Pinboy

9 hours ago, 1Virgo said:

You can jump all over me. BUT. There have been a number of threads wanting to know if they can take guests into Blu or Retreat/Luminae that don’t  belong there as they did not book that class   

For those that book either Aqua for everyone but one or 2, or 1 couple books Luminae and others balcony say, then expect they can bring people in as guests, want those people to have the amenities of a certain class without being in that designation and HAVING paid at time of booking, have you ever thought of how uncomfortable/unpleasant/stressful it is for staff to deal with this?  Or in daily newsletter and posted….the dress code. Yet people want to challenge that.  Baseball caps, shorts etc, t shirts sleeveless..  long pants at dinner

 

We have seen so many forget their manners and be verbally abusive to staff because they want a rule bent to accommodate them. .   *****   There are rules for a reason.  Staff take the brunt.  We feel very sorry for so many staff that have been berated.    In a previous thread I posted about witnessing 2 incidents at Blu at 1 at Luminae in the last year.  The passengers were nasty.  We spoke to the Maitre D s after and said if there was a complaint against them, we would be the staff advocate 

 

Obey the rules!   .  Learn them!  . Respect them!   AND,  the staff trying to enforce them.   And stop trying to pull fast ones.  Shame on you. Not fooling anyone     Staff have a lot to do trying to make everyone  have a good holiday

 

My rant.  

Good for you for posting this--- It's the BEST post in a long time and well overdue !!

 Lots of the crap recently on CC----" Is there children's books in the library " , or, " The size of the lobster tails", or, " Anyone know the personal email/phone number of  etc.etc !! ( If I knew it, would you expect me to post it on a site like this ) ????

Bonne journee--- Have a nice day .

6 minutes ago, tserface said:

We're on Apex.

I wouldn't worry about it as there are 4 MDR's to select from.

Since you prefer to have dinner in a dining room rather than the buffet, just go to any one you choose and I'm sure you will be accommodated.

I assume people make reservations for a specific dining room at a specific time then change their mind. 

You might be given a beeper and have to wait a few minutes.

( For us it's more enjoyable to be served in a dining room then having dinner in the OVC ). 

16 minutes ago, Hawkstar33 said:

 Anyone with a better idea, please let us know.  As far as the post slammers go, I've read their comments on many posts.  

Very good !!

'' Better idea " --- Not really --- " Suggestions " ? I'll give it a try:

Make sure your " complaint " is genuine ,not that you are just trying to get "something".

" My air conditioning was too cold/hot "--- forget it---you get nothing

" There was noise from the chairs moving on the pool deck above our cabin "--- you get nothing.

" No kids books in the library "--- you get nothing.

" My Waiter forgot to bring my , etc etc , which caused us to miss the Newlywed Game" --- Now, you're talking--- That's serious ----You are entitled to a Complimentary Cruise Certificate ---

Make sure you complain to the " right person/department ".

LOL--- Don't complain to the Captain about the size of the shrimps. 

Think ---- What would you do if you received this call ?

 " Post slammers "---- The same ones all the time--- you get to know who's who pretty quickly--- social media , on occasion, is not your friend.

Finally, some of the treads /topics on CC ARE absolute nonsense and do get well deserved " reactions " from post slammers.

1 hour ago, davekathy said:

No. Once onboard we always go directly to the MDR and find a table for two in a location we like and request it for the entire cruise. We have always been accommodated. 

" find a table for 2 "------ Excellent --we learned that " years " ago on the first night of a cruise.

After the :

" Where ya from ?  Gotta be real cold up there " ?

" How many cruises ya been on " ?

" Everyone speak French up where ya live " ?

Then during dinner the " gentleman " ( ? ) expressed his feelings about things that were not appropriate ( won't go into that ), and all of a sudden we didn't feel like desert and left.

Since then we request a table for 2 and 99% of the time enjoy chatting with folks nearby as the tables are very close together. We still keep in contact with a few couples.

LOL-- Come to think of it, I would have liked to sit at a table directly beside that " Old fart " with , etc etc. --- There I go again !!

13 minutes ago, paulh84 said:

Why would there be an expectation that a customer service/reservation agent be reading comments from a group of hyper-sensitive fanatics?

Good point !!

" Expectation " ---  As in " Me, Me, and Me again " ?

Lately it appears the there are many Topics on CC that have absolutely no interest to 99% of us , oops, meant to say me. ( No need, I get it-- " So, Don't read them " !!! ).

There's one today that does give some " thought " (?? ) regarding " whether there are children's books in the library " ---- Umm , suggestion---- Bring some.

LOL--- There's another one that has the record for the Most Pages and is repeated every time a CCer books a cruise 3 years down the road ---

No, it's not " What flavor of gelato is your favorite " or " My lobster tail was too small " or " I was on hold to complain that my waiter forgot, etc,etc ".

Bonne journee -- Have a nice day

41 minutes ago, Bo1953 said:

pb is that how you have done it??? LOL

 

bon appetit and bon voyage

What ??--Who ??--- Me ?? -- Would I do something like that ?? LOL--- Is that nice ??

Ok--- Guilty !! 

I was " taught " by the " Best"---- Yes, it was -- Oops, gotta keep his name a secret---

Hint---- He was working on the ship--- the Maitre'd --- all he did was ask for our cabin number and smiled/winked ( true story )--- and, the next thing I remember was a phone call to our cabin with " Good news, we are able to accommodate you etc, etc ".

Guess who was there to greet us when we arrived at the restaurant ??

LOL--- It's all part of the fun ( $$ ).

27 minutes ago, micruiser2002 said:

I think they save some bookings for suites and onboard reservations.

I agree--- I'll bet $ 100 ( Canadian ) that they do save space for " sweets ( $$$ )"  that come with onboard " reservation cancellations " ( ?? ).

Some people think it's a bribe --others enjoy their dinner and look at it as " What's an extra $ 200 "??

1 hour ago, keesar said:

do you want me to pass out?

No worries, you won't pass out-- eat 6 donuts on the way to the cruise.

Don't forget---Ya gotta " beat 'em " for an extra plate of 9 pieces of pizza or, or whatever you eat.

There have been many treads/posts re Specialty dining reservations--- Lots of 'em.

Someone ( I forget who ) mentioned ( many times ) that if a day and time is not available on line, then, as soon as you board the ship go straight to the restaurant and speak to the Maitre'd. ( Forget about " racing " to the OVC ).

Give him/her your cabin number, and most likely there will be a cancellation and you will be accommodated.

Remember to say Thank You ( $$ ).

LOL-- I wish I could remember who posted it.

14 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

p - you always go there and I enjoy that you do!!! LOL

 

bon voyage

It's all for " fun "--- same as my repeated sooooo many times of  my jealousy of the " old fart " travelling with his 32 yr old granddaughter ( ?? ).

LOL---I'm pretty sure it was his granddaughter because the Rolex was pre-loved, otherwise he would have been stuck buying a new, latest model Rolex for his new latest model

Any bets that she still has the watch and he doesn't have her ?

8 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

 

Don't you have to call that shot (putt) for it to count?

Yes--- I called it lucky for me that the guy with the walker was standing too close to the hole.

2 hours ago, Shiba_Lover said:

I actually once won the golf putting tournament!  Trust me - its a good way to piss off a lot of people 😂

You are talking to a former Golf Putting Champion from 2012 -- I forgot which ship or even who the Captain was, but the finals were " brutal " !!

Talk about pressure--- There I was against a few other guys ( one had a cane, another a walker , and a guy " claiming " to be a 6 hcp ( so, I told him I was a 4 ). 

Lucky for me, my putt hit the wheel of another guy's walker and bounced into the hole. 

I had the choice of a Celebrity water bottle or a t shirt with a big X on the front.

To this day, the t shirt soaked in hot water still takes the bugs off the windshield of my car.

That's a fantastic review---What a pleasure that you shared this --

Excellent, concise, and to the point especially re your GD's lactose intolerance and the overall service provided throughout the cruise !! 

I would like to see more reviews like this instead of :

--No chocolate cake---I'm leaving Celebrity

--Will I hear noise if we're under the OVC, pool, theater or the upside down pineapple cabins ?

--If it's raining would you close the window, etc.etc.

-- And, my favorite---- Nope, better not go there " again" !!

"8. No escalators for nights where you got laid either although maybe there should be especially if you are sailing solo "

That's what I call " Insulting "---- asking a question like that makes me feel like a loser  -- You put that on because the " winner " for sure would be that " old fart with the 32 yr old " that I mentioned once or over 50 times !!! 

Can we ( not me for sure ) get extra points if we remember the Captain's name on every cruise, your favorite bar tender,  or who won the golf putting tournament in 2012??

43 minutes ago, Homosassa said:

Started wearing flip flops (as they were called then and still are) in approximately 1958. They were the rubber "beach" flip flop.

 

A thong was/is a form of underwear.

On our recent cruise on the Edge there was this 32 yr old wearing a thong ( or whatever you call it ) at the pool.

I " hardly " looked , but, I noticed some other men staring, then , discussing (I assume ) whether the " old fart " on the lounge beside her was her -------Grandfather ( ??? ).

I'll bet he is because every time she got up to go " somewhere " she gave him a kiss.

4 hours ago, NeroliGirl said:

So this chair hog story will make you smile (or not). 

Pinboy isn't smiling---nothing humorous about " very loud, likes to share his conversations and opinions with everyone " people. You have them on every cruise.

I remember reading on CC, yup, right here , awhile ago that suite guests are " entitled " to better service because they are paying more.

" Better service "---- NO !!  " Additional Services "----YES !!

Some of us choose not to spend the $$$ for a suite because we are totally satisfied with whatever category we book and don't require the services of a Butler. 

Years ago we had a Butler and while he was there for us every day, we never asked him for anything--- very nice man, gave him an excellent survey rating , and tipped him well.

1 hour ago, mahasamatman said:

In Luminae, we tend to tip everyone whether they've served us or not.

1--- We are not in Luminae 

2--- As I understand, you hand each individual a tip whether they have served you or not ??

Hard to believe you tip everyone--and why would you if they have not served you ?

3--- Or most likely,  because you have Gratuities Included in your cruise package, theoretically you tip everyone.

Suggestion :

Don't spend too much time studying, figuring, discussing which restaurant to choose every night like we did-- I spent " hours " on it and in the end it didn't make a difference.

As noted above, you can order from any of the MDR's.

While we tried all 4 restaurants, we did tend to favor the Normandie due to the superb service from the Servers and the Maitre'd .

If you like Beef Tenderloin, the Normandie Restaurant has it as a staple every night--- it's excellent !!

12 hours ago, PatandStu said:

As I previously stated, I pay for relaxation, the opportunity to visit new places, good service & food quality and prep better than I can make for myself at home. 
If I get all those, then I’m a happy cruiser. 

If you read any of my posts and trust a fellow Canadian's opinion--- no worries---your needs and wants are covered--- 

( Off topic )

Ottawa eh ???  Are you in one of the groups bidding on the Senator's ?  

On 6/2/2023 at 5:34 PM, phoenix_dream said:

So how about we have some feedback from those who have had some great sailings in the past few years?  Come on, I know you're out there!

Full disclosure--- 

A--- I only look at Celebrity Cruises on CC

B--- LOL, I'm not being paid for anything I've posted-- have taken some "heat " based on a few things that others disagreed with -- had a few posts removed by the Moderator ( no problem with that )--and starting to figure who's who on CC ( trolls included ).

So, here's our feedback------We have been on over 15 cruises ( 2 since Covid ) with Celebrity and truthfully never had a bad or even less than satisfactory experience with service or food ( the most important aspects on a cruise for us ). The entertainment is hit and miss, but, no big deal in our overall " experience ".

IMO-- there are too many folks on CC who complain and look for a " fight " over absolute nonsense things. (No, I will not fall into the " What's nonsense to YOU is important to ME " trap ).

C'est la vie !!

Edit :

LOL---Oops, I almost forgot about the time our Waiter forgot to bring my three shrimp cocktails at the same time--- When I went to Guest Services to remove the gratuities the line was too long and by the next day forgot about it. 

9 hours ago, shellunderwater said:

I'm re-hiding two ducks from a prior cruise.  Left their tags on so folks know what cruises they've been on already.

 

And putting out 10 others.

So, ya brought home 2 ducks from a prior cruise ?? OK . 

LOL--Let's say I'm going through Security into the USA with all those ducks in my suitcase and the US Boarder Security Agent says " Pinboy, WHAT the hell ya doin with all them ducks " ?

I tell him/her/ they ( whatever ) - " I'm going on a cruise and gonna hide 'em and hang around waiting for someone to find 'em ". 

Here's the question :

Who d'ya think the US Boarder Security Agent is gonna talk about at his/her/they ( whatever ) coffee break ????

On 2/10/2023 at 9:43 PM, Jim_Iain said:

Personally I would feel like I were paying a bribe if tipping in advance. 

LOL--- " Tipping in advance "

There's a great topic for discussion--- I'll bet it would receive as many pages as "Who's on board our cruise in 2025 "? On second thought, probably not. But for sure, more pages than " Ain't it fun looking for ducks " ?

Also, I have been accused of bribing a Maitre'd when he/she got us a reservation when it appeared there was nothing available. To me it is saying " Thanks " , and a very good " investment " for next time.

That's how it works up here.

We always choose " Anytime Dining " when we make the reservation.

As soon as the reservation is confirmed, activate Cruise Planner , then scroll down to Dining Packages and select Complimentary Dining. We are then able to reserve a time for each night of the cruise in the MDR. There is no option to reserve a table for two, or, whatever.

On the first night we arrive on time and request a table for two ( learned that lesson years ago !! We do enjoy chatting with folks nearby , though ) .

Never had a problem getting a table for two and as we left were asked if we would like the same wait staff in the future ( always did ).

I believe they do it for a few reasons :

1--- The Servers get to know your likes/dislikes and makes it a little more personable during the cruise. ( We also enjoy chatting with any Staff member on board--- always nice to show them that we care and appreciate their service ).

2--- Because you have the same folks serving you every night, they are more likely to receive an extra few $$ at the end of the cruise. It's well deserved and appreciated.

( There are always those that use the old " Don't show up for dinner on the last night trick " to avoid giving a few extra $$ to the people that served them all cruise---- One day I'll express my opinion about them ).

1 hour ago, davekathy said:

Couldn't help myself. Some post are too ridiculous not to comment on. 🙄

LOL--- I " contribute " one post today, adding a little humor, and you gotta kick me in the, oops, ---- Is that nice ? 

1 minute ago, davekathy said:

Since the XYZ ship hasn't been put in to service yet,  your question can't be answered.

Congratulations !!! I knew it !!! You are the first to reply to the XYZ ship--

OK, now---- Who is your fav---- oops, forget it !!