rhume55

A quick update.

I was on Celebrity Summit from Newark to Bermuda on July 10, 2016.

Got a great deal on a guaranteed interior cabin.

Was assigned cabin #3067. Googling the cabin I read a review that this was a noisy room so I had some concern.

I didn't ask about changes or upgrades during the boarding/check-in process. I figured if the room was noisy, I would gently complain the next day when on board.

Turns out the room was fine! Nice little room, tight, but clean and newish and plenty of space for what we needed for two, including having breakfast in bed most days.

We did hear a little bit of stairs and/or door slamming noise early a couple of the mornings (6am-ish) ... this is probably what others were complaining about ... but it didn't really bother us at all. I wouldn't be surprised to hear such noises in any room on the ship.

Great cruise ... highly recommended! This was our first cruise with an interior cabin and we didn't miss the window at all. A balcony is nice, but I'd be surprised if I ever pay for more than an interior cabin in the future.

Also our first cruise with Celebrity. Nice relaxing vibe on the ship which we liked. The only thing is the after 11pm night life was a bit sleepy, would have been nice to have better late night parties.

A quick update.

I was on Celebrity Summit from Newark to Bermuda on July 10, 2016.

Got a great deal on a guaranteed interior cabin.

Was assigned cabin #3067. Googling the cabin I read a review that this was a noisy room so I had some concern.

I didn't ask about changes or upgrades during the boarding/check-in process. I figured if the room was noisy, I would gently complain the next day when on board.

Turns out the room was fine! Nice little room, tight, but clean and newish and plenty of space for what we needed for two, including having breakfast in bed most days.

We did hear a little bit of stairs and/or door slamming noise early a couple of the mornings (6am-ish) ... this is probably what others were complaining about ... but it didn't really bother us at all. I wouldn't be surprised to hear such noises in any room on the ship.

Great cruise ... highly recommended! This was our first cruise with an interior cabin and we didn't miss the window at all. A balcony is nice, but I'd be surprised if I ever pay for more than an interior cabin in the future.

Also our first cruise with Celebrity. Nice relaxing vibe on the ship which we liked. The only thing is the after 11pm night life was a bit sleepy, would have been nice to have better late night parties.

Hi all,

Cruising tomorrow. Got a good deal on a guaranteed interior deal.

It seems I got assigned a cabin next to a noisey crew staircase (this from online reviews of that specific room).

Too late to contact my travel agent and request a change.

QUESTION: When I get onboard tomorrow, what's the best way to ask for a room change? Should I ask while going through the boarding process? Or wait until I get to the room, check it out, and then (a) visit the customer service desk, or (b) call someone from the room phone?

Also if I ask the service desk for a change, should I do so right away, or should I wait until the next morning to ask for a change (presumably after hearing noise)?

If I can't change, I'm fine with it, I'll enjoy the cruise regardless, but just checking for tips.

Also, I'm not looking to make "fake complaints" to staff. If the room is reasonably quiet, I'm happy to stay.

Sailing on Celebrity Summit next month.

Booked the cheapest interior cabin.

At boarding time, is there an opportunity to upgrade cheaply to unsold cabins?

If so, when and who do you ask about this?

Two adults. Flying into Newark NJ airport, going to straight to the cruise port at Cape Liberty.

Should we take a taxi to the ship, or pre-arrange a cruise shuttle?

Thanks!

You should get the same kind of attention on NCL...contact their "special needs" dept. prior to your trip!

Will do.

Since the Carnival dining was at a set time, we had the same table at the same time every night. So the hostess found us easily, the chefs could have the special dish prepared for that time.

My concern is with Freestyle dining being so casual, people coming and going whenever they like, it would likely be more difficult to get the same structured attention.

But I'll check into with the cruise line too.

> I would also ask on the NCL forum here:

Thanks Bob ... posted it here too:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=50098812#post50098812

Wife has special diet needs.

Went on Carnival cruises in the past, with assigned time dining, and the special attention wife received was great.

Hostess sat with her with the next day's breakfast/lunch/dinner menu and they picked out and built specific suitable meals for her.

Love Carnival for that!

We're thinking of going on Norwegian Escape in July 2016. Norwegian only has Freestyle dining (plus specialty restaurants).

QUESTION: Will Norwegian be as attentive to wife's dietary needs as Carnival was?

Thanks!

Wife has special diet needs.

Went on Carnival cruises in the past, with assigned time dining, and the special attention wife received was great.

Hostess sat with her with the next day's breakfast/lunch/dinner menu and they picked out and built specific suitable meals for her.

Love Carnival for that!

We're thinking of going on Norwegian Escape in July 2016. Norwegian only has Freestyle dining (plus specialty restaurants).

QUESTION: Will Norwegian be as attentive to wife's dietary needs as Carnival was?

Thanks!

Wifey and I were on a cruise a couple years back, and the last night of the cruise was Saturday night (with disembarking on Sunday morning).

Thing is, Friday night we hung out quietly in our room, anticipating a fun "party night" on Saturday night.

But Saturday night came and all the discos and stuff were empty. I guess Saturday night everyone was in their room packing for the disembarkation Sunday morning.

QUESTION 1: On a cruise that disembarks on Sunday morning, is Friday night always the "big" party night, with a quiet Saturday night?

QUESTION 2: On a cruise that disembarks on Saturday morning, is Thursday night always the "big" party night, with a quiet Friday night?