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1 hour ago, vtcruising said:

OP, as said before the bed is likely by the window in 6212. As pointed out above a few cabins are marked incorrectly, but so far I haven't found any on deck 6, just on 9 and 10, I believe. I have a list of those cabins that I know about so far (I do the cabin info sticky so compare every cabin with the deck plans and what the reviewer reported) - I'll look for it and post it again. I have a new set of deck plans and plan to compare those with the old to see if they corrected them.

 

Thank you!  The main reason why I like the bed by the bathroom/closet is because on other cruise lines (this is our first celebrity cruise) we find the stateroom gets too warm during the night, even with the thermostat on its lowest setting,  other cruise lines seem to "play around" with the temperatures inside the cabins and the ac vents are located near the bathroom so when I have a bed located right under the vents` it feels cooler when I sleep.  Perhaps Celelebrity's staterooms remain cool, we like to sleep with the temperature 69-70 not sure if Celebrity's staterooms would get that cool for us? On another note, my father in law is best to have his stateroom with the bed next to the bathroom so he doesn't bump into any furniture going to the bathroom during the night.  Is there a nightlight in the rooms, if so, where would it be located?  Thank you.

I don't understand the move up cabin options....you mean if there is a chance I can get a higher category, how would they contact me?

Thank you everybody...I defiantly will report back after the cruise, and I really think I am going to enjoy the Celebrity experience.  I just don't know what took me so long.  🤔

3 hours ago, jelayne said:

 

Enjoy your cruise.

Thank you!!

13 minutes ago, hefb1 said:

I’m on the Equinox now and I have won playing slots and roulette past 2 nights.  I’m up around $450 with only putting in around $50.  We do have 3 match play perks thru Elite perks for roulette table.

My sister is there also....glad to hear your winning some!!  Are you winning more at roulette or the slots?  That is great your up $450 now play on their money.😁

2 hours ago, Justaddvodka68 said:

 

Someone else replied that you claim wins over $1,200.  That's true if it's in one spin/one hand, depending on the odds of the game. 

 

You can win $5,000 and no declare it if its in 10, $500 wins, for example. 

 

 

True, so if you win you take the winnings out then continue playing to avoid those tax issues.  🙂

1 hour ago, Tatka said:

Why would you play slots if you want to win? They have the lowest odds...

In all games players have lower odds than casino, but at least some are somewhat close.

Black Jack, Craps ... I think in Black Jack you are 42 against Casino's 58.

Slots are just more fun to us, tables are fast and you have to bet alot more money.

2 hours ago, roxievegas said:

If you win over $1200 as a U.S. Citizen you have to fill out a form and you receive a 1099-Misc at the end of the year and you declare winning (and losses) on your income taxes.  I won $1800+ paid no taxes while on the ship, but received the 1099 and included that income on income taxes.

that same cruise I won $400 - another cruise won $800+

We were on a transatlantic cruise with a man you told us he had played $30,000+ - don't know how much he won/loss.

Another cruise there was a lady that played in the casino all day long - she got free cabins all the time.    She was actually paying for the "free" cabins with her losses in the casino, but she loved her free cabins.

Thank you for explaining that.

Hello,

I am new to Celebrity, but diamond on RC which makes me Elite status on Celebrity, which is VERY nice.

We are booked on the Edge for December and have a few questions if anybody can help that be truly appreciated.

We are taking my elderly father in law, as a result we are paying everything for him during the cruise we chose the single infinite balcony cabin for him and we are one door away at an Oceanview Panoramic stateroom (we always have had balconies, but figured with the large window it shouldn't make much of a difference not having that actual balcony).  My question, on other cruise lines we found the room temperature too warm during the night even set to the lowest setting, I gather other cruise lines can adjust/they are green and can adjust the temperatures when people are sleeping....do you feel the Edge or any celebrity ship does get warm during the night, if so, I will bring a small fan with me.

Do we need to make reservations for the show, if so, when are we able to do this?

We are Elite, but just booked up and anytime dining was not available, therefore, we were placed for late seating with a waitress (select).  What does the select part mean and what are our changes of getting the anytime dining?  To be honest, 8:30 is a bit too late for my father in law who is 80.  Any ideas how to get the anytime dining and where would we do that?  

If we get anytime dining, can we call Celebrity or on the website chose the time we would like to dine, or do we have to make reservations when on board to do this, and where would we do that on the ship?

If we have the premium beverage package, from what I was told that would mean we would get complimentary items at the Cafe el Bacio?  Is this true?

What is your favorite specialty restaurant and why?  We want to experience dining in the MDR but also want to try a couple of specialty restaurants.

Any advice/tips that you can give us that we may not be aware of on this ship?  Thank you and have a great day!

1 minute ago, cruisestitch said:

I’m on Reflection

Hello, lucky you on the Reflexion now!  Not sure if you go in the casino, but if so and you play slots, I hope you win!!

Thanks for the replies!  Question, if you win, at what $$$ do you have to declare it and pay taxes?

2 minutes ago, Eastern flygirl said:

Celebrity is a quality cruise line, you will be pleased.  The difference in the two casino programs is black and white.  Celebrity, you have to reach 25,000 points to receive free drinks and some benefits.  Before they changed the program, at 25,000 points, you received speciality dinning and and at least $175.00 in free play. RCL, at 2,500 points you get free drinks, plus emails with free cruises.  I do think the slots are looser on 

RCL.  This is just my opinion.

Thank you!!

1 minute ago, Eastern flygirl said:

I was on the Equinox last week and spent a lot of time in the casino.  The machines were really tight and I never saw anyone hit a jackpot.   The week before, I was on RCL.

Empress of the Seas and did well.  I like the RCL, Blue Chip program better than Celebrity, especially since they reduced the benefits. 

RC is our favorite cruise line, but always wanted to try Celebrity...currently, my sister is on the Equinox and both she and my brother in law been texting me and sending me photos and telling me how better Celebrity is (with the exception of the casino being completely tight on the slot machines) so we decided at the age of 56 to finally give it a try, we booked the Edge for the end of this year.  But every RC cruise, we always hear or see of people who have won jackpots or decent amounts of dollars on the slots and my other half is very lucky, I a different story lol.

I like RC casino Royale program much better, they give us junior suite complimentary cruises, and I know Celebrity does not do this but to finally experience Celebrity is our main goal, and we shall decide after Celebrity do we stay with them or go back to RC or even probably cruise them both in the future.😁

1 hour ago, redwings1958 said:

I once won $600 playing the $1 triple bar slot machine by hitting 3 7s;  There is usually one slot machine that they rig to payout more than the others;  The trick is to find that one;  Also, the slots are looser at the beginning of the cruise to get people "hooked"; then they tighten them up as the week progresses

 

Your absolutely correct, the house wants to make its money first then at the end they pay out some so that they can get the people to come back and then we noticed other cruises the opposite.  My other half would totally agree with you that there is always that "one"slot machine, he has the smell for it should you say lol.  

2 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

Seems like I hear the same complaint about every casino.  Casinos make money and the odds are against you on every machine and every game in the casino.  Why would anyone be surprised that more people lose than win?

No, not surprised and know most people loose but some do win...I been cruising on RC and every now and then I see somebody winning a few thousand of dollars, hitting jackpots.

3 hours ago, CruiseLifeIsTheBest said:

Sister won several times last week on Equinox, one hit being $1300 with a few others in the hundreds. She gives back 😂 but definitely came out ahead. 

Thats good to hear some machines to pay out, this is what I wanted to hear, perhaps this week its taking it back as my sister is currently on the Equinox and says nobody is getting anything, but then again, she is only into day three.  LOL

7 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Sometimes people do win.😁 Yesterday the casino put five dollars on every person‘s card. I won $8.40. So there you go. Sometimes people do win.😁

Which ship was that?  That was very nice of Celebrity and I would be happy also to have won $8.50 

7 hours ago, lbenson said:

In the last year we have been on the Eclipse and Millennium. Both my husband and I love to play at the casino, but on board we agree that the slots are tight. They have you as a captive audience because it's not like your are walking out the door to take your business to another casino. Your best bet is playing the tables. We purchase the casino promotional chips online before we go. Usually it is $50 for $55 worth of play. You can't cash out those promotional chips, and they must be used to place a bet, but you get paid in regular chips that can be cashed at any time. So, when you win a hand, put your winnings aside. At least this gives you a 10% advantage on your money.  Eventually you will lose those promotional chips and hopefully you will have an equal amount (or better) of regular chips. Celebrity lets you purchase $500 per passenger. The most important thing is to have fun and try to break even or even win a little. We usually meet nice people sitting at the tables. 

Thank you for your reply.

Thank you!

30 minutes ago, miched said:

People win all the time.  Once you put money into a slot it is gone. You have to win it back.  

 

You put in 3 coins and play.   The machine claims you won 2.   So you have now won back 2 of your coins.  Therefore you won 2 but it cost you 1 coin of the original bet.  You still won.  

 

Anytime you put money into play it is gone and you have to win it back.  Let’s say you  are a bet with someone for $10 and put in on the table it is gone or lost, so technically if you win you are winning the $20 pot even though part of that $20 is the $10 you put up.  

 

Do players ever come out ahead?   It depends when they quit.   The problem is greed because  people want more and are never satisfied with a small amount.  

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 

Your very right, greed...my other half pretty much always comes home with more money, he does play max slot bet though, I am cheap.  He knows how to pull out that ticket, bring it to the safe come back and put in another bill.  As for me, if I only loose $400 in a week cruise that is a win for me lol.

33 minutes ago, dkjretired said:

Just off Summit, first night man won $5800, several other wins during the week. People were complaining about the tightness of the slots. People win, people lose, just the way it is.

True, just curious because my sister said people are talking they not even getting bonus spins.

31 minutes ago, keelykat said:

Just sailed on a b2b on the Equinox in August.  Spent many many hours in the casino and saw very few wins.  

Only ship I sail on that caters to high rollers only.  In all the hours I spent there no one from the staff even said Hi.

Thats sad.

Nice!  Now curious whether anybody in the past year won.

That is great, but that was 8 years ago, wonder how the casino's are in these days.

My sister/brother in law currently on the Equinox, she said that people are complaining in the Casino that nobody is winning anything.  Has anybody won anything playing slots?