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We are on Equinox September 2. The SS concierge just called, she was out of the office last week.

Enjoying your review and pictures. This land tour is certainly different than the 2 we did a number of years ago.

It's on the app under dining. There are several room service menu's. Just choose the ones for the Retreat.

The OBC is dependant on the length of the cruise and the type of stateroom. There is a range of days so maybe that's why you saw the same amount of OBC when you changed the sailing.

If you make specialty dining reservations on line you will need to pay for them. There are always reservations available for PH guests through the Shore Side Concierge. Even in a RS on a New Year's cruise we did not have a problem. We heard from our SSC about a month ago for our September sailing. Just sent our requests and are waiting to hear back from her. There is an expanded room service menu for suites for breakfast and lunch. Rumor has it that they stopped offering dinner from the MDR in your cabin but this might not apply to upper suites. When you hear from the SSC you will be able to make your beverage choices. We don't drink spirits so always request champagne instead of alcohol & mixers.

Because the MDRs are so far from Luminae on Edge class ships you typically cannot order from one of them.

Don't know for sure but there might be a way for you to look the window using the app or wall control.

None of the Celebrity ships have a promenade deck.

Menus for Blu & Luminae are also missing.

639 for me.

We did not bid at the rate you are suggesting and got a move up to a PH from a RS on Edge. The only other bidding opportunity we had was from a RS to PH or Reflection Suite on Reflection and neither of these suites became available pre cruise.

We had over $2500 in NR OBC due to a price reduction when they resumed cruises after Covid. We managed to spend all but $400 and gave that to our butler and cabin attendant.

Escargot.

@WrittenOnYourHeart We lived in NJ for 7 years but sailing past the Statue of Liberty was a treat. I was a special ed teacher and have 3 cats. Seems like we have a few things in common. We sailed to Bermuda on our 1st cruise and did 2 or 3 more. Really liked it when they docked in Hamilton and Saint Georges. Enjoy your cruise.

Yes, butlers are included in the gratuities for suites. Refer to this post with a breakdown from guest services. Although it is an older post with different gratuity amounts, you will note the butler is included. Gratuity for Cabin Steward not included for Retreat Guests? - Celebrity Cruises - Cruise Critic Community

Check your e-docs. I'm pretty sure there is an emergency number in them for once you are on board.

We got one about 10 days ago for our September 2 cruise. I replied I would give specifics after we check in on the 19th. Got a follow up email that she is waiting happily to assist us. Except for one cruise our requests and dining reservations were all in place when we boarded. The exception was quickly remedied.

Wonder if they would charge the $34.99 + gratuity if you ordered this bottle of wine.😁

I've been watching prices and looking to see if a higher level suite opened up. Occasionally the IC suite or a SS became available. All categories except inside & ocean view have been fully booked for a few weeks and there were very little of them left. I suspect we will be sailing at full capacity.

If you are asking about excursion availability, join the roll call for the sailing you are interested in. That's where you will get the best answers.

I can see excursions available on my booking.

In the hall. The only S class with an in cabin connecting door is Reflection

Did she mention what would happen to cruisers after final payment date? Probably not. Just a rhetorical question.

You don't need an I phone. How old is your phone? You should be able to find the app in the Google Play Store.

I'm not on the ship but Andy, who used to post all the time on CC, is on board now. He check and did not see any signs in or around the casino re vaping.