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Very good information, thank you. We sail on 12/11/23 and it's a relief you didn't mention cabin popping and creaking or the musty odor that have recently been CC topics. Safe travels home.

The app says no (at least for the 12/11/23 sailing).

Answer: Buying a drink package pre-cruise is less expensive than onboard. Find and compare the list of classic vs. premium package beers to make your decision.

I think you were trying to say, "It is on the cruise line to charge passengers enough to take care of their workers." Or can you clue us in on some other cash inflow Celebrity has to achieve, "Economic justice"?

I also think folding gratuities into the fare is the best answer. It weeds out the crowd who stiff the crew and that alone will enhance the onboard atmosphere for both crew and guests. We would still have the power to report really bad service (and if it's not made right, go elsewhere next time) and, of course give cash tips for excellence.

This could save you more. Log on to your Celebrity account and go to the, Plan My Cruise" section to see if, "Upgrade to Premium Drink Package" is offered at a lower price than you've paid. If so, go to your, "Order History" and cancel your existing drink upgrade; the OBC will be put back in your account immediately (refresh your screen to confirm it). Than purchase the upgrade online (don't call them) at the lower price. I did this last week and dropped my upgrade price from $466 to $184 for 11 nights.

I respect that we must each measure our own generosity. Personally, I pay the daily gratuity fee and at the end give cash tips to staff who were good to us. But I also have selfish motives. I've heard that crew may learn en-route which cabins removed their gratuities. I ask, "Would I really want to offend someone who will be alone with my toothbrush day after day?

Opt-in: Log on to your Celebrity account > Click the top Celebrity Logo > Click your name (on right) > Click the "Subscribe" envelope icon at the upper-right > enroll.

I think the notice says if you prepay your gratuities before 11/11 you will not be charged the higher rate when you sail. Enjoy your b2b2b. On your 2nd and 3rd embarkation days you should receive an invitation to the Concierge lunch in main dining and find some goodies delivered to your stateroom. Enjoy!

I consider it RCL's finest moment that they have Rhapsody evacuating America citizens. I'll make it a point to say so in person to the officers of Celebrity Beyond when we're on her month after next.

Our Dec 2022, "Book Now or Book Later" form from on the Silhouette says, "Within 1 year choose your next Celebrity Cruises vacation." They honored it 8/31/23 (and credited the OBC) when we booked the Beyond for Dec. 2023. Additional nonsense: I wait until the day before debarkation to buy the, "Book later" deal (why start the clock early?). At home I look for their periodic, "Limited time offer! 2x Captain's Club points to book your Future Cruise!" emails.

This morning I booked a C1 cabin on the Beyond 12/11/23 11 day sailing with, "All Included" drinks, WiFi and gratuities. Tonight I saw this thread and my BP spiked until I confirmed the gratuities change does not apply to me. . . YET. No, I am not thrilled with Celebrity's sharply higher prices and cost cutting. But they are trying to stay afloat with crushing debt and INFLATION. Value investors know RCL has negative free cash flow and a deathbed Quick Ratio courtesy of the pandemic. I'm just grateful Celebrity is still afloat and we are still afloat to enjoy it. Glass half full or half empty?

Given how over-the-top, "Inclusive and accepting" Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has been, when she announced she was, "Transitioning" my first thought was she'd be back in 6 months as Leo Lutoff-Perlo. Promoting Laura Hodges Bethge who's run the logistical side can only be an improvement.

After we book I buy 100 RCL shares if the technical measures (SMI, MACD,etc.) show it's hit the bottom of its day range and rising. I then immediately put in a limit sell order and use the purchase confirmation for the OBC. But as a value investor, with a ROIC of -$8.59, FCF per share of -$12.55 and worse, a Quick Ratio of 0.35 RCL is disqualified on just the fundamentals.

Have an amazing time. Don't waste a moment. . . . .sleeping can wait for home. And FYI - If you see an appetizer on the menu you like, ORDER TWO! (Trust me, it's OK). Tomorrow my wife and I (I married better than she did) fly to Miami and board the Silhouette Monday to celebrate 38 years of my good fortune. 🥰