are a minimum of 8 Zeniths. We are now paying (I'm in Aqua Class) from the drink package and internet that we got free as a benefit. Celebrity seems to like passengers who get no or minimum perks and I understand this reasoning. I predict that more changes are ahead for other levels.

Leaving today for London. I expect that the Covid protocols will be changed after the TAs. Look forward to seeing all on the ship.Looking forward to the live reports which will bring a different perspective.

If you've never experienced something, I guess you wouldn't miss if it was taken away. I've experienced Michael's Club and it's been taken away! I've experienced upgraded bathroom amenities and they have been taken away! I am now paying for things like internet and drink packages that in the past were loyalty benefits. No daily bottled water in Aqua Class as before. If you are a new cruiser you might be happy. If you have more than 100 Celebrity cruises you might feel that the sparkle is gone. Perspectives might be different based on experiences and expectations.

With changes to the loyalty program Celebrity has definitely lost its sparkle to me. There have been reports by Zeniths that there are from 2-8 Zeniths on a cruise and some of them are in Suites (13 on a recent TA). Most are reporting no special events unless there are more than at least 8. Many have felt the change. I appreciate the benefits that still exist, but I see the trend of lessening loyalty benefits continuing.

My test is £29 at Lloyd’s Pharmacy in London. Not about price, but about reducing Covid spread. Those who say it prevents present no evidence to support their claim.I was on a cruise where there was a Noro breakout. People were careful to wash hands while on the ship. Off the ship they resumed unhealthy behavior like touching food while on tour. There was another breakout on the ship as the HD predicted.

I made an appointment in London at a pharmacy for the proctored test 2 days prior to Silhouette TA. Hopefully, it goes well and I would suggest that if you are away from home you find a testing site in the city you will be staying within the 2 days window prior to your cruise.

They made their choice knowing what choice you made. No need to change or feel guilty about the choice. To me a friendship is based on respect. You can dine together at breakfast and lunch or at specialty restaurants. You may go the the MDR or they might pay to go to the suite restaurant. You can take excursions together. You and your friends should not sacrifice what your individual wants are for your vacation. A little separation may be good for both couples and that's might be what they want and are afraid to state.