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We loved these suites on S-class and have so many fond memories. neither one of us ever ran into a pole, but just learned to like them!
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Lastdance replied to mfabz's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Errr...my biggest pet peeve about Celebrity...training. If one doesn’t know an answer, ask a supervisor or look it up! -
I love when this automatically happens, not to mention Celebrity following their own rules. It is just so refreshing to be treated well, along with a great feeling about booking!
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I have done a lot of homework on Oceania; first cruise isn’t until May, 2025. My thoughts are consistently changing, but a clearer picture is forthcoming. Will this be the first and last, or a more formidable relationship in the making? Honestly, I have no idea, but that’s where my leap of faith begins. It will be a unique experience, on a much smaller and newer ship. Also, it will get us from point A to B without flying. The price was very good for a PH, not to mention sometimes one just has to venture out into another cruise line and personally see what happens. Entertainment is not necessary for us, but nice if appealing. Food is always subjective. My DH and I are anything but the norm, so there is no way I can predict what will happen; however, it will give us the opportunity for growth and possibly a very nice and relaxing cruise. If not, spending time in Portugal, especially Algarve, should be an excellent experience, hiking the trails near the coast. So, I cannot get a decent iced-coffee? How about iced-tea? Does O have half and half, or can we bring it onboard? Just a few little questions...
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Jim_Iain - B2B Sydney - Honolulu - Vancouver
Lastdance replied to Jim_Iain's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thanks Jim for sharing lots of information about your upcoming trips and Zenith, along with everything else! Your information is very valuable! -
There are so many factors for the pricing of cruises, couple that with the ship, itinerary, cabin/suite etc. There is no real way to compare unless apples to apples. If you feel like you are getting a great deal, most likely you are, not to mention sometimes it is just not good to keep looking at pricing. My itineraries are on newer ships going to or from Europe, so pricing is higher. Then there is the air factor, coupled with cabin class. Just a lot to consider nowadays. However, if it is what you want and can easily afford, just go for it! Life is way too short as it is..., but do not forget insurance! I am just in a holding pattern for now...also, the stock is high, so don’t purchase now, but a good way for extra OBC. I actually sold my stock and it almost paid for a suite. It was a result from my post above, but not a knee-jerk reaction. ~Safe travels wherever you go...
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Jim_Iain - B2B Sydney - Honolulu - Vancouver
Lastdance replied to Jim_Iain's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Well, you have saved me so much money due to having to cancel a few cruises because my DH decided to ski down a hill backwards, so I will just use that to keep up with inflation. However, as you continue on your journey, keep me and everyone else informed and let us know what’s next for the two of you. Enquiring minds want to know more, as you have made a lot of us eager for the next saga...I mean after this b2b... My DH wants to know how much money one has to spend to make Zenith? He has no idea about these things, but he is curious about the spend to get cake, flowers and a private ceremony? I told him no worries, as it is just a couple hundred thousand + or so. He seemed pleased with my answer🤷♀️ He then asked me how many points we had and was surprised! Just give him the gym and he is happy. -
Yes, I have had things “drop-off” in the past, so well aware of that. This was a first for the b2b discount too. I don’t understand why that is a factor, as I still have two cruises. My onboard booking experience was pathetic this time and I did share the name of that individual. The discount was only a few hundred dollars, but my experience was very frustrating nonetheless. I have been cruising with Celebrity for a long time, but this BS, as you so eloquently say just got too much for me. At least I have choices with cruising, not to mention to cruise or not to cruise, but also believe that Celebrity needs to retrain or eliminate employees that behave erratically.
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Well, I have tried to reprice three times, yet Celebrity always has a unique reason. this never used to be the case, but so far it is not working. The first time was the day after I booked my cruise onboard, so when it dropped a few hundred the next day, I stood in line for a reprice. Since my representative was off that day, I was told she was the only one who could do it. Yep, even making a small fuss did not help. The next time it dropped, I could not get the price because I had 100 discount for a b2b. Really? Since when is that an issue. The most recent time, yesterday, I would lose my OBC and my discount for a b2b. This has become rediculous for me, so feel very good about your price drops. Celebrity still owes me 200, but has only excuses to share about the reason. My TA cannot believe the individuals she has to speak with on the phone, as they know so little about their jobs. One of the reasons that I booked another cruise line was the way I have been treated by Celebrity on land. When my DH had. a bad skiing accident, Celebrity did not want to refund my money because it was paid before the 90 days. My TA requires that. The excuses were phenomenal, not to mention different no matter who answered the phone for my TA and myself. IMHO, customer service needs to improve greatly. Yes, I had to get involved and create some waves...no pun intended! I was booking suites. I have shared names with Celebrity, not to mention details of conversations. Of course I have received the “I’m so sorry,” but that’s about it. So good for those of you who feel that Celebrity listens to you! I canceled one of my suites citing the fact that I could and it was refundable. My rationale was that Celebrity did not want my business, nor cared about keeping me as a customer. I cited the name of one employee that basically asked if he could cancel that cruise for me because I was unhappy. Really, an employee of Celebrity offering to cancel? I do have 2 cruises booked, but not until fall of 2025. My experiences onboard have always been top notch.
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Lastdance replied to mahdnc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Did you stay at the same hotel for your Oceania cruise? Just curious, as I am deciding where to stay next year for our TA. Your view is very nice! -
Jim_Iain - B2B Sydney - Honolulu - Vancouver
Lastdance replied to Jim_Iain's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Jim, is your next cruise on Oceania? I hope you will be doing another review, as it will be interesting to hear about the demographics in Europe, along with how everything compares to Celebrity. Hopefully, cruise lines will become more consistent with their offerings and quality will improve overall. Okay...back to your TP! -
So what cruise lines can rival the Retreat experience?
Lastdance replied to CruisinShips's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Surprising that the crew didn’t do anything about what was happening in the dining room...sad! It certainly isn’t difficult to find adults acting out and oblivious to others...don’t need kids to have issues...so thanks for clarifying. -
So what cruise lines can rival the Retreat experience?
Lastdance replied to CruisinShips's topic in Celebrity Cruises
So, kids are allowed in YC; Spring Break = lots of kids in Caribbean. I guess the “adults’ just felt the need to...