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I think it'd be a nice cabin style for a Trans atl cruise We prefer a normal balc but we used that area as an extended sitting area, worked out quite well.. We booked one in AQ for Ascent in the carib..perks are BLU and thermal suites
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agree based on a cruise on Oasis to try out that class ship. Much better fit for us on EDGE and BEYOND...Total experience was better on X... food and service better on X..shows and music better..just overall classier. No tix needed or lines for shows or events! Oasis catered much more to family, kid and teen activities.. with.parades carousels, zip line, flo rider etc altho X kids program seems quite good...stem and ocean based!
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Solstice LIVE (3/18) Suite Review w/ Kid: Mexican Riviera w/ Mini Me
hcat replied to GenerationX's topic in Celebrity Cruises
hope you made it home... and had time for Gen Z to rest up before school I am intrigued by the tracker bracelet..details? Our g-son is into sharks, whales etc. Whale exhibit at NYC Museum of Nat History is on his "short list" Maybe NYC would be a fun weekend for Gen Z?? -
Solstice LIVE (3/18) Suite Review w/ Kid: Mexican Riviera w/ Mini Me
hcat replied to GenerationX's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Great Review.... Charla, I think you have been displaced as Cruise Critic's Favorite cruiser! What a star she is...yet hopefully kind and modest like her mom! -
sad to hear..we have ordered multiple arrangements over many yrs of cruising..only on bad bunch...quickly removed and replaced!
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No luck for our ASCENT cruise out of Port Ev.. and our pre cruise hotel is not close to Publix or any floral shop. i think it might be risky ordering a delivery for sailaway day.. wonder why no flowers to order there are plenty on board?????
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More stellar X customer service- drink package purchase issue
hcat replied to the_dylaness's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Wow.. we thought there would be more support for fellow cruisers rather than defense of X which lately causes alot of " agita". On EDGE before Covid, Fine Cut specialty changed the time of our longstanding pre-paid res to 8:30 from 6 pm.. No notice was sent. We found out the day before when we went to confirm. We were told it would be better for us,.NOT REALLY! They apparently moved us to accomodate a suite guest..The officious rude maitre d at first refused to refund our acct when we cancelled implying we were at fault! So we just stood there until he reluctantly agreed...He was unsuited to the job! That was happening quite a bit on that cruise..at Fine Cut and EDEN, where they split family groups into two diff time slots etc,, Seems always said it was for the benefit of the cruisers..NOT! Hopefully...things are improving.... -
good idea.. we have been to many white night pool deck parties on X. but you never know??
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Need a bathtub on the Beyond - what class cabins have them?
hcat replied to BuckeyeMark's topic in Celebrity Cruises
much nicer than the Sky suite tub.. a better location and layput! tjanks for the post! -
Need a bathtub on the Beyond - what class cabins have them?
hcat replied to BuckeyeMark's topic in Celebrity Cruises
side note..the tub in a BEYOND sky suite is oversized but unfortunately failrly awkward to use as a tub..or even a shower... needs more grab bars! -
"Just" a Balcony. Will I Feel Like a Second Class Citizen?
hcat replied to land64shark's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We always book some type of balc,,..usually AQ Class, but have also experienced a Sunset Veranda ( EDGE) and Infinte Veranda ( EDGE), Each one has plusses and minusses. Our last cruise was in a Sky Suite ( BEYOND) to use up accumulated fcc,....It was fun, but for us the value of suite life is not worth another try. Main perks for us were having a larger state room and priority embark and debark,, We did not enjoy the Lumunae menu or the dining room itself, and were happy to dine in BLU one night, The pvt Retreat areas were nice but not that special and the pool area with a very small dunk pool was crowded on sea days. We enjoyed the extra attention from our Butler but at times it was a bit over the top...Some are devoted to suite life but not everyone! In sum..we are happy going back to AQ Class w inf balc cabin and BLU for Ascent. You should not feel deprived being in a balc cabin,,,just enjoy the cruise! -
Solstice LIVE (3/18) Suite Review w/ Kid: Mexican Riviera w/ Mini Me
hcat replied to GenerationX's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Hi Charla ..If you have any left over OBC, you and Gen Z might enjoy a visit to the salon... for mommy- dtr mani pedis. It might be fun ! loving the review.. -
We had no creaking issues on EDGE in 2 diff type cabins and also did Okay on Beyond in a Sky Suite. Hoping our luck holds for Ascent.... .Some of those videos are scary noisy I think there should be a "creaky cabin sticky" at top of the Celeb board. Burying the info in gen cabin reviews not good enough! mods have to say okay and someone has to set it up..anyone??
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Solstice LIVE (3/18) Suite Review w/ Kid: Mexican Riviera w/ Mini Me
hcat replied to GenerationX's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Two Lovely Ladies....makes me re-live great memories of raising our dtr. .They grow up too soon but the love endures..a blessing! -
Well said. We hope Celebrity reclaims itself as a modern luxury brand...good to excellent food, music , lectures, and fun without the trashy element..Folks who love to cruise and meet others who feel the same!
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no objection to family swim time for an hr or two in the Solarium pool if weather is bad outdoors but not ever for anyone who needs to use swim diapers children under 14 should not be in hot tubs and they should not be used as kiddie pools..too bad most or all X ships no longer have kids pools
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we ask that the bar be emptied and also check for stray charges every day including dep day... has happened few times... small amts but adds up in soneone's favor if they do it to a good number of pax!
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Ladies...Have the Celebrity Fashion Police Gotten to you?
hcat replied to Nashna's topic in Celebrity Cruises
i agree ...rules apply to all.. glad they plan to enforce them no hat wearing at the table -
Sad diminution of a nice space...not designed as a sports court!
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Suite Check in for BEYOND suites in Nov... had no snacks at all..just a bar..underwhelming! How did you book dinner on Edge ahead? Was it your level of suite? For Ascent we won't be in the Retreat..but have pre- booked EDEN and FINE CUT.. Have a Great Cruise...
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Solstice LIVE (3/18) Suite Review w/ Kid: Mexican Riviera w/ Mini Me
hcat replied to GenerationX's topic in Celebrity Cruises
The best ever Mommy and Me Outfits... Keep making great memories!