Serious disappointment with Constellation Aug. 7-17, 2023 Italy, Turkey, and Greek Islands

[Traveling Fools]

3 hours ago, Homestyle said:

We have had our South American trip for February 2025 cancelled.

 

We took this itinerary aboard the Infinity in 2004.  BA to Valparaíso.  Before docking in BA, the ship began experiencing significant problems with her propulsion system.  For those who have been on this itinerary, we didn't arrive in Montevideo until close to 11AM.  That leg of the cruise is pretty short (It takes the ferry 2hr 45min to make the trip).  X was very disingenuous with the passengers and didn't fully disclose the problem until almost the end of the cruise.  2 of the ports of call were cancelled, one being the stop at the Falkland's.  The ship didn't go any where near the Island despite pleas from both British and Argentine passengers who wanted to drop memorial wreaths into the sea honoring their war dead.

 

The propulsion systems for that fleet were eventually fixed and the ships were great to sail on.  All the M-Class ships have been refitted and refurbished.  While they were able to add balconies to the Celebrity Suites, they never modernized the bathrooms.  

 

Just a memory to share.

[AtSeaAlways]

Based on all the negative energy we are ready to book on the Connie - a beloved ship from cruises past, and at a good price.   One question- was there any ballroom or latin guest dancing aboard?   The idea of a library is exciting compared to newer ships where these have been deleted.   And not having 4000 guests in line ahead of us- yaa.    Waiting for bus or tender #33 - no thanks.    

[osnv17]

8 minutes ago, AtSeaAlways said:

Based on all the negative energy we are ready to book on the Connie - a beloved ship from cruises past, and at a good price.   One question- was there any ballroom or latin guest dancing aboard?   The idea of a library is exciting compared to newer ships where these have been deleted.   And not having 4000 guests in line ahead of us- yaa.    Waiting for bus or tender #33 - no thanks.    

Just FYI, our tender was #62, so if #33 is a concern, keep this in mind...

[aaaaa]

Thanks for sharing your experience on Celebrity.

[mahdnc]

On 8/28/2023 at 4:01 PM, Traveling Fools said:

 

We took this itinerary aboard the Infinity in 2004.  BA to Valparaíso.  Before docking in BA, the ship began experiencing significant problems with her propulsion system.  For those who have been on this itinerary, we didn't arrive in Montevideo until close to 11AM.  That leg of the cruise is pretty short (It takes the ferry 2hr 45min to make the trip).  X was very disingenuous with the passengers and didn't fully disclose the problem until almost the end of the cruise.  2 of the ports of call were cancelled, one being the stop at the Falkland's.  The ship didn't go any where near the Island despite pleas from both British and Argentine passengers who wanted to drop memorial wreaths into the sea honoring their war dead.

 

The propulsion systems for that fleet were eventually fixed and the ships were great to sail on.  All the M-Class ships have been refitted and refurbished.  While they were able to add balconies to the Celebrity Suites, they never modernized the bathrooms.  

 

Just a memory to share.

 

I am sorry to read that you were among the passengers affected by the thrust bearing problems that afflicted M-class.  Infinity had it the worst (multiple different sailings affected at different times) while Constellation was the least affected.

[zitsky]

On 8/31/2023 at 12:41 PM, AtSeaAlways said:

Based on all the negative energy we are ready to book on the Connie - a beloved ship from cruises past, and at a good price.   One question- was there any ballroom or latin guest dancing aboard?   The idea of a library is exciting compared to newer ships where these have been deleted.   And not having 4000 guests in line ahead of us- yaa.    Waiting for bus or tender #33 - no thanks.    

Dancing.  Do you mean for pax?  Or demonstration?  They probably took it out for silent disco.

 

Op would be happier with Cunard.

[Covepointcruiser]

I believe they would be just as unhappy with Cunard and they would have to dress for dinner.

[osnv17]

2 minutes ago, Covepointcruiser said:

I believe they would be just as unhappy with Cunard and they would have to dress for dinner.

Your deep intelligence truly shines through this extremely helpful post. Good job!

[dateacher]

On 8/23/2023 at 10:27 AM, Tyler414 said:

Had a similar experience in regards to shows on Beyond in January.  I was on Apex in March 2022 and the main production shows where outstanding!!!   On Beyond in January 2023 it was incredibly difficult to listen to, bad singing, off key, out of pitch just bad,  left early the two show we when to, didn't bother with the third.

Interesting, we were on the Beyond in January 2023 also and loved some of the shows, Jessie Hamilton is wonderful and so was the woman from Las Vegas.  We were glad they performed a couple of nights.