Josie201

It depends on your cruise. I have three booked. Two of them have the 5% off pricing, so the E+ discount is better. One had the 50% off pricing. And its been changing all weekend. So keep an eye out, I think sale is on through tomorrow.

Booked a 10 day Caribbean on the Silly during Memorial Day Sale. This new sale increases the price by $1400 (Concierge SV), and the OBC drops from $450 to $200.

Though I don’t disagree CC members are a small proportion of the cruising population, a few more on other social media, but I’d guess the vast majority of cruisers have no idea this experiment is under way. Maybe one of Celebrity’s semi daily or more emails could advise guests of this “great new feature” that we only have eight weeks to enjoy. Before it’s gone for good. Or extended.

Celebrity seems to be refining their standard response. Here’s what I just received. ——- Thank you so much for this valuable feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to contact the Executive Offices at Celebrity Cruises. This test is currently taking place in the casinos on the Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Eclipse through August 20th. It is a test at this point, and all feedback is being taking into consideration, so again, thank you.As a brand we will continue to keep our guests as the main focus, and you taking the time to reach out is truly beneficial and appreciated. Again, thank you so much for the feedback provided regarding our recent change.

Sent my note this morning, and suggested I was aware of their standard reply so no need to send me the same one .... I told them I was skeptical that a trial that has only been in place for 2-3 days is already garnering on-board reports from guests that say no problem. I told them my concerns about increased "sneaking a puff" at other indoor areas, and in fact this already happens. I asked them if they had some new research that suggested there are newly discovered health benefits of vaping or second hand vape inhaling that led them to come up with this idea that they could share with all of us. Or perhaps, their research indicates a correlation between vaping/smoking and gambling? Who knows.

We don’t frequent the casino but I too will be voicing my concerns to Celebrity on this policy change trial. It’s only a matter of time till they then open it up to other indoor areas. The “aromas” and the vapours are unpleasant and only a vaper or a smoker would say they are negligible, let alone harmless.

@AbbyCruiser45really enjoying your review. was it rocky to get into the water at Sorobon Beach ? Would it be suitable for toddlers and elderly in terms of ease in and out?

In my case at least as mentioned above, the rates for the 3rd and 4th passengers (children in all cases) were significantly less than passengers 1 and 2. For example, the cabins with two adults in them are about $3800 total, the cabins with two adults and 1 child are $5100.

We have this issue upcoming in November on Beyond. We have the AI for all guests in the booking (I have six bookings, some with four to a room including children). The AI also includes the gratuities for the children. We didn't need or want the zero proof drinks or internet either but it wasn't an option if we wanted AI for the adults.

We sailed the Koningsdam for 28 days in January to Hawaii/Mex Riviera and return. There are upcharges on the menu each night, and some of the choices are less than fine dining, IMHO. I seem to recall a veal shoulder stew one night. Usually at least one vegetarian option, always a chicken I think. We did upgrade our last "formal" night for the shared filet and lobster tail and it was very good. So upcharges are happening everywhere. As said earlier that is ok, I can decide, but don't downgrade the "included luxury" items and make them a pay per plate option.

Is it my memory or did they raise the drink package prices again and then put the 20% discount on? Premium package "discounted" to $86.99 pp/pd. No discount it seems on the upgrade.

Speaking for myself… booked six cabins in a row on Deck 10 on Beyond the day the itineraries came out and 18 months before the cruise !

Thanks for all the answers. Guess the helipad idea is out.

We’re an extended fam of 14 on Beyond stopping in GC in November. We sure get weird looks from first time cruisers when we try to explain this farce. We have no plans to get off so the beer drinkers will stock up the day before. We’ll take turns lining up if we need to.

Not sure about that. I’m in Canada and it’s showing for my three booked cruises.

Count us among the Sunset forever lovers. A tip - some of the ships (maybe not E-Class - not sure) now have Sunset Concierge class cabins. They are on the "higher" decks, same location but considered Concierge class. We just booked one on Silhouette for next year, and it was actually cheaper than the "regular" Sunset veranda category (which was actually also sold out).

PALL on your Xpress pass means premium beverage package.

Agree. The refundable deposit fare is generally more than the $900 you risk with a non-refundable fare deposit. If its less than $900 wouldn't everyone take it ...?

I enjoyed several (too many ...?) of these recently on Koningsdam. I know the ingredients as I took a photo of the menu. Bulleit Bourbon, pineapple juice, honey syrup and cinnamon. Does anyone know the proportions of each? Thought I'd mix one up to enjoy with the Derby this weekend (I don't like mint so mint julep are out). TIA.

You can also pour yourself a glass of wine in your room and take it with you into the dining room. No corkage fee that way.

Yes. Just look up any cruise.

We were on the K in January for 24 days. This is the first ship I've ever been on that had "scheduled power disruption" at least two nights (maybe three) on the cruise. Explanation was that it was normal/standard for such a complex electrical system to need to be off line and "rebooted" from time to time. Standard .... but I've never experienced it in over 20 years and about 50 cruises.

All week your photos have been beautiful. Today’s are spectacular. Enjoy turnaround day and I’m ready for the TA!

Similar Caribbean itinerary. We've been on both, most recently the SIL in November 2021. Haven't been on Equinox since its "update" a few years back. Interested in feedback on which you would choose and why. We did love the SIL, and the EQ when we sailed on her before. I believe EQ still has Cellar Masters which we enjoy for the selections offered, to pick up a glass and walk across to the Martini Bar. EQ seems to be slightly cheaper ($50 per day) for the SV we would be booking. TIA

I’m planning or hoping to do the same. Did the Captains club desk apply both discounts for you or did you do the cruise planner discount first and then call ?