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On 3/21/2021 at 10:10 AM, Italy52 said:

I'm with you.  I researched Royal's itinerary yesterday and decided that we will be going with them.  I can get a balcony cabin for about the same price as I would pay for an inside with Celebrity.  We like Celebrity but not going to let them force me to take something I don't want or need.

Sounds like Royal would be a better choice for you .

I hope you have a great voyage 

12 minutes ago, AbbyCruiser45 said:

In your TA's defense, they were told that they could start booking over the phone at 8AM. The rollout has been awful. My sister is a TA and she called around 7:45 in case the lines were held up and was lucky enough to book her client in their preferred cabin (AQ). There were very few mid-ship left and she expressed her frustration that they had opened at midnight. The Celebrity agent was frustrated too and said they were told the same thing regarding 8AM phone and 9AM web. 

I agree, I had called my TA at 8 but she was used to being called on my husband’s cell number . She did not expect Celebrity to start the booking so early either . I had put a reservation on hold while waiting to hear from her as I saw cabins filling up .  Fortunately I called her back at nine and she got me a much better room & I know that there will always be nice little extras when we get on board.  We have used her for 15 years - great TA and friend.

Think roll out was just mishandled.

Booked July 24 th through our TA . Concierge cabin and good place on the ship . Not unhappy with price - all

things considered. Just so happy to be cruising again and very happy with this itinerary. 
Like the Aqua suites but not worth the price difference— will just checkout the Persian Gardens and if it has been upgraded nicely will buy a pass as I do enjoy relaxing there when they are well done .

I never hesitate to move things that are left more than 40 minutes. I collect it all and take it to the towel desk or bar depending on the ship. Chair hogs are a huge pet peeve and I refuse to let them interfere with my enjoyment

I have no problem cruising Royal Caribbean or NCL on the Getaway and am looking forward to trying the Escaoe. Am a huge fan of the rope course -- loved walking the plank and enjoyed several of the speciality restaurants . Love their spas and as long as I have a spa balcony room I will be a happy cruiser.

Life would go on,. Hevent tried Princess but am curious after reading some responses on this board .