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Not sure what department I actually called (other than a Celebrity line) as I dialed 800/556-8209 as listed in an email, for my 11/16 Eclipse 14 day from Ft Lauderdale, indicated for booking accoutrements . I requested to upgrade myself only (not hubby)from Classic on a 123 promo to Premium package. I was transferred to another department and $161 on AMEX and 3 minutes later I had 1 of 2 passengers upgraded to Premium package. There was never an indication that both passengers in cabin needed to upgrade and they were most helpful in asking if they could book any additional specialty restaurants, spa, ect reservations for me and gave me a direct phone number to call back.

It is so easy for many of us to assume Celebrity is trying to "ruin" our cruise/vacation from work or retirement but make a call please and see if you can solve the issue yourself rather than assuming that X is out to get you - it may cause much less stress. And yes, after my call I do believe it may cost more to upgrade onboard rather than prior to boarding. Does that make sense to me - No but I only can speak from a marketing standpoint of a manufacturing company with way smaller revenue than X... We can only guess how many will upgrade to Premium prior as compared to being content with Classic onboard but a couple drinks and maybe many will be happy to sign check to upgrade at almost any price. I can assure you that on Solstice 6/14/2013 I know of pax who upgraded at a B/T upgrade suggestion... Don't assume it was me or husband - we signed every check unlike the other 15 in our group who had Classic 123 and were quite content.

Nevertheless - Relax and enjoy your vacation when you board your ship for a vacation at sea and make memories that will last a lifetime -some not perfect but most will be enjoyable :o) If you like Bombay or a better wine and you have the 123 Promo it is essentially the equivalent of 1.5 "house" cocktail in most any city in the USA.

Don't think I will use them so does anyone want my coupons if we have too many Elites on 11/16 Eclipse??? This is a rhetorical question so before you get on the pulpit to move this thread elsewhere, I have no idea if they can be used by anyone else but with all the 123 Bev packages it pretty much makes Elite HH a not issue in my opinion although I do love the Sky Lounge on S Class.

Thanks Larry for posting, we were on Silhouette mid Feb 2013 Sky Deck CS Suite and it is worth noting that cruiser may not always get the menu in the specific category. Only way I noticed a different menu was I was ready to check off the Spinach Omelet and it was not on the menu as it has been previous morning.

It did not occur to me that I had CC class menu but why do you think they do not get option of spinach omelet but standard cabin does. I am sure I had CC menu option since there was fresh squeezed grapefruit juice listed. But by simply writing in Spinach the desired omelet magically appeared.

Worth noting for anyone sailing the Fjords in Norway the best lunch ever was a room service burger and fries on the balcony enjoying the beautiful scenery. Bliss.....

Thanks so much for taking the time to scan and post the Celebrity Todays; it is most helpful and answers so many questions the other 16 family members have been asking about! Your timing could not have been more perfect; we are so looking forward to our departure on the 14th.

Do you know if the complete upper level of MDR was for Select Dining or only a portion?

The question on heat (from poster above) in Solarium Pool - I have never been on ship (S or M class) where SP was not heated. The solarium air temp has differed but maybe due to the climate we were cruising but it has always been very comfortable.