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I would tell you but then everyone would go there.🤗🤫🤐

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12 hours ago, KKB said:

YOU are the one who got me on Woodford in April! (that peaches & bourbon in Luminae was YUMMY)

I have been experimenting w/ Old Fashions now.

On Beyond last month I ordered one at Craft Social--DELISH. No idea what bourbon it was.

Then one at that Club. Not so good.

Our friend drinks Bullit so tried it with the. Naw, not for me.

Tried Woodford--YEP, THAT'S THE TICKET.

SO I BLAME YOU!!🤭

 

(Yes, thx for tagging me...we just got home Saturday from a week on the NCL Prima, so still not fully caught up on my CC readings!)

I my fav is Old Fashions.   Luxardo Cherries , orange wedge, sweetener, it can be agave syrup, muddle brown sugar cube, or maple syrup all muddled and some of the Luxardo cherry juice.   use 4 to 5 different bitters, 2 0z bourbon and a large ice cube.   Sometimes a 1/4 to 1/2 oz of Grand Marnier for that extra kick and orange flavor.   Twist of orange peel for garnish.  
 

I found on board that the BTs don’t make the drinks the same  I will tell them how I like it and then frequent that BT that makes it the best rating to me.  At home if it is too sweet or not sweet enough I adjust, some BTs will do that.  For a great experience have one with a small bite from a piece of chocolate before taking a sip.   Use the one that is on your pillow.  Very small  bites and that piece will last the whole drink.  At home we will have the chocolate covered cherries that we purchase from Nut.com.  Learned that trick when visiting the distilleries in KY on the Bourbon Trail 

https://nuts.com/driedfruit/cherries/dark-chocolate/1lb.html

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I would choose the Ascent or Beyond.   Both have been improved over the Apex and newer. 
 

Been on the Apex and Beyond.  I like the Beyond more than the Apex because of the Martini bar layout and having the World Class Bar.   The Ascent will have enhancements over the other 2.    
 

Any of them would be a nice cruise experience.   Best is to evaluate the cost and itinerary.   Choose the one that works for you.  Ex of you can get Aqua class on one ship for the same cost of a veranda on the other go for the Aqua if that is in your budget.   Wouldn’t pay any new ship premium to sail on the Ascent, if you understand what I mean.  
 

I would say take the one that is the best value for the same category.  It will all be new to you and enjoyable.  

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Nothing to seem.   They are too high.   Won’t book them any longer.   I have already paid for the meals in my cruise fare.  Add that additional and I can’t justify it.  Eat enough as it is without having to pay more to eat more than I need.  
 

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We were on a cruise in Nov.  There  was someone else that was also on that cruise and posted a live blog.  She wrote that she booked  got 50% off of a few specialty dinners when on board, and that they are giving away food.  Prior to the cruise I always checked for discounts on the dining.   Never seen 50% off. I think 5%was max and I can get more with my CC perks

There was a person always standing at a podium to book those dinners.   I keep asking if there were any discounts.   He said no.   I told and showed him the blog.  He said it never happened and there  were never any discounts like that for a long time.  
 

Sometimes people write stuff that they want to believe or to glamorize to make others think they are special.  Or they are just confused  and don’t know what they really got.  
 

The short answer. NO large discounts.  At most is the first night that I have seen to be 30% on the S, and M class.  On the E class the best amount is what you get from the CC perks.

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Never had any issues of noise when by an elevator.  
 

I would stick with deck 11.   Check the deck plan for what is above deck 12.  
 

With 11 you will have cabins.  Should be quieter unless you have people above that walk around like a heard of elephants or do aerobics in the cabin.  
 

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Some bars have Goslings, and also Bundaberg.

Some BTs will mix   coke, and sprite, or 7 Up when making  drinks out of a gun as a substitute for ginger ale.  

as you probably know there is a difference between ginger beer and ginger ale.  

I tried drinking Canada dry but it is impossible.  The more I drink the more they make. 😱

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1 hour ago, Charles4515 said:

Donate them to Goodwill. 

That is one of those places that also takes excess fabric items and sells as bulk rags.  It just seems a shame to think that is where they will end up.  

I guess I just have to face the facts that is all they are worth.  Fancy rags to be used to wipe up grease, oil and etc.  

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I would like to know what you do with them when finished.   My parents passed  away a few years back and I inherited about 15  of those things, a family member took one.  The rest I can’t give them away because no one wants one.  They are in great shape as they were used as covers on the bed, hung on a quilt rack, or still in the box.    They were all hand made by  some of the Polish , and Ukrainian women in the area.     I even asked at a dog shelter and they don’t want them. 🤷‍♂️.   I guess at worst I can donate to the SA or  other charity type thrift store  and they will end up being sold as bulk rags.   Asked a pregnancy center but they are limited on what they can accept because of the liability.   The can’t be guaranteed that they are flame proof, non toxic and etc.  I. don’t want to just toss them but I am tired of having them around.  I have the same problem with hand made shawls, and afghans that they had.  
 

The same with doilies.  

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From what I read some passengers wanted the private lounge so they could meet and mingle with other elite and above that share the same cruise passion. 🙄   Apparently not many are interested in doing that.    Sometimes don’t ask or wish  for something as you may get it.  
 

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On 1/20/2024 at 12:49 PM, hcat said:

thanks for all the info.  Looks like some nice things to do   

Do you know what WONDER AT EDEN IS?  A new show or event?  

From past experience it was like a preview of one of the Productions shows.   The singers and dancers appear doing  a little show.   It is ok if you don’t have  anything else to do.   It is supposed to be for Elite and above but there is no one checking and they didn’t clear out the lounge prior to.  
 

it also coincides with the HH so many may be there for that.  Can be very crowded with overloaded bar service.  
 

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I find that the prepaid tip option lets me know how much extra the cruise will cost.  I never prepay it as it will be added daily onto the folio.   I don’t like giving money away ahead of time.  
 

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29 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 Celebrity is not allowed to purchase from the duty free shop onboard and serve to guest. 
 

29 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 Celebrity is not allowed to purchase from the duty free shop onboard and serve to guest. 
 

29 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 Celebrity is not allowed to purchase from the duty free shop onboard and serve to guest. 
 

I know that but that  isn’t the issue.  If the shop has it why doesn’t Celebrity have it?    
Apparently it isn’t a supply issue for the store.   The supply issue is that Celebrity doesn’t want to supply it and uses that for an excuse.

The last cruise that I was on I was in the Retreat Lounge.   This one couple came in and ask the BT if he remembered them from some a while ago. as they were the couple that had that special bottle of Scotch.   I asked the Bt about it and he said that when they were in a port someone from the ship went into the port and purchased some bottle reserved just for them.   He said he didn’t know all of the story but he was told to only serve it to those two guests and keep the bottle out of sight.  
 

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They ran out of Woodford and claimed it was a supply issue.   I took a picture of many bottles on the self in the duty free shop.   Showed it to the same BT and he said all we can do is serve what they give us.   Not his fault.

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12 minutes ago, patty1955 said:

It wouldn't be all the Elite Plus members. It  would be for those in the Penultimate level (probably 1500 points). We're Elite Plus but we've need 700 more points to attain Penultimate. It might inspire us to try but we're never going to make Zenith.

I am aware of that but there are probably many more than you may think that are in that area.   There are also a lot more Zenith than there use to be.   Before one on a cruise was rare now there are always a few. On our last cruise there were 11 and one was a double.   This wasn’t a repositioning cruise.  It was a 10 day Caribbean cruise.   I think there were also over 750 elite plus.  
 

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The way it is now is good enough as long as they don’t take anything away.   
 

A dinner in Luminae wouldn’t be feasible.   On some cruises there are hundreds of Elite Plus and many would now be in the new level.  
 

Free Classic drink pack?   Dream on especially when they are making cutbacks on what is included in the drink packages.  There again with all of the Elite plus that would qualify it wouldn’t be financially feasible.    
 

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I collect the empty bottles and cans if they have the MI $.10 deposit on them and cash them in when I get back to MI.  💰💰💰🤑.   I also fill up containers that have twist off caps with the shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and body wash to use at home (not all on the same bottle).  😱   Also pack  the extra rolls of TP, and facial tissues stored in the cabin.  🤥.   There is a lot more stuff but I don’t want to expose all of it. 🤷‍♂️🤗

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I recently booked a cruise thru a very large warehouse chain.   The agent read the terms and conditions.  It took him about 10 minutes.   When he was finished he asked I had any questions.   I said yes.   Can you repeat that.  🙄😱

One of the things read was that they do not participate in the move up program.  If they don’t other large TAs may also be doing the same.  
 

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I have seen people in front of me trying to beat the system and being directed to a holding area.   I showed up at my assigned 11:30 and there were a lot of people standing around in that holding area.  

I have also read on this board about people that showed up early and then  complaining about not being able to board and having to stand outside in the elements.  
 

It is up to you.   Stand here waiting or somewhere else.  Take your chances.  
 

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Even if you don’t use the gym there are showers available.  🤗

There is soap, shampoo, towels and etc.   there are also sinks if you want to do wet shaving after.  
 

I have used the area a few times when my wife was using the bathroom in the cabin and we were in a rush.  

i would put on a bathing suit, t shirt and walk there from the cabin with shower togs.  Made it easier than having to contend with a lot of clothing.   

 
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I wouldn’t trust any puzzle on board the ship or in public.   I could see some jokesters mixing up 2 or 3 and then redistributing them into the boxes.

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Diont they give you an option?   You can use the TP,  wash cloth, or the brush next to the toilet. 😱🙄🤷‍♂️🤗
 

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I send out clothing that I am comfortable with if they get ruined.   
 

Basically anything with elastic will usually get ruined by destroying the elastic.   This is  mostly socks and underwear that aren’t high cost items.  
 

Depending on the fabric some stuff will come back like it was in a wrinkle machine that put permanent wrinkles in it.  
 

If you have any knitted type clothing the laundry tags they use may pull the threads when removing.   I don’t like those tags as they irritate and scratch my skin.  

I have read where some passengers will pack  clothing with the intention that after sending to the laundry and wearing again will  leave on board.   The attendants told me that Celebrity will wash and donate the clothing to the area they are sailing in. 
 

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22 hours ago, ScottC4746 said:

 

 

I've seen other sites say to avoid the buffet and after ordering in a restaurant, wash your hands.  I never thought about the last item.  The menu cover may look clean, but as a former waiter, I know they are not sanitized between diners, they only wipe them clean.

 
The other items that get overlooked are the chair rails and salt, and pepper shakers.   People will put their hands under the seat of  chair to move it closer to the table and when leaving.  I doubt they ever get wiped off.  
 

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18 hours ago, mrgabriel said:

The decision to move this game to Peacock was made months and months ago - long before that relationship started.

 

Mr Goodell has to find a way to pay his salary. 

Yes the  decision to sell the rights to Peacock was months ago, but the teams were not  known.   Now that the teams and games are known the NFL schedules the times and days.   Many  NFL fans would subscribe to Peacock to watch any playoff game no matter who was playing.   By selecting the game with the Chiefs it gives the possibility of many swifties subscribing just to see her cameo appearance.  
 

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