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17 hours ago, mkcurran said:

Looking at a Beyond ABC cruise in the fall.

Thank you for the answer, very helpful!

On the Beyond, you MUST do your research and try to choose a quiet room.  There are issues on this ship.  You may want to bring ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones for sleeping.  Sad.

The ship is really nice.  I would suggest you read some of the guest reviews and that will give you an idea of  what to expect.  Most cruisers dress nice casual like if you were going out to a nice restaurant back home.  You no longer see many men in suits or tuxedos.  Collars shirts and nice pants are fine for dinner but there are those who get dressy.  

4 hours ago, wtang said:

What complimentary beverages are available in the MDR?  Is it just water, unsweetened iced tea, and coffee?  I don't drink any alcohol and only occasionally have a Coke.  Just wondering what my MDR beverage options would be if I don't purchase a non-alcoholic drink package.

For breakfast, there is an assortment of juices, coffee, tea and milk.  For other meals, there is a machine that provides lemonade, fruit punch, and other noncarbonated sugary drinks.  All free.

If I have left over OBC,  I split it among deserving staff who made my trip special.  Go to Guest Relations to get a form and then have those deserving individuals add their names and employee numbers.  I then write in the amounts and return the completed form to Guest Relations.  Very simple.  

47 minutes ago, Northern Aurora said:

I love the San Pellegrino Naturals and purchase it at home.  We were B2B on the Millennium boarding on March 28th for the first time I found it on a Celebrity ship.  It was listed on the Ocean View beverage menu and was also available in the Retreat Lounge.  Flavors included lemon, orange and grapefruit.

San Pellegrino is not included in the Classic Beverage Package either.  

4 hours ago, ren_reid said:

My husband and I just booked our first cruise on Celebrity Beyond. We booked the Aqua Class because we wanted a veranda (I know they have the Infinite Veranda which some love and some hate), and we wanted access to Blu. 

 

I'm having a hard time finding information online about some of the other "perks" of booking Aqua Class that were listed, and hoped that this community might have some insight. My questions are below! 🙂

 

• I know that we will have free access to the SEA Thermal Suite, but I also saw something online about needing to reserve a time. Neither one of us are big spa people, and we aren't sure if we want to take advantage of any of the onboard spa treatments. We did hope to take advantage of the SEA Thermal Suite though. How does that work for Aqua Class? Do we need to make reservations? If so, were would we do that?
• What type of fitness classes are available with the Aqua class room? Are they actually included in the price -- like I don't have to pay extra?? I feel like I read that somewhere, but now I am questioning myself. 
• I have heard that the main pool area can get busy and seats after pretty early in the morning are hard to come by. What are the onboard cabanas like? Are they worth the cost? How does one go about reserving one? 
• Neither of us are big drinkers (we don't drink alcohol at all, actually). I planned to get the non-alchohlic drink package so I could get sodas and coffee, but my husband only drinks water--except at breakfast. He loves orange juice. Can he get that in Blu without an additional charge, or should we get a non-alcoholic drinks package for him as well? 

 

Appreciate any information you can share! 

No reservations are needed for Aqua Class cruisers to use the Thermal Suite.  No fee. However, you will need reservations for the  other spa services and pay fees.

Included classes include yoga, fitness, etc. No fee. You will have a menu to choose from.

I would not spend the money on the cabanas.  Just go to the Solarium.

Freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juices are available at breakfast in Blu.  

On 4/29/2024 at 1:00 PM, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

Anyone heard anything about 10248? Not that there's anything I can do about it now since my sailing is pretty much sold out. The only video I can find doesn't have any sound and actually mislabels it as it's of 10284 not 10248 like its title says (in spite of the very first bit showing the cabin number - Deck 10 cabin 284).

Bring along some noise canceling headphones just in case. Be prepared just in case.

The roughest seas for us was the last full day of the trip heading to Victoria.  The other portions were calm..

5 hours ago, Cruzinram said:

Looking at booking B2B2B sailing this summer on the Reflection. We do not normally sail in Summer months during the vacation season. I am curious during the summer months on Celebrity the likely hood of having Families with Children on board. Celebrity not being known as a Family Cruise line I would just like get some veteran advice. 

 

You will find more families and a younger group on board.  Definitely more energy  and more beverages being consumed from my experience.  When we travel during the Winter, there are some children on board.  Quite noticeable during the Summer.

2 hours ago, freddiebud said:

Good morning.  Does anyone have a correct price list for laundry on board?  Or know what the cost of one laundry bag of clothes is?  TIA.

$49.95 was the price.  There are different packages available and the options are available with your stateroom attendant.  

On 5/1/2024 at 8:53 PM, avic77 said:

Which would be better? I can pick my own cabin regular Veranda or take a guarantee Aqua class. Biggest worry is noise. I usually pick aft cabins but have been in forward. Motion doesn't seem to bother us. 

Ship is the Celebrity Reflection. The spa doesn't have a hydro pool so we probably won't use it as much as we did the spa on Princess.

My suggestion for what it is worth.  Check out the availability of cabins in the Guarantee Aqua class category.  If there are plenty of cabins available, then I would probably consider going for a Guarantee. You will more than likely be able to change your assigned location.  However, if there are very few available, I would choose my own location in the Veranda category.  

12 minutes ago, 30scruiser said:

If we wanted to make a reservation for select dining for after the first show is 8 late enough? Thanks

On the Beyond and Ascent, the first show was at 7:30 pm.  8:30 would be a better time.

1 hour ago, avic77 said:

Which would be better? I can pick my own cabin regular Veranda or take a guarantee Aqua class. Biggest worry is noise. I usually pick aft cabins but have been in forward. Motion doesn't seem to bother us. 

Ship is the Celebrity Reflection. The spa doesn't have a hydro pool so we probably won't use it as much as we did the spa on Princess.

There are many cabins on Deck 11 that I would avoid. I am sensitive to noise.   Would you be happy under a gym? Under an aerobics room?  Not for me.   I would  choose a room rather than risk being under one of those areas.  

2 hours ago, beshears said:

We (7 or 8 of us) have never cruised on a Celebrity ship, and are in the "thinking" mode of doing this ship. If you have cruised on this ship within the past year or so, would you mind giving me your feedback on pros/cons of this ship?

Sailed in February and must say the ship's entertainment, food and service was excellent.  The Captain was outstanding and down to earth.  None of the self-promoting I had on another ship.  Definitely will cruise again on the Ascent.  Go for it!

2 hours ago, kaz828 said:

We are doing a short cruise on the Reflection, our first time on Celebrity (but doing the Beyond next year)
So if you had to pick one speciality restaurant/meal to do on the Reflection what would it be? 

 

Also, side question, are there any locations for a sit-down, non buffet option for breakfast and/or lunch?

If I could pick one, it would be Murano.  Great food and service.  Our favorite dishes are the chateaubriand for 2 and the lobster Murano.  You may also want to try their lunch offering but with a limited menu.  

Lawn Club Grill would be my second choice.  More relaxed and more like bbq food.  Enjoy!

54 minutes ago, hcat said:

And its  been at 10 or 10:30 p.m.

10:45 pm by the pool  on Ascent, and it was called Shine the Night. 

13 hours ago, kaz828 said:

We are two adults, mid forties and doing our first Celebrity cruise on the Reflection in June. Anything we need to know? 
Anything we for sure should check out or do? 

If you want to dine in a Specialty Restaurant, I suggest Murano.  Great food and service.  Nice for celebrating a special occasion.  Another option would be the Lawn Club Grill with its outdoor seating.  Check out the menus.

A nice place to relax and to enjoy a drink is the Sky Lounge.  Great views.

2 hours ago, misha1 said:

Thank you for your responses.  I did mean... is there port valet in Fort Lauderdale LIKE they have in Seattle.  It was an awesome service!  Gotta figure out how to sign up next

The fee is $29 per person in FLL plus any baggage fees charged by the airline.   You will get a paper which you complete and return to Guest Services. The fees are charged to your room and you can use your OBC. 

1 hour ago, chrismch said:

Unfortunately, if you bought 100 shares now, at $145 per share (today's price) you'd be putting aside $14,500 for that benefit - not a great investment at that price. 

In addition, the odds appear to be greater that the share price will go down.  Buying now could be a high risk proposition.  Invest the money in a CD and use that money for OBC.

We have gone to various MDR on the E-class.  We have been treated well by staff in each dining room.  I do like moving around and taking in the different themes in each restaurant.  

4 hours ago, thumpersmom said:

Hi

We are sailing on the Solstice in May in Alaska. Some of the port days are long, which is great to explore. If we get back on the ship after our early dining time, can we go to the MDR later? I know that the buffet is an option. 

Thank you!

One option to consider is the buffet.  On our  Alaska cruise, we twice dined in the Oceanview after a long day on excursions.  They had fresh fish cooked to order on a couple of nights which included cod, salmon and halibut.  It was very quiet up there.

54 minutes ago, Gladys Kravitz said:

Can anyone tell me if these independent or even the celebrity excursion boats are easy to get off and on from the water for people with bad knees, the over weight or elderly? A small little ladder that’s way above the water won’t work for me. 

As for Captain Marvin, staff is there to assist getting on and off the boat.  Been on numerous trips with this company.  

7 minutes ago, Tom and Ingrid said:

Where were you last year when I needed this knowledge 🫣

😄

I had to stumble on it somehow instead.

For many years, you could not get this benefit as it was not combinable with certain promotions.  So you have to read the fine print...

We took a Celebrity excursion and besides being pricey, the boat was overcrowded and not a good experience.  Once and done.  Since then, we have booked independent tours and have been pleased time after time.

6 hours ago, MarieF4861 said:

Hello,

I am a first-time Celebrity cruiser and our online check-in is coming up in May. Last year, when I cruised Royal, I was able to log in at midnight for the day our check-in became active, grab a time, and then come back later to fill in the rest.  As I recall, this feature was only available in the app.  If I logged in on my computer, I had to complete everything.  Is the same thing true for Celebrity?   Also, in the event I do need to complete everything, what documents do I need? I just recall that I needed passport number, general info, and emergency contact. Taking a picture was optional.  Am I missing anything?

 

Thanks.

I check in using my computer.  All information did not need to be completed in order to receive a boarding time.  

If I recall, you will need personal information, emergency contact, passport information, and credit card number.

4 hours ago, Loryl said:

Yeah if you're not a pickleball player the noise can drive you crazy. Otherwise it's sort of music to your ears. LOL

It is like music to your ears like that of hearing the sound of a dental drill.  The good news is that on the Ascent, play is stopped when the Rooftop Garden Grill is open.