C-Dragons

Well you have been lucky. 😁 We have experienced many days when every seat in the Retreat was occupied by 3:30 pm in the afternoon and there was no special event of any kind planned, it was just before the Afternoon Tea time, and and many Suite guests just kept their seats and waited for Happy Hour and hors d'oeuvres.

IMO, that is the way it should be, as the premium prices that Suite Guests pay includes access to the Retreat. Why would anyone want to pay a LOT more for something that they could not use?

Wow. I wasn’t aware that it was impossible for the Captain, or any employees on a X ship, to excel at their jobs and also be “celebrities” to their customers. They are on the “front lines”, while those at headquarters are not. Over the many, many years we have cruised with X, the staff has always done a great job. YMMV. ☮️

Of course. 😁 That's what’s great about Cruise Critic. Everyone can express their opinion.

X does offer a military discount, but there are specific guidelines for it. From the X website: Celebrity offers military discounts on select sailings to active or reserve personnel currently serving in the Canadian Forces, United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard, and retired personnel from any of these divisions. "Retired" is defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Veterans with an honorable discharge serving a minimum of 2 years, or 6-months in an active war zone, in any of the United States service divisions listed above are also eligible. Finally, spouses of actively deployed or deceased military personnel are eligible to book one stateroom at the military rate. The spouse of the military member must be booked in the stateroom and others in the same stateroom will also be allowed to cruise at the military rate. Qualifying guests must present the proper military ID and a driver's license or passport at the time of booking.

♥️ congratulations to your your daughter.

Celebrity EXCELLENCE

Celebrity Cruises does not allow torch lighters on board their ships. Torch lighters are prohibited because they emit a powerful, concentrated flame. In general, cruise ships do not allow anything that is flammable, produces an open flame, or has a heating element. This is because fire is the most dangerous hazard on a cruise ship. So you could possibly be endangering others, not just yourself. (Just an FYI, X has staff that monitor these boards.)

Agreed.

FYI- No, you cannot bring torch lighters on a plane: TSA and FAA rules Both the TSA and the FAA prohibit torch lighters in the cabin or checked baggage. Safety concerns Torch lighters, also known as butane or blue flame lighters, are not allowed because they can be dangerous and cause fires or explosions.

7 PM is the time most guests show up to eat in Luminae. There is usually a line of people waiting for a table.

I hope that Capt Kate will adopt another cat and name her “Bee”. ♥️

Yes, especially if you had actually met her cat. 😢

Considering all the negative remarks made about them lately I'm not surprised.

Why do you care what other people think is proper attire for sailing on Celebrity? It's your cruise that you are paying for and business casual is perfectly acceptable. 😉

That explains a lot. We’ve all had that experience.😉 😁 And if you’re ever interested in dressing up 1760's style, the Society for Creative Anachronism can help. 😁 👍

It makes no difference whether you expect suits and tuxedos or not. There will always be men, and even some women, who are happy to dress up in that attire on board.

I remember meeting Henrietta. She was beautiful and so sweet. My condolences. 😔

We were also on this Ascent TA and saw these dogs. I also witnessed them peeing on the ship's carpets in various locations on the ship. The owners never cleaned up after them. I warned a few passengers who were passing by and unaware to avoid stepping in the mess. IMO X needs to verify that all dogs brought on board are true Service dogs and have been trained to only relieve themselves in a designated area.

So do they add “Y’all” at the end of their translation? 😁

The “easiest” way, IMHO, way would be to call X, explain to an agent what you are trying to accomplish and ask them to connect you with the relevant office.

Nor ours either.

Of course! X, like any business, is always ready to take your $$$$. 😉 Hope you have a wonderful cruise!

I agree. Good question.

You beat me to it Thank you.