Kiwifromkiev
-
Posts
912 -
Joined
Content Type
Forums
Store
Blogs
Downloads
Events
Gallery
Posts posted by Kiwifromkiev
-
-
Very interesting review! I feel like a bit of a cheat posting a reply - for two reasons. Firstly, we generally do not cruise that much (places where we want to cruise are on on the opposite side of the globe for us and taking time off is not easy) and secondly, we are yet to try a luxury cruise, which we are booked on, but it’s a while away.
With that disclosure, I will put my “two cents” worth. I am absolutely convinced that the prices between suits on a luxury line and a premium line are comparable. Although , we’ve never sailed a larger, mass line line, a quick research shows that their exclusive area suits are, too, not far from a luxury line cruise line. Although, I have seen posts on some premium line forums here that a suit on a premium is less expensive/more affordable, I don’t buy into it. Besides, once one looks at spending a least three times the price of a veranda cabin, the price sensitivity diminishes - at least to a certain extent.
I believe there is a market for both types -luxury lines and a luxury segment on a non luxury line. The latter would suite better people who travel with families, those who enjoy big ships’ entertainment, and a ‘feel’ of a bog ship whilst still dining, drinking and sunbathing in their artificial paradise (or Heaven :j ) and those who enjoy their “exclusivity” on a bigger ship. Those, who brag - obviously and discretely- on the forums about their experience, and how this compares to other “classes” on a ship. We’ve also encountered those on cruises, who start conversation on a very friendly note and become patronising once realising their opponent is not travelling in the same class as them.
Hence, in my view it makes perfect sense that if somebody is looking for a luxury experience as their absolute “must” for a cruise they should seriously consider a luxury line rather than a “luxury within”.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
-
alt-ctl-del will be my mantra!
That is providing there are keys there, not just a selection of commands! [emoji23]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
These warehouse clubs are open to the public, sort of. You have to buy a membership. They sell stuff in larger lots but not the vast quantity you would expect to see from a real wholesaler. Think buying 3 boxes of Cherrios in one package vs a real wholesaler selling 3 cases of 24 boxes....The one we deal with has "warehouses" all over the world but I am not sure if they have travel agents outside the US.
Anyway, Venice cruises do sell very well, very quickly. We did one last year and it was one of the few we have been on in the past 4-5 years that never saw a price drop, in fact the price went way up after we booked.
Thank you [emoji120] our cruise which was sold a long time ahead was ending in Venice
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
It's a U.S. term for one of the Wholesale Warehouse outlets here in the States.
And wholesale outlets sell to public, not other TAs?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
What does a “big box”TA means?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
I'd call one of the 2-3 big box travel agencies and see what they have available. It may blocked by them or a smallish group.
I am not sure non US travellers can book with US agencies
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
-
We had a similar experience booking for Sept 2016 on the Constellation. Most of verandas were gone. Our TA was adamant it was a block booking which would be released. We booked a nice verandah out of those few available. No cabins have been released. It was a very popular cruise. Totally sold out a year or more in advance
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
-
There is more to spend your OBC on in the Apple lounge than just apple products. They have screen savers for phones, iPads, bluetooth speakers and headphones, SD Card readers for your iPad, etc. I NEVER have trouble spending money in there!
[emoji106][emoji23]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Too funny :):D
Or is it a sad reality of life? [emoji6][emoji23]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Here are some ideas/suggestions
Walk-in Closet or standard
Single or double sink in bath
Separate tub and shower or combined
Shower only
Lounger on balcony
Smoking - Port Side or Starboard
Sorry, for some of us who have never travelled in a suite, these options may not be even known [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Does not show as OBC and perks don’t always show, best to have a confirmation/invoice showing all your perks with you on board so you can get things sorted if something is a misd
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
The first Edge Class cruise will board in 190 days. A couple of us on the Edge Forum have brought up the development of the Edge Class Cabin Information Compilation thread so that we would have it up and running by December 4th (when first cruise disembarks). I know it is a bit early, but the time will go fast.
I looked at the evolution of the S and M Class spreadsheets through the years and comments about potential additions by posters. I was thinking that, instead of just developing a spreadsheet, we could see what Edge posters wanted in the spreadsheet before it gets developed. The functionality of the S and M Class spreadsheets is quite good, but some people here may have ideas for improvements in function as well.
I can get help with developing this, but am happy to have someone here who is more adept develop it. I am also happy to take responsibility for entering the data on a regular basis, since I will be following the thread with great interest, or could share that responsibility with someone. It will be quite time-consuming at the beginning, I suspect.
Here are some ideas for questions, mostly taken from the S and M Class threads. Please share your ideas so we can start to develop a useful, functional Edge cabin spreadsheet.
Cruise Mo/Year:
Ship:
Cabin:
Deck:
Class:
Area/Location:
Bed Location:
Balcony/Porthole View:
Balcony/Porthole Size:
Magic Carpet Issues?:
Noise an Issue?:
Wind an Issue?:
Soot an Issue?:
Advantages/Issues/Comments:
What a fantastic idea! [emoji145] off to you ;) what about lifts/escalators location/access - people often ask this question ?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Thank you all to answered my question !
Sorry if i annoyed people by asking.:(:(
Hey, not at all!!! :)
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
-
We have adjusted to chic night standards ( less to pack) but for the next cruise, I will celebrate a big b day,,,,,,
.I will be bringing my "posh frock" and dh will have a jacket and tie,,..can't wait to Celebrate!
Wear what makes you happy!
[emoji106]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Not all of us think that that it is so "unfortunate."
And there are plenty who think it is unfortunate ;)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Certainly! All from my phone so quality isn’t perfect.
What’s in this photo- does not look like balcony?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Hi
We have booked this cruise and really looking forward to the ports of call. we have been looking on line at the excursions and realise it will be cheaper travelling with a group. is anyone out their looking to plan any excursions and would be happy to have company!!.
we are Janet and Brian from the Uk in are late 50's looking for a great adventure.
Hi Janet and Brian, if you look under Celebrity roll calls you will find your sail - this is the best place to meet your fellow cruisers and organise private excursions! What cruise r u on?
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
-
He was sold a product. The product that was delivered was not what he ordered. He was told he would HAVE to pay more for the delivered product even though he didn't even want that product. Or let the product go back to the warehouse.
Nobody would accept that scenario with, say, a car or a washing machine. Why is it okay with a cabin?
My apologies, maybe I’ve misunderstood- I thought one option was to stay in the cabin for the same price but lose all restaurants’ bookings?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
In limbo. Currently still booked , formal complaint filed by my TA for us. So yes AQ as of now. Hey may end up canceling.... :cool:
If the price was right - just go with the flow! :)
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
-
Agree. Only reason we didn’t is we wanted to experience Edge. If it wasn’t for that we would have canceled. That said it would have been my option not one they offered, lol. They would have loved for me to cancel , as you said they would have had no problem selling our Cabin. [emoji41]
So, are you still going, in AQ?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Very interesting conversations from a whole lot of folks. Kind of covers all types of thinking from all types of economic levels. One point I specially agree with is , you choose based on personal preference and perceived value. Agreed! But! In my opinion that sets a standard , an expectation of future choices. Also what has happened on X with retaining customers? Are they pricing out the conservative buyers. Do they care?
I just booked Edge for a May 2019 Med sailing, it will be my last. My decision had nothing to do with perks or loyalty. Strictly it was made on their complete disregard for us as good customers. Let me explain.
We like C cabins and booked a C-2 for an 11 day Med cruise out of Rome. Over a a month after our booking we heard rumors our bank of cabins had been changed to AQ. Now most folks would have loved that predicament. We called our TA she had no info. We called X no info. After two days one of the couples that was traveling with us received verified info that indeed our cabins had been changed. We where happy but concerned that the dinning reservations we had made would be canceled , so we inquired? Following are the options given to us:
1. Pay the AQ price for the Cabin they changed after our purchase.
2. If we stayed in our cabin all the reservations we made would indeed be canceled.
3.Our assigned restaurant would indeed be Blu and no reservations could be made till day of boarding for the 4 new dinning main restaurants. We would loose the time slots we had reserved .
4. They would put us in another C-2 cabin but with an obstructed view by the Magic Carpet at a higher cost.
5. Choose one and take it or leave it.
We are Elite customers 11 cruises on X, 8 on RCL mostly Oasis ships, 3 on Azmara, 4 Disney, numerous on other lines like O,Viking,Costa,Regent, etc. Our choices are driven by itineraries, good service and quality of the product. All that said our biggest choice point is, Common sense business practices, X just lost our business.
By the way we started as bottom feeders and worked our way up.
Now, this is a totally appalling treatment for any customer , leave alone to a loyal customer! Different reasons for disappointment to that this f the TS’s and yours are absolutely, totally justifiable! Really sorry to hear that!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
is that a problem?
It should not be but it might be for some people :(
-
There are only so many first timers out there.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Firstly, don’t fool yourself- it is a huge and constantly growing market. Secondly, new cruisers does not mean a low quality service will do, for people still compare - with on land restaurants, high end bus tours, luxury hotels etc etc etc. I agree that X must keep its reputation as a high end mass market cruise line with emphasis on its food - otherwise we they will loose their distincton
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
Yep:
CEO Lutoff-Perlo: "We try to position ourselves against other vacation options even more than we position ourselves against cruising" (She noted that about 30% of Celebrity guests are repeat customers, and another 25% are people who have cruised on another line but are new to Celebrity. The rest are first-timers, a sweet spot for Celebrity.)
Source: http://fortune.com/2015/04/09/celebrity-cruises-growth-plan/
Very interesting article although it is three years old. However I do not believe it talks about making X less appealing to its loyal customers but rather of changing with time
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
The Many Choices of Edge Dining Venues: How Do We Choose?
in Celebrity Cruises
Posted
I am with you on bookings in advance vs a discount. I’ve booked dates/times we wanted and will try for MC etc onboard. It’s all quite exciting- just wish it was sooner!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro