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I am sorry about your experience with the representative, as this is all too common with Celebrity. Since it appears that you do not have a TA, you are fully in charge of this situation, so hopefully you can someone from Celebrity who can actually help and knows the rules. Is your vet able to advise you on your dog’s leg in order for you to make a better decision? I totally understand your situation, as we have always put our dogs first. On one TA, we had a $4,000 vet bill as our Kelsey had to stay at the animal hospital quite a few nights. Anyway, hope you can find a responsible customer service agent who can help with your situation. It looks like you know the rules, but it never hurts to be sure and receive the paper-work(cancelation hardcopy)while still on the phone. Good Luck!

I believe to increase profits by replacing with Ascent in Europe, as did not need another ship. My guess only.

Congratulations on your doctoral programs and graduations. I missed mine by about 6 hours, as did my DH. However, that was a very long time ago and we were both employed full time. Your kitties are adorable and thanks for adopting. Hope you have a wonderful cruise, as you both so deserve this. I did the same last December on Beyond, but have been a little unhappy that she is not permitted outside the Caribbean. Beyond was fantastic in Europe. Hope you can do Europe in the future, after you get that house and tie the knot, but of course that is your choice! Relax and enjoy!

You cannot see both sides of the ship whether you are in a Sunset Suite or Sunset Veranda, but will have a 180 degree view. I never remember smelling fumes at all, but that might have to do with a variety of things like wind, turning etc. I only remember slight vibrations when porting due to the engine; soot has never been an issue. My second choice of a cabin would always be an SV combined with a suite for a b2b. Love Sunset Suites as my first choice. I do not cruise the Caribbean, so my experience is from Europe, which I have done many, many times.

I enjoy the Celebrity product, especially in a suite, but Lumanie, IMHO, needs a new menu. My time spent in an SV was very enjoyable too, especially combining a suite with an SV for a b2b in Europe. I enjoy the OVC, but only early when it first opens for breakfast and/or lunch. In 2025, I have a PH on Oceania that I chose for the itinerary and a smaller ship experience; I have no idea how that will compare to Celebrity, but after he cruise comes a wonderful visit to Algarve, Portugal! Food is very subjective, so not being a picky eater is a benefit. I have not been on NCL in a few decades for various reasons, but I do want to venture out and it seems that Celebrity does not mind at bit if I spend my money elsewhere, especially those employees who work off the ship and service bookings. Onboard is a completely different story and a great experience overall. I have two cruises booked on her next year...TA/b2b. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Many times it is one’s frame of mind about class systems; some want it, while others couldn't care less. For me it all depends on price, itinerary, cruise line and time of year. However, I agree that we all have different wants when cruising, but need to thoroughly research, as much as possible, to understand what’s available and not onboard. Expectations play such an important part. When cruising with friends, I have a different mind set than when just my DH and I cruise. Thank goodness we are all different! Thanks so much for sharing your personal perspective!

The bows are overflowing with party-time fun!

Oh no...hope it is just taking a little hiatus, but Israel is most likely the issue. I am sorry, as we went a couple of years ago, almost a year from the beginning of the war. Just so sad!

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.