A thread to say the things you like

[georgiaguy]

It seems that lately there has been a great many who are dissatisfied with the Celebrity brand and its leadership. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and has a right to share those. Just wondering if there are those who have things to share they are happy about and thought it would be nice to create a space for that as well. 

 

I Will start by saying last year on the tail end of Covid restrictions we finally got to cruise again and did a European cruise 10 night on Reflection. It was the best cruise we have been on so far. Everyday there was something wonderful. There were some supply issues and sometimes had to wait a little longer at the martini bar, and of course finding deck chairs was a challenge, but even that didnt stop it from being an incredible experience. Can’t wait to go on our next this coming March. 

[NMTraveller]

I like pickleball and golf.

[Cap_D]

The crew to passenger ratios, and when they go above and beyond, which they seem to be encouraged to do.  Rarely read about crew by name in the other chat boards in this site unless it's about a Star Class Butler on Royal.  But, here it's a regular occurrence to hear of some "magic" moment when someone did something to help make a passenger's day. 

[chemmo]

What a lovely thread idea! Thank you, Georgiaguy!
 

The staff, the staff, the staff!

 

The fellow guests, always friendly but never pushy. Wonderful times talking to fellow cruisers about cruises past and some new ones to come!

 

The ambiance…Not too busy but lots to do if you want to. Not too dressy but not too casual.

 

You always feel welcomed aboard as a long lost friend…

[upwarduk]

We sail in balconies and I particularly like the angled balconies off the hump, as they are larger.

[nps001]

The staff!    And we really love the design of the new ships.

 

[Mark_T]

The quality of the resident musicians onboard, so many great complements to them from the featured entertainers, all well deserved.

[ladylemondrop]

We love all the Speciality dining venues - Murano especially, Lawn Club, and the Martinis of course! 

[Honolulu Blue]

I like Celebrity in general

I like the M class ships I've sailed on (Millie and Summit)

I like the fact that the music charters keep choosing Celebrity ships

[Georgia_Peaches]

I love the solarium with its relaxed atmosphere and climate control. 

[PTC DAWG]

Unlimited drinks, hot weather, beaches and having everything within walking distance. Casinos too. 

[bikerunner]

Standout always has been the crew and the service received. This is the main thing that keeps me returning to Celebrity.  

[1Virgo]

Staff and service is what keep us booking Celebrity.  

 

 

[Spif Barwunkel]

It is the overall Celebrity vibe and presentation. It's what makes us consistently comfortable and satisfied with our choice. It is the option of choosing among three different classes of ships and what each has to offer. It is Celebrity's ability to overcome the occasional hiccup or misstep and our ability to realize that stuff happens. Celebrity is a favorite place for us to be when we are away from home, and we are looking for exciting places to be taken.

[Saturngrl]

Muster 2.0

Cloth towels in public restrooms

Murano, Lawn Club Grill and Tuscan 

The amazing crew

World Class Bar and Martini Bar

Bocce on Deck 15

Wake view from the Sunset Bar

Hideaway

 

[georgiaguy]

As former crew, it warms my heart to hear all the mentions of staff/crew. Honestly, one of the reasons that I tell folks that I choose Celebrity is because I know the experience we were expected to provide and it is the experience I was looking for. To me this is really where Celebrity is comes out ahead. 

[zitsky]

I really liked being in the Retreat on the Beyond during our last Mediterranean cruise.

[Pinboy]

10 hours ago, georgiaguy said:

Just wondering if there are those who have things to share they are happy about

" happy about " --

That we were introduced to Celebrity several years ago.

That the Staff we encountered on every cruise was absolutely " top notch ".

That the food in the MDR and especially the Specialty restaurants was well beyond expectations for the amount of meals prepared every day.

The cleanliness of the ships and attention to details of same.

That my Waiter wasn't fired because he forgot to bring my 3 shrimp cocktails at the same time. 

( No, I didn't send a letter to the President of Celebrity " looking for " compensation for my " inconvenience ").

And, ok , it's bragging----- I won a putting tournament in 2012 and received a beautiful towel, er,  t shirt which reminds me of cruising every time I wash my car. 

That only one couple that we met pulled out her iphone to show us a 10 minute video of their 3 yr old granddaughter's dance recital. ( The little girl only fell 3 times because she got dizzy doing twirls and waved at " everyone " throughout ).

And finally--- I never once could find a " lame duck " reason to stand in line with a whole bunch of " jerks " removing their gratuities !!! 

 

 

[poeticlicensed]

I like the vibe. Not formal, but not party all night. I will be forever grateful for a cruise line that doesn't have belly flop and hair chest contests. 

 

Love the solarium pool, love the sunset bar and of course Cafe Al Bacio. Those are our favorite places in the ships. 

 

We also love the flavored butters in the dining rooms and the martini bar. 

[lv2cruisgrl]

We love the Retreat but now think it's way over priced.

[jelayne]

We love that the service and experience is great throughout the ship whether in a veranda or a Suite.  

[Honolulu Blue]

5 minutes ago, jelayne said:

We love that the service and experience is great throughout the ship whether in a veranda or a Suite.  

Or in an ocean view or an interior.

 

SOURCE:  Someone who has only had ocean view or interior cabins on Celebrity

[zitsky]

38 minutes ago, lv2cruisgrl said:

We love the Retreat but now think it's way over priced.

Is it appropriate to ask how you define overpriced?

[Pinboy]

2 minutes ago, zitsky said:

Is it appropriate to ask how you define overpriced?

No--- It's none of anyone's business how someone defines " overpriced ".

It depends on their wallet ( $$ ) and the value they perceive for the price.

Agree ??

 

[CHEZMARYLOU]

We like the staff and  laid back atmosphere when we want to relax or activities if we want to be active.