BeasleysMom66

In this thread: the OP and 2-3 people think this is cute and fun. And yes, it is weird and creepy. I am starting to wonder if the kid took a job in Alaska just to get as far away from Mom and her weird stunts as possible.

Glad I could help. The night vision on these works really well too. I used them last night to look at the "pink" moon. The clarity is amazing. They were great for the meteor shower too.

I am sure that the employer and co-workers wouldn't have too much of an issue with Mom and Pop stopping by to say Hi when in ISP but heaven knows how many random strangers disrupting the day for "hugs and hershey's kisses" because Mom thought it would be funny is going to get really old really fast. If it were me I would take that picture down ASAP. It may be too late though.

Mom didn't say what his job is but you are assuming that it is condusive to a bunch of people dropping in and taking up time and resources. You are also assuming that his co-workers want a bunch of candy. In reality it is disruptive to the work especially if it is retail or a restaurant. Odds are higher his co-workers will be angry that they have to do more while the embarassed kid is dealing with a bunch of squealing women gushing over him and pushing Hershey bars. As @wolfie11 said the risk that the incessant interuptions could cost him his job is not worth the amusement that Mom would get from it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRY7LYK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Depends heavily on WHY someone is buying binoculars. If you are going to use binoculars ALL the time or even regularly then sure. I bought these specifically for this cruise and the occasional star gazing. I have been using them during the recent meteor shower and pink moon with no issues. After that I might on the rare occasion use them for some bird watching but other than that they will go in the closet so spending big money on a brand name isn't necessary for me. I simply want better binoculars than will be in the closet of my cabin and these were worth it.

Does it occur to you that maybe this young man doesn't want hugs from a bunch of strangers? Especially while working. This phrase is the one that concerned me: "Are there any Alaska sailors who would love to help confuse him and amuse me ". I get it that Mom thinks this would be funny as [expletive] but apparently if she knows before hand it would confuse him he may not think it is as funny as she does if at all. He is 18, out on his own for the first time, working a new job with new people in a new culture and her big idea is to send a bevy of complete strangers to descend on him and potentially embarass him. Not a good plan. Of course she misses her son and should visit him when there but keep the strangers out of it. Let him be.

I don't. I simply didn't want to pay interest on the balance and preferred to pay in cash not credit. Apparently Celebrity can't handle that. I don't carry balances on my cards. 😂😂😂 depends on who you sre. Especially these days. Try telling that to my useless brother who can't do Sesame Street level money management.

To the best of my knowledge the whales don't use travel agents or migration planners like cruisers do but here is what I found when I googled it: What is the best month to see whales in Alaska? Gray whales are the first to arrive, typically in April when they're often spotted off of Seward. By May, we start to see more orcas, then humpback whales come June. Alaska's peak whale season is considered to be May through September, and it's during this time that the boat tours operate.

I follow that part. What I don't agree with is once I went to the hotel desk and paid the bill there was no charges to put through. I had a zero balance. They should have only released the hold not tried to bill me again then blocked me from leaving in a humiliating fashion. If I had actually owed money that would be one thing but when I upheld my responsibility and paid in full my credit card was no longer needed. Which they tried to put through after being paid in cash. Shame on them. You don't get to double dip and humiliate the passenger while trying. PERIOD.

I just bought these from Amazon: Professional High Powered Binoculars: 20x magnification and 50mm objective lens ensure wide-angle viewing from distances of over 1000 yards. These lightweight binoculars are perfect for bird watching, hunting, travel, stargazing, concerts, football games, climbing, hiking, driving, observing wildlife, and taking in scenery. HD Vision with Quality Optics - These 20x50 binoculars for adults high powered are specially designed with BAK-4 Prisms and FMC film lenses, which minimize the loss of light due to reflection and ensure brighter and clearer high-contrast images. Clear Low Light Night Vision: 50mm lenses are larger than usual, which provides them with more light-gathering power. Therefore, they are more effective in low-light conditions, delivering clear vision. However, they cannot provide clear vision in complete darkness. I have been using them star gazing at night and bird watching and so far am impressed. They were a decent price too at $69

I think it is just Celebrity's poorly designed website and IT department. I purchased my Premium Access last month and it does not reflect on my luggage tags for my cruise on May 17th. I don't foresee major problems because of it but once you pay for the package it should automatically be linked to your reservation. Too bad it doesn't work that way for all of us.

He didn't put anyone on "blast" he simply posted to exercise caution. The only one blasting someone is you. He is allowed to express his opinion even if you disagree with it. Your blast was uncalled for.

You would think but no and as it was my first time cruising I didn't have the knowledge to push for it.

I made that mistake on my first cruise ever. I was on the Equinox with Celebrity and I knew I was reaching my limit on my credit card so I went down on the last night and paid in cash and got a zero balance receipt. Next morning I go to disembark and get the loud warning bell that I am denied leaving because I have a balance. WHAT???? It was SO humiliating. I had to go back to the "front desk" and asked them to explain why I was denied leaving. They told me I had a balance and I asked for the folio. When she printed it it was identical to the zero balance sheet from the night before. I asked how much cash was needed to pay zero? The purser looked at me sheepishly and offered no apology. I was finally cleared to leave. That said on the next cruise with 2 friends from the first (all in separate cabins/reservations) one of us always had a money problem. After Friend 1 and I left the ship we passed Friend 2 leaning on a pillar with a cruise employee standing there. We didn't pay much attention at first but asked if she wanted to share a cab to the airport with us. She said no she had some "business" to take care of. As we waited to get our luggage we were talking about what could be wrong and another passenger said they had heard her talking to the employees and she had a balance she couldn't pay. We lost touch with her and I don't know how it was handled but she was off the ship but an employee was standing there next to her for what purpose I don't know. My guess is they had her sign a promissory note before she could claim her luggage and go home.

Apology accepted. 🙂 No worries it happens.