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1 hour ago, Jeremiah1212 said:

 

Despite being illegal, Hawaiians are very serious about protecting their environment. That area is full of fringing reef with all sorts of marine life. 

Oh I totally get the reason for the rule…was just curious of any ramifications of this..

Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission applies here? 
 

what was harmed? 

If going in Yacht Club, you’ll be fine…regular cabins, not so much..fact is, I wouldn’t sail on MSC in a non YC room..I’ve done it, once..3 times in YC so far since. 
 

Elite on Celebrity if that helps..I much more enjoy the entire Celebrity ship overall vibe over MSC. Regular Verandas suit me fine on Celebrity..Aqua for a splurge…the Retreat for a special time on E Class. 

14 hours ago, skivoodoo said:

Depends on how many nights the cruise is…

Curious as to why that would matter?  

12 hours ago, ggo85 said:

We have done X and SS. To my knowledge, there is no reciprocity between X and SS in terms of loyalty programs.  It wouldn’t matter anyway - everything on SS is included.  But I don’t think your SS cruise accrues points for X. 
 

I’ve never heard of an OBC for booking SS while on X.  They are owned by the same company but, as noted, still generally operated separately. You really don’t need OBC on SS other than for the spa or a couple of specialty restaurants. We typically see those who have it in the gift shop at the end of the cruise trying to use it. 
 

We have cruises X many times. Our last cruise with them is next month.  We prefer SS for the following reasons:

 1. All inclusive experience. Other than spa, you pay for nothing once on board.  And no attempts to separate you from your money. 
2. Fewer kids.  Often none. 
3. Better service.  And much more personalized.
4. Less crowded ships. 

5. Better food without having to pay for specialty restaurants 
 

SS ships are small we, but we prefer that. You sacrifice entertainment and stuff like rock- climbing walls.  Not a sacrifice for us. And cabins on X are bigger for same price.  We had a choice between a cheaper X cruise to Japan next year or SS. Not even close - we ‘re on X.

 

I don’t believe Viking is as AI as SS.  For example, I think drinks are only free at meals.  But defer to a Viking “pro” on this point.  

 

Where are the rock climbing walls on Celebrity ships?  I must have missed that.  

7 minutes ago, Harrisonkid said:

Thanks so much. The info is great . I would still get the rest of the Retreat experience correct?

Yes..

32 minutes ago, laughingas said:

Sailed on Ascent in April. We were on deck 8 port side. Great ship. We had no creaking problems.. Capt. was very funny and available all around ship. We loved it and will do it again next March.

Must have been Tasos…he’s the best. Don’t miss the crew volleyball challenges..

Sailed her in Jan,  nothing I didn’t enjoy…just do it..

29 minutes ago, SoberDogLover said:

lol, I'm also vegetarian....so you got that right too 🙂 

Bought a salad lately? 

11 hours ago, SoberDogLover said:

I haven't had a drink in over 29 years....so are you kidding me with $17 for a cocktail? lololol

Easy, on land I see it all the time..if someone hadn’t been out to a nice steakhouse in 29 years they would have sticker shock too. 

I take mine at The Sunset Bar..

On 4/28/2024 at 10:36 PM, workinmom3 said:

Saw the premium drink package for $64.99 pp on a flash sale. Is this a good price?

Yes..

13 minutes ago, hcat said:

i would not book any cabin with a balcony  for toddlers or children..stuff happens!  Our grands are boys  8 and 4... we take no chances...they are full of surprises!

 

Maybe an inside in vicinity of a suite for grandparents ???

I have yet to see a balcony door without a deadbolt up high… but I  wouldn’t leave a toddler/youngster alone, period..having a pool at home kept me on alert when my Niece and Nephew were young. 

Honestly, I’m probably too much of a safety police type to sail with them that young period. We shall see, my first grandchild just turned 2 yesterday, 2 months that is.  🙂

3 hours ago, ScottC4746 said:

My birthday is a At Sea day on an Alaska cruise.  We usually have issues paying extra for specialty dining or eating in the ports when all our meals are included.  Call us odd, call us cheap, I know the haters will make their comments.  Anyway, moving forward...

 

What restaurant would you recommend for dinner for my birthday.  It is just the two of us.  DH does not eat red meat or salmon.  I will eat anything you set before me except rocky mountain oysters.  LOL.  I also hate being sung at on my birthday so want to let the staff know, but want to keep it low key.

 

Any other suggestions on how to spend my birthday?

Eat where you like the food, your Husband can order chicken fingers anywhere. 
 

FWIW, I agree on the Eden comment, but hard to go wrong with any of the choices.

1 hour ago, rinshin said:

Gosh, reading all your posts I am already concerned.  Please tell me if I have this covered. I feel like Celebrity against us in this fight to keep everything error-free and accounted for. 

 

1. have a cabin attendant remove all items from mini refrigerator and take a photo.

 

2.  Check charges daily and refute all errors while on board.

 

3. Before leaving your cabin for the final time, take a photo of your charges and mini refrigerator. 
 

4.  After returning home, keep close eye on any miscellaneous charges and pending charges from Celebrity. Wait several days for pending charges because they can disappear.

 

anything else?  

 

 

 

 

Many cruises on Celebrity, zero billing issues, don’t overthink this. 

26 minutes ago, BigAl94 said:

Obviously I meant a ban on taking bridge photos seems pointless

Maybe it just slows down the tour..always someone taking multiple pics of everything…I wouldn’t even take a camera/phone..

1 hour ago, mahasamatman said:

 

There are also countless pictures of every landmark in the world, so does that mean most photos are pointless?

LOL..pics of my family hold much more weight with me..

On 4/3/2024 at 9:20 AM, cheeseheads4ever said:

Resolved!

Celebrity quickly within 2 days resolved the issue with a thorough email explaining and clearing this up.

The issue was what looked to be a charge with code OBR-cruise air/port tax free credit of $104. They did not say anywhere that this was a refund for port and taxes because we couldn’t dock in Bimini. The $72 refundable OBC. Both dollar fiquires were in a gray highlighted box which was entitled Payments with our credit card # next to it.
 Who would not have thought that these were not charges.

I am getting better at deciphering Celebritys codes but why do they have to be so confusing.

Wouldn’t looking at the bottom line on the bill and doing some simple math shown those as credits?  

1 hour ago, FeliciaB said:

I am on the silhouette now and Tit's is listed at $12 in the Martini bar.

Thats a very good price, they are usually much higher than that. 🙂

19 minutes ago, SoberDogLover said:

Hi - non drinker here, but I just downloaded the app for our first cruise aboard Edge and the menus all show surcharges for non-alcoholic - San Pelegrino and Coffees, for example. We are booked in a CS. I wrote an e-mail to The Retreat concierge this morning asking about that. I will let you know what I find out.

I doubt you will have any surcharges for what you mention 

2 hours ago, Gradelady said:

In January, we could not access the internet and therefore could not present my pass on the phone. So I pulled out the hard copy and the checker was very happy.

Hence the screen shot comment..

Very similar, you show up and board a ship…less traffic in my experience..

Biggest difference is about the time I get ready to play some craps, they cut off my drinks…not acceptable. 🙂

47 minutes ago, jean87510 said:

Are there actually people out there who have never cooked a steak?  

 

The one I thought was interesting but a bit pricey was the glass blowing.  A lot of people on our Equinox sailing last year watched that.  A few participants.  On a Norwegian Sydney to Tahiti cruise I was just on had art classes that were $20 per session for an hour I believe.

 

The cooking ones or cupcake decorating 🤔.  But that's me.  As you say, maybe people have never frosted a cupcake.  I'm not sure I'd pay to do it.

DAMIFINO

6 minutes ago, Cruiscs said:

She is in dry dock now☺️

She one of my favorites of Celebrity..don’t mess this up.