Beth_55

3 hours ago, mafig said:

 

At least you were able to get foot stools.👍  Did you ask for loungers and they said no, or did you not ask?

I did not ask. 

We had the slant balcony in Jan on Equinox. Just 2 chairs and a small table. We asked the steward for some footstools and he got us some !  But no loungers .  The chair backs do recline a bit tho so that helped. It is adjustable. 

Got my 2 club points. Wonder how long it takes to show up ?  Not that it matters ! Long way off ! 😉

Thanks for keeping us updated ! Sorry it happened to you tho. So I assume they let you pack everything you needed ? We will be onboard the 21st . I assume the ship will sail !  So glad to hear you are in a balcony room. I would go crazy even with a porthole ! 

I did mine and it worked but when I did my husbands it said it was incorrect ?  Same answers . 

10 minutes ago, debant said:

Just curious what is the earliest boarding time?

10:30 -11:00 am.     I checked in last night right after midnight . 😀 Yes I am excited to have a cruise booked finally ! 😉

2 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

You will be able to select a boarding time when you check in for the cruise.

Thanks for the quick answer ! 

When will Celebrity assign our boarding time ? I am wanting to book Park & Go and want to know what arrival time I should put in. Thanks ! 

1 hour ago, Baron Barracuda said:

Isn't the simple solution to start with the classic package, sample the substitutes and see if they'll do for you?  If not upgrade to the premium package on board or pay the extra buck a drink.

 

DW's favorite drink is a BBC (Bailey's banana colada).  Have always able to get it on the classic package.  Hopefully still can,.

Ahhhh yes !  The BBC ! I knew I ordered something else with Baileys in it on the classic package !!  No extra charge. 

Was on the Solstice a few weeks ago. Had the classic package. Had read that Baileys was not included but I did order mudslides ,which I saw them add Baileys and I was not charged extra. Also someone ordered something called a Bushwacker, which one bartender said it would cost extra for Baileys. They said they had never been charged before and said they cruise a lot. 😉  So the other bartender made it for them at no extra charge. I never tried ordering Baileys with coffee so not sure on that.

We will be patient and let you get some rest and all healed up ! Hoping for good news today !!  

Loving your review ! We were on the Solstice last week and we also had those BIG spoons and the tiny ones with the ice cream !! 

You can board whenever .  

On Solstice now in a Concierge cabin. We had a paper in our cabin saying to go to deck 3 and show our card and we would be led to the next tender to leave. We were in no hurry and later they quit giving out tickets to anyone and anyone could get on board pretty quick. 

I am am just happy with my cabin location and getting more points per night. Did not go to the lunch, it started at 12 and not 11:30 as we thought.  Opted out of the canapés. 

23 minutes ago, Pickels said:

On a prior cruise; We asked our butler if he would get us another chaise lounge, and he did; I'm sure if you ask, they will provide a second lounge.

Thanks for the response ! 

1 hour ago, Marelaine said:

We have tried the various balconies on the the Solstice class ships. The humps on the slants are my favorite. We loved the extra space and didn't feel like our neighbors were watching us and vice versa. I do question why Celebrity doesn't maximize the extra balcony space with chaise lounges or the coveted foot rests. 

We have one of the slant balconies on Solstice real soon. I am hoping the foot rests are still there. Has anyone ever asked for a chaise lounge for their larger balcony ? 

On 8/17/2019 at 4:15 PM, sandiherbert said:

I upgraded to the prem package for $100 each by just calling.  Then there is the $20 each for gratuities.  Easy peasy!!

Hi Sandi !   So did you upgrade to the premium package , or the premium plus package ?  I have the classic as a perk so I don't think I can upgrade to the premium plus. 

I am loving this review !  We sailed to Alaska 3 yrs ago on Norwegian in August. Never saw a whale !  So consider yourself lucky !  We sailed from Vancouver .  Enjoy your honeymoon !  We sail on the Solstice in 34 days to Hawaii ! 

We are cruising on Solstice in 5 weeks so this will be exciting to follow. I can tell already it will be an enjoyable review !

I hope you have a blast ! 

8 hours ago, goofysmom99 said:

On S-class, first and third cabins on the front or back of the hump (C2 on Deck 9 and up) have the longest balconies and best locations, IMO.  Second and fourth cabins are longer, but not as long as 1st and 3rd.  Close to elevators, mid ship, covered or sun, mostly protected in weather, and room for a lounger if you ask.  If you're a Captain's Club member, you can automatically upgrade to C2 cabin at a C3 fare; however, C1 cabins cannot be upgraded from a C2 fare.  C1 fares are C1 fares.

Going on our first Celebrity cruise next month and have one of those longest balconies  ( deck 10 ) so I am excited about that ! Plus being midship is great also. 

So I rebooked at the non refundable, and just 1 perk. Will buy internet later. Lost my 200.00 OBC but still came out ahead.  Final payment tomorrow and then I can quit looking !  LOL   Yeah right ! 

Is it possible to change to non refundable and 1 perk if I am booked at refundable and 2 perks ?  

thanks.....actually the military part is gone but the price drop stayed the same. I will call and see what they say.

I have gotten one price drop already where I saved money and also got $200.00 OBC.  Now I see a lower price using the military discount. I assume if I call about that I will lose the 200.00 OBC right ?  I hate messing with my reservation in fear of losing my cabin. 😓   I would still save 136.00 even if they take the OBC away.  Final payment is a week away. 

12 minutes ago, scrapcreator said:

It makes nice mimosas if you order some orange juice off the room service menu. Especially nice on a sea day out on your veranda. 🍾

This sounds like a great idea !