newlu

thanks for all your comments, its done, booked guaranteed balcony!

 

newlu

thanks! It would be on the Freedom of the Seas.  I think we will go for it!

 

thanks again!!

Hello,

 

Never booked a guaranteed balcony room before, its cheaper, but is it worth it? What is the worse that can happen? Obstructed view..

 

For sure we get a balcony right? Do they upgrade sometimes..

 

Would love any imput.. Its $400 cheaper, but not sure..

 

thanks

newlu

HI,

 

Will they show somewhere NFL games on boarding day, cruising on Liberty of the Seas, December 23.

 

thanks

newlu

am also looking into this, I wanted to wait until being onboard (less than 2 weeks) to get a great deal for a xmas cruise, but right now, this deal is really good.. and only $25/person deposit...

 

Would I get extra waiting to book onboard, right now, drink package and $300 obc is quite good for a 7 night cruise...

 

newlu

Hi,

 

It will be our 2nd cruise soon (just me and my hubby) on Celebrity, and we love it.

 

We were thinking of doing a Holiday Cruise, back to Royal for December 2018

 

Celebrity is offering better prices (with drinks and tips) than Royal, and with all the extra Royal now charges, room service, etc. I am leaning towards Celebrity

 

Our kids, well the 2 boys will enjoy the casinos, shows, drinks, the islands on both ships are great...

the 20yr old daughter, she wont have the drink package, but she loves shows, good food, hanging around, islands

 

They have not cruised much, Disney, and Royal (in their teens)

 

thanks for any advice

newlu

just want to make sure...

 

If I bring cans of Clamato juice, does it go in my luggage or carryon when I board..

 

thanks

newlu

so we can bring Clamato cans in our luggage, even carryon?

 

thanks

newlu

wow!! thanks so much, pics are amazing, i will go start reading your review.. As I said, I will wait until I am on Celebrity in 3 weeks to book, to try to get something extra, because omg, cant believe how expensive the restaurants are, but hey, like any other venue on land..

 

I think we need to try it, the kids want to try it, just need to decide on the ship, Indy 5 days, or Oasis, 7 days,

 

newlu

thanks, guess now I want for my TA to contact me, not sure she works on Sundays.

 

As for me being a Diamond, and should know this answer, I would not be posting if I did.. Honestly...

 

I have never changed cabins before, this cruise, its women only, we have 2 cabins, insides, 4 nights, we did not want to spend for a balcony, but now, the difference is quite reasonable, if possible.

 

I am Canadian, so yes, I think the US rules apply to me..

 

thanks!! No matter what, it will be a great cruise!

HI,

 

They have good prices for balconies now on a cruise I have, with an inside cabin, I have made final payment, this is booked with a TA, so I cant call and ask to change, I need to contact her right? and is this possible, its a bit more, but reasonable..

 

thanks

newlu

 

PS they are also giving obc, would I get that also?

thanks, I have made our 2 choices, either 5 nights on Independance or 7 nights on Oasis,

 

I will be on Celebrity in 20 days, hope prices remain the same, as I want to book onboard, to get perhaps a bit more onboard credit...

 

That's what I figured, more younger kids, but ours are not young, and its either that time or summer (but now one works and the 2 others work during summers..)

 

thanks!!

newlu

HI,

 

I have probably cruised 20 times, but never a Xmas Cruise.. With our kids (24-22-20) 2 still in College, we are thinking of giving it a try.. but.. so much more $$, I would like your input on the following:

 

Is it crazy crowded (but I think that most times, ships are full)

I presume more kids onboard,

Is the food, service, still the same,

 

It must be gorgeous (decorations), we once left January 2nd, and still had some decorations, but it was a quiet sailing..

 

We have only 2 good choices (well there's also the smaller ships, 4-5 nights)

Independence, 5 nighs

Oasis, 7 nights,

 

We need to fly back December 30th the latest to be back with family, so its really a xmas cruise...

 

Thanks everybody!!

 

PS Prices are reasonable right now for these 2 cruises, is there a better time to book?

I will be on Celebrity in less than 3 weeks, I know I can also book Royal (with our kids, Royal is better..)

Will I get more onboard credit? Inside cabins for them, we need 2 insides,

THANKS everybody!!! We are sailing January 26th, her bday is the 27th, so I will get that sorted out right away for a cake..

 

I think I will go with Murano.. We had the lobster dish last year, and the crepes , omg was soo good.. Am sure she will love Chateaubriand..

 

As for Q, I have to say, I love the small filets there also, we will be doing all of them, we took a 4 night package, just wanted a special one for her bday, and they have not sailed Celebrity, we are in our early 50's, (actually, just turned 50...) this will be wonderful!

 

Cant wait!!!

 

newlu

HI,

 

2nd time on Celebrity, this year, on the Silhouette, and want to book a restaurant for my sister-in-law's bday, we have tried all of them last year on Reflection, except the Lawn Grill (they did not have that one)

 

She is fussy, and loves filet mignon.. and I love my sister-in-law, so want to make sure I book the right restaurant for her bday!

Am thinking the Lawn Grill (might be fun for either her hubby or my hubby to perhaps cook her a steak?) if not, I loved Q, but not sure about steak there..

 

Also loved the one with the lobster they made in front of you, but not sure about filet mignon, or a good steak..

 

thanks for all your suggestions!

 

PS We booked 4 night package for dinners, I will call them and ask for a cake for her bday, anybody has info for where I should email or call, would be much appreciated!!!

 

newlu

wow...

 

Exactly what I wanted to hear...

 

We are also looking at Celebrity Reflexion, but am afraid to be bored..

 

If you did not feel too crowded, then it should be fine...

 

thanks so much, hope to hear more comments.

 

newlu

Hi,

 

Looking to try NCL again (just did a 3 day cruise years back on a smaller ship) I love Royal, but have done so many, think its time for a change.

 

Am looking at the Escape or Getaway, love both ittineraries, price is good, includes drink package, now drink package, does it cover most drinks like on Royal (water bottles also, wine by the glass, martinis, etc.)

 

Also, reading the ships are really crowded, can anyone compare Royal ships (the bigger ones) to these?

 

Food, I do like to go to Speciality restaurants, like 3 per week, I presume they are between $20-40.

 

A bit nervous to try something different, but I think that NCL are fun ships, and we (married couple, late 40's) enjoy the nightlife on ships.

 

Piano bars? Casino? nice bars, dancing, etc.

 

thanks for your imput!

newlu

thanks everyone!!

 

We dont live at the same address (as of May we will) and getting married in September, so I will call them at that point.

 

Nice that they will give him the status..

 

thanks again

newlu

just trying to see what my options are.. I am not a fan of the Diamond happy hour lounge, and the drink packages for us Canadians, like wow!

 

Will see what we decide on board, thanks!!

Hi,

 

Can I get 2 glasses of wine to bring to my cabin, or must I sit and have them at the bar?

 

I am Diamond, but my Partner is not... So we cannot go to the Diamond events on Allure.

 

thanks

newlu

Hi,

 

Was planning on purchasing our drink packages for our February cruise on Allure, Can exchange rate, the packages are much more than 2 years ago!

I have been reading that certain ships offer discounted C&A members, like 30% off for Diamond?

Any info would be apprecited, thanks

newlu

HI,
Am thinking of taking the premium package, big question.. does it cover martinis? we love a martini before diner, it says $10 drinks... Really need to know.. Will try to find the bar menu online..

thanks!
newlu

Also, can I purchase onboard, or it has to be online, when I go on the Royal website, they say I must purchase before such a date...

thanks again!

newlu

PS Just gives us time to think about it if we want to purchase onboard, even better!

HI,

Am interested in the beverage premium package, how is the service, as good as if you dont have this package? Is it long to get a glass of wine in the dining rooms, restaurants, etc.

thanks!

newlu

Hi,

 

Am making final payment next week, did not even know about these balconies.. Am in 9182, was sure it was great, its a larger balcony, hope you can find it for me and give me your input!

 

Thanks

newlu

 

Hope somebody can answer my post before next week!!

newlu