phoenix_dream Posted October 22, 2022 #51 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, zitsky said: Is there history of any pax getting bumped down? Involuntarily? I don't know of any. People have reported being moved due to setting aside quarantine cabins, but usually it was a different cabin or a move up, and certainly not a downgrade from a suite Edited October 22, 2022 by phoenix_dream 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted October 22, 2022 #52 Share Posted October 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Guppy99 said: You know precisely what I meant. If you meant what you wrote, then you wouldn't have asked the question. AQ bookings come with AI perks is what the person you questioned clearly meant. Not butlers, luminae, etc. as you wrote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinthrough Posted October 23, 2022 #53 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 9:41 PM, Guppy99 said: I doubt that this is an opportunity to negotiate. Also, what exactly do you mean by suite benefits. You would still expect a butler? Meals in Luminae? stocked bar? There is always room for negotiating. You never take the first offer. The worst someone can say is "no" but you don't know if you don't ask. I never use the Butler so I can take or leave this. Stocked bar is not a big deal either. I can bring a drink back from any bar. The only valuable things to me are eating in Luminae, priory boarding/disembarking, the suite OBC and suite lounge. I forgot my sea pass card because it's my souvenir from my trip. 15 hours ago, hcat said: On E Class like EDGE, All AQ cabins have the Infinite Veranda..no balc and inclyde dining at BLU...bad location, no view..loud acoustics! I would yell NO WAY! I haven't tried the IV yet. I have an upcoming Beyond sailing in one. I think I am going to like it. I don't spend much time on the balcony. There are not enough sunrises/sunsets off the ocean to see and I like the extra light in the room but hardly open doors and go out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar & Bob Posted October 23, 2022 #54 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 5:36 PM, LinnieRed said: We have our first Celebrity cruise coming up in a week and are booked in the retreat. We had a phone call this morning where they wanted to downgrade us into the aqua class. They offered us $200 onboard credit +50% of our cruise fare back, but we declined. They didn’t mention anything about the perks of the retreat so I imagine we would’ve lost those. I think this is super interesting that they oversold. Does this seem like a common occurrence? The rest of the ship looks almost empty based on the availability of cabins. Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 23, 2022 #55 Share Posted October 23, 2022 To be fair, asking for butler service if the new cabin would be significantly outside of suite geography on the ship would be a very big ask. The other Retreat services would certainly have been a very reasonable request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted October 23, 2022 #56 Share Posted October 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, crusinthrough said: There is always room for negotiating. You never take the first offer. The worst someone can say is "no" but you don't know if you don't ask. I never use the Butler so I can take or leave this. Stocked bar is not a big deal either. I can bring a drink back from any bar. The only valuable things to me are eating in Luminae, priory boarding/disembarking, the suite OBC and suite lounge. I forgot my sea pass card because it's my souvenir from my trip. I haven't tried the IV yet. I have an upcoming Beyond sailing in one. I think I am going to like it. I don't spend much time on the balcony. There are not enough sunrises/sunsets off the ocean to see and I like the extra light in the room but hardly open doors and go out. Good advice. The next time I book a cruise I’ll try to get more OBC. I didn’t push hard last time because we were trying to replace a cancelled cruise and few Aqua class cabins were available. I did get some from TA but nothing from Celebrity this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted October 23, 2022 #57 Share Posted October 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, zitsky said: Good advice. The next time I book a cruise I’ll try to get more OBC. I didn’t push hard last time because we were trying to replace a cancelled cruise and few Aqua class cabins were available. I did get some from TA but nothing from Celebrity this time. If I don't get obc I ask for wine and always get it and excellent wines to boot. Actually more than I can drink so bring a couple home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 23, 2022 #58 Share Posted October 23, 2022 3 hours ago, crusinthrough said: There is always room for negotiating. You never take the first offer. The worst someone can say is "no" but you don't know if you don't ask. I never use the Butler so I can take or leave this. Stocked bar is not a big deal either. I can bring a drink back from any bar. The only valuable things to me are eating in Luminae, priory boarding/disembarking, the suite OBC and suite lounge. I forgot my sea pass card because it's my souvenir from my trip. I haven't tried the IV yet. I have an upcoming Beyond sailing in one. I think I am going to like it. I don't spend much time on the balcony. There are not enough sunrises/sunsets off the ocean to see and I like the extra light in the room but hardly open doors and go out. We were okay with the IV on EDGE...keepIng the bI-folds always open added more space and light to the small cabin... keeping the doors open made it easier for dh to get out of the bed next to the doors. We turned the veranda furniture inward to make a seating area.. we did open the 1/2 window for fresh air and sea views.p and photos,,but in short spurts. Trade off was being in AQ and having access to BLU and Thermal suites. On a later cruise we gave up AQ..did not miss BLU due to its location on EDGE (No view) but did miss the thermal suite access. Loved the large Sunset Veranda and outdoor balc and the 4 mdrs..( great views) Variety and choices always good! Having fun in a cruise..how bad can it be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted October 23, 2022 #59 Share Posted October 23, 2022 6 hours ago, drakes2 said: If I don't get obc I ask for wine and always get it and excellent wines to boot. Actually more than I can drink so bring a couple home. You’re probably in a suite though? I’m in Aqua class. Last cruise when I asked for wine they told me I was cut off. I only danced on the table that one time, promise! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted October 23, 2022 #60 Share Posted October 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, zitsky said: You’re probably in a suite though? I’m in Aqua class. Last cruise when I asked for wine they told me I was cut off. I only danced on the table that one time, promise! Try a pole next time. 🍷 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 23, 2022 #61 Share Posted October 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, davekathy said: Try a pole next time. 🍷 Bad idea to encourage someone to go 'polestal', even in a supervisory role! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted October 23, 2022 #62 Share Posted October 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, canderson said: Bad idea to encourage someone to go 'polestal', even in a supervisory role! Risky, but well worth the dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 23, 2022 #63 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Just now, davekathy said: Risky, but well worth the dollar. Will that even buy two 'Forever' stamps these days? Zitsky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted October 23, 2022 #64 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, canderson said: Bad idea to encourage someone to go 'polestal', even in a supervisory role! You have been added to the USPS ban list. Ask me how I know. Don’t cry when you don’t get your mail order catalogs anymore. I don’t answer stamp questions from people on the ban list. 🥸 Edited October 23, 2022 by zitsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted October 23, 2022 #65 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, canderson said: Will that even buy two 'Forever' stamps these days? Zitsky? In the U.S. no! 🤬 Edited October 23, 2022 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn_tbird Posted October 24, 2022 #66 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 5:36 PM, LinnieRed said: We have our first Celebrity cruise coming up in a week and are booked in the retreat. We had a phone call this morning where they wanted to downgrade us into the aqua class. They offered us $200 onboard credit +50% of our cruise fare back, but we declined. They didn’t mention anything about the perks of the retreat so I imagine we would’ve lost those. I think this is super interesting that they oversold. Does this seem like a common occurrence? The rest of the ship looks almost empty based on the availability of cabins. Personally, unless the cruise was a special celebration, I would have countered by asking for 75%, access to Retreat areas & Luminae, plus the prem bev, wi-fi, & OBC. Worst case is they say no & thank you for your time. Regardless, hope you have a very enjoyable first cruise on X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy99 Posted October 24, 2022 #67 Share Posted October 24, 2022 The logistics once on board would be totally unmanageable and a nightmare imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn_tbird Posted October 24, 2022 #68 Share Posted October 24, 2022 41 minutes ago, Guppy99 said: The logistics once on board would be totally unmanageable and a nightmare imo. Everything should be able to be associated to their Seapass cards, so I don't see how it would be a "nightmare". Since the OP is in a Sky Suite, even the butler service might be doable depending on which ship they're on and where the AQ cabin is relative to the sky suites. For example, on the Apex deck 10 there are AQ cabins right next to the sky suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted October 24, 2022 #69 Share Posted October 24, 2022 4 hours ago, canderson said: Bad idea to encourage someone to go 'polestal', even in a supervisory role! Clever! Initially went over my head until I realized the "e" was silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 24, 2022 #70 Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, RichYak said: Clever! Initially went over my head until I realized the "e" was silent. 'Course you have to have been paying attention to Zitsky's posts for it to work ... sorta ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEA DOGY Posted October 24, 2022 #71 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 3:52 PM, Treacher1 said: Only Aqua SKY SUITES - a new category cabin have Retreat benefits - regular Aqua Class no retreat perks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEA DOGY Posted October 24, 2022 #72 Share Posted October 24, 2022 AQUA. SKY SUITES ? Is this a new class ? I’m wondering if they have the suites benefits plus spa benefits like the Aqua class I’m curious to know more about this Aqua Sky Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HskrCrsr Posted October 24, 2022 #73 Share Posted October 24, 2022 2 hours ago, SEA DOGY said: AQUA. SKY SUITES ? Is this a new class ? I’m wondering if they have the suites benefits plus spa benefits like the Aqua class I’m curious to know more about this Aqua Sky Suite It is newish. You can check out the website (https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/staterooms/suite-class/aqua-sky-suite) or this brochure. I suspect the website is more accurate but perhaps less detailed. My impression is that they do indeed have the suite benefits (similar to Sky Suites) and also spa benefits. CEL_04_28_FlyerAquaClassSkysuiteBY.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted October 24, 2022 #74 Share Posted October 24, 2022 9 hours ago, canderson said: 'Course you have to have been paying attention to Zitsky's posts for it to work ... sorta ... Who does that anyway??? 😭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted October 24, 2022 #75 Share Posted October 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, zitsky said: Who does that anyway??? 😭 Ha! I was going to write the same thing but was afraid the humor might be lost in it. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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