DianeandMark

Can anyone tell me how to find info on Concierge cabin 1247 on Solstice please?

We were offered a similar option in the casino on Solstice last year and on Millennium in March. I can’t remember the extra $$$ offered but was worth it for us. I haven’t seen it offered before in the cruise planner.

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17Jan ... DianeandMark ...Celebrity Solstice ... 14 nts Auckland to Sydney

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In Australia since December 2016 Celebrity and RC have included gratuities in the fares. P&O and Carnival did it before then but not sure of timing.

Always paid the gratuities when I booked but I know a lot of Aussies were against this which is why it was changed.

I didn’t see a marked change in prices and we no longer have loooong threads on social media complaining about the gratuity issue.

Cheers, Diane

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Haven’t sailed with RC since Legend was sold and have been giving X a try. I have never received emails from Casino Royale and assumed as it’s been three years since playing the their casinos I would no longer be a member as I thought it was a yearly thing.

I’m in Aus and just received an offer (by snail mail) for 2 nights accommodation and $250 off a cruise of my choice to go and meet the team? Trouble is it’s in 2 weeks and the accommodation is in Auckland NZ and would cost us more than that in airfares.

Just wondering if this is a new thing with Club Royale or just a new thing for us Aussies?

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Hi G.M.T,

Not that the $6 was an issue but I travelled on a British passport while my husband is Australian and we were both charged the visa cost.

Diane

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Hi All

 

I guess as we sail from Sydney and go to the South Pacific Islands we will go through customs in Sydney (Haven't cruised out of Aust before as we live here) and again when we arrive back in Sydney. Will I buy duty free bottles on the ship to bring back into Australia and are they even worth buying on ships. When we fly out of Australia we buy our alcohol though they store it at the airport to pick up before going back through customs. We do tend to buy elite alcohol that you wouldn't drink everyday. Many Thanks

Hi Rod and Deb,

Depending on your alcohol of choice and what islands you are visiting the cost of duty free can be quite reasonable. The cheapest I have found was in Vila and they had a fairly good selection. You can also buy in Noumea, though they didn’t have as much to choose from.

Sometimes the cruise ship duty free can be worth buying but again not a large selection.

Happy cruising

Diane [emoji2]

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Not sure if this will link properly, but might help

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=celebrity+cruises+beverage+package+menu&client=safari&hl=en-au&prmd=isnv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjn8qTTiY7ZAhUMhbwKHeFUAU0Q_AUIESgB&biw=768&bih=922#imgdii=mhA6PNI7NLxHqM:&imgrc=QTR3Nghfw_n8pM:

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I remember one cruise where there was a ‘support dog’. It was pushed around in a pram and had different outfits for each day...including a tux. [emoji849][emoji23]

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I’m sorry to read this. Is the difference due to exchange rate? Or higher taxes? You realize the prices posted were fares only, right? In the US fares are quoted sans taxes/fees, but those are certainly added to our total cost.

I just checked the Connie price from Abu Dhabi...for Aussies to book this the cheapest inside is $1017US sans taxes.

We also don’t have the same cancellation policies that US cruisers have, not sure why.

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It never seems to end! Just how greedy can the those vile, corporate money grubbers get?!?

 

 

14 night Reflection 13 April...$879pp (inside) $976pp (OV) $1121pp (balcony) with $50 OBC:)

 

15 night Eclipse 15 April... $749pp (inside) $1099pp (OV) $1099pp (balcony0 with $175 OBC:D

 

13 night Silhouette 15 April....$599pp (inside) $774pp (OV) $839pp (balcony) with $150 OBC :eek:

Believe me when I say...we Aussies would love to see those prices!

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G.M.T,

I’ll have to watch out I don’t offend you then, I believe we’re both on Millennium in March [emoji23][emoji849][emoji848]

Diane

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If you would like to read about our personal experiences on the Asian Immersion Cruise (Jan 2017) on the Celebrity Millennium - I blogged the immigration info here:

 

Asian Immersion Cruise - Immigration Information

 

Heather

Thank you Heather, enjoyed reading your blog [emoji2]

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Seems like the banks have decided that as long as you’re healthy and have no pre existing they’re happy to cover you.

After finding out they would not cover my husband through the CC but were happy to take the money if we paid for the full insurance I told them to stick it.

I just bought our insurance through insure and go and it came in over $200 cheaper than Allianz.

I was going to find another CC provider but will wait and see how far reaching these changes will go.

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The letter addresses people from countries needing „real“ visas. Don’t know how to say it differently. These visas have never been organised by Celebrity.

 

We received the same information before our cruise. But all was fine.

Don‘t know the regulations for Australian citizens, so please check just to be sure.

 

And don’t forget the copy of your passport, that goes for everyone.

Lot of people did not bring one when we checked in, resulting in longer waiting times because copies had to be made by the staff.

Thanks for the response Miaminice,

I was confused by the wording as it says ‘all guests must hold valid visas for all ports of call’. I don’t need one for Vietnam apparently as I’m travelling on a British passport but my hubby has an Australian passport and the travel advice says he will need one.

I just wish Celebrity would make things a bit clearer

Anyway thanks again

Diane

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We have just received this email from Celebrity. Can anyone travelling soon on Millennium please ask if the cruise line will no longer be organising visas for Vietnam. Our cruise is next March so just wondering if they are stopping this soon.

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We have had the same problem with Westpac’s new underwriter. What stinks is I then rang Allianz and they will cover my husbands pre existing but we have to pay full price.

We’re also going to look at alternatives.

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I had some success with using the hair dryer on a heat setting to lessen wrinkles. I take a hair straightener too and can double as an iron.

Pardon the pun, but we’re all in the same boat, and no one takes any notice of a few wrinkles [emoji2]

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Thanks for this info. A friend told us they also had VB on board do you know if this is correct?

Can’t help you with the VB question sorry, neither my husband or I drink beer.

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I am trying to find a link to the menu or break down of prices to see just how much and the drinks that the classic package would cover...anyone have a link or pics or a site that has this?

This is what I found after a search. Hope it helps [emoji2]

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Hello, can't seem to find the list of alcohols listed under the premium package - does anyone have a list or link? thanks!

Is this what you’re looking for?

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This is what I believe is the latest drink package menus if anyone is interested.

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so how do I find out what is and isn't included in the classic beverage package?

This is the latest list of drinks available on the classic and premium. Hope it helps

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I’m on the Mille cruise to Vietnam later this month. I’ve heard the ship will arrange a temp Visa. Will let you know what happens!

Thank you!! Enjoy your cruise [emoji2]

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I have been looking for the same info. Are we on the same cruise 3/4/18?

Yes we are. [emoji2]

I plan on ringing Celebrity on their Australian number to ask the question but doubt I'll be any wiser after. [emoji849]

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