Complimentary Tote Bags in Suite

Interesting since we received these cardholders on the Reflection TA in October 2017.

The magnet wasn't easily visible, it was embedded into the body of the holder not on the flap itself, but the flap closed down over where the magnet was. GS told me they were recommending that the stewards open the cellophane packages and remove the magnets before giving them to the guests, but ours was delivered by our steward in the package unopened.

On 3/21/2018 at 4:21 AM, JRWLOBO said:

 

We dislike these sea pass holders as well. Do not understand why there is a sticky back on them. Like you, we will continue to use our old ones.

I've just stumbled across this thread as I was curious about the tote bags, and remembered seeing a picture of a Celebrity Cruises rubber card holder somewhere, and I've managed to find a picture of it; if its the same thing you're talking about, then the sticky adhesive backing is to stick it to your phone. I've attached a photo below (sorry about the quality it's all I could find)

If it is the same thing, could I ask where/how you got it?

mages of the bag we received on our October cruise. Centre shows the inside pocket that is zippe, and the image  the lower, a side view of a zipped pocket.

1 hour ago, med_cruising said:

 

I've just stumbled across this thread as I was curious about the tote bags, and remembered seeing a picture of a Celebrity Cruises rubber card holder somewhere, and I've managed to find a picture of it; if its the same thing you're talking about, then the sticky adhesive backing is to stick it to your phone. I've attached a photo below (sorry about the quality it's all I could find)

 

If it is the same thing, could I ask where/how you got it?

It is complimentary in concierge class and above. They leave it in your room. Since this thread went for a sabbatical they've switched from the blue to grey and have eliminated the magnets.

2 hours ago, Luvcrusn said:

It is complimentary in concierge class and above. They leave it in your room. Since this thread went for a sabbatical they've switched from the blue to grey and have eliminated the magnets.

Thank you!

I have recently book my first Celebrity Cruise (have previously sailed with Royal Caribbean) - is there any tips or heads up you could give me?

17 minutes ago, med_cruising said:

Thank you!

 

I have recently book my first Celebrity Cruise (have previously sailed with Royal Caribbean) - is there any tips or heads up you could give me?

What ship are you sailing? Do you have any specific questions? What kind of cabin category did you book? Did you choose fixed or Select dining?

13 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said:

What ship are you sailing? Do you have any specific questions? What kind of cabin category did you book? Did you choose fixed or Select dining?

 

We will be sailing on the Celebrity Infinity (before the renovations 😞 ) - we have only been on one cruise before with Royal Caribbean. 

I can't think of any specific questions now but I will let you know if i think of any.

We have booked an inside cabin, deck 9.

We currently have Select dining - on our previous cruise we had the fixed early dining time; we personally hated this as our cruise was quite excursion heavy and it meant we had very little time in the sun on the pool deck as we returned from the excursions quite late. Would you be able to give some more details on how Select dining works? Will we have to sit share a table with other people? (we don't really like doing that) Would we be better switching to a the fixed later dining time?

We had a disastrous experience last time as our airline lost one of our large suitcases which tainted the whole experience, so we are hoping that this cruise experience will be much better, and more relaxing as the ports of call are less intense (Valletta, Kotor, etc. as opposed to Rome, Pompeii, Florence, etc.)

Thanks in advance!

On 3/20/2018 at 10:15 PM, Loracpin2 said:

The evolution of the Celebrity totes we have recieved over the passed 18 years form the top of the line quality to the "bottom of the barrel quality" left on our beds on the Silhouette this past January is just another example of LLP's cost cutting and hoping we won't notice.

Ah, but some of us have noticed.  The new totes are junk.

On 3/21/2018 at 10:22 AM, TommyD3 said:

You are lucky to have received one. We were onboard the same cruise in Concierge (boarded right behind you). Cabin steward said they missed delivery of a pallet full. We saw the Concierge Class concierge give two to a passenger at his desk. When we asked later in the day he said we were "mistaken". We did receive one the following week and it was the exact same that he gave the passenger. Dont appreciate being lied to !!!

I was told by the concierge on Equinox last fall that the totes have been discontinued as an amenity for Concierge Class.  Fine with me.  I don't like the new ones.

Can someone who has been cruising S class lately confirm whether there are tote bags in Aqua - or not anymore.

Like to know if I need to take one from home on my next cruise.

thanks

6 minutes ago, med_cruising said:

 

We will be sailing on the Celebrity Infinity (before the renovations 😞 ) - we have only been on one cruise before with Royal Caribbean. 

 

I can't think of any specific questions now but I will let you know if i think of any.

 

We have booked an inside cabin, deck 9.

 

We currently have Select dining - on our previous cruise we had the fixed early dining time; we personally hated this as our cruise was quite excursion heavy and it meant we had very little time in the sun on the pool deck as we returned from the excursions quite late. Would you be able to give some more details on how Select dining works? Will we have to sit share a table with other people? (we don't really like doing that) Would we be better switching to a the fixed later dining time?

 

We had a disastrous experience last time as our airline lost one of our large suitcases which tainted the whole experience, so we are hoping that this cruise experience will be much better, and more relaxing as the ports of call are less intense (Valletta, Kotor, etc. as opposed to Rome, Pompeii, Florence, etc.)

 

Thanks in advance!

You can easily get a table for 2 with Select dining, just request it when you get there. You can also go into your cruise planner and under the dining tab you can make reservations for each night or you can make reservations once you're on board. Celebrity offers 2 shows nightly at 7 and 9 PM to accommodate early and late diners. No reservations are needed and there is plenty of seating. 

X offers a more laid back relaxing atmosphere than Royal. You will only hear one daily announcement, made about 10AM by the Master and sometimes by the Cruise Director as well. The rest of the info about daily activities will be found in your Celebrity Today that will be left in your cabin each evening after the nightly turn down service. On X there is no indoor smoking allowed and so you will find a smoke free casino (a big difference from Royal). You'll be greeted when you board with a complementary welcome aboard glass of bubbly, or a mimosa. You'll find hand rolled cloth hand towels in all the public restrooms. When you return to the ship in warm weather ports you'll find a welcome back station at the dock with cool drinks and chilled towels, always a welcome touch. Little things like these aren't much on their own, but together help to build a relaxing ambience. If you have any other questions, just post them. Folks at Cruise Critics are generally very helpful and have lots of tips and good suggestions.

 No tote bag in AQ in No

6 minutes ago, Michidoeme said:

Can someone who has been cruising S class lately confirm whether there are tote bags in Aqua - or not anymore.

Like to know if I need to take one from home on my next cruise.

thanks

 

 In AQ last November only bags were the flimsy blue one and the white mesh Aqua Class bag with slippers and lip balm.  No tote bag. 

15 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said:

You can easily get a table for 2 with Select dining, just request it when you get there. You can also go into your cruise planner and under the dining tab you can make reservations for each night or you can make reservations once you're on board. Celebrity offers 2 shows nightly at 7 and 9 PM to accommodate early and late diners. No reservations are needed and there is plenty of seating. 

 

X offers a more laid back relaxing atmosphere than Royal. You will only hear one daily announcement, made about 10AM by the Master and sometimes by the Cruise Director as well. The rest of the info about daily activities will be found in your Celebrity Today that will be left in your cabin each evening after the nightly turn down service. On X there is no indoor smoking allowed and so you will find a smoke free casino (a big difference from Royal). You'll be greeted when you board with a complementary welcome aboard glass of bubbly, or a mimosa. You'll find hand rolled cloth hand towels in all the public restrooms. When you return to the ship in warm weather ports you'll find a welcome back station at the dock with cool drinks and chilled towels, always a welcome touch. Little things like these aren't much on their own, but together help to build a relaxing ambience. If you have any other questions, just post them. Folks at Cruise Critics are generally very helpful and have lots of tips and good suggestions.

I had no idea you could book on the cruise planner! Can we book in advance for every night or is it just something you can do during the cruise online? There will be three of us (a family not a thruple lol) - will we still be able to get a table okay?

The welcome back station sounds great! does anyone have any pictures? The whole experience sounds much more personal and enjoyable than Royal Caribbean - we didn't find the staff to be too attentive and there was defiantly not as much attention to detail!

I can't wait now!

Thanks so much for your help.

I find the tote bags even in suites to be terrible and we usually just leave them on the ship unopened.

Recently we have been getting the leather card holders again.   Not the nice soft leather they originally were but  better than those silicon ones that we would throw in the garbage.

23 minutes ago, med_cruising said:

 

I had no idea you could book on the cruise planner! Can we book in advance for every night or is it just something you can do during the cruise online? There will be three of us (a family not a thruple lol) - will we still be able to get a table okay?

 

The welcome back station sounds great! does anyone have any pictures? The whole experience sounds much more personal and enjoyable than Royal Caribbean - we didn't find the staff to be too attentive and there was defiantly not as much attention to detail!

 

I can't wait now!

 

Thanks so much for your help.

You can book for every night before you sail on the cruise planner. It's under dining packages. Scroll down to the bottom and it will say complimentary. You can do it there.you will be able to get your own table for your family of 3.

Are tote bags provided to suites (on Equinox)?  Don't want to being one if not needed.

5 hours ago, candydane said:

Are tote bags provided to suites (on Equinox)?  Don't want to being one if not needed.

I got one last November on Equinox.  But who knows?  Things change frequently.

On 3/20/2018 at 10:21 PM, JRWLOBO said:

 

We dislike these sea pass holders as well. Do not understand why there is a sticky back on them. Like you, we will continue to use our old ones.

The sticky back is to attach it to your phone. I have used mine non stop since I received it two years ago. I keep my license and CC in it and do not have to carry a wallet or purse.