The "new" Celebrity Secrets thread

[BrusselsGirl07]

I think you are supposed to sprinkle the M&Ms on your icecream, but there is nothing stopping you from putting some in a bowl for a little treat!

[Lois R]

Yvette, yes they taste good both ways:D.....I prefer a "jimmie"....

sprinkles....whatever you want to call them;)

[rupertfrog]

First Celebrity cruise is booked on the Summit in March 2013 ... We've sailed RCCL and always get the "fountain beverage package" which we arrive in our stateroom includes a thermal drink cup for use onboard & after the cruise.

If we get the same type "fountain" drink package on the Summit, does anyone know if the thermal drink cup comes with it? Friends took that cup on excursions too!!

[curtdesilets]

1)The "refrigerators" in your rooms are not "refrigerators", they are coolers. Don't expect things to get ice cold in them. This is by design.

 

2)Conceirge and above passengers who receive a bottle of bubbly (I'll call it bubbly instead of champagne because it isn't champagne) and prefer wine instead have two options:

 

a) ask your room steward/butler if they can exchange it for the house red or white wine (generally works for us if the request is accompanied by a $5 bill) but officially they don't do this.

 

b) take the bottle to dinner with you and ask the somelier to credit you towards a bottle of wine.

 

3) If you are concierge of above, you can ask that instead of the afternoon canapes, you get cheese or shrimp cocktail. Note: they will only deliver the canapes if you are in your cabin...frankly, it's no loss if you miss them, but that's just my opinion

 

4) yes, celebrity provides binoculars in concierge and above cabins, however if you actually want to see anything, bring your own.

 

5) solstice class ships have two US plugs and one European plug on the desk.

 

6) solstice class ships have night light function built into the bathroom lighting...M-class don't so if you want a night light, bring one.

 

7) do not assume that just because you locked your cabin door, no one can come in. The room steward's key overrides the inside latch. Use the do not disturb sign.

 

8) you can withdraw cash (US dollars) in the casino and it will be charged to your on-board account. There is a charge of 5% to do this. If you have unused OBC's, then you care about this one.

 

9) Pay attention to the drink specials on the daily sheet.

 

10) No, if you will be elite at the end of your cruise, you can not get credit early....many have tried. If you are B2B and will become elite after your first cruise, see the captain's club host/hostess and they will arrange for you to be elite on the second cruise.

 

11) If you are elite, you are welcome to drink as much as you want at the function, but you may not take drinks out of the room (to your cabin, to dinner, to anywhere). This applies to both breakfast and the cocktail hours.

 

12) You can ask for smaller portions at QSINE and/or remember that you do not have to finish everything served before they give you another. Yes, it is enjoyable for 2 people although many seem to feel it's better with large groups.

 

13) At breakfast and lunch buffets, walk around before you dive in....some things are sort of hidden and you won't see them if you immediately stop for the first thing you see.

 

14) If you are on any sort of special diet, go to the place where they are handling dinner time changes and remind them (or tell them) of your restrictions.

 

15) If you ask, they have anchovies for caesar salads...if you don't ask, you won't get any.

 

We have not sailed Celebrity in a couple years, so thanks for the reminders.

[Dontom]

Just a warning on changing cabins on b2b. The room stewards might not be able to have trolleys avaiable for moving you. On our Australia b2b on Century 2012 we had 400 b2b. Those that had to change cabins had to pack their suitcases, which were then tagged with the new cabin number and were moved on disembark/embarkation day. As with all cruising there are always exceptions to the general rule. Just part of the adventure.:rolleyes:

 

Don

[curtdesilets]

About high tea time, the Cova Cafe (or what it is now called) has the most scrumptious treats imaginable. Keep your eyes peeled :)

[Denny01]

Thanks for the tip on the iPad art tour! Will try that on the TA with all the sea days. Is it on their iPad so no fooling around loading it on your own iPad?

No, they provde you an iPad not an App for your iPad. We wanted something to take with us and they have art books that present pretty much the same info, so we bought it. Love it.

 

Den

[genian_travels]

Great thread :) We're off in a couple of weeks on the Eclipse for a second time - our secret was also to get a bowl of M&Ms from the ice-cream counter. We happened to bring some small food freezer bags with us (you never know when they might come in handy!) and would put whatever we didn't eat in them so when we fancied a quick chocolate fix we had some in the room or while out in port!

 

Another point, which I'm not sure if it's really a secret, but some of our fellow travellers did not realise that there was storage directly above the bed on the wall. It usually has a spare pillow/bed throw in it, but it was big enough for DH to put some of his clothes in.

 

Quick question if I may - we'll be in Concierge Class for the first time - what do the evening canapes usually consist of?

[tercar]

Great thread :) We're off in a couple of weeks on the Eclipse for a second time - our secret was also to get a bowl of M&Ms from the ice-cream counter. We happened to bring some small food freezer bags with us (you never know when they might come in handy!) and would put whatever we didn't eat in them so when we fancied a quick chocolate fix we had some in the room or while out in port!

 

Another point, which I'm not sure if it's really a secret, but some of our fellow travellers did not realise that there was storage directly above the bed on the wall. It usually has a spare pillow/bed throw in it, but it was big enough for DH to put some of his clothes in.

 

Quick question if I may - we'll be in Concierge Class for the first time - what do the evening canapes usually consist of?

 

We never had the canape's we asked for chesse and biscuits and my DH had them every evening

[AerynSun_JohnCrighton]

Taking it all in! I w/ my friend are Concierge class, mom and dad upgraded to Sky Suite on Solstice. We are all very excited!

[zither]

Thank you all for the tips about the m&ms. Looking forward to the peanut butter ice cream! We will no doubt have some more questions before we sail off into the sunset.:D

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Thank you all for the tips about the m&ms. Looking forward to the peanut butter ice cream! We will no doubt have some more questions before we sail off into the sunset.:D

 

Here's another funny tip about m&ms. Turn them upside down and the ms become ws. Clearly a Weight Watchers diet pill. :eek:

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

:) What a great idea, we have some of those bottles too. Does anyone know if the coolers on the Eclipse are big enough to hold bottled water. Sorry if this question seems silly but this is our first ever cruise so please bear with us.

 

There are some fabulous tips on this thread, I hope they have M&Ms on the Eclipse.

 

Let us know what your sky suite was like.

 

Yes, the refrigerators are large enough to hold bottled water, provided you don't have the giant size. If you do, you can probably lay the bottle on its side.

 

Enjoy your first cruise! Yes, they will have m&ms on the Eclipse.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

 

Quick question if I may - we'll be in Concierge Class for the first time - what do the evening canapes usually consist of?

 

They're little pieces of toast with different toppings. Some people like them; some hate them. I'd say give them a try before requesting a substitute.

 

We asked for cheese and crackers once and got some nasty processed cheese and two--count 'em--two crackers. That was the end of that. Now we just go to Cova/Baccio or the buffet and get exactly what we want and bring it to the room.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

No, they provde you an iPad not an App for your iPad. We wanted something to take with us and they have art books that present pretty much the same info, so we bought it. Love it.

 

Den

 

Great! Thanks for the tip, Den. Will be sure to check that out.

[Tom47]

Great tips. Many Thanks!! Tom

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Oh........ok...you can tell how much I have been there LOL:eek:

 

I was thinking candy in a dish...like peanuts at a bar or something;)

 

Lois, you really need to try the ice cream some time--it's great! Of course it tends to be somewhat habit forming as well. :eek: And they will dispense the m&ms into a bowl for you, being the helpful and accommodating folks that they are.

[AerynSun_JohnCrighton]

hmm...do they have root beer on board or can I bring a can or two?

 

I am not a fan of milkshakes, but I do like ice-cream floats!!!! :)

[Dunmore2]

Barq's rootbeer is available, yummy in a float!

[Kevnzworld]

[quote=demon_princezz; wrote:

 

Another point, which I'm not sure if it's really a secret, but some of our fellow travellers did not realise that there was storage directly above the bed on the wall. It usually has a spare pillow/bed throw in it, but it was big enough for DH to put some of his clothes in."""

 

 

Great post. I am writing this, sitting in my room on the Equinox. In ever saw that space! I looked up and OMG there are storage cabinets there!

This is why cruise critic is great

[Tenn4ever]

Here's another funny tip about m&ms. Turn them upside down and the ms become ws. Clearly a Weight Watchers diet pill. :eek:

 

Love it!!:D

 

A questions about afternoon appetizers in a balcony room - not concierge. Even though the appetizers don't come with a non-concierge room can we go ahead and order some to be delivered to the room?

[Tenn4ever]

[quote name=demon_princezz; wrote:

 

Another point' date=' which I'm not sure if it's really a secret, but some of our fellow travellers did not realise that there was storage directly above the bed on the wall. It usually has a spare pillow/bed throw in it, but it was big enough for DH to put some of his clothes in."""

 

 

Great post. I am writing this, sitting in my room on the Equinox. In ever saw that space! I looked up and OMG there are storage cabinets there!

This is why cruise critic is great[/quote]

 

Thanks for the secret. Every hotel room we go in I open every drawer and closet to see what's in it :D. I think it's called being OCD.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Love it!!:D

 

A questions about afternoon appetizers in a balcony room - not concierge. Even though the appetizers don't come with a non-concierge room can we go ahead and order some to be delivered to the room?

 

Sure, you can always order stuff from room service. I've never ordered appetizers, so don't know what's on offer, but there must be several items.

[zither]

Here's another funny tip about m&ms. Turn them upside down and the ms become ws. Clearly a Weight Watchers diet pill. :eek:

 

That's fabulous Linda, you have just made my day:D

[Mulege]

Love it!!:D

 

A questions about afternoon appetizers in a balcony room - not concierge. Even though the appetizers don't come with a non-concierge room can we go ahead and order some to be delivered to the room?

 

Better yet, go to Cafe El Bacio or whatever it is called and get their free finger sandwiches or pastries and take to your room. Yummy, did it everyday.