WonderMan3 Posted December 28, 2018 #126 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 hours ago, hcat said: Sounds like the issue is on EDGE...diff management, diff facility? Yes. On Edge it is Steiner. On the other ships Canyon Ranch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmklimmek Posted December 28, 2018 #127 Share Posted December 28, 2018 On 12/21/2018 at 2:05 AM, villauk said: Have we heard if the special lower price available for port day treatments is ceasing fleetwide too, as it has on Edge? We just got off the Summit on 12/22. The spa confirmed that port pricing will be going away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandbuoy Posted December 28, 2018 #128 Share Posted December 28, 2018 11 hours ago, hcat said: Sounds like the issue is on EDGE...diff management, diff facility? The problem is that there is no area or room called the Persian garden on the edge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted December 28, 2018 #129 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I have a few weeks to go before my EDGE cruise ...plan to use the Thermal suite as much as possible. If there are limits in certain rooms...like a lim number of swinging chairs for example I wonder if they will have more stringent suggested time limits.? Hope AQ guests do not need to make reserved times... As for the spa treatnent pricing...E plus may still get the discount which was the same as port pricing, and only applies during port time anyhow. If that goes, I would not book my usual facial and massage. By comparison I spent yesterday morning at the spa where we spend the winter. Full 2 hr combined facial and massage...top products.. Highly rated therapist..Cost was $120... plus grat $25.. Can,t beat that Off season it is much less! I enjoy it on the ship but not at any cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oren Posted December 28, 2018 Author #130 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 hour ago, hcat said: I have a few weeks to go before my EDGE cruise ...plan to use the Thermal suite as much as possible. If there are limits in certain rooms...like a lim number of swinging chairs for example I wonder if they will have more stringent suggested time limits.? Hope AQ guests do not need to make reserved times... As for the spa treatnent pricing...E plus may still get the discount which was the same as port pricing, and only applies during port time anyhow. If that goes, I would not book my usual facial and massage. By comparison I spent yesterday morning at the spa where we spend the winter. Full 2 hr combined facial and massage...top products.. Highly rated therapist..Cost was $120... plus grat $25.. Can,t beat that Off season it is much less! I enjoy it on the ship but not at any cost Just pre-booked online directly on the MSC website a 1 hour massage on the MSC Divina (from Miami) which is the cruise directly before we board the Edge for $77. So prices are totally dependent on supply and demand. Maybe its just me, but it appears many of the spa "therapist" dont work all day and are standing around recruiting and giving free "sample" neck massages hoping to get customers. I think most of these independently run spas on these cruise ships have their own way of "doing business." I would love to hear from a real cruise spa insider how this really all works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villauk Posted December 28, 2018 #131 Share Posted December 28, 2018 12 hours ago, lmklimmek said: We just got off the Summit on 12/22. The spa confirmed that port pricing will be going away. So it appears that it is fleetwide . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 28, 2018 #132 Share Posted December 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, villauk said: So it appears that it is fleetwide . That makes you sad that there will be no charge for PG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villauk Posted December 28, 2018 #133 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, davekathy said: That makes you sad that there will be no charge for PG? No, my reply was in response to lmklimmek - the reduced port day spa prices are no longer available (they are being phased out across the fleet). Edited December 28, 2018 by villauk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfriedm Posted December 31, 2018 #134 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Celebrity’s loyalty program is nothing to brag about. They started Elite Plus too low and there are no benchmarks before you get to zenith so most of us took that as Celebrity’s subtle way of saying we are giving you perks but by all means feel free to cruise on other cruise lines because it may take a lifetime to get from 749 to 3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted December 31, 2018 #135 Share Posted December 31, 2018 53 minutes ago, rsfriedm said: Celebrity’s loyalty program is nothing to brag about. They started Elite Plus too low and there are no benchmarks before you get to zenith so most of us took that as Celebrity’s subtle way of saying we are giving you perks but by all means feel free to cruise on other cruise lines because it may take a lifetime to get from 749 to 3000. I have always felt free to cruise on other cruise lines and I cannot imagine any program that would remove that freedom. Although Celebrity is the best overall for us, we cruise other lines. Being long term Celebrity cruisers I remember when the CC had almost no benefits. (And we paid to join) The changes to Elite and then to Elite plus were very significant and much appreciated. I do not know the details of every cruise line program, but I believe Celebrity is very competitive. Although with the introduction of the BBB bundles and associated specials, the CC benefits are needed less. (Drink Package and Internet) i am not sure there there are very many cruise line programs that have something similar to the Zenith level. I do not know any that have a level between the Elite plus and the Zenith. Can you share any information on a cruise line that has the level you are proposing? Enjoy your Celebrity or other cruise line cruise. P.S. I enjoyed a Disney Cruise with my Grandkids last year. (Wanted to see their joy and it was perfect for them). I enjoyed two Celebrity cruise this year. I have 3 Celebrity cruises booked in the future. I have an Alaska Cruise with my daughter and her family booked next year. (Wanted the best Alaska experience). And I have a River cruise booked next year. Why in the world would anything make me want to sacrifice the freedom to chose what is best for my family and I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flacruisers Posted December 31, 2018 #136 Share Posted December 31, 2018 On 12/15/2018 at 7:59 PM, miched said: There have been a few changes or differences passengers booked AQ when it listed daily bottled water. Get on board and only have it the first day. What about the footstools for CC and AQ. They aren’t on the M class and apparently not on the Edge. pre purchase a bev Pack because they have the beverages you want. Get on board and they no longer offer them or made them premium. What upset almost everyone was when they eliminated the nightly piece of chocolate. It was eventually returned. Whenever something is changed or tweeked you may not know until you board and it is disappointing. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 We just got off the Infinity and will report that we had use of the Persion Gardens on a port day, had footstools with our balcony chairs, there were a few liquor items not offered and yes, we had the chocolates every night... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfriedm Posted January 3, 2019 #137 Share Posted January 3, 2019 On 12/31/2018 at 11:58 AM, jagoffee said: I have always felt free to cruise on other cruise lines and I cannot imagine any program that would remove that freedom. Although Celebrity is the best overall for us, we cruise other lines. Being long term Celebrity cruisers I remember when the CC had almost no benefits. (And we paid to join) The changes to Elite and then to Elite plus were very significant and much appreciated. I do not know the details of every cruise line program, but I believe Celebrity is very competitive. Although with the introduction of the BBB bundles and associated specials, the CC benefits are needed less. (Drink Package and Internet) i am not sure there there are very many cruise line programs that have something similar to the Zenith level. I do not know any that have a level between the Elite plus and the Zenith. Can you share any information on a cruise line that has the level you are proposing? Enjoy your Celebrity or other cruise line cruise. P.S. I enjoyed a Disney Cruise with my Grandkids last year. (Wanted to see their joy and it was perfect for them). I enjoyed two Celebrity cruise this year. I have 3 Celebrity cruises booked in the future. I have an Alaska Cruise with my daughter and her family booked next year. (Wanted the best Alaska experience). And I have a River cruise booked next year. Why in the world would anything make me want to sacrifice the freedom to chose what is best for my family and I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderMan3 Posted January 3, 2019 #138 Share Posted January 3, 2019 On 12/28/2018 at 9:35 AM, hcat said: I have a few weeks to go before my EDGE cruise ...plan to use the Thermal suite as much as possible. If there are limits in certain rooms...like a lim number of swinging chairs for example I wonder if they will have more stringent suggested time limits.? Hope AQ guests do not need to make reserved times... As for the spa treatnent pricing...E plus may still get the discount which was the same as port pricing, and only applies during port time anyhow. If that goes, I would not book my usual facial and massage. By comparison I spent yesterday morning at the spa where we spend the winter. Full 2 hr combined facial and massage...top products.. Highly rated therapist..Cost was $120... plus grat $25.. Can,t beat that Off season it is much less! I enjoy it on the ship but not at any cost Elite Plus do get the 15% discount on port day treatments. That was never in dispute. It was the denial of Elite access to the Thermal Suite on port days and the removal of reduced pricing for all treatments on port days that was changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfriedm Posted January 3, 2019 #139 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I laughed as I read your post - not at you but at me. Yes, I remember when we paid $35 for the privilege of joining the Captains Club. When they first offered a cocktail hour daily I recall a couple at the next table complaining that we had nothing but peanuts on the table while people on the other side of the ship had a variety of snacks (of course they were paying for their drinks). As for other loyal programs, Royal Caribbean has several levels and Azamara has a very nice program that recognizes and rewards loyalty at several levels. They do recognize loyalty as you as move between levels. I only point these out because they are all owned by Royal Caribbean. I cruise based on itinerary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michidoeme Posted January 3, 2019 #140 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, WonderMan3 said: Elite Plus do get the 15% discount on port day treatments. That was never in dispute. It was the denial of Elite access to the Thermal Suite on port days and the removal of reduced pricing for all treatments on port days that was changed. As I mentioned in Post 26, we were already informed on the Solstice in November that the port discount is no longer applicable. I am Elite Plus. Complementary entry to PG on port day was no issue and gladly taken by me. Edited January 3, 2019 by Michidoeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuker Posted January 3, 2019 #141 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) This seems to be the way with loyalty programs generally. Promise things to get folk to be loyal. Then when it's time for them to make good on their promise - things have changed and it's not available anymore. Ho hum. I have been let down several times. Customers are loyal to loyalty programs; it's too bad that those who offer them are not loyal to them. "Oh, but in the fine print on page 413 that we know you won't find, we mentioned there might be a change...." It's the all too frequent story these days, "Trust me!" Don't forget to vote with your wallet next time. I do; there's an airline I've boycotted for several years. Edited January 3, 2019 by Canuker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mparis184 Posted January 3, 2019 #142 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Yes it is quite sad. Extras that used to be free are no longer free! Loyal guests are finding their perks being taken away and cruisers are getting nickeled and dimed to death. However I love cruising and will continue cruising and just cut back on our spending on the ship for the extras. Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderMan3 Posted January 3, 2019 #143 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Michidoeme said: As I mentioned in Post 26, we were already informed on the Solstice in November that the port discount is no longer applicable. I am Elite Plus. Complementary entry to PG on port day was no issue and gladly taken by me. I was referring to Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michidoeme Posted January 3, 2019 #144 Share Posted January 3, 2019 32 minutes ago, WonderMan3 said: I was referring to Edge. Sorry, did not read carefully. Was never on Edge, so no comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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