DocJohnB Posted April 22, 2019 #276 Share Posted April 22, 2019 46 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: It really surprised me how little the stateroom attendants make. Jim, First off, I am really enjoying this blog. I came late to your "table" as I only found this yesterday afternoon. Finished reading up until this morning's post LATE last night. Great pictures. As to the above quote: It appears that the "regular" attendants" are paid $3.59 - 4.09. When I was on the Reflection in February, I only had one attendant (no helper). I think this dollar amount has pretty much stayed the same the "automatic gratuity" was initiated a few years back. I believe he told me he service 18 rooms a day. If I am not mistaken, the gratuity is in "addition" to the "pittance" they receive as a wage. The figure that surprised me is the "housekeeping service personnel". I am not even sure who these people are. Now, I see on the PTZ (Fort Lauderdale) webcam that y'all are berthed at 19(?). As long as PTZ is working later on and my BHG (Brain Housing Group) remains intact, I will be viewing your sail-away this afternoon. The port info has y'all departing at 16:00. Is that what the ship is saying? If I miss sail-away, Bon Voyage and hope you enjoy fair winds and following seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdnich Posted April 22, 2019 #277 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I am enjoying your blog very much and look forward to hearing about Your TA. We have never done one but are doing our first B2B in October/November . Do people generally go off the ship on the day in Port or do they stay on ship ?? Also we did a Panama Canal cruise last April and were in a SS and ate and Luminae and we had a waiter named Lazaro ?? Is that the same person that someone said to say hi to with the name Lazar ?? We had him the entire cruise and truly enjoyed our meals and his humor ! If it is would you mind telling him David & Stefanie from San Diego said hello !! We became elite after that Cruise and I are looking forward to being elite on our B2B!! I look forward to reading the rest of your review . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowls Posted April 22, 2019 #278 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just a quick note to also say how much our household is enjoying your updates (the whole family is reading along!). THANK YOU for all of the info, as a first timer to Celebrity we are finding this extremely informative and appreciate all the time and effort that goes into posting while on vacay! Love the pics and info (the newsletters are excellent, really help with my over-planning habit) and the gratuity sheet was very informative! Enjoy your time, we will be here following along :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #279 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, DocJohnB said: Jim, First off, I am really enjoying this blog. I came late to your "table" as I only found this yesterday afternoon. Finished reading up until this morning's post LATE last night. Great pictures. As to the above quote: It appears that the "regular" attendants" are paid $3.59 - 4.09. When I was on the Reflection in February, I only had one attendant (no helper). I think this dollar amount has pretty much stayed the same the "automatic gratuity" was initiated a few years back. I believe he told me he service 18 rooms a day. If I am not mistaken, the gratuity is in "addition" to the "pittance" they receive as a wage. The figure that surprised me is the "housekeeping service personnel". I am not even sure who these people are. Now, I see on the PTZ (Fort Lauderdale) webcam that y'all are berthed at 19(?). As long as PTZ is working later on and my BHG (Brain Housing Group) remains intact, I will be viewing your sail-away this afternoon. The port info has y'all departing at 16:00. Is that what the ship is saying? If I miss sail-away, Bon Voyage and hope you enjoy fair winds and following seas. Yes we are at terminal 19 today. Absolutely perfect day at about 76 and virtually no humidity. Hope the port port webcam is working. It is always fun to watch. We are suppose to depart at 4:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted April 22, 2019 #280 Share Posted April 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: We are suppose to depart at 4:00 Will be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CulverCityCruisers Posted April 22, 2019 #281 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Jim, It would be great to know, now that they have put out new loungers, if they are going to put out any cocktail tables as well, or if they are totally gone. Enjoy the TA Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #282 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Final numbers were called around 9:45 and the b2b’s went ashore for about 10 minutes and were then brought back aboard. For some reason Wanda, Iain and my cards would not work at security (all the new Zenith’s) so they had to reprogram our cards. We hung out in Michaels Club for about an hour and then to Luminae for lunch. Edited April 22, 2019 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #283 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Part 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare hcat Posted April 22, 2019 #285 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Webcam is working...Ships including X are visible waiting to head out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted April 22, 2019 #286 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I am also watching the webcam! Love the pictures, and can't wait to read about the next 14 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #287 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Our Muster Station is D1/D2 which is Rendezvous Lounge. If this is your Muster arrive early. It is the second largest after theater an they say their could be up to 900 passengers. I would estimate that there were only about 700. Really packed room and the temperatures raise rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #288 Share Posted April 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, hcat said: Webcam is working...Ships including X are visible waiting to head out! 7 minutes ago, micheleata said: I am also watching the webcam! Love the pictures, and can't wait to read about the next 14 days! We will wave on sail away. 👋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted April 22, 2019 #289 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just now, Jim_Iain said: We will wave on sail away. Looks like Majesty of the Seas won today's coin toss. Where will you be waving from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare greygypsy Posted April 22, 2019 #290 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Jim_lain, we are in a Royal Suite near yours in a few weeks. Can you post some pics of your suite and let us know if the suite is in good shape? Will be following your posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 22, 2019 #291 Share Posted April 22, 2019 A few min late..Majesty just went by...clear view of Infinity,, Hope she passes soon...my batt is low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #292 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, CulverCityCruisers said: Jim, It would be great to know, now that they have put out new loungers, if they are going to put out any cocktail tables as well, or if they are totally gone. Enjoy the TA Ira Hi Ira I'll have to ask. I don't recall seeing any around on the pool deck. I will ask the Hotel Director when we see him next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #293 Share Posted April 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, DocJohnB said: Looks like Majesty of the Seas won today's coin toss. Where will you be waving from? We are a bit late departing due to delays in loading provisions. The just started dropping lines so we should be away shortly. We will be on deck 11 Port about mid ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindagop Posted April 22, 2019 #294 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Loving your blog, watching and waiting for Infinity to sail. Thankyou for your informative and entertaining posts. Hon Voyage and safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted April 22, 2019 #295 Share Posted April 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: The just started dropping lines so we should be away shortly Can see the water stirring near the fantail! Underway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 22, 2019 #296 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Underway at 4:49.. Reflection goes at 6 pm Had to switch to my phone..not sure I will see people waving... Anyhow...BON VOYAGE. Smooth seas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofysmom99 Posted April 22, 2019 #297 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Bon voyage.....to Infinity and beyond!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted April 22, 2019 #298 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) I was able to see folks waving on deck 11. The only problem - seems like most folks were waving. If one of you were wearing green shorts, or a green shirt (on a different guy), then for sure, I saw you. Otherwise it would only be a swag. Have a great cruise. I look forward to your posts. Edited April 22, 2019 by DocJohnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseheads4ever Posted April 22, 2019 #299 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Great blog Jim. Watched you leave port. Gives me butterfly's watching. Enjoy your cruise!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 22, 2019 Author #300 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Sail away and dueling horns with Reflections 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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