C-Dragons

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?

46 minutes ago, markeb said:

I guess I don't remember having a palate cleanser served in Luminae. Definitely ate there before 2019.

 They were called an “Amuse Bouche”.

On 2/24/2024 at 5:58 PM, NMTraveller said:

Are you sure that they weren't travelling with Forbes?

 

🤣🤣🤣

 

No welcome back gifts for us ...

4 minutes ago, NMTraveller said:

Yet the Suites and the Sunset Verandas have higher price tags.  They could do the same with the Sunset Verandas to add more space.  Would people pay as much for them?

 

It seems like the Sunset Verandas are at a higher price point and sell out fast because they don't have the IVs.

The lack of IV's on the Sunset Verandah cabins has nothing to do with their popularity, IMO. They’ve been highly desirable for many years which is confirmed by the higher price point that X assigns them.
 

4 minutes ago, NMTraveller said:

So we are on page 9 already.

 

No one has been able to answer the question:

 

If the IVs are so good,  then why are they not in the suites?

The “infinite verandah” is supposed to “add” space to those particular cabins when opened.

Suites are already larger in size so an “IV” isn’t necessary.

IMHO.

2 hours ago, Oceangoer2 said:

that was a beautiful ship...do you remember the International lounge with the pianist?

Oh yes, I loved it !

17 hours ago, Germancruiser said:

Hi all seasoned X cruisers. I found a nice topic over at the RCI- board- about an old RCI - Ship ( Song of America) ! I rather liked those old pictures and memories of voyages- cruises - past. So I thought to share a few pictures of my first voyages on board Millenium, Summit... !  Those pictures are from 2001 and 2002 - Millenium and Summit. Both the Speciality Restaurants as they appeared  back then. Those have been wonderul Speciality - Restaurants. Tuscany Grill- nice too, but far from the old style- my opinion - of course.

 

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The decor reminds me of the SS Norway which was my first sailing on a cruise ship. There was a lot of “elegance “ back then. 😉😊

Wow. What is going on? Why are guests abusing the staff?

If I ever heard or witnessed any of the scenarios being discussed here,  I would  not hesitate to pick up the phone and call Guest Relations. X's officers need to deal to deal with these situations.

I'm really surprised. We've sailed in the Retreat on Beyond and never witnessed anything like you are describing.

I believe there are certain written rules of conduct that X has regarding guest's treatment of their staff. It will be interesting to see how this situation is handled.

15 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Sorry to hear.   I'm sure there must be others.   When Celebrity drops the ball like this it is a real kick in the face.  

 

Do you have the Zenith Desk phone number.   If not email me and I will send to your or could just e-mail Andrea Shey at  ashey@celbrity.com -  As Director of Loyalty she will be the best person to address the issue.

Thank you for this helpful information. 💜

23 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Fantastic.    Sounds like you will be having your initiation on your next cruise.   You can invite as many of your friends as you like or can have it for just the two of you.     We only had one guest for our event.

 

Hope they have enough Zenith's aboard for your first Zenith Lunch and reception.

I'm glad that I saw this thread. We made Zenith last year.

On our first cruise after reaching this milestone we thought there would be some sort of “initiation” or recognition. Neither happened.

On the very next cruise we sailed on, there was a Zenith lunch which we were invited to.

Just curious, I wonder if there are others who never were initiated?

32 minutes ago, Texed said:

 

Cotton Tail or Jackrabbit?  😎

I would guess more like “Flemish Giant”. 😉

19 minutes ago, dcbiker97 said:

It’s been a while since I’ve booked through FBC, but there are notations in the different fare classes whether it was refundable or not.  Seat selection won’t trigger payment. 

I’ve only used FBC one time.

We wanted to choose our seats at the time of booking instead of waiting many months until final payment.

Even though FBC stated full payment wasn’t required, for some reason the system would not allow seat selection without full payment, so I paid.

I realized then that there was no advantage, (for us) to use FBC.

9 minutes ago, Cruiscs said:

As I said we are looking for a relaxing vacation without hordes of kids but at the same time not feeling we are at a retirement home. So it is no middle ground - either families with kids or the majority are 80++?

Our experience over many, many years of sailing with X has been that the demographic of their passengers is usually a wide range of ages. 
We have never seen “hordes of kids” on any of our cruises either.

20 hours ago, QuickieGlenn said:

Thinking of trying Celebrity, and the Reflection looks good for 2025 to Aruba

Cruised on NCL ( 10x) and Royal (2x) before

I see good reviews and some bad

We are not big foodies, go to some shows and enjoy the islands

what is your Opinion of this ship compared to the other lines

Thanks

 

 

We've sailed exclusively with X for the past 10 years.
Before the Edge ships came into service, Reflection was our favorite S-class ship. We sailed on her 9 times. I hope you will like her as much as we did.

15 hours ago, zitsky said:

You know YOU people are ruining it for the rest of us.  I WANT those pillow chocolates and foot massages and the good TWO ply toilet paper.  🙄

Sorry to burst your bubble, but YOUR toilet paper will be the same. 🙄

7 hours ago, Germancruiser said:

This might be off topic and not at all helpful- none of them- Millenium Class! LOL!

For their Honeymoon? 👎

17 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Very true but those of who do and booked when it was offered should at least be given formal notice that the service was being taken away and offered some sort of alternative, e.g. cancellation with full refund, OBC, etc.   

 

My previous comment was referring to our personal situation as we normally book Sky Suites but really have no use for a Butler.

Therefore we don’t need or want to be offered any form of compensation such as OBC, etc.. hence the YMMV. 😊

1 hour ago, Texed said:

Now if they would bring back Conundrum, my wife would be happy. I am getting my favorite, so I have been happy. 😁

Jackie's got good taste. 👍

So what’s your favorite?

8 minutes ago, jelayne said:

It is back on the Ascent.

👍  😁

Not everyone booking a Sky Suite needs or wants a Butler.

Some book for the location and a larger cabin.

YMMV.

4 hours ago, Pinboy said:

" Rather impressive --Full color photos "

LOL---It would look nice right beside your Playboy magazines .

I will probably regret this, but I have to ask… How would you know NMTTraveler had Playboy magazines ? 😳

4 hours ago, cruising teacher said:

I would certainly like to see a Zenith Plus Level. We did not get to 6000 points by booking suites but by true loyalty.

True loyalty… what does that involve?

6 hours ago, Andrewgary said:

Right up there with "Bless your heart".

Absolutely.

It's a favorite Texan saying. 😉

5 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

“Should I carry on or porter check my bidet?”

Do you know how much they weigh? If flying, I'm pretty sure it would put you over your Airline weight allowance. 😉