Bo1953

2 minutes ago, zitsky said:

Couldn’t that hurt the vaper’s feelings?

A vapers feelings vs My requirements are definitely two (2) different things...

I would think in this case My requirements will win out... every time!!!

Nothing against the vaper, personally, just the action...

In health and bon voyage

Fortunately the drink menu is a bit extensive as such trying to tell you which drinks are included in the beverage package is not practical and most CSA's would not know anyway...

You can go here to find recent photos of drink menus on X here ... this is not to say that items may move from one list to another before your sailing OR be dropped due to supply issues and etc....

Cheers and bon voyage

Another action some of us can take is to go sit at a table where a vaper is sitting, put down some big money and at the last minute pull the bet and move away...

When asked about it, I would say that "vaping" bothers me so I decided not to play....

bon voyage

2 hours ago, CHEZMARYLOU said:

I emailed the executive office last night.  They're going to get tired of hearing from me but they keep doing inexplicable things. I hope they get enough negative feedback that the reverse this decision like they did with the MDR menus. 

I usually do not email them until I experience it first hand, yet with the photo and first hand experience of Abby, I was compelled to do so immediately...

bon voyage

4 hours ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

 

Sadly, once it's allowed in one place, they will take full advantage everywhere.

 

In most cases they already are - thinking they are being so sneaky with it. But once it's allowed in the casino, they will not think twice about doing it anywhere and everywhere - and the crew afraid to enforce it only in designated areas for fear of getting complaints about them.

Which means that I will have to go to the Hotel Manager and Security Officer to enforce the rules and policy, such as it is...

bon voyage

17 hours ago, AbbyCruiser45 said:

 

Which ship and sailing is this from???

TIA - bon voyage

1 hour ago, thebutlerdidit said:

Celebrity’s smoking policy is what led us to choosing Celebrity in the first place. I haven’t had the need to review the policy since 2010, and vaping wasn’t around then.  I do remember some discussion on this board regarding vaping, but at the time the consensus was no smoking or vaping.

I fully understand... yet, IMO, if there is a question about current policy the website is the first place I go to find out what the "official" policy is and not ask here because there will be those who can give conflicting information about the policy vs enforcement vs what they saw (or thought they saw), etc...

Yet, I understand the ease of asking here in the forum in lieu of getting/reading the current official policy...

In health and bon voyage

1 hour ago, beloum said:

I just booked an 8 night on Beyond for April of 2024.     I chose the all included option which included the classic alcohol, tips and wifi.   I can't find anything on the invoice or on my booking on line that mentions that I have the extras.  Is there an easy way to verify on the website, or on the invoice?  I booked on the phone and used a casino discount and transferred some credits from another cruise so the prices don't match up to the standard pricing.   Thanks

You may want to call CS and request an invoice which shows AI as you indicated....

They will be able to get one out or explain how to interpret it on the invoice you have received, in which case I would still request one that shows this info even if in X's lingo/acronyms...

bon voyage

14 hours ago, thebutlerdidit said:

I saw a photo on a social media site that was taken on the Equinox. No Smoking Vaping Allowed. This is news to me. 

tbdi - I Am sure it is news to many others who may want or need to use 'e-cigarettes' and other tobacco products aboard any X vessel...

Most of the current policies, rather they are followed or not aboard, can be found at X's website.

Yet the policy for smoking and etc. can be found here, it is very clear, IMO.

In health and bon voyage

From X's website:

1 minute ago, Tipsy252 said:

Thanks Bo, but we have had issues in the past with requesting 'no sauce' or 'no pepper' on entrees. I am sure we will find something that works for us, food is not the main reason for cruising. We are more about the itinerary and overall ambiance of the ship. 😃

t2 - I Am sorry that there has been issues...

I did neglect to write that I have had a few issues from time to time with my meal order, usually after pointing it out the kitchen gets it right going forward...

I really did not mean to insinuate that on the first go round it is right...

bon appetit and bon voyage

Many of us fret over what is or is not on the menu to our liking and do forget that when we look at the next nights menu it can be modified to our taste.

The chef's, more often than not, are willing and happy to "do it your way"... I can assure you as I modify many meals when aboard X (and at home too... LOL, to much consternation)!!!

The menus in many dining venues are not inscribed in stone and as such can be altered and modified to some degree... so ask in advance for it to be and not night of, if possible...

bon appetit and bon voyage

44 minutes ago, SSFrance69 said:

That's probably where I goofed. I did something wonky when making the reservation. The option was there but it still made me put in a card and then when I clicked the button to redeem the credit for the reservation, it came back as having been charged to the card. 

You can call Captains Club, if you are a member or the general number and have them change it for you...

bon voyage

It also depends on where the OBC is coming from, if a TA, then that will post after boarding a day or two...

If X, then OBC should be readily available for use before sailing.

It is not clear where the OBC is from.

bon voyage

2 hours ago, MarkusToe said:

To make a long Story short....we had the worst night we ever had on a ship.

Cabin is vibrating like one of these vibrating plates...

No chance to read a newspaper sitting on the bed.....

 

Asked guest service.....blaahhh, blaaahhh, ship movement is normal.

NO ITS NOT, movement yes, vibra plate NO.

IN CASE THIS NIGHT IS THE SAME, WE WILL QUIT....

mt - seek out the Hotel Director & Maintenance Supervisor GS is not the place to be...

I trust your sailing will be better.

bon voyage

11 hours ago, RumAndCoconuts said:

I can totally see us making the switch to X. I'm 60 now and huggy is 65. We really only stick to the Radiance class as we like the more intimate spaces and less...'frenzied' atomosphere. So I DO think that we will make the switch but I was certainly keen to try them out. They haven't cancelled my booking as of yet...When do you think they'd do that? If there's a remote chance we will keep it I'm going to stay mum. 

I recommend searching out a Travel Agent who has discount rates on the sailing you wish.... 

Please note we are not allowed to post names/info on TA's here... an internet search will provide a few places to check out and compare offers.

Then cancel the current booking and rebook with them... as X has tried to contact you and you do not want them to unilaterally cancel the booking. You may have a few weeks yet to respond.

There have been a few IT pricing and booking glitches over the last few months and a few people who post here were outraged that either their sailing was cancelled due to double room bookings or pricing glitches.

While I understand and have had a pricing glitch happen to me, I figured out other ways to book which would yield better pricing and possibly better OBC, even if pricing was not as low as the glitch, it turned out to be good IMO...

Good luck and let us know how we can assist you further in this... it is not fun, to be sure yet upon boarding it will be because this part will be behind you...

bon voyage

25 minutes ago, RumAndCoconuts said:

Unfortunately RCCL doesn't have a Baltic cruise next summer aside from the one leg of the World Cruise 

Sorry to hear that... but I do think that you will enjoy X and its' ships for that sailing, which will have a few less passengers than RCCL and all in all, pricing is comparable after all items are added together... it just looks more expensive upfront... IMO

bon voyage

1 hour ago, RumAndCoconuts said:

We have booked the Best of Scandinavia for next May. It was a great deal but I've had similar rates in the past with Royal Caribbean which we've jumped on and they never snatched it away. We are going to be over there anyway as we are doing a Transatlantic and are just trying to flesh out our summer.  

It sounds like RC may be the best offer for you, in this case...

How do their rates compare for a similar sailing at the same time in 2024???

Edit To Add: Many of RC ships contain more passengers than X and that will have an effect on pricing as well... something to consider also.

bon voyage

Hello all, I Am wondering how will credit card's and/or travel insurance will look at and pay on claims for delays and missed connections????

I Am sure those who had a Berkshire Hathaway plan may have made out in terms of claims as they mainly cover delays, correct?

bon voyage

Could not find anything more specific, but will continue to help you out...

According to FlightAware, as of June 28, 2023, BA288 has been on time 50% of the time since June 19, 2023, and BA289 has been on time 40% of the time in the same time period.

This is per my AI...

bon voyage

Personally, I would not worry or conject about...

Yet, if it is of value, I say take it as in either case the cost was less than purchasing it at the original full price or am I mistaken about that???

At any rate, Cheers and bon voyage

2 hours ago, barneyboy said:

See you on board Bo and Dianne

bb - I look forward to seeing you onboard....

bon voyage

2 hours ago, di T said:

Bo, we too are on the 02 September cruise plus the following one as a b2b, love the Reflection.Dianne

dt - Great, I look forward to meeting you aboard...!!!

bon voyage

23 minutes ago, klfrodo said:

 

Great advice given at original post, sadly ignored....

bon voyage

9 minutes ago, RumAndCoconuts said:

Well this is my first time ever booking with Celebrity...as I posted earlier I'm an RCCL Diamond. If they cancel this it will leave a sour taste in my mouth and I'd be extremely hesitant to book again in the future.

 Wait and see what happens I guess. 

Sorry to say that you well may have a sour taste left.

If it was a computer glitch, then they have the right to correct it.

Were it just your reservation, they may well eat the cost, yet it sounds like it was quite a few which they most certainly will not want to eat the cost on... as a consolation they are offering a discount, I presume and OBC,

It is possible that your TA may be able to negotiate more OBC and/or an upgrade in cabin for the price of the cabin category originally selected OR advocate that X honour the original pricing...

When is the sailing you are booked on currently???

Good luck and bon voyage