Alakegirl Posted August 22, 2023 #101 Share Posted August 22, 2023 So do we take it that casinos are once again No Smoking and No Vaping ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted August 22, 2023 #102 Share Posted August 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, Alakegirl said: So do we take it that casinos are once again No Smoking and No Vaping ? It seems that way for now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted August 24, 2023 #103 Share Posted August 24, 2023 There was just a post on the site we must not name that had an email from the executive office that the vaping test was over and vaping will not be rolled out . 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxydog15 Posted August 24, 2023 #104 Share Posted August 24, 2023 We are just off the Summit, and did not see any vaping signs, nor did we detect any smoking in the casino. Some in the official outdoor areas for the truly hardy. It was most often pretty cold out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise till you drop Posted August 24, 2023 #105 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: There was just a post on the site we must not name that had an email from the executive office that the vaping test was over and vaping will not be rolled out . What site was that on ? How official was that information ? I guess I’m a pessimist and believe that this will be rolled out fleet wide at some point Edited August 24, 2023 by Cruise till you drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted August 24, 2023 #106 Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: There was just a post on the site we must not name that had an email from the executive office that the vaping test was over and vaping will not be rolled out . As a note we aren’t prohibited from naming that site, just from promoting its Roll Calls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh Posted August 24, 2023 #107 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruise till you drop said: What site was that on ? How official was that information ? I guess I’m a pessimist and believe that this will be rolled out fleet wide at some point I cut and pasted this, removing the group and poster. Sounds promising! Received this today in response to my inquiry about vaping. X Thank you for reaching out to us. We are pleased to inform you that the vaping pilot ended on 8/20 and will not roll out. This has been discontinued. Have a great day. Sincerely, Executive Office Celebrity Cruises ExecutiveOffice@celebrity.com 00 136 46 comments 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 25, 2023 #108 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) I heard from a good friend last night that is a big gambler. "BlueChip exec/rep actually sent us a personal email and text last week telling us the Vaping trial was over and they are not going forward with the vaping in casinos. " Edited August 25, 2023 by Jim_Iain 9 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rina155 Posted August 25, 2023 #109 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: I heard from a good friend last night that is a big gambler. "BlueChip exec/rep actually sent us a personal email and text last week telling us the Vaping trial was over and they are not going forward with the vaping in casinos. " GREAT NEWS!! Thanks Jim and Iain! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted August 25, 2023 #110 Share Posted August 25, 2023 8 hours ago, djh said: I cut and pasted this, removing the group and poster. Sounds promising! Received this today in response to my inquiry about vaping. X Thank you for reaching out to us. We are pleased to inform you that the vaping pilot ended on 8/20 and will not roll out. This has been discontinued. Have a great day. Sincerely, Executive Office Celebrity Cruises ExecutiveOffice@celebrity.com 00 136 46 comments That's great news. Perhaps now all the posters who said that it was a waste of time protesting and insisting it was a "done deal" will post and give X some credit for listening. Thanks to everyone who contacted X to register their opposition to this whole idea. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted August 25, 2023 #111 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Good news! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted August 25, 2023 #112 Share Posted August 25, 2023 5 hours ago, the penguins said: That's great news. Perhaps now all the posters who said that it was a waste of time protesting and insisting it was a "done deal" will post and give X some credit for listening. Thanks to everyone who contacted X to register their opposition to this whole idea. My inside source said the emails sent to Corporate ran about 4 to 1 against allowing the vaping. So yes they must have finally listened to us. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 25, 2023 #113 Share Posted August 25, 2023 38 minutes ago, terrydtx said: My inside source said the emails sent to Corporate ran about 4 to 1 against allowing the vaping. So yes they must have finally listened to us. Until they can figure out a way to charge you extra for vaping. Maybe a vaping section of tables in the casino with a $10 admission fee? And $2 a cookie. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted August 25, 2023 #114 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 6:24 PM, Torfamm said: Royal Caribbean has recently added non-smoking casinos on their Oasis class ships. True, but they aren’t the main casinos. They are in a different area of the ship and are very, very small. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted August 25, 2023 #115 Share Posted August 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said: True, but they aren’t the main casinos. They are in a different area of the ship and are very, very small. And on the Oasis a couple weeks ago, they were very empty most of the time. mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted August 26, 2023 #116 Share Posted August 26, 2023 At least they listened to loyal, and maybe even occasional Celebrity cruisers, on this issue. Other changes and cuts seem to be a done deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyD3 Posted August 26, 2023 #117 Share Posted August 26, 2023 12 hours ago, terrydtx said: My inside source said the emails sent to Corporate ran about 4 to 1 against allowing the vaping. So yes they must have finally listened to us. One of the hotel directors said it is not being rolled out because they could not find enough vapers. Had nothing to do with what the passengers wanted !!!! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 26, 2023 #118 Share Posted August 26, 2023 11 hours ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: At least they listened to loyal, and maybe even occasional Celebrity cruisers, on this issue. Other changes and cuts seem to be a done deal. They seem to listen just every so often. Like reversing the dramatic cutbacks in the OVC dinner buffet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted August 26, 2023 #119 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, TeeRick said: They seem to listen just every so often. Like reversing the dramatic cutbacks in the OVC dinner buffet. Compolsary AI removed from most cabin grades Proposed Vaping in the Casinos dropped Cutbacks in the OBC removed Trialing of extra cost cookies in the Gelato Bar explained (free cookies remain as previously Gelato cookies are an additional offering). Ok these don't reverse/address all complaints but it does show that X does listen and will take action. However just "ranting" on these posts will not achieve anything. If you have a serious issue by all means seek support by detailing it here but then be sure to raise it direct with X using reasoned arguments. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfnan23 Posted August 26, 2023 #120 Share Posted August 26, 2023 My guess is that the test had little, or no, impact on casino revenue so it was discontinued. Celebrity has had no issue ignoring complaints that are near universal in the past so don't pat yourself too hard on the back for thinking your complaining suddenly changed their mind about something they were going to roll out otherwise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted August 26, 2023 #121 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, the penguins said: Compolsary AI removed from most cabin grades I don't believe for a minute this was related to customer feedback. Just look at how the ships are selling. Suites and Aqua sell out quickly so they can demand the AI in those categories. Lower categories generally have lots of empty cabins until after final payment. They have to have the cruise only fares to sell these cabins. LIke everything else it's about $$$, nothing to do with listening to the customer. Edited August 26, 2023 by wrk2cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise till you drop Posted August 26, 2023 #122 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, the penguins said: Compolsary AI removed from most cabin grades Proposed Vaping in the Casinos dropped Cutbacks in the OBC removed Trialing of extra cost cookies in the Gelato Bar explained (free cookies remain as previously Gelato cookies are an additional offering). Ok these don't reverse/address all complaints but it does show that X does listen and will take action. However just "ranting" on these posts will not achieve anything. If you have a serious issue by all means seek support by detailing it here but then be sure to raise it direct with X using reasoned arguments. I’ll beg to differ in that many companies will not do much when it’s a 1 person complaint but when it’s a collective voice, good companies pay attention I worked for a large automotive company (T) and they had people watching the social media sites all the time for these “loud” collective voices. Things like Consumer Reports and JD Power are exactly what Cruise Critic is (in my humble opinion) Edited August 26, 2023 by Cruise till you drop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted August 26, 2023 #123 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Cruise till you drop said: I’ll beg to differ in that many companies will not do much when it’s a 1 person complaint but when it’s a collective voice, good companies pay attention I worked for a large automotive company (T) and they had people watching the social media sites all the time for these “loud” collective voices. Things like Consumer Reports and JD Power are exactly what Cruise Critic is (in my humble opinion) United we stand, divided we fall. ✊ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcruiser1234 Posted August 26, 2023 #124 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Yippie Celebrity. We all did good complaining. Look let them smoke in the areas on the ship assigned. Folks need to smoke i understand. Make it available but not at others expense. Great job Celebrity 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 26, 2023 #125 Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 10:22 PM, terrydtx said: My inside source said the emails sent to Corporate ran about 4 to 1 against allowing the vaping. So yes they must have finally listened to us. Alternatively, they found there was no significant revenue benefit from making the change. If there was a revenue benefit, I doubt the negative feedback would have concerned them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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