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It is "evening chic". Good catch!

If you reach a new level of loyalty one the first part of a B2B you will get your new benefits on the 2nd part of the B2B.

They no longer have "formal" nights. Replaced by "Smart Chic" which is far less formal. There are many threads about this.

You can expect more threads like this as Celebrity tries to appeal to a changing demographic. Some will based their cruise choices on whether kids are allowed to sail.

The HD on SIL sends a "gift" to all who are on B2B. I thanked him and he said that anyone on a B2B gets the "gift" from him.

I'm a Zenith with over 110 cruises with Celebrity. We received a gift from the Captain once and have received gifts from HD and RM several times. These are usually given by people we know and it's not a policy of Celebrity to give loyalty gifts.

It depends on the quality of the ingredients and who’s cooking.

Capt. George Iatrou, formally of Silhouette should be aboard Equinox when you cruise. He is a great Captain and very passenger friendly.

I was on the same cruise and appreciate your comments. The CD Mike was visible to me. He gave some interesting presentations on Titanic. The shows were really good with the new cast. My cabin attendant was friendly and professional. The staff was wonderful! The Officers were visible. The MDR food was very good. My fellow passengers were very friendly.

Some people are difficult to ignore like the man dressed as a rabbit on Silhouette.

No enforcement of rules on SIL. People wore shorts on every night including Chic night. This was for the just completed 10 day followed by 4 days cruise.

Results count! RCL is most interested in their shareholders and they seem pleased as the share price increases.

I believe that the passengers who pay the price to use Retreat (the Suite passengers)are most responsible for the increasing costs. Demand = price increases.

Jason Liberty reported last night on CNBC that onboard spending is up 30% and that the consumer is healthy. People are booking at what some find are high prices and we can expect higher prices as people continue to cruise. As I've said before RCL doesn't care who's in the cabin only that the ship sails full. Complaints about prices are useless until their results indicate that the price of the cruise means less than full ships. Pricing is based on demand! High demand and onboard spending lead to higher costs.

I also have seen dogs in several ports including Miami and Port Everglades. IMHO: Not worth the risk!

I pray that your sister returns to good health. Best wishes to you and your sister.

They might have defined their markets and concentrate advertising. Lots of commercials for Celebrity on TV in Boca.

They'd build it if it meant higher profits! They really don't care who occupies a cabin, they just care that it's occupied.

The choice is yours. You can agree and pay the additional charges or you can chose to boycott Celebrity. They will continue to charge as long as they profit from the charges. Passengers usually don't see themselves as the part of the problem, but they are.

You are correct!

As I understand it Suites still need to pay for a drink and internet package and now Aqua Class has a non included option. So Zeniths staying in suites pay double for the drinks and internet and below don't. So I guess your statement is correct.

I spoke with the new President when I saw her. Not a drinker so I didn't write. My problem with the double charge in Aqua Class has been resolved to my delight.

If you are in a suite you still pay for drinks as a part of your fare even though you as a Zenith receive the Premium drink package as a benefit. They removed this double billing in Aqua Class if you are a Zenith. I'm so glad that I drink only sugar free, non alcohol drinks.

I'd keep an eye on this for a price reduction as you get closer to the sail date. Supply and demand rule!

There are strong future sales on all suites. Celebrity would be fools if they didn't get what the market dictates. Prices will only be lowered when demand comes down.