Oceangoer2

Hi again....as you have been 'around the board' for a long while....you took a chance that the tipping issue would rear an ugly head. All you wanted to know is what had changed with X in regard to tipping. You had a few logical answers and many personal opinions, some crude, some rude, some helpful. Your own reply (to yourself...LOL) was right on...to use your own judgement as we all do. As for bringing this topic up, it provided entertainment for some and a change to 'blow subpar rhetoric for others....as this response from me will most likely elicit '🔥'.

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As others have said....I'm very sorry for your loss and expectation of a lovely vacation together. With all the angst you're going through now, why add to it? I would feel apprehensive well before check in. Your questions should be answered by Celebrity before you sail for your own peace of mind. The call centre might not be able to definitively provide you with the correct information. Perhaps this phone number might be more direct for you if you decide to inform X prior to sailing....... 305-614-1343......or at least to answer your questions so that you're properly informed. Hope all goes well for you.

Up to you...since the gratuity is spread among 'other' staff, we give a little more to our room attendant, specialty restaurant servers if service warrants, and room service. From experience it's not expected but truly appreciated.

Reading through the thread there are comments on other drink pkgs which is what I posted on.

Our drink package has always shown $93.43 Cad, with 20% Elite + discount. But your example shows 20% off pre cruise without captains club savings. So being E+ means nothing...the 20% is across the board. Your first example of 35% off $75.85 hasn't shown on our cruise. As you say, it's sales on each particular cruise which is driving the discount. At some point our Nov. cruise may be discounted and I'll purchase then. Right now, it's pay as we go.

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A right fighter....

It's possible they transferred all remaining cabins over to Move Up, which is a separate entity. They start honouring bids (sometimes) within 6 weeks of the cruise which has been my experience.

There are many posts quoting 35% off drink pkg. which isn't showing on our cruise. Classic $93 Canadian x 10 nights plus grats is a little rich for light drinkers. I keep watching to see if it'll come down but so far...not. When is your cruise? It may depend on how the sales are going for each one. We've always purchased the pkg, but this time we're thinking of paying our bar bill in US $ even though the chit signing is a nuisance.

Who has removed the Canadian pricing? Are you speaking of a TA or X? My screen comes up with Can. $$s. Perhaps your location indicator (at the bottom of the home page) has been changed somehow to US? The page for finding cruises hasn't changed for me.

We've not rec'd the discount either. Called Captains Club and I was told we paid the reduced price when we booked online. One time in the Lawn Club the server talked to the manager to ask how he rang in our discount which we had not asked for...so that time we rec'd it . I agree....not worth it! We just enjoy the meal without the hassle over a few $$s.

I would call and ask. In the past there have been Catholic Masses but I'm not sure about port days. We had a very enjoyable pub visit with the onboard Priest during one cruise....he had a GREAT sense of humour. Saying that, it would be very colourful and interesting to attend Mass in that port IMO. One cruise we were part of a marriage vow renewal which was well attended.

Our CVP added $50 to each leg of the cruises. If you booked online it would have been missed ( I think). I'd call X directly and let them know you're on a B2B.