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We became Zenith shortly after cruising resumed after Covid. We received nothing, no welcome packet, no initiation or recognition and at the time they were not doing Zenith lunches. It really didn’t bother me but my husband was a bit disappointed. We were able to book our complimentary cruise which was the most important thing to me.
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I cut and pasted this, removing the group and poster. Sounds promising! Received this today in response to my inquiry about vaping. X Thank you for reaching out to us. We are pleased to inform you that the vaping pilot ended on 8/20 and will not roll out. This has been discontinued. Have a great day. Sincerely, Executive Office Celebrity Cruises ExecutiveOffice@celebrity.com 00 136 46 comments
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Love the entertainment on Royal and variety of dining BUT, one thing I have discovered is that lately there are loads of children no matter when you sail. Since covid, I think more parents just pull them out of school and do online studies while on vacation. Plus the fact that ( in Texas at least) many schools are doing four day weeks or home schooling which means children are cruising all times of the year. We were on the Allure in mid January this year with 1400 children.
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Single Smoking Thread (Use for all smoking discussions on HAL) )
djh replied to Lyndihop's topic in Holland America Line
I appreciate you saving me from the 36 pages of discussions about it, lol. I just needed to know what ships and I kept getting different answers. Thank you! -
I keep hearing that some of the ships have non smoking casinos but it’s not really too clear. I’ve posted on the HAL board to try to get actual passengers to confirm this.
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NOW I have a problem with the new Suite policies
djh replied to sixpackeddie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
You are in the top suite on the ship and they wouldn’t let you order from a speciality restaurant??? Wow, that was one of the things I loved about being in a top suite! If they won’t cater a bit to their highest paying guests, I’m afraid to see what’s coming next for all the passengers. I have been faithful to Celebrity for many years but I’m seriously looking at other lines. -
Single Smoking Thread (Use for all smoking discussions on HAL) )
djh replied to Lyndihop's topic in Holland America Line
We are seasoned cruisers but in the last 15 years have done mostly Celebrity. Since it appears that they are modifying their policy about smoking, allowing vaping in the casino, we are looking at other cruise lines. I’m having a difficult time getting a definitive answer from the HAL website so I thought maybe you guys could help. Are their actually some ships with non smoking casinos or just non smoking nights like it was 20 years ago when we cruised with Holland? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Debbie -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
djh replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
On our Summit cruise in 2022 there were three butlers onboard. They were definitely having staffing issues. We were in the PH and we felt so sorry for our butler. He had 18 suites to take care of and I’ve never seen a butler so stressed. We are pretty low key but even the smallest requests were forgotten. We eventually just stopped asking him for things. Still had a great time! -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
djh replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
That’s exactly what we ask for from our butler! -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
djh replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Actually, butlers became retreat hosts, then butlers again and now “retreat team”. 😂 -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
djh replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We have remained friends with a couple of butlers too. I have reached out to one, out of concern for her job. Sounds like she’s okay but said that it’s heartbreaking and would never want anyone to lose their job. They may not know exactly what will happen yet. Time will tell. -
Is Celebrity going to Eliminate Butlers on Sky and Celebrity Suites?
djh replied to terrydtx's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I seem to think that they might keep butlers for the 16 Celebrity suites. That would bring the average to 5 per butler which is still less than many of the butlers have now. -
You were given incorrect information. Although the amount of zeniths is a “closely guarded secret” there are many more than that with new zeniths being added daily. Ten years ago there were around 400 to 500 so the numbers now should be well over 1000. Still, it’s only a fraction compared to the number of pinnacles.
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I’m curious, how long it took you to get to Rome? We are looking at booking a 12:40 flight to the US the same day as we arrive in Civitavecchia. The ship arrives at 6 am and we have priority disembarkation. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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When should the royal genie be contacting you?
djh replied to djh's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thank you for the responses. I do like to plan ahead and get everything lined out. We too are used to dealing with the shoreside concierge on Celebrity and having everything arranged before I deal with the last minute details of leaving home. We leave on the 15th and still have had no questionnaire or contact. I guess if I don’t hear anything after new years I’ll get my TA on it. -
We are sailing mid January and have still had no contact from our royal genie. Last year, we were contacted long before now. Does anybody have any recent experience with this?
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Celebrity is allowing people to outbid your MoveUp offer
djh replied to otownfins's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We were in a sky suite. -
Celebrity is allowing people to outbid your MoveUp offer
djh replied to otownfins's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I didn’t actually see the first email about increasing my bid until after I received the second bid confirming that they accepted the move up offer. There was only about a 30 minutes gap between the first and second one. The edge villa is our favorite on the edge class. It’s funny that the bidding on both my upcoming cruises started higher for the villa than for the penthouse. Did you find that so on your move up offer? -
Celebrity is allowing people to outbid your MoveUp offer
djh replied to otownfins's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Funny story. Today at 2:45 pm I got one of those “you have been outbid” emails, and suggesting that I up my bid. I did nothing. Thirty minutes later I got confirmation that I had won my bid for the edge villa. Just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of me I guess. -
Canada revised Covid Protcals
djh replied to Slidell_Cruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Celebrity ( and every other cruise line for that matter) had their sites updated yesterday. Sure wish Royal would get it together. We sail on the 6th too.