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LOL--- YOU are smarter than me --- When she "let me go" she said I looked 20 years younger already--- Well, that lasted until I returned to our Stateroom and peeked into the mirror !! She also said that the nice smelling "stuff" was like a " gift " from the Persian Gardens because it was sooooo cheap --- and on sale for this cruise only ! Anyway, after a few days smelling like a peach etc, etc.

Here's a procedure that worked every time since we provide a $US TD Visa credit card at check-in: Because we don't book All Included ( non-drinkers, don't use much wifi ) the Gratuities are added to our account every day. Every few days check our Account on the tv and again on the last night. Luckily, we never had a problem. Now you got me thinking ( again ) about that FREE 5 minute massage that cost me $357 by the time she let me go !!!!! ( LOL-- from time to time there was a charge or three that I was toooo scared to ask " you know who " about--- but, I had a " feeling " they were legitimate ).

It was probably an overlap in time between GR processed the payment and Accounting activated the final billings. Other than that, I doubt Celebrity would do anything except maybe charge back the difference.

I understood that the difference was very little, but the " issue " was the " principle " of it happening and best to just move on. ( Not as important as our Waiter in 2013 forgetting to bring my 3 shrimp cocktails at the same time ).

Suggestion: Get yourself a $US Credit card and set up a bank account with $US funds. Then, anytime you book a cruise, or are on a cruise, or purchase " another " bathing suit coverup in the Islands, everything will be charged to the card. ( Hopefully the conversion rate will go down soon--- by 2035 ) !!!

First of all-- I don't remember who accused me, and most important--- Absolutely NO apologies necessary. As for how anyone spends their money, I'm with you 99.9% What does bother me are the folks that remove the Gratuities--- the Staff work so hard to please us and rely on tips as part of their salary. Enjoy all your future cruises.

" boast " ??? Yea right !! Just because some folks leave a few extra $$ you call that " boasting " ? Celebrity added the Automatic Gratuities because of folks ( not inferring anyone ) not leaving anything --- and I agree 100% with their decision. Read post # 58----Ya think that's " boasting " ?????

Assuming you are not familiar with an IV---- It's a 3 ft extension to the cabin with 2 chairs, a small table and a window that only goes 1/2 way down--- It's not a balcony at all. LOL-- There have been many "discussions" ( arguments ) on CC about this--- but, no name calling.

Absolutely not a bribe and why give it a second thought as to how it is being taken ? It's just a nice thing to do. You might have noticed a post or two where I have been accused of bribing a Maitre'd from time to time because he/she helped us get a table in a Specialty restaurant at a time when there appeared to be none available--- ( a few $$ to say " Thanks " ).

LOL----" special lounge " ?? And, you are from Vancouver ?? Ummm ?? I hope I'm not thinking what I'm thinking !! Ya might get sent to the CC shed for 93 days for that !!

No separate lounge for Elite tier ? LOL--- When we " graduated " (?? ) to Elite a few years ago I thought " Wow, THIS is something special "----- Only to find out that over 90% of the passengers were Elite or higher. So, the only " separate lounge " for Elite tier passengers is called your stateroom.

Excellent idea-- never thought of that. From now on I won't have to stand in line on the last night at GR to get a few envelopes for additional tips----with the #$%@$%^ removing their Gratuities. One day I'll post what I " really " think of these people--- ( I know, it's not my business---- but, but--- )

Now that's a great topic for a Thread !!! LOL---- I " wonder " what the first response would be ?? Any guesses ??

LOL--- You are correct !! Guess who never had an AI package and doesn't know that it includes unlimited WIFI ? ( non-drinkers, don't need much WIFI, and have Gratuities charged to their account every day ). Guess who was a " regular " at the ILounge for WIFI time " adjustments " for forgetting to Log Off each time ? ( The Staff were very accommodating --- never a problem ).

As noted above--- Yes A few tips: Be sure to tell " whomever ": Log-Off the WIFI after each use or your WIFI time will be used up very quickly. To write emails-- Prepare the emails first, then log on, press send and immediately log-off. To read emails-- Log on, download the emails , log off immediately , then read the emails.

"I am happy to say that this cruise has been just as good as all of my previous celebrity cruises. Service is top notch". Nice to hear-- I've mentioned many times that we never had a bad cruise--- just go with the " flow "-- Ok, on occasion a dish wasn't the " greatest ", so, we ordered something else -- never a problem. The entertainment/activities ?? What the hell-- sometimes very good, other times not so good-- doesn't spoil the cruise. The Service has always been excellent. "after all the negative feedback "--- IMO, some of the negative Threads/Posts are absolute nonsense--- ok, ok, to me.

Absolutely an excellent review--- The Royal suite looks magnificent. The photos of the food, in particular the presentation of same, makes me wonder why there are so many negative comments on CC about it recently. I'll bet it tasted as good as it looks. LOL----"and I decided a cruise sounded much more enjoyable!" ----- Watch out !! Better hope Mom doesn't see this !!!

On our last cruise ( EDGE ) I turned $XX OBC into cash using that method-- no " service charge " was applied. FYI--- We are Elite--- a few more cruises to Elite +------ Probably will never get to Zenith +++

Agree 100%-- Good size, Great outdoor view , relaxing. I don't use the cold room--- ( That's why we're on the friggin cruise ). The only thing that bothers me, and I assume everyone, else are the people that stay " way " over the posted time ( 20-30 minutes ) on the warm lounges either reading or snoring. LOL---The pretty 40 (??) yr old that asked me if I was cruising solo --- she didn't bother me ---But, what can I say ??

Hard to decide for you--but, I usually do. However, if you purchase a " whole trip access " pass and plan to use it daily or even twice a day, it's probably worth it, rather than a " daily access " pass. They do tell you that they only sell X amount of " whole trip access " passes, but, I think it's just a pressure tactic. Here's a " tip "----- Do not accept the " Free Five Minute Massage " outside the Spa or near the pool---It's going to cost you lots of $$$ by the time they are " finished " with you. They will ask, oops, tell you " Are YOU aware that your X is, and your Y feels, etc, etc--- But, lucky for you , we have a " Special " for this cruise etc etc ". $ 357 later you will be bringing a pretty bag back to your room full of beautiful smelling " stuff " which will ,oops, is supposed to, but---doesn't make you look 20 yrs younger.

LOL-- Not anymore since Celebrity cut back the " Pineapple treats " OBC to $10 and changed the rules---- You now have to stay the whole night to qualify. It does not include the visit to the Medical Center to repair your broken nose ----if you get caught. And, who's going to believe you spent the whole night writing poems in the OVC ? I know, I know, it's not nice, but have you noticed the demographics of the passengers on Celebrity ships??

"a travel partner which does take some stress " ??? My " travel partner " ?? Stress ??? LOL--- " You know who " don't give me no stress--- Always there to " guide " me in MY ( yea right ) decisions. Example--- How was I to know that 3 shrimp cocktails, 2 plates of Beef Wellington followed by 2 Creme Brulé deserts was not good for me ? What the hell, I only ate a few vegetables and 1/2 of the mashed potatoes (I'm watching my diet ). Another example---So, we're sitting at the pool and this beautiful , etc etc--- then a few minutes later I'm sitting by myself ---- That tells me that my eyes are workin !! Guess who better not read this post ???

If you have not tried it on any ship, and it's available, try it. Excellent menu, French service, very relaxing atmosphere, etc. As good as any upscale restaurant where I'm from. It's the best of all the Specialty restaurants---( IMO ). ( While we are not suite passengers, I think that suite passengers are permitted to eat there at no extra cost, but, I'm not sure ).

Really ?? What's wrong with that ? There are threads very often inquiring " Who will be on board the XYZ in XYZ "? ( I've posted my thoughts many times ) LOL Reason-----Never had a bad cruise -- Lucky to be on a cruise---Just go with the flow and don't sweat the small stuff !!

"Z"--- Wake up !! We are still in 2023 -- With your " pull " at Celebrity --- email 'em and tell 'em what you want. And, while you're at it, suggest they add another scoop of gelato to the Elite category . ( True story --- on a recent cruise " you know who " ordered a gelato--- The Server put 2 scoops into a bowl--- and, when I " bragged " that we were ELITE---- she took one scoop out). I was going to remove the Gratuities, but the line was toooooo long. Another suggestion ---- Ask Celebrity to post a " Remove Gratuities Here " sign at GR so we/I won't have to wait so long to complain when our Server forgets to bring all 3 shrimp cocktails at the same time.