Constellation-Onboard Now Cuts

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, def0715 said:

A shortie, but a better typeface AND an eraser. 😜

 

No fair --- Carnival includes a free eraser.

 

[mrgabriel]

I recall writing paper personalised with our names. And envelopes! 

[mahdnc]

1 hour ago, def0715 said:

This is a pen from my Celebrity sailing last month. I’ve got quite the collection going. 🙂

 

That was the type of pen that we got exactly a year ago on Constellation.

[calicakes]

We're on Eclipse now, we have a tiny pad of paper and no pencil or pen.  Not a problem for me, I travel with a lot of pens. 

[mahdnc]

3 hours ago, sasset said:

On Constellation now. Was on Constellation one year ago. Haven’t been all exited about stories of cut backs, but this kind of drove it home. The new Celebrity note pad and pencil. More to come as it just gets worst.

 

Getting a Celebrity iPhone is pretty cool though.

[PinkSandGirl]

The Beyond last year...no pencil or paper.  We did have 1 pen (like post #16).   I asked for another pen (there were two of us in the cabin) and some Beyond paper (they definitely had full size notepads onboard and in the Retreat because the bartender wrote a recipe for my dad).   I did get another pen but no paper.  That was in a Sky Suite in 2022.

 

On the Equinox in 2021 we had a pencil like in post #3.

 

Previous sailings we had paper and a pen.

 

I love paper, pens, pencils.  Always have. 😉  I always take them.  Hey, I even have some from restaurants that say: This pen was stolen from ... 🤣

 

I have to agree that pencil is something from a miniature golf course.   Some miniature golf courses even give you an eraser.     Very chintzy.   I guess that is the New Modern Luxury. 

 

🍹

Edited October 31, 2023 by PinkSandGirl

[weregoingcruising]

11 hours ago, sasset said:

On Constellation now. Was on Constellation one year ago. Haven’t been all exited about stories of cut backs, but this kind of drove it home. The new Celebrity note pad and pencil. More to come as it just gets worst.

At least  you still have lead in your pencil.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

I always have my own pens, I'm fussy about pens.  That tiny pencil would go straight to the trash.  As for communicating with the cabin steward, I bring a pad of Post-It notes--stick the message on the mirror and it is very obvious.

[jackaboo]

I have honestly never even noticed any pens or pencils in the rooms 🤣

[PTC DAWG]

14 hours ago, thebutlerdidit said:

I’ve never looked at pen or pencil and pad of paper as anything other than a way to leave messages or requests for our room attendant. It didn’t occur to me to bring them home. For that reason, as long as the pencil works it’s fine with me. 

That is all I have ever done, a pencil works fine for me.  Occasionally, pens leak ink..pencils not so much.. 🙂

Edited October 31, 2023 by PTC DAWG

[JDPCruisers]

15 hours ago, sasset said:

On Constellation now. Was on Constellation one year ago. Haven’t been all exited about stories of cut backs, but this kind of drove it home. The new Celebrity note pad and pencil. More to come as it just gets worst.

What is the "More to come as it just gets worst"? Inquiring soon to be Connie cruisers would like to know!

[cgolf1]

Even now when I can afford much better, Bic Round Stics are my go to at home and work, and I really like when ships or hotels use those. I have also liked the Bic Atlantis click pens too. For some reason those pens just work and don't leak. 

 

I have tried better pens and brands and always go back to these. Maybe I am using the better brand;)

Edited October 31, 2023 by cgolf1

[FlyingCruiser2]

Surprised I haven't seen any posts about people cancelling their next x-number of cruises over this!!!!

[RichYak]

Does anyone know how much it costs to upgrade from the Classic Stationery Package to the Premium Stationery Package? 😂

[2chiefs]

6 minutes ago, RichYak said:

Does anyone know how much it costs to upgrade from the Classic Stationery Package to the Premium Stationery Package? 😂

I hope it's not per day per person.

[2chiefs]

19 hours ago, sasset said:

On Constellation now. Was on Constellation one year ago. Haven’t been all exited about stories of cut backs, but this kind of drove it home. The new Celebrity note pad and pencil. More to come as it just gets worst.

I've been on a few Celebrity cruises and have never gotten the free I-Phone with my pad & pencil.

[goofysmom99]

When cruising resumed in 2021, I was on Summit with less than 200 pax and booked 6 future cruises for the following two months.  This showed up in my cabin with a thank you note.  I got so much swag on that cruise (wine, ship model, raffle prizes, etc), I had to buy a duffel bag to get it home.  Fortunately, I drove.  Anyway, things have changed in two years.

[Accessor]

Refined Modern Luxury pencil and pad features a beautifully sculptured head made of the finest lead mined in the Swiss Alps. Gorgeous deep blue sea color is sure to please the most demanding passengers at sea!....and don't forget, for $19.99 a day, we will upgrade your standard pencil and pad package to the premium unlimited P&P (pencil and pad). Upgrades include new and improved built in eraser and push to replenish lead tip that eliminates the need to stand in line to sharpen your pencil with lowly free (P&P) passengers....hurry, offer ends soon (doesn't it always)!

[wrk2cruise]

16 minutes ago, Accessor said:

or $19.99 a day,

 

Plus 20% gratuity.

[Accessor]

4 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said:

 

Plus 20% gratuity. But what if I wait in line to get one do I still need to tip?

 

Edited October 31, 2023 by Accessor

[CunucuMom]

8 hours ago, weregoingcruising said:

At least  you still have lead in your pencil.

Pa-dum-shaaa!  And to think I almost stopped reading this thread...🤣

[champagnecruiser]

19 hours ago, mrgabriel said:

I recall writing paper personalised with our names. And envelopes! 
 

Yes! I remember this too! In regular cabins!

 

[weregoingcruising]

2 hours ago, RichYak said:

Does anyone know how much it costs to upgrade from the Classic Stationery Package to the Premium Stationery Package? 😂

Also the moving ones.

Edited October 31, 2023 by weregoingcruising
Spellng

[mrgabriel]

12 minutes ago, champagnecruiser said:

 

Yes, us too! This would have been in a regular cabin maybe 10 years ago? It was a nice surprise. I think I kept the paper because it felt so elegant and fancy.

[prmssk]

2 hours ago, wrk2cruise said:

 

Plus 20% gratuity.

And all adults in the cabin must upgrade if one does.