Rare chrismch Posted April 11, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2006 With all the problems of the last two sailings of Mercury, I was wondering if anyone has heard if things are going better/ back to normal on the current sailing?:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mctrekkie Posted April 11, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2006 A good question. Did anyone on that sailing say they would post while onboard? I do know a number of folks were oncerned about what they would find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted April 11, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I just heard from a friend who heard from a friend on board that things were polished up some when they finally got on board but the next day the bleaching started. That was Sunday and I've heard nothing since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted April 11, 2006 #4 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I am hoping that Celebrity discontinues the bleaching. We leave on the 28th and I am praying that all goes well. Hopefully someone will post from the current sailing soon. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted April 11, 2006 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2006 One of the postings on Tuggers cruise said that the CDC was recommending the bleach continue for 4 to 5 days on the 4/7 cruise, so what Tuggers is saying is very believable. The important thing is to see if they stop bleaching on Tuesday or at the latest, Wednesday. That's the indicator for me. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznduo Posted April 11, 2006 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2006 My husband and I are on the April 28th sailing, the same trip as Walter, and I hope that someone on the current sailing is generous enough to share their thoughts about their sailing. I am thinking positive thoughts that the conditions have improved for these passengers and that the "bleaching" is under control. This is to be our 10th cruise with Celebrity and the first time we have ever had a second thought about what the experience will be like. We are trying to remain positive, but have read enough to be more than a bit wary. Here's hoping Celebrity gets their act together starting NOW!!! We all have our opinions, and mine is that loyalty can only keep passengers coming back for so long...you have to deliver what you promise to your clients to earn and keep the loyalty! I am eagerly awaiting to find out if those in charge are actually listening and doing what is fair and safe for their passengers and employees. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin-Trish Posted April 11, 2006 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2006 My friend Kim (harkingk) called Sunday from the Mercury and said so far it seems to be much better than the previous cruises. Sushi is available, there are sanitizing stations at the buffet with a crew member attending to make sure everyone utilizes it.. There are still no pads on the pool chairs and she said the cabin numbers will need to be replaced. A slight bleach odor was in their cabin but she anticipated this and brought deodorizers. Hopefully this will continue and all on board will be able to enjoy what has come to be expected of an X cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teedee Posted April 11, 2006 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Trish - Thanks for the update. I hope you'll let us know if you hear anything else. Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin-Trish Posted April 11, 2006 #9 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Your welcome Terri! If I hear from Kim again I'll be sure to post any further news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted April 11, 2006 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2006 When we boarded 3/27 the pads were not on the loungers either...I am trying to remember when they went on...I think very early the next morning...for about two days, then gone... Gald to hear that hardingk was doing Ok at boarding. They were really working to bring the ship back to "normal" beginning the day before we returned. Polish to remove the pitting on the metal, cleaning the glass and the elevators and their doors. It was nice to see it shining up, and I am sure it would have made those coming on board feel more comfortable. If at boarding they boarding seeing what we saw, I am sure it would have been a very quick about face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edieredmann Posted April 12, 2006 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Thanks, Trish for the update! We are onboard on the 17th, and I appreciate any info you pass along.:D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin-Trish Posted April 15, 2006 #12 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Hi Guys! Kim called this afternoon and wanted to let everyone know that everything is going well on the Mercury. She heard there were a couple of cases of the virus early in the cruise but nothing currently. They are beginning to varnish some of the wood which had been stripped by all of the cleanings. Sanitizing stations are still in place and someone serves the food at the buffet. I, myself expect this may be a practice that Celebrity continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edieredmann Posted April 15, 2006 #13 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Thanks so much for the update, and please pass the thanks on to your friend. It is much appreciated. We are boarding on Monday, and this is great to hear!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggierail Posted April 15, 2006 #14 Share Posted April 15, 2006 When I last checked a few days before the sailing, there were 140 CC members signed up for the Celebrity Connection party. With that many CC'ers on board we should have heard something, especially if there were ongoing problems. Have a great cruise Edie.:D Reggie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted April 15, 2006 #15 Share Posted April 15, 2006 On the CDC website only the first two cruises were listed, the one I was on and the one out now were not...this leads me to believe there are not high levels of illness...I do hope the ship is starting to get back to normal and they are not affected by an entire cruise of sanitization procedures other than maybe the hand sanitizers at the food venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardingk Posted April 15, 2006 #16 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Everything is going well! I just posted an update in a new thread under my name! Full review to come when I get home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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