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Have they upgraded the WiFi?
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I found the Waves pizza surprisingly good given that the lunch pizza in Terrace is mediocre.
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Allura…is it too late to add Jacques and la Reserve ?
basenji56 replied to BEEZLEE's topic in Oceania Cruises
I always thought the best job on a Celebrity S class ship was gelato scooper. Not much work until the last day when you have to scoop the one free scoop. -
What shows does the Diva appear in?
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I sailed over Christmas but didn’t go to any shows. Are all of them drag shows? How many are drag?
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Allura…is it too late to add Jacques and la Reserve ?
basenji56 replied to BEEZLEE's topic in Oceania Cruises
My problem with Ember is that it was extremely loud. So loud that I couldn’t hear someone on the other side of a table for four. I thought the food was fine but the noise will keep me away. -
Too many other options. Forget about “loyalty” to a cruise line.
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For me, the former.
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Yes. On some ships the cruise director might give some demographic information such as countries. Maybe ages. But VV has no cruise director. and each sailing is different
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True. I am an Elite Plus solo currently trying Oceania Vista. Far superior to Celebrity. More expensive? Yes. But not that much more expensive than paying for three on Celebrity.
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On another group, someone said they were told that second passenger noshows would be charged for the extra person at the dock.
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Celebrity is apparently now charging solos a 30 percent premium over the cost of a cabin for two.
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I booked a TA for November. Hope the demographic changes. Would rather not deal with a lot of vomit.
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My boarding time was 4 pm. I wish I had known this before. Thanks for sharing this information!
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Yes. I was surprised to see that they apparently met their target demographic on the Christmas sailing I got off last week. On Oceania ships, I feel like the youngest passenger at 66, on that sailing I felt like the oldest.
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Long-Ass Dining Review of Scarlet Lady (12/27/23)
basenji56 replied to Alsmez's topic in Virgin Voyages
I concur. I was a bit disappointed in the food given the rave reviews. Definitely not better than Oceania. Steaks were bad. Sides generally better than entrees. -
I totally missed that Deep Blue Extras get you early boarding time. How early? How do you prove you have the Extras before they give you the wristband?
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The hotel analogy is instructive. A hotel charges by the room. But I have never heard of a hotel that charged a single guest more than a couple or family because the couple was projected to spend more in the gift shop. This is pure greed and solos should take their business elsewhere.
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And it takes some time for the drinking game!
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In my experience, that is correct.
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But if you are having this issue, see if a travel agent has better rates. Mine has solo rates at a bit less than the Celebrity price for two. I know people assume using a TA costs more than booking directly with Celebrity. In my experience, this is not true.
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I sailed over Christmas. Was very surprised at how young the sailors were.
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Yes, that is apparently our only option.
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And generally, one person will eat less than two. And take up less space in the theater. Generally, but not always.
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Celebrity obviously doesn't want our business. I wrote to the company but I plan to take my business elsewhere unless it is changed.
