C-Dragons

3 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

I'm scheduled on an ABC cruise on the Beyond this summer. Looking at it on the website, it's basically full - only a handful of solo IVs and a few suites are available.

 

I had a not super great experience on the Anthem of the Seas in February with a completely full ship, so this is making me pretty nervous. I'm in Aqua, so there's that advantage - BUT Aqua is totally sold out as well. So...

 

Has anyone else been on a totally full Beyond (or Ascent since they're pretty much twins)? How bad was it??

Yes, actually most of the cruises we take are full.

And we only sail on Edge class ships now.  Never had a problem.

21 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Hindsight is 20/20 but I don't think I would have said this for the exact reaction you got from the new server.  The double pours were likely in hopes of a tip.  Most bartenders truly do want to make the passenger happy.  From a corporate POV, drinks package or not, pouring doubles means resources are expended twice as fast...and for many, a double would be a waste because it won't get consumed.  I've set down countless drinks at different bars because I tried something new and didn't like it...hence a wasted drink.  My answer to the question is, I think it's about controlling waste.

I agree.

But giving doubles to guests can also cause faster inebriation. Which I'm sure Corporate doesn’t want as that could result in unwanted consequences…

38 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

We have booked many S1 Aft corner sky suites- never had soot.  For those that did, I believe you, but how do you know it was actually smoke-stack soot and not some other type of outside dirt?  Just curious.  

First, where would the dirt be coming from when sailing far from shore?
And second, we usually sail in Aft S1's. I have always used a towel to clean the soot off of the loungers. Having a fireplace at home I know soot when I see it. 

Just now, MarkWiltonM said:

A gimmick or just a really cool thing? What is an all-male bridge crew called? Normal?

You beat me to it. 

Thank you! 👍

4 minutes ago, RTShaker said:

That's probably so you don't accidentally fall over the railing while standing on it...

Or to keep unsupervised children from falling over the railing when standing on it.

Our first X cruise was on Silhouette 13 years ago.

I agree, good memories. 😊

1 minute ago, Mike981 said:

It was our first cruise @C-Dragons on the Mercury. I found two of our drink glasses from that cruise.

 

 

Congratulations on your “Anniversary “ 😎

3 minutes ago, Mike981 said:

24 years ago.

 

 

Your first X cruise?

16 minutes ago, Oceangoer2 said:

Maybe one reason might be they're just likeable???  😇

👍 😊

1 hour ago, wrk2cruise said:

Yes in the retreat it's not hard to deduce who is in the top suites.  The concierge's and retreat managers pay them a lot of attention.

One does not have to be in a top suite, there are other reasons why certain people in the Retreat are payed a lot of attention. 

47 minutes ago, Hawkstar33 said:

Have not seen them yet in any concierge room we've been in...Robes, umbrellas, small binoculars, shampoo, body wash, moisturizing cream, afternoon canapés, pillow selection, Celebrity key holder, better room location, but no slippers...

The slippers are usually provided in Suites.
Plus the other things you listed.

11 hours ago, hcat said:

Pls dont say it was AI   .I enjoyed the literary diversion but dislike AI or robots of any kind!

Sorry, but it was written by AI.

3 minutes ago, NMTraveller said:

It is stories like this that make me wonder why I sail Celebrity?  Why?

 

At a whim they could move me to whatever cabin they want...

In all the years we have sailed with X they have never moved us from the cabin we originally booked. Personally I wouldn’t worry about it. 

14 minutes ago, jelayne said:

It has shown up in the app day of boarding.

Yes.

You start the process prior to boarding, but the last step is completed on board when you report to your Muster station to check in. It's really easy peasy. 😊

11 minutes ago, Oceangoer2 said:

Most here could fall into the 'poor grammar/spelling/punctuation' scenario (including Moi...😉).  We tend to dash off responses and expect that the very intelligent CC postrs here know want we mean, read between the lines, and fargive us our trespasses...etc....😇.

Bravo! 👍 😁

1 hour ago, Lois R said:

Thanks for the replies.....I plan on having a good time but it seems I need to keep my expectations to a minimum (that is how the posts are coming across to me).

 

I do have a question.....have any of you done the "Chef's Table" they are offering? Do you think it is worth 150.00?

 

And do you know if in Luminae, anyone share's tables? I don't mind eating on my own but it is nice to dine with others as well. Just curious if this happens in here.

Yes. Talk to the MaitreD in Luminae.

Nice to see you back!

7 minutes ago, warf said:

Yikes, so I have to wait til Dec 24 for a 26 sailing!

In the past it has been mid December.

The schedules for TA sailings, both East bound and West bound, are released in December.

“Check-in date discrepancy”

This same subject was addressed yesterday under this title. 😊

13 minutes ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

I sailed out of Boston once and embarcation was an absolute nightmare.  No interest in sailing from there again.  

Could you please elaborate on why it was a nightmare out of Boston.

17 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

Is the noise happening in any aft-facing Sunset Verandahs?

We have sailed 5 times on the Edge, all in AFT facing cabins. Never had a problem with noise.

12 hours ago, DJLDRUMS said:

Enough to deny entry?

Yes.

From the X website:

Does celebrity enforce dress code?

Shorts and flip-flops are not allowed in the evening hours. The dress code will be enforced at all restaurants. And guests are asked to follow the Smart Casual dress code in the Celebrity Theater for all evening performances.

28 minutes ago, beachhouse said:

I read the reviews dated back to the beginning Beyond's sailing and took it with a grain of salt. And it s STILL going on 2 years later is how  know they have ignored it. They know it's happening and could block off those cabins that have issues and not book them until the problem is fixed but it is all about the almighty $$ I guess.

We have sailed three times on Beyond including her Maiden TA. Never had any noise issues at all.

10 minutes ago, jwlane said:

Today's Easter award for resurrection of an dead thread goes to.....

The thread may be dated, but the subject matter relates to the current situation.

I had no idea there was a problem until I read this posting. 

I have been trying, unsuccessfully for several hours, to access the Celebrity website to complete a reservation.

Does anyone have any insight on what might be the problem?