Convince me to upgrade to the Retreat

[Missymo]

3 hours ago, terrydtx said:

Now that Celebrity is sailing 100% vaccinated for all passengers over 12 years old, the risk of catching Covid on board is much less than when you cruised in early August. I have a much much higher chance of getting Covid here at home where the un vaccinated are free to roam anywhere they want. We board the Equinox on Friday and my wife and I have limited our exposure outside of our home for the last 10 days. I have absolutely no fear of Covid while we cruise in our Sky Suite.

Exactly my thought on another thread.  Im going on the Edge out of FT Lauderdale and the end of Sept.  Will be getting my booster next week, I currently feel safe in my home area, but will feel just as safe at sea. 

[Oxo]

On 8/21/2021 at 8:46 AM, TeeRick said:

Strange title to your post.  I have no idea what it would take to "convince" you since I don't know your needs, likes and budget.    Why should anybody need to convince you to spend your own money?

I totally agree with you! That is like someone asking if I should take a cruise and will I like it.

Everyone has different reasons, likes, dislikes, etc.

Stay Safe! 

[terrydtx]

38 minutes ago, Missymo said:

Exactly my thought on another thread.  Im going on the Edge out of FT Lauderdale and the end of Sept.  Will be getting my booster next week, I currently feel safe in my home area, but will feel just as safe at sea. 

How are you getting a booster next week? I read they were not available until September 20 and only after 8 months since second shot.  We have to wait until mid November which is when we qualify. 

[canderson]

9 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

How are you getting a booster next week? I read they were not available until September 20 and only after 8 months since second shot.  We have to wait until mid November which is when we qualify. 

High risk patients are already receiving boosters.  Target date for approval for others now Sept 30.

[baldilocks]

On 8/21/2021 at 2:35 PM, LGW59 said:

The way Celebrity sounds off about 'The Retreat'  Have you read any of the reviews on this board about people who are actually cruising right now?  How about their personal VERY positive experience in being in the Retreat, I love they way they sound off and cannot wait to experience it again.

 

there is not much for you to do being a 'peasant' cruiser.  Are you suggesting there is not much to do on board if one is not on the retreat?  If so, why would you cruise, if not, just because someone is not in the retreat, how do you equate that to being a peasant?  🙄

 

We took this cruise because of the itinerary. Several months later, Royal had almost the same cruise at about $1000 less. We can't switch the deposit from Celebrity to Royal. We will try Celebrity, but it sounds like Royal from now on where I figure normal everyday people cruise. Celebrity just seems so snobbish.

[canderson]

21 minutes ago, baldilocks said:

Celebrity just seems so snobbish.

I think your first X cruise will change your mind about that.  We do find a distinction in the overall tenor aboard X and RCL ships, but snobbishness doesn't accurately describe it. 

[zitsky]

26 minutes ago, baldilocks said:

 

We took this cruise because of the itinerary. Several months later, Royal had almost the same cruise at about $1000 less. We can't switch the deposit from Celebrity to Royal. We will try Celebrity, but it sounds like Royal from now on where I figure normal everyday people cruise. Celebrity just seems so snobbish.

 

I don't know.  "Royal" sounds just as snobbish as "Celebrity".  Maybe more so.  🙂

[LGW59]

4 minutes ago, canderson said:

I think your first X cruise will change your mind about that.  We do find a distinction in the overall tenor aboard X and RCL ships, but snobbishness doesn't accurately describe it. 

Please pass the Grey Poupon

[canderson]

2 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Please pass the Grey Poupon

Pass the French's, please!

[LGW59]

31 minutes ago, baldilocks said:

 

We took this cruise because of the itinerary. Several months later, Royal had almost the same cruise at about $1000 less. We can't switch the deposit from Celebrity to Royal. We will try Celebrity, but it sounds like Royal from now on where I figure normal everyday people cruise. Celebrity just seems so snobbish.

What is your definition of normal everyday people?  I have been on NCL, Carnival (never ever again) Celebrity and Princess.  My experience with the people on board has been almost always positive, but that said I have seen the occasional jerk, just like I can anywhere in my daily life. Is it based on the feedback you see here re the Retreat on Celebrity?

[LGW59]

3 minutes ago, canderson said:

Pass the French's, please!

Here you go.

[bigbenboys]

2 hours ago, terrydtx said:

How are you getting a booster next week? I read they were not available until September 20 and only after 8 months since second shot.  We have to wait until mid November which is when we qualify. 

My Aunt got her 3rd shot (booster) earlier this week at a Safeway. She is immunocompromised. 

[canderson]

1 minute ago, LGW59 said:

Here you go.

Danke.  I will make an exception for a little Mittlescharfer with the right brats.

[canderson]

Wait a sec.  Do snobs EAT brats?

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, canderson said:

Danke.  I will make an exception for a little Mittlescharfer with the right brats.

gerne geschehen  and snobs can eat whatever they want, as long as you use Grey Poupon

[zitsky]

6 minutes ago, canderson said:

Wait a sec.  Do snobs EAT brats?

 

Only with Dijon mustard.  Grey Poupon, of course.

[terrydtx]

4 minutes ago, zitsky said:

 

Only with Dijon mustard.  Grey Poupon, of course.

Make mine honey mustard please with Brats

Edited August 22, 2021 by terrydtx

[LGW59]

3 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

Make mine honey mustard please with Brats

Well I guess everything really is bigger in Texas!  😁

[terrydtx]

2 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Well I guess everything really is bigger in Texas!  😁

Not really, I just get the Costco size,😁

[canderson]

@terrydtx

COSTCO?!?  Yeah, OK.  Better meat department than Sam's.

@baldilocks

If you're looking for snobs, it appears you're going to have to try another Celebrity thread!

[Miss Vickie]

1 hour ago, baldilocks said:

 

We took this cruise because of the itinerary. Several months later, Royal had almost the same cruise at about $1000 less. We can't switch the deposit from Celebrity to Royal. We will try Celebrity, but it sounds like Royal from now on where I figure normal everyday people cruise. Celebrity just seems so snobbish.

 

Hi. We’re normal, ordinary people who made the switch from Royal to Celebrity years ago, after having having enough cruises on Royal to put us in one of the higher Crown and Anchor levels. We cruise in either veranda or concierge cabins, never in suites on either line. I looked at this thread because the title intrigued me.  I did want to tell you, though, that we’ve met very normal, nice people on Celebruty, and far fewer snobs or people who expressed entitlement than we ever did on Royal.  

[Denny01]

1 hour ago, baldilocks said:

 

We took this cruise because of the itinerary. Several months later, Royal had almost the same cruise at about $1000 less. We can't switch the deposit from Celebrity to Royal. We will try Celebrity, but it sounds like Royal from now on where I figure normal everyday people cruise. Celebrity just seems so snobbish.

After reading this thread, and I’d guess most All Celebrity threads through the years, and have cruised on 25 Celebrity cruises, I haven’t noted Any nobbishness or eliteism. Use to see people think it was a bit of that when X has more formal dining nights, but in truth, I never equated a sporks jacket with being a snob. Where are you seeig the idea/feeling ‘Celebrity seems so snobbish’. What am I missing? You are the only poster to mention anything about elitists or peasants. Not tracking this. 

 

But enough. I enjoy the older RCL ships, not the new huge ones, not because its full of ‘regular people’, but because I enjoy being on a ship that gives me the feel of actually being On a ship instead of trying to be NYC. Loved the entertainment, but just too much of too much for me. 

 

Once you get on board, I think if you aren’t working at trying to ‘see’ snobs, you’ll enjoy yourself. X doesn’t have the more ‘fun’ things RLC has, but is a very enjoyable experience. 

 

Hope you enjoy.

 

den

[LGW59]

6 minutes ago, Denny01 said:

After reading this thread, and I’d guess most All Celebrity threads through the years, and have cruised on 25 Celebrity cruises, I haven’t noted Any nobbishness or eliteism. Use to see people think it was a bit of that when X has more formal dining nights, but in truth, I never equated a sporks jacket with being a snob. Where are you seeig the idea/feeling ‘Celebrity seems so snobbish’. What am I missing? You are the only poster to mention anything about elitists or peasants. Not tracking this. 

 

But enough. I enjoy the older RCL ships, not the new huge ones, not because its full of ‘regular people’, but because I enjoy being on a ship that gives me the feel of actually being On a ship instead of trying to be NYC. Loved the entertainment, but just too much of too much for me. 

 

Once you get on board, I think if you aren’t working at trying to ‘see’ snobs, you’ll enjoy yourself. X doesn’t have the more ‘fun’ things RLC has, but is a very enjoyable experience. 

 

Hope you enjoy.

 

den

I could be wrong but it seems that @baldilocks has never sailed on Celebrity.  He/she seems to be making their decision that Celebrity is filled with snobs, rather than normal everyday people.  How they came to that conclusion, only they know, esp if it was just from the CC threads.  Cest la vie, seems they will continue to enjoy RC, so good on them.  Just so much more appreciate open minds and less judgment.

[Denny01]

By the way, if you are going to eat a brat, (or a hotdog), order two bags of peanuts! According to this chart, you’ll be just fine and gain an overall 16min of lifespan!!

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by Denny01

[Denny01]

9 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

I could be wrong but it seems that @baldilocks has never sailed on Celebrity.  He/she seems to be making their decision that Celebrity is filled with snobs, rather than normal everyday people.  How they came to that conclusion, only they know, esp if it was just from the CC threads.  Cest la vie, seems they will continue to enjoy RC, so good on them.  Just so much more appreciate open minds and less judgment.

What the heck is that??? Watch your language. I’m a sailor and I’m not use to such foul words!!

 

den