Lastdance

Istanbul...how exciting and in beautiful weather too. Just you and the queen cruising together and enjoying that wonderful mother-daughter time on the high seas with😀 special treatment too!

Yes, this happened way before MoveUp spread its wings, starting our suite experiences! Celebrity hooked us with this one $300 upcharge! We became believers, but a bit disenchanted today. We did get a couple of traditional MoveUps to suites with b2b’s suite and SV bookings. Just today, I received some OBC from the OBC fairy, I guess...not questioning this at all, but spent it fast🫢

You must be the exception; however, I was able to move from concierge to what is now called a sunset suite for 150 pp on a long Med cruise. The room attendant/butler was pretty much MIA, but not an issue at all. My DH and I just were happy to sit on our balcony and feel blessed.

Actually, I have yet to gamble in the casino, but do know a few who have received “free cruises,” no emphasis on free. However, I definitely do need to get in there and see what’s going on and pick up a few pointers. Furthermore, I a mesmerized by wheels and not getting any younger, as I write this. Well, I got a "free suite" by selling shares of RCL stock. Having a few hundred and selling some, along with keeping some worked for me! I am sure that many of you have done that too. 🤷‍♀️ I just do not want a free Caribbean cruise, but any place in Europe is fine! Celebrity, are you listening? Oh and hold the butter!

I found a cabin I loved, so wanted to book it and pay the difference…usually not an issue. Supervisor said she would do it. Corporate said I should be able to do it too. I booked a GTY because that was only available and was told again that I could move and pay extra. However, I was not allowed to, so I am posting just to make people aware. The ship is almost totally full and is not past the 90 days either…I am sure it will eventually work out, but no one up the ladder could tell me why. It is sometimes a royal pain to be a why person that just wants to understand. I hope this explains it to you. Thanks for asking me to explain too!

I am glad it worked out for you! This is the way it is suppose to happen. I have been able to change any cabin/suite in the same class, or pay a fee if upgrade,as I always book suites and choose my preferred suite, but wasn’t paying 50,000 pp for a suite on Ascent. My cruise is on Ascent, so a complexly different situation. You got someone who played by their rules. You were lucky that it worked way it should work. Had you gotten newbies on the phone, who knows what would have happened. I have been with Celebrity for decades and use a TA; you did not have a TA involved, so sometimes easier, like in your case and most likely you were past the 90 day mark too? Not apples to apples at all. Yes, enjoy and keep booking suites! In my case, Celebrity tried for 30 min with my TA on the phone with no luck, so just another twist in Celebrity, not even allowing a change when paying more. I talked with corporate and was told this should not have happened to me, but it did several times.

I booked a GTY concierge class cabin, then wanted to pay extra and move to another non-GTY cabin. GTY was the only cabin class available! My cabin was not assigned yet. The supervisor tried for 30 minutes to make the change with my TA, but it would not allow me to move. There is no reason why this should happen, but for some unknown reason it did. You should be able to change suites in the same category, or pay to move to a different category at the prevailing price. I will not ever book a GTY gain due to my personal experience. You have always been able to stay in the same category and make a change, so this “should not” be an issue.

Looks like you have gorgeous weather to begin another experience with the Queen. I was never able to cruise with my Mom, but I know she would have loved it!🤗👩‍❤️‍👩💖Safe travels and lots of fun with your wallet open just a little. Your reviews are so refreshing with a touch of humor and reality.

Are these in Europe or Caribbean? I have been checking so many sites for great pricing, but none include gratuities and bev package for the refundable price. We usually book suites, that come with everything except gratuities and OBC until I send to my TA. However, I will continue to look and take note of a variety of companies. I got burned with a big box company and actually Celebrity came to my defense during Covid. Of course this was back when, IMHO, they cared about you in a suite or non-suite.

So, a very delicate balance...Thank you!

What can I say...so excited for another adventure with you and the queen. By the way, I love the expression that your wallet is closed. My DH said you are a very intelligent woman, not to mention a very sweet daughter!

Elaborate on Refundable deposits. Do you get the non-refundable price with a refundable deposit? Sorry if I am unclear. Maybe a group rate with refundable? I have been with my TA for 10 years and she spends hours on the phone with Celebrity nowadays. Her OBC is excellent and I have a great relationship with her, but maybe I do need to look for a new one because her frustration level is extremely high.

Even Viking has a deposit of $25. Just be very careful and read the fine print. I have had newbies with Celebrity create havoc for me due to a cancelation, even before the 90 days where they wanted to charge me 25%. It took my TA and myself to straighten things out and months to get my money. I lost my deposit + my $200 certificate money. My cruise was after the 12 months. Unfortunately, things like this happen too frequently now, where in the past things were(IMHO)much simpler. Good luck with whatever you decide!

dalmoradie I will never, ever book a GTY cabin again. Each and every time a cabin became available where I would need to pay more, the supervisor could never book that cabin for me, as the system would not all it. This happened several times in a row, so wasn’t just a coincidence at all. You are always allowed to upgrade and pay more for a GTY, but if the system doesn’t like you...yep, you guessed it; not going to happen! Love and Hate technology! I cannot wait until MoveUp! Unfortunately, this was all I could book at the time, but can’t pay more either...four different cabins; all concierge. I suppose the revenue department is the cause??? I hope something opens up for you! I guess Celebrity is saving the Iconic suite for me🙄

I know some people enjoy jumping to conclusions, but wait...be patient and let the facts/evidence speak. Actually, I was supposed to be on this cruise, so that’s why this caught my attention. I am definitely happy that Edge didn’t run aground. The hiking back into this area is amazing, with gorgeous views. Makeb is right! I know that Jim is on a different ship, but interesting to hear is take on this if he is aware of this incident...