Sparky333 Posted November 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Can anyone give me an idea of what the tote bag is like in the aqua class cabins - what size, for example? And, sorry if this is stupid, but is it to use while there or a gift to take home? I would hate to use a borrowed bag to take to the beach and get it sandy or possibly get sunscreen on it, etc. Just wondering whether to bring my own or not. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clampsa Posted November 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Can anyone give me an idea of what the tote bag is like in the aqua class cabins - what size, for example? And, sorry if this is stupid, but is it to use while there or a gift to take home? I would hate to use a borrowed bag to take to the beach and get it sandy or possibly get sunscreen on it, etc. Just wondering whether to bring my own or not. Thanks! As of last April (2013) it was a blue bag that is similar in style to Longchamp bags (they fold into themselves) if you search "Longchamp Le Pliage" you'll see what I mean. (sorry don't know how to post pictures). Its obviously not quite as nice but its a medium sized version of that bag. It's for you to take home. Randomly sometimes we get the bag more towards the end of the cruise instead of at the beginning (just FYI). You also get a little sling back pack thing (the slippers are inside it) that you could use too for the beach if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobog Posted November 24, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I have never seen a "free" tote bag supplied by a cruise company thats worth using - either on a cruise or back on land. No zippers make them a pick-pocketer's (is that a word?) dream. In port it just screams tourist (not that they can't tell but no use to advertise). Maybe good for hauling your book and personal items to the pool, but thats about it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls711 Posted November 24, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Actually the Aqua Class bags are very nice. They have recently changed from the heavier canvas with faux leather handles to mid weight canvas with webbed handles. They still fold up into themselves. We occasionally use them to go ashore. We always keep them aside on the last night when you put your luggage out in the hall to use the next morning if there is any overflow that won't fit into carry ons. You will also get a thin white fabric and mesh bag with back pack ropes. Your slippers and other amenities will be in it. It should be in room first night. The other heavier bag usually shows up the night before the first port day. There is a thread here somewhere with great pics of all the bags. I'll see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls711 Posted November 24, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I have never seen a "free" tote bag supplied by a cruise company thats worth using - either on a cruise or back on land. No zippers make them a pick-pocketer's (is that a word?) dream. In port it just screams tourist (not that they can't tell but no use to advertise). Maybe good for hauling your book and personal items to the pool, but thats about it. Jim I think you are thinking of the flimsy no zipper bags from standard cabins. (think cheaper version of reusable grocery bags) The Aqua Class bags zip, have interior pockets and come folded in a pouch that can then be used in the bag. Also you will get a little credit card wallet for your seapass card, ID and credit cards for going ashore. I kinda like the Aqua Class bags, and I'm an expensive purseaholic! Nice perk IMO. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted November 24, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2013 We'e used our Celebrity tote over and over. It has a zipper-top Leather-type handles. Not cheap like the usual flimsy variety that You usually See. We were in aqua when we received the tote though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindy sails Posted November 24, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Do all cabins get a bag or just aqua cabins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls711 Posted November 24, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2013 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1929855&highlight=leatherette Post #27 has pic of old style Aqua Class bag still looking for pic of new style. I have one but lack the ability to take and post pic. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted November 24, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Do all cabins get a bag or just aqua cabins? All cabins get a bag, but not the same bag. Concierge class and above get the nice blue bags with zippers. I use mine all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted November 24, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The new style is shown in post #26. Photo #2. It's the bag on the right. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls711 Posted November 24, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 24, 2013 OK, all 3 bag types. Left- old Aqua & Concierge Bag Center-bag for non Aqua or Concierge cabins Right - New Aqua and Concierge bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena7seas Posted November 24, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 24, 2013 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1929855&highlight=leatherette Post #27 has pic of old style Aqua Class bag still looking for pic of new style. I have one but lack the ability to take and post pic. lol Post 26 has a small photo of all three bags which you can enlarge a bit if you click on it. The bag on the right with the webbed handles is the new bag. I received one on my September cruise on the Solstice. The canvas feels as thick as the original "Longchamps" style bag (on the left), but the stitching on mine was very poor. Still a handy bag though (strap length was good for me) and I like the pouch (stitching was really poor on this as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls711 Posted November 24, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Post 26 has a small photo of all three bags which you can enlarge a bit if you click on it. The bag on the right with the webbed handles is the new bag. I received one on my September cruise on the Solstice. The canvas feels as thick as the original "Longchamps" style bag (on the left), but the stitching on mine was very poor. Still a handy bag though (strap length was good for me) and I like the pouch (stitching was really poor on this as well). Saw it too late. lol Got it now and just posted it above. Thanks!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky333 Posted November 24, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks for all of the info/pix. The aqua class bag looks very nice - it definitely will serve it's purpose which is just to carry a beach towel and book. Not too worried about looking like a tourist as I'm pretty sure anyone can figure that out ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf Posted November 24, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Suggestion, If you really want one these bags ask your cabin attendant, worked for us twice when we were only in a veranda room. Remember to tip if it works out, they have access to all the bags. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindy sails Posted November 24, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooz2Cruz Posted November 24, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Wow, I didn't realize they had those nice bags in AQ. We had Aqua last October and only got the white mesh string backpack. Then again, most of the AQ perks were missing from our cabin. We had to ask for everything! Never saw a nice bag like those in the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted November 24, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Wow, I didn't realize they had those nice bags in AQ. We had Aqua last October and only got the white mesh string backpack. Then again, most of the AQ perks were missing from our cabin. We had to ask for everything! Never saw a nice bag like those in the pics. Were you on your first cruise and not yet a Captains Club member? The bags are for members. They get nicer depending on what class of stateroom you book. The white mesh bag that you speak of is/was given in all AQ's, regardless of status. It's a AQ perk and should have been filled with chapstick, a spritzer, bottled water (?) etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls711 Posted November 25, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Were you on your first cruise and not yet a Captains Club member? The bags are for members. They get nicer depending on what class of stateroom you book. The white mesh bag that you speak of is/was given in all AQ's, regardless of status. It's a AQ perk and should have been filled with chapstick, a spritzer, bottled water (?) etc. This was not my experience. We took our first (of now 10) Celebrity cruises 2 years ago. We were not Captains Club members yet and were in Aqua Class for a 14 day Trans Atlantic and we received not 1 but 2 of the nice blue bags with leather (like) handles. We're now elite and have cruised in every category of cabin from veranda to presidential and we only get the "nice" bag when we are in Concierge and up. Elite in a reg. veranda=cheap grocery type bag, in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted November 25, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Were you on your first cruise and not yet a Captains Club member? The bags are for members. They get nicer depending on what class of stateroom you book. The white mesh bag that you speak of is/was given in all AQ's, regardless of status. It's a AQ perk and should have been filled with chapstick, a spritzer, bottled water (?) etc. The bags have nothing to do with your Captain's Club status. On my first cruise when I was not yet a Captain's Club member (I didn't even know it existed), both of us got the bag that is given to occupants of Concierge Class cabins. As for the white mesh AQ perk bag, depends on your cabin attendant. We never got ours. Had probably the worst cabin attendant ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted November 25, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Sorry. I thought they were for CC members only. My brother and SIL sailed with us (their first Celebrity cruise) last May and did not receive the bags, when we did. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky333 Posted November 25, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Happy Cruiser 6143- Regarding not receiving that mesh bag...I've read other posts about people not getting all of the Aqua Class amenities they should so I'm going to have the printed list and ask for what we don't get. But I'm wondering - if you ask and there is still a problem would you take it further or just keep trying to get the cabin attendant to fix the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianni15 Posted November 25, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks for sharing pics,now I know what to look forward to :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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