Josie201

We were on in November for an extended family gathering, with a 1 and a 3 year old.  Note there is no kiddies pool, and children must be toilet trained to use the pool - not even swim diapers allowed.  That said, both sets of parents found the kids club/toddler area kept the kids entertained on a daily basis when open. 

Hello all - am looking to book a Princess cruise after many years away (mostly on Celebrity).  Booking for the Hawaii RT option which is hard to find.  I have a particular cabin in mind, category B4.  Does the one category upgrade offer mean I should be priced at the B3 price, and is this even something worth mentioning to my TA.  She's already quoted me a price and perks but its been awhile as I said and I just want to ensure I'm getting the best deal.  Thanks. 

Thank you for this clear description.  

Is there an option to pay for a bag of laundry ? 

I have never seen the indication that non alcoholic drinks are excluded.  Would be nice if true as we drink lots of bottled water in a day.  

I am happy to read reports that Decoy is returning/has returned to the premium package.  But I do wonder, with all our "complaints" about the Decoy, is that the only change that was made following Celebrity's promises of "we have heard you and we are making changes".  I had hoped they would revise/revamp their menus somewhat more substantially to include a number of new wines of all types across all price ranges.  To me, this was more than just a reinstate Decoy exercise. 

7 minutes ago, Winemaker_1 said:

From what I've read here in the last 6 months, maybe "Lauragate" is most appropriate.  Pizzagate, cookiegate, butlergate, winepricegate, and solocruisergate.  All on her watch, right?

 

These required damage control or a 'walk-back'.  

Lest we forget vapegate....

I voiced my concerns to the Exec Office via email today at 1230.  I got a call from them at 2:45 pm.  Sure it was mostly a script but I think that’s impressive.  She said as others have reported.  Our concerns have been heard and changes are coming.   I’ll see in February on the Silhouette.  

1 minute ago, cruisestitch said:

Where did you read this?

Host Andy reported it on his social media page. 

4 hours ago, LadyBerard said:

We're cruising on 1/15, and today, I received an email that Celebrity canceled this excursion.  Disappointed, as the youtube videos of Roxxy Beach Club looked very nice!

 

FYI, I have reserved a beach day via Roxy’s web site.  No request for a credit card which is good.  My biggest concern is she said it’s an approximate 30 minute taxi ride from the cruise port.  If you do go later this month please post your experience here.  As will I if we go.  

Got the same cancellation for Feb 26 sailing.  Must be an issue with the club itself.  

We were on  Beyond late November.  Group of 14, we all did self-disembark.  Ship was very delayed clearing so disembarkation didn't start until about 8:30.  A couple in our group had booked an Uber, but missed it, were unable to cancel due to wi-fi issues, so ended up paying.  Our mini-group of four got a cab immediately and were at FLL through security and at our gate by about 9:20 a.m.  We all had TSA pre check but frankly the lines weren't clearly marked.  Our flight was at 11:00 and going to Canada.  We were fine but I wouldn't have wanted to have been on a 10:00 flight.  No reason was given for the slow clearance just hundreds of people lined up on deck for more than an hour waiting. 

If accurate, this is also a price increase for the Classic and Premium packages, and does not address the fact that many wines and some spirits are outside the premium package.  

As mentioned, many of us have mentioned Decoy as a "standard" we enjoyed on the premium package.  I for one will not pay the $2 upcharge, just based on principle.  I wonder if many others did the same and sales of Decoy tanked, would they notice and wonder why?  I certainly will mention it to a beverage manager when I see one on Silhouette in February.  Same goes for the Elegance Cabernet.  As stated, for a "modern luxury" line to charge an additional $2 for a glass of wine to those with a beverage package is tacky.  Just add a third package, call it elevated, and let the customer decide which package they are willing to pay for. 

I believe Jim_Iain reported that the limit prices on the Edge had also increased.  But that may be because he’s in Australia.  

10 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Never seen it cheap for a Transatlantic 

We got it on the Silly TA November 2024 for $6.99 plus great pppd. 

8 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

We have to remember half the battle is them having the wines in stock

Exactly.  Just off the Beyond a couple of weeks ago.  I lost track of how many times I asked at OVC or elsewhere during the day for a premium Chardonnay but all they had was the Seeker.  I switch to red for dinner and didn’t have these issues in the MDRs.  

We just returned from 9 days on Beyond.  We were a large group and had all six SVs on Deck 10 booked in a row.  Very quiet, lovely views, we were able to open all six to wander back and forth and had a great time.  I will say ... we started the week with two chairs, small table and up to two loungers per balcony.  Over the course of the nine days, the loungers started to disappear, LOL.  First one per balcony and eventually none left.  We didn't complain as we rarely used them since it was a family/busy/comings and goings type of cruise, but if it had been just my DH and myself, would likely have used them more and therefore would have asked about them. 

I just booked this as well.  Have never been but decided to try it, especially at 30% off.  Please report back on your experience.  We go in February, also on the Silhouette. 

We got off the Beyond last week.  Was a great cruise.  But, the stench in Craft Social was terrible and got worse as the days went by.  Especially near the back.  

1 minute ago, NMTraveller said:

This is the most excitement I have seen in a thread in a long time.  🤣

 

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It’s like it doesn’t take much to get us excited !  Haha. 

Pricing has gone back up on my cruises to $9.99.  

7 minutes ago, bikerunner said:

So when do we expect an email saying we are so sorry there was an error in our online cruise planner application.  Your classic to premium upgrade that you purchased at $6.99 pp pr plus grats was cxled.  We are offering 18.99 plus grats special for you if you would like to purchase the upgrade for your cruise.  Thank you for your understanding   Hoping not but celebrity track record is not great on things like this.  

I am hoping that the sale of upgrades has been slow and they are trying to find a more attractive price point to entice more people to buy it.  So $15 might be the new price but they’ve put them on sale to attract attention and therefore purchases.  

4 minutes ago, Dobby36 said:

😫 it feels like I’m the only one who has a November cruise and is still seeing it at 18.99USD 😞 

Ours is still at that price also.  on Beyond in November.