new Millennium cruises

[CathyCruises]

16 hours ago, Phamer55 said:

I'm a travel agent and I see no information on how to book cruisers for first responders, or even any official mention of them....So how are first responders going to book these cruises or even know any details about them?  I actually know quite a few of them who did fight in the northern California fires and wanted to reach out to them but I can't find any information.

My son is a California firefighter and I am trying to figure out how to get him a cruise--that's why I'm on this thread.  If you hear anything, will you please post? Someone I know called X and was told to call back on Monday, but given the inaccuracy of their on-shore staff, that sounds like a waste of time to me without a specific department or person to ask for. 

 

Thanks for any advice!

[rdt10]

12 hours ago, BEAV said:

 

The email just says to book by Feb 28 to receive the double points. And, again, verandas and above. 

 

And just a reminder that that you have to be opted “in” on your profile to receive Celebrity promotional emails going forward.

Thanks BEAV and Jim-lain. I called the Captains Club and she said if booked on February 14 through the 28th get double points. The extra points will get us to our next CC level.

 

I checked my profile and I was not opted in for Celebrity promotions.

 

If someone could forward the email to me at rterrill2110 at gmail dot com I'd appreciate it. The Captains Club rep couldn't and I'd like to have something if the extra points don't show up.

 

Thanks. Rick

[Jim_Iain]

Yea...... I booked on 2/15.     

 

@rdt10  So happy to hear it will put you over the goal post. 

[rdt10]

I received your emails with the double points offer. Thank you.

[RenRan]

Just booked a April 25 Millennium cruise after seeing the comments about the double Captains Club points.

If someone could forward the email to me at rpar0101 at hotmail dot com I'd appreciate it. 

[first mate]

I booked the Millenium for the April 30th sailing so expect to receive the double points.  Why are people asking for the email?  Was I supposed to mention it at the time of booking or are people trying to have proof of the offer in case they don't receive the double points?  Thank you 

[rdt10]

20 minutes ago, first mate said:

I booked the Millenium for the April 30th sailing so expect to receive the double points.  Why are people asking for the email?  Was I supposed to mention it at the time of booking or are people trying to have proof of the offer in case they don't receive the double points?  Thank you 

Since I didn't get the email, I wanted it to have something if the extra points don't get added. I confirmed with Captains Club that we get the extra points, but don't trust Celebrity's IT department to get it right.

Edited February 24, 2020 by rdt10

[first mate]

rdt10  I not sure if I got the email sent to me.  I may have to ask someone to send me a copy, too.  

[MamaFej]

For anyone who needs it:

 

[first mate]

Thank you MamaFej!

[az_tchr]

On 2/22/2020 at 4:58 PM, Phamer55 said:

I'm a travel agent and I see no information on how to book cruisers for first responders, or even any official mention of them....So how are first responders going to book these cruises or even know any details about them?  I actually know quite a few of them who did fight in the northern California fires and wanted to reach out to them but I can't find any information.

You wait until Celebrity announces the cruise dates and how they will handle the bookings. Patience. 

I was told by my big box TA that information would be available approximately March 1st. +/- A couple days.

[critterchick]

On 2/23/2020 at 8:04 AM, Jim_Iain said:

You have to be signed up for promotions to get the email.    There is no e-mail to those with booking to let you know.   For some reason Iain got the e-mail and I, who do all the bookings, didn't.

 

Welcome to my world. DH gets promotional emails from Celebrity and I generally do not. For some reason, I got this one, though.

 

So I moved an older booking over to Millennium. The original booking date of 2017 is what shows on the invoice. I'm hoping that transferred bookings count for the double points!

[Jim_Iain]

1 minute ago, critterchick said:

 

Welcome to my world. DH gets promotional emails from Celebrity and I generally do not. For some reason, I got this one, though.

 

So I moved an older booking over to Millennium. The original booking date of 2017 is what shows on the invoice. I'm hoping that transferred bookings count for the double points!

That is a new twist.    I would think you will get the double points but I'm an optimistic type of guy.   Seems like it would be tough for them to go through all bookings to determine original booking dates.

 

Probably won't know until 7-10 days after the cruise.

 

[MamaFej]

Regarding the First Responders and Military "Cruises for Heroes"  out of LA, my TA texted me yesterday afternoon, and we booked. We scored an A-1 aft cabin on Deck 11. Yes, retirees are included. I was very happy to see that 911 Dispatchers are also included. Those folks work so hard, and they helped keep my hubby safe for many years.

 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruises-for-heroes

Edited February 29, 2020 by MamaFej
typo: missing space

[BEAV]

The double Captain's Club points offer for the Seattle-based Pacific Northwest/Alaska cruises has been extended to March 13 per the email I received today.    The newly revolutionized Celebrity Millennium® will set sail from the West Coast this April with four exciting limited-edition sailings. Savor the best of wine country or explore the wilderness of Alaska, and many breathtaking points in between, in modern luxury style. Plus, as Captain’s Club members, you’ll earn double Club Points when you book a veranda stateroom or higher on any of these once-in-a-lifetime sailings. That’s on top of our incredible Sail Beyond offer. Book by March 13, 2020 to enjoy both of these offerings.

Edited March 1, 2020 by BEAV

[cruise kitty]

On 2/23/2020 at 8:12 AM, CathyCruises said:

My son is a California firefighter and I am trying to figure out how to get him a cruise--that's why I'm on this thread.  If you hear anything, will you please post? Someone I know called X and was told to call back on Monday, but given the inaccuracy of their on-shore staff, that sounds like a waste of time to me without a specific department or person to ask for. 

 

Thanks for any advice!

 

Hi Cathy, hopefully I"m not posting too late, my kids booked on friday morning,  it's pretty amazing, everything is included drinks, internet, gratuities...  they go out of San Pedro on Fridays, down to Ensenada & back to LA on Sunday mornings I hope you can still grab one for them.   You need to call, & then you email a photo or scan of their service ID.  Good Luck

 

To book, call 1-800-590-6218, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). Before you set sail, be sure to have your ID ready to send to heroes@celebrity.com

[MamaFej]

3 minutes ago, cruise kitty said:

 

Hi Cathy, hopefully I"m not posting too late, my kids booked on friday morning,  it's pretty amazing, everything is included drinks, internet, gratuities...  they go out of San Pedro on Fridays, down to Ensenada & back to LA on Sunday mornings I hope you can still grab one for them.   You need to call, & then you email a photo or scan of their service ID.  Good Luck

 

To book, call 1-800-590-6218, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). Before you set sail, be sure to have your ID ready to send to heroes@celebrity.com

If the Friday to Sunday itinerary doesn't work, the March 29 sailing is Sunday through Tuesday. Post #64 has the two page flyer. 
 

Hopefully, one of the cruises works with Cathy's son's days off. One of the cruises is between racks for Hubby's old shift, and we are hoping some of his crew will join us. 

[tiggy85]

26 minutes ago, cruise kitty said:

 

Hi Cathy, hopefully I"m not posting too late, my kids booked on friday morning,  it's pretty amazing, everything is included drinks, internet, gratuities...  they go out of San Pedro on Fridays, down to Ensenada & back to LA on Sunday mornings I hope you can still grab one for them.   You need to call, & then you email a photo or scan of their service ID.  Good Luck

 

To book, call 1-800-590-6218, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). Before you set sail, be sure to have your ID ready to send to heroes@celebrity.com

FYI I just got off the phone with Celebrity and The First Responder free cruises are all booked up. (1:30pm pst)
 

It’s about 1.5-2hr wait to get someone on the line right now. They suggested I call back later in the week to see if anyone cancels.

[cruise kitty]

41 minutes ago, tiggy85 said:

FYI I just got off the phone with Celebrity and The First Responder free cruises are all booked up. (1:30pm pst)
 

It’s about 1.5-2hr wait to get someone on the line right now. They suggested I call back later in the week to see if anyone cancels.

 

thanks for updating everyone, hopefully Cathy's kids were able to book in time :)  I know my kids booked right away & were able to get AQ cabins.  

[MamaFej]

9 minutes ago, cruise kitty said:

 

thanks for updating everyone, hopefully Cathy's kids were able to book in time 🙂  I know my kids booked right away & were able to get AQ cabins.  

We got Aqua, too (aft).

But if they want to put us in a Royal Suite to free up space for others, I'll comply.😜

[Saab4444]

According to the LA port website there should also be a two day cruise from April 15-17 that has not been advertised by Celebrity yet. 

[Quimby]

Booked on the First Responder Cruise. Hoping for cancellations to upgrade to Aqua.  A lot of people spec booked, well at least I hope. Pretty generous of Celebrity to offer this. 

[MamaFej]

On 3/1/2020 at 1:27 PM, tiggy85 said:

FYI I just got off the phone with Celebrity and The First Responder free cruises are all booked up. (1:30pm pst)
 

It’s about 1.5-2hr wait to get someone on the line right now. They suggested I call back later in the week to see if anyone cancels.

@tiggy85, my TA just called. At noon PST today, Celebrity will release four more Heroes cruises: 23, 25, and 31 March as well as 2 April. They will also open up inside cabins on all 8 sailings. So, if one o f the first four dates works better for you, and you're willing to take an inside cabin, you can still get in on one of those. 

 

Given the long wait time, you might want to dial before noon PST. Good luck!

[MamaFej]

@tiggy85, Celebrity already made the announcement on they social media. Once they did that last time, they booked out super fast. I hope you can get one!

[Quimby]

50 minutes ago, MamaFej said:

@tiggy85, my TA just called. At noon PST today, Celebrity will release four more Heroes cruises: 23, 25, and 31 March as well as 2 April. They will also open up inside cabins on all 8 sailings. So, if one o f the first four dates works better for you, and you're willing to take an inside cabin, you can still get in on one of those. 

 

Given the long wait time, you might want to dial before noon PST. Good luck!

Wow, the line is busy. Only inside cabins? I would luv to try to get AQ on another date if possible. 

 

Edited March 3, 2020 by Quimby