Wineaux007

16 minutes ago, peanut head said:

Hmmm, opposing answers to the shuttle.  Wineaux007, when did you take the shuttle?

In the morning on embarkation with luggage, Constellation will have its own bus from the Roma Cruise Terminal schlepping pax & luggage to the ship.  You will probably go out of Terminal 25.

You can always just get there and then sort it out.

These shuttles will have your ship's name in the front window.  Each shuttle is dedicated to a specific ship.   They will take you directly to your ship.

When you get to the terminal, you will be directed to your respective check in line. 

3 minutes ago, floralscent said:

Not sure when you are sailing but check the Celebrity website often. We recently got a 50% upgrade discount on the classic to premium upgrade. Check often and especially around holidays.

The upgrade from classic to premium is a ripoff.  It used to be $10 a day, but now it's $20 a day, and both parties in the stateroom have to upgrade, not just one person as in the past.  For an upcoming 15-night cruise and a 5% discount, it would cost roughly $570 + 20% gratuity.  Do the math.  You might be better off just paying the difference between the classic & premium + 20% gratuity.  If you don't buy a lot of premium drinks, it might work out better.

We are just off Summit.  We got a listing all the events on one side, and all the bennies on the other side.  BTW, it stated one bag of 30 items.  

I don't think they are checking anymore.  We've never been asked.  Just show up.  

8 hours ago, NMTraveller said:

Do they pour it with the cheap stuff if you have the Premium package?

I've seen them grab the Tito's when ordering a bloody mary.  You have to say something because they won't ask you, most of the time, which vodka you prefer.  

3 hours ago, newfiegirl4 said:

Has this changed recently? As of this past March it was available! 

That’s how it was on Summit.  Maybe it varies from ship to ship?

3 hours ago, newfiegirl4 said:

From what I understand is, with the classic pkg there are 3 martinis you can get at the martini bar in a 2 oz glass!! I think the Cosmo, Apple and Pear(not sure about this one). I’m hoping this will stay true for our April cruise. I was on the Silhouette in March but had the premium pkg, but…. I did see the smaller glasses! 
those prices are crazy!!! 
One thing I realized is, if you have premium pkg you need to emphasize to use the better alcohol lol. 🤔 

All martinis at the martini bar are $17.  No classic package martinis available.  You can get a smaller martini at the other bars in a smaller glass with the classic package.

Currently on Summit.  You are correct, drinks at the martini bar are $17, so with the classic package, you will have to pay the difference -- $7 + gratuity.  Cost to upgrade to  premium is around $20 a day + gratuity.   You have to do the math.  With only 2 drinks, pay the difference instead of upgrading.  

Both have to upgrade, so it would cost you $40 a day + grat unless you are traveling as a solo.

1 minute ago, scotlady said:

Must be V3.  Doesn't look like any unobstructed cabins are left.

Pick a stateroom on the starboard side.  They have smoking areas on Deck 5 on the port side.

2 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

Which ships have you personally seen this grill on?

Summit, Constellation, and Millennium.  On Solstice AUS/NZ cruise, they brought fresh fish in Hobart and served it only in the O/V for dinner.  One night they had whole filets.  The chef cut out a 2" center cut and grilled it for me.  

In the aft section of the O/V Cafe, they have a grill set up for fresh grilled chicken, chops, salmon, strip steak.  Menu varies day to day.

Aqua Spa Cafe?

9 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

I ✋ (raised my hand) to Ourusualbeach's post indicating that I am one that booked after June 1 and have shareholder OBC available on my cruise planner to spend.

 

P.S.  Why are you so insistent that this is a new policy?  Have you actually experienced this yourself or seen cases of this happening?  Until it actually happens, it's nothing to get upset about.

 

Just asking since I haven't booked any new cruises after 1 June.  I have cruises booked into 2024, but booked them prior to 1 June.  If there are no changes, then why come out with this notice/memo is all I'm asking?  

9 hours ago, Goodtime Cruizin said:

what cruise if I may ask?

It was Serenade to Alaska May 2022.  We had to get the Hotel Director involved to move to late traditional dining, which was already full.

We experienced the 7:30 MTD with 150 people in line when we had a reservation.  Back to late seating, same waiter, no waiting in line to be seated for dinner.  

58 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

 

I know you seem to keep asking but the answer has been the same, this isnt new language. Stock obc is not being treated differently since june 1st from stock obc. 

It's not that it is being treated differently since June 1st -- I have OBC for four 2024 sailings and use for whatever.  The issue I was asking about was CRUISES BOOKED AFTER JUNE 1ST!!! not BEFORE JUNE 1ST.  

So, how many cruises have YOU booked AFTER June 1st?  If you did, I'm sure you applied and received shareholder OBC.  

P.S.  I went back and read all the posts.  You never answered the question, but Ourusualbeach did.

My guess is they will be returning (TA) on 23 October 2024.

2 hours ago, zitsky said:

Does anyone know where/if I could find Benedictine at one of the bars on the Eclipse?  I don't mean B&B although I've never tried that.  If I ask for it in Blu or Murano, am I likely to get it?

They had Benedictine at the bar in the Ensemble Lounge when I asked for a B&B.  They had no B&B so he mixed me a Benedictine + Brandy combo.  Worked out great since he knew what he was doing.  😄

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Even if that was the case, until RCI changes the rules, you can cash it out at the casino via the slot machine - financially, there's no diff.

True, but I've always used shareholder OBC to purchase internet/excursions at pre-cruise/sale prices.  If this rule takes effect, I would have to use my CC to purchase sale items in advance.

7 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

Until you cant use it for pre purchased planner items why worry about wording?

 

It's been written confusing forever. I've booked new cruises si ce ju e and can use my obc for planner items.

Well, it says cruises booked after 1 June, you can't use it.  All my cruises with either Royal or Celebrity were booked prior to 1 June 2023, so I can use it for pre-purchase in cruise planner. 

I wonder if anyone booked a cruise after 1 June 2023 is having issues pre-purchasing in the cruise planner using Shareholder OBC?  As in the past, I've always gotten a pop-up saying the OBC (which happened to be shareholder) was available to use.  I wonder if this is no longer the case?

I know this may be hard to read, but I can't figure out how to blow it up.  Bottom line from what I am reading changes made for bookings made after 1 June 2023.  Onboard credit may not be used for onboard service charges or pre-purchased activities.  I suppose this means that shareholder OBC can no longer be used for gratuities, and you can no longer use it for purchases in the cruise planner such as internet, drink packages, excursions, and the like.  

On our current cruises booked with Celebrity we have the AI and usually upgrade to Premium, so the Elite + perk is always included.  Now that they charge $20pp to upgrade + the 2nd person in the stateroom also, the upgrade basically costs $40 for the both of us.  I don't think we will be upgrading anymore.

Every time we've been to Palma, there was a $10 shuttle from the ship to the Cathedral and back.  It's a good distance.

I've seen the Windjammer open as late at Noon on embarkation day, and 11:30 on some ships, but never at 11:00am.  If you get on at 1pm, just about everything (the free stuff) should be open.