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  1. Orator
    It depends on the price of the cruise, promotions and how you book. Also depends on how much the agency wants to share with you. There is no normal amount of OBC!
  2. Orator
    I favor this if it helps the crew, but I think it might result in the reduction of “extra” tips that might result in the crew getting fewer $$. In the past some waiters have said that only stateroom attendance received the increases. Only time will tell.
  3. Orator
    Thanks!
  4. Orator
    I will be in London 4 days prior to my TA cruise,. Does Boots do the proctored testing? Do I just walk in or need a appointment? Thanks!
  5. Orator
    All wonderful CDs. They are all do much more than the job description requires. All are very passenger friendly.
  6. Orator
    The CD is in charge of all the entertainment on the cruise. A senior and popular CD has some influence on who is assigned to the cruise. This includes bands, speakers and entertainers. The CD may have more influence on the cruise experience than many might think.
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    I’m a Sue fan! She is passenger friendly and she is everywhere. Some CD’s are wonderful from the stage, but stay to themselves when off the stage. I really appreciate people who go beyond the job description.
  8. Orator
    I wonder if service has slowed in part because so many have drink packages?
  9. Orator
    Cruise pricing is smoke and mirrors. That includes “special “ offers that may not be specials. You should book a cruise when you believe it to be a good value for you and not be concerned with “sales” or “specials”.
  10. Orator
    Love that they substituted Lisbon for Bermuda!
  11. Orator
    Be sure to take the name and contact number of the Port Agent with you. They will contact the ship and tell them of any delays.
  12. Orator
    WhoseCaptain, HD and CD?
  13. Orator
    Great news!
  14. Orator
    As well as the SIL TA in October.
  15. Orator
    The strategy doesn’t seem to work with me. Maybe they need to alter their approach to get me to book? I might be in the minority.
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    I'll be very interested in seeing the prices for the new Crystal once they are released. They may have some bargains to attract passengers at the start and the prices will go way up after the initial offerings. They might be initially less per day than Celebrity. Crystal is a true luxury line.
  17. Orator
    Suites seem to sell out at even the elevated prices. Celebrity would be crazy given the current environment to get less than the market dictates., I would not book at the prices, but others would.
  18. Orator
    They don’t even have a lounge for Zeniths!
  19. Orator
    Thank you. People should do as you have done and post on their roll calls with information that is specific to the destinations.
  20. Orator
    Shouldn't the information posted on this thread be posted in the roll call for this cruise?
  21. Orator
    Do you know who'll be Captain for the TA , October 20th?
  22. Orator
    Pre Covid some lines permitted visits. I first saw Crystal Symphony when they were in port with Crystal Serenity. Celebrity at one time permitted visits, but you were required to file a request at the Miami HQ and they said “no” more than “yes”.
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    Viking Neptune

    Orator replied to Orator's topic in Viking Ocean

    Makes more sense to me to have separate roll calls since they are two different cruises.
  24. Orator
    I guess the “overcrowded” reason that they eliminated Zeniths no longer applies. Or is it adding to the bottom line?
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    Viking Neptune

    Orator replied to Orator's topic in Viking Ocean

    Start one😃
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