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I asked about many of the items on Cruise Critic and discussed with some the importance of someone to monitor Cruise Critic and offer advice and correct misinformation. I discussed the former "Celebrity Cruises".I will let the team make any announcements on their own schedule.

Today I disembarked from Equinox and the new CEO and team from Miami were on the ship. Some shadowed the crew and they wanted to learn the experience of passengers. I had a few conversations with Laura and found her to be charming. I detected a positive shift in corporate culture which is more positive to the passenger. I thanked Laura for returning the Zeniths to the Retreat Lounge and asked several questions which were all answered. Laura truly wants feedback from passengers. There will be changes to the menu in the MDR in November which will be bringing back items that were removed.

I took three cruises to Israel and actually made it once. Safety is of foremost concern. Pray for the people!

Today I received an email asking for feedback on a person who contacted me. I never received a call and I don't know the person who supposedly called me. I deleted the survey.

I meant to say Aqua Class. Blu is the AC restaurant.

The cabin are the same size. IMO, the perks are not worth the additional cost. If you need extra perks go for it. Blu a least has a dedicated restaurant.

I have been on B2B where you had to ask for them back and twice my request was refused. Had to stop at Guest Relations one time to secure the card.

You will receive a "transit pass" that allows you to leave the ship. Show the pass to return to ship. You will skip the lines. You will receive the passes and full directions the last night or two before your departure from the ship. You can leave at anytime before you are required to meet with other B2B cruisers. Plan you tours and have fun! Ask if you can keep the seapass card from the previous cruise. You will be issued a new card for each cruise and may (sometimes do and sometimes not) give you credit card number. The non refundable OBC each at the end of the cruise will expire, they unlike some other lines cannot accumulate. Each segment of a B2B is a new cruise.

I haven't and so long as we're included I really don't care if I'm on the list of recipients.

I feel that all of the cutbacks started with the elimination of Zeniths from MC/Retreat. It was the shift in emphasis from loyalty that was the problem. Perhaps the reevaluation of the core philosophy starts now. Some tried to warn of the changes in corporate philosophy, but were called "complainers" or "whiners" by other posters.

Positive for the passenger, problem for Celebrity. I have booked at least 6 cruises with other lines, such as Crystal, Viking and Oceania that I would have booked with Celebrity.

I also did not see a request for questions. I didn't receive the email to inform me of the change in MC/Retreat that some havef reported receiving. I have also booked cruises on other lines. Problem for me is that once you experience other lines you tend to be less Celebrity exclusive.

I was on that cruise as well. For the first part of the B2B I was in a Sky suite and was denied entry. I was in the less costly Century suite for the second cruise and was invited. I didn't reach Zenith until three or four cruises later.

That's what I was saying. They were allowed in Retreat/MC, but not on the Retreat deck to sit or get a drink.

Zeniths have never had access to the Retreat bars only MC/ Retreat Lounge and I don't believe that they will have access to the Retreat deck or bars under the proposed policy. Celebrity is only restoring a policy that they had prior to Covid that they promised to restore once they gained control of Covid.

Zeniths have never been allowed in the Retreat and I would not expect that to be included. I only want Celebrity to restore the previous benefits that they said they would after Covid. I hope that benefits would be restored at all levels.

Seems to be "on a space available" basis, which is more than fine with me. I, for one will now consider Celebrity.

They are wonderful people. One of the best things about cruising is the people you meet along the way are the best! Many have become cherished friends.

Haven't cruised Regent. The new Crystal is pricy, but reports say that it's worth it. I was on the last two cruises of Symphony under the former owners and the staff was amazing! Crystal brought key people back under the new owners.

I have been Celebrity loyal with over 100 cruises since 1999. I did a TA on the Silhouette and the feel of the cruise was different than what I'd come to expect. I'm doing a short cruise on Equinox as a test to see if Celebrity is still among my choices. I've taken Crystal, Oceania and Oceania in the last year and I rate them, based on my preferences and experience Crystal, Viking, Celebrity and Oceania.

If it's Sue and Rob say hello for us. Look forward to meeting them soon.

Be sure to look at Crystal. Have a great cruise!

Go to the Retreat Host and they will take care of it. They will put a sticker or print a new card. Happened several time to me.

They pay for a Classic Beverage package, but get the Premium Package as a benefit. They also pay for the standard internet package , but get the Premium. The laundry, pressing and dry cleaning also has a value. They receive invitations to any Zenith gatherings, such as a special luncheon. They might not get photos that first time cruisers tend to purchase. Benefits cost and much more than $100!

I found that when I took the Oceania. Even the Cruise Director was a long time Celebrity CD. It was very good seeing Paul again.