drakes2

I recently booked the wine tour for the Ascent. When I inquired once onboard I was told it was never offered on E class ships and they would switch me to the food and wine pairing at no extra cost. Questioned it the next day and another guest relations person said it was cancelled due to lack of interest. Finally saw it in the planner and there were over 200 guests in attendance. 😆 yep. They sure don't know what they're doing.

I had sushi for lunch at raw on 5 when I was on the beyond in March. Not impressed so skipped it on my Ascent cruise a couple weeks ago. I get better tasting sushi from my local grocery store with better presentation. Also, service was slow.

I happened to be walking past the Mast Grill last week on the Ascent 13 night TA. They were preparing all the veggies for the Magic Carpet dinner which I heard was overpriced at $129 per person. Seems you're paying more for the experience than the food. I could have done a better job at home of those grilled veggies which would be cold upon serving.

The prime rib in the MDR wasn't good either. I sent it back and ordered pasta.

I would not do the wine tour again but for different reasons. It was offered on my very recent Ascent cruise in Eden right out in the open with others not on the tour sitting at the bar. Appeared to be a couple hundred in attendance. Very poor quality wines I tried 5 out of the 12 they had. I spent the hour eating some snacks and chatting with another couple. Most people cleared out within 40 minutes. Another money grab for Celebrity.

You are correct just read disclosure statement and it says foreign currency transactions not eligible for cash back.

No I use TD Canada trust and now have the US visa card but in order to avoid monthly fees and waive annual fee you must keep 3K in a borderless account at all times. It used to be 5K so obviously they've lowered it.

I also have the home trust visa which I am considering canceling now. Just returned from a TA on the Ascent on Saturday. Last week tried to put a rather large purchase on it and it wouldn't go through. Called several different numbers and finally reached a foreign country who said it would take 10 business days get an increase in line of credit approved so put balance on my TD first class visa.

I'm wondering if I registered a US visa card from my Canadian bank for onboard purchases would it be converted to Canadian $ then back to USD. Not sure if the system would recognize it as a US card since its registered in Canada. Trying to avoid the foreign FX fee. Hoping someone who has been in this situation would know.

I just got off the Ascent on Saturday following a 13 night TA. Passed by the WCB many times; very few people sitting there. I also took the World wine tasting held in Eden. Not at all impressed as it was very crowded and it was near the bar area. Terrible wines IMO and over 200 guests in attendance, figure they netted close to 10K on that.

You will get there. No problem

Gratuities are added on the services at 20%. I once saw a man ask for a bottle of water at casino bar he didn't have a package. Waiter handed him the water charged his card plus 20%. Just for picking up bottle of water in front of his eyes. Oh well, rules are rules. I remember one of the times I did get beverage package I was at casino bar and wanted a glass of villa maria SB. He said we normally don't stock that here and offered me one from classic package. Nope. Paid for premium. Well he found a bottle for me.

You sure can. 🍷

That works out to just over $31 per person plus 20% gratuity. I haven't seen it at such a low price for many years.

If that's in USD not worth it. I bought mine on the leap day special at 29% off

It's always on a sea day in the afternoon most times around 2 pm

I get them but the emails go to my promotions email they should go to primary. Unfortunately I only know about the PUP'S from these boards.

I have a flight to FLL with porter this Thursday morning from Pearson which is a 20 minute drive. Paid $170 CAD one way. My AC return on April 1st was a bit more take the 11:20 am flight. Hopefully Porter is a good airline as never flown with them. Hey, they serve free wine onboard. 😆 🍷

I'm finding more people opting out of drinks packages. Maybe cruise lines will come up with another option or lower the prices of package. Its obviously a huge money maker especially on port intensive itineraries.

I should have said 12 of each.

Just got off a Princess cruise last month and my sister brought on a case of coke plus case ginger ale. In carry on. No issues

Is that regular water or sparkling water?

I wouldn't buy either at the airport much better prices onboard the ship or in ports of call. Even better pricing if you buy 2 usually additional 20% off.

I think a small bottle water 2 or 3 bucks plus gratuities. I stock up on water during HH.

Yeah you may be right. Last year I had a glass of Kim Crawford SB in a restaurant that was $17 but I still think $19 is too high. Is that with gratuities?