Questions about SS 6145 and other suite questions

[Go-Bucks!]

To start, please don't tell me to go to "Search" to find answers to my questions. I've spent 2 entire evenings reading as many old threads as possible but still have some questions left. I've only taken one Celebrity cruise so still have much to learn. If my questions bother you, then just move on. If you have time to share your wisdom, then bless you! :p

 

We just booked an S1 suite on Infinity, cabin 6145. I've watched the youtube video and seen pictures, so am aware of what it looks like. Here are the questions that directly relate to this cabin:

 

1) Closet space looks a bit tight (for 2 people, for 14 days), but are there many drawers to make up for that? If so, where are they?

 

2) What's in the cupboards underneath the bathroom sinks? Is there storage space under there for bathroom items?

 

3) I see that it has a balcony door instead of sliding door. How can we keep it open? Need a bungee cord?

 

4) I read that the balcony dividers do not lock, thus allowing the neighbors to just walk over. Is that true?? I would be mortified if I was sitting out there in the morning in my jammies and someone just came on over. Or for security - what if we had the balcony door open at night! Can someone just walk on in to the cabin?

 

5) Where are the electrical sockets? I read that they are all European. Surely that can't be. Any of them American and, if so, where will we find them?

 

6) Also read that the motorized curtains and balcony door screen don't always work. If so, will they fix them if we ask?

 

7) Is there a retractable clothes line in the bathroom?

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OK, now just a couple general questions. :D

 

8) Is there High Afternoon Tea on the ships? I realize we can get afternoon tea in our room, but do they have a formal tea for suite passengers in, say, a dining room? (We're used to this from Princess, but it's offered to everyone).

 

9) Does Celebrity have formal nights? If so, how many on a 14 night cruise? Do you have to really dress up or will "church" clothes do?

 

10) I've never sailed on a cruiseline that had a Captains Table. How do they choose who to ask? The most expensive suite occupants, high rollers at casino, etc??

 

Thanks for any answers. It takes awhile to learn the culture of a new cruiseline and we're trying to do that with Celebrity.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Go-Bucks!

[Project_gal]

Sorry, I cannot answer all of your questions but I have stayed in the suite next door and been invited to look at 6147 so I will answer what I can.

 

To start, please don't tell me to go to "Search" to find answers to my questions. I've spent 2 entire evenings reading as many old threads as possible but still have some questions left. I've only taken one Celebrity cruise so still have much to learn. If my questions bother you, then just move on. If you have time to share your wisdom, then bless you! :p

 

We just booked an S1 suite on Infinity, cabin 6145. I've watched the youtube video and seen pictures, so am aware of what it looks like. Here are the questions that directly relate to this cabin:

 

1) Closet space looks a bit tight (for 2 people, for 14 days), but are there many drawers to make up for that? If so, where are they?

 

2) What's in the cupboards underneath the bathroom sinks? Is there storage space under there for bathroom items? There is usually space remaining in the bathroom cupboards for your use but you will also find spare toilet rolls and tissue boxes in there.

 

3) I see that it has a balcony door instead of sliding door. How can we keep it open? Need a bungee cord? You are encouraged not to keep doors [sliding or otherwise, open. It wastes energy [heating/air conditioning] and it a problem if the door to the hallway is opened.

 

4) I read that the balcony dividers do not lock, thus allowing the neighbors to just walk over. Is that true?? I would be mortified if I was sitting out there in the morning in my jammies and someone just came on over. Or for security - what if we had the balcony door open at night! Can someone just walk on in to the cabin? bThe balcony dividers has to be able to be opened as they form an emergency exit route for crew [from the stairs to the adjacent PH balcony. In theory, PH guests and crew could access your balcony just as you could access the PH balcony. Crew may access your balcony for maintenance. This will usually be when you are not there [and your door is locked] or they will ask permission. As for your neighbours, are you likely to just walk onto the PH balcony?

 

5) Where are the electrical sockets? I read that they are all European. Surely that can't be. Any of them American and, if so, where will we find them? There will be both types.

 

6) Also read that the motorized curtains and balcony door screen don't always work. If so, will they fix them if we ask? We have not had problems with them not working next door. We have always found that, if you report a problems, they will try to fix them but, of course, it is not always possible to fix all problems immediately. They may, for example, need spare parts not carried on board.

 

7) Is there a retractable clothes line in the bathroom?

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OK, now just a couple general questions. :D

 

8) Is there High Afternoon Tea on the ships? I realize we can get afternoon tea in our room, but do they have a formal tea for suite passengers in, say, a dining room? (We're used to this from Princess, but it's offered to everyone). There is usually a formal Afternoon Tea offered to Elite Captain's Club members but not suite guests. However, I believe that Afternoon Tea may be served in the buffet. Perhaps others can help more on this. I do no drink tea!

 

9) Does Celebrity have formal nights? If so, how many on a 14 night cruise? Do you have to really dress up or will "church" clothes do? There will be three formal nights. There are many long threads on this subject. I am not sure what "church" clothes are - it is a term I have not come across before. Personally, my husband wears a dinner jacket/tux and I wear a long gown. Others dress less formally in a suit and cocktail dress. Others even less so in a sports jacket and trouser/top combination. Only the MDR is formal and you may choose to eat elsewhere to avoid the dress code.

 

10) I've never sailed on a cruiseline that had a Captains Table. How do they choose who to ask? The most expensive suite occupants, high rollers at casino, etc?? There are no published "rules" about this. It is assumed that PH [and, perhaps other high-end suites] guests, most frequent cruiser and other VIP guests are likely to be selected but others have been chosen for no obvious reason. There has been a suggestion on another thread that the method of choosing Captain's Table guest is being changed.

 

Thanks for any answers. It takes awhile to learn the culture of a new cruiseline and we're trying to do that with Celebrity.

 

Hope this helps!

[Go-Bucks!]

Thx, Project_gal for your answers.

 

Anyone else able to help me? I'd really appreciate some help from experienced Celebrity cruisers and/or those who've sailed in 6145/6146. Thanks in advance for your help!! :D

[need2bespoiled]

I've been in the suite but not stayed in it. I have read some threads that says there is less closet space, but they will bring in a portable clothes hanging thing where you could hang more clothes. I can't remember where they said they put it. 6145/6146 would be our only choice of sky suites on an m-class ship so you have wonderful cabin. Whether it is tight it will depend on how you heavily you pack.

 

One cupboard under the bathroom sink is the trash can, the middle is plumbing, usually there is some storage.

 

You can get a wooden door stop from your butler to prop the door open. We did this on our non sliding door in a CS so we could prop it open when the weather was nice.

 

I've heard there has been some high tea in the buffet and they've tried it at the Aqua Spa Cafe, it it doesn't seem to be proper high tea in those settings to me. In addition to the high tea for captain's club members, I seem to recall some sailings where they offered one for about $15.

 

I can't answer much else more than Sue has.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

[melsdt]

We (myself, hubby, and baby) stayed in 6145 on the Summit. I think they are the same layout. I agree with the answers above so will only add my two cents. Yes the closet space is limited. This is really the only major downside to this room. We definitely made use of the drawers and kept closet to dresses and suit. You can also request additional hangers if you need to. We also kept a lot of stuff like stroller, suitcase in entry foyer which is quite large. The bath is great and yes there should be plenty of room underneath the vanity for storage.

 

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[ClaudiaB]

We've stayed in sky suites on Infinity, but not that one. We've also stayed in them on the S class ships. I can't imagine anyone who doesn't know you just walking over onto your balcony. I mean, would you?? Normally people don't keep their balcony doors open. It's not recommended - just go out there, close the door. People who are together will often get the dividers opened, but no, no one is going to come sneak over in the middle of the night! Again, would you? And you're not going to keep your balcony door open at night anyway. You'll mess with the air conditioning and it will get humid in the room.

 

We keep our largest suitcases under the bed opened up - for dirty clothes on one side and things we don't use that often on the other side. We have never had a problem with storage but I guess we do a few things that help: we ask for additional hangers and double and triple hang some things. Everything else is in a drawer or cabinet somewhere. In a sky suite we always end up with an extra drawer that we don't even need. Personally I wouldn't want a clothes rod in the room taking up more space. Plan your dinner outfits - wear the same black slacks/skirt many times and just change up the tops. Take advantage of the laundry and remember that everyone else will have some wrinkles too. If you can't get them out in a steamy bathroom then just don't worry about it.

 

There are outlets on the desk. We bring a small multi-plug, and just rotate when we plug in our electronics. You can also bring a converter so you have access to the European one. I have read here that they will lend you one at Guest Relations but we never have asked. If you're prone to seasickness they will also give you Bonine or equivalent so no need to bring that either.

 

On formal nights (there will be 3) we always eat at the specialty restaurants because honestly we find them *more* special than the main dining room. You can also eat in Blu in a suite, which is what we do if we don't eat in the specialties. Blu is never formal dress although you will see a smattering of formal and semi-formal on those nights even though it's not required. People just want to adhere to the general ambiance of the ship that night and usually most people will make a little extra effort on formal nights. The only place that requires formal wear is the main dining room. You'll get two free nights at the specialty restaurants just by being in a suite. You can make those reservations way ahead of time.

 

Church clothes will be perfect for every night - you might want to step it up a notch for formal nights particularly in the main dining room. I don't wear a gown and my husband doesn't wear a tux but he does wear either a dark suit and tie or a lovely sport coat and tie and slacks. I wear some sparkle, but usually separates. There are more than enough dress code threads here, so have fun reading!

 

We were invited to the captain's table one night when we were on an Alaska cruise on Infinity and it was the ONLY cruise where my husband didn't even bring a sport coat as we planned to eat in the specialties for those evenings AND we had a week of touring after the cruise and didn't want the extra stuff since we already had to bring two seasons of clothes for this trip.

Anyway, wouldn't you know we were invited. We called the captain's club hostess and said we'd love to attend but the clothes ----- she said no problem, she'd send a tailor and measure him and he'd get a free rental. Wow! I had actually something that passed as semi-formal so I wore that. We wondered how we were invited and so we just outright asked her. She said there were only 55 "elites" on board that cruise and she had asked the butlers "who is nice?" on their cabins. Apparently we were nice! Sometimes it's random. It can happen to a first time cruiser in an inside cabin. I can only guess that the only sure thing would be an invitation if you were in the Penthouse Suite and likely a Royal Suite. It could be first seating or second seating. When we went it was first seating with the Staff Captain and it was so much fun. The whole table was laughing all night.They served great wine, too :D

[Go-Bucks!]

I can't imagine anyone who doesn't know you just walking over onto your balcony. I mean, would you?? Normally people don't keep their balcony doors open. It's not recommended - just go out there, close the door. People who are together will often get the dividers opened, but no, no one is going to come sneak over in the middle of the night! Again, would you?

 

Of course I wouldn't walk onto someones balcony, but you must not have read my original post correctly - here's what it said: "I read that the balcony dividers do not lock, thus allowing the neighbors to just walk over. Is that true?? I would be mortified if I was sitting out there in the morning in my jammies and someone just came on over. Or for security - what if we had the balcony door open at night! Can someone just walk on in to the cabin?"

 

I spent 2 evenings reading many posts and one mentioned that a neighbor came over onto their balcony and was looking around. Then they mentioned that the way it happened was because the dividers don't lock, the people just walked onto their balcony. This was a post on CC, not me just making it up. I am used to the dividers being locked on Princess ships, which gives a more secure feeling.

 

And you're not going to keep your balcony door open at night anyway. You'll mess with the air conditioning and it will get humid in the room.

 

We don't keep our balcony door open all night while sleeping, but do occasionally want it open when we're awake. Otherwise we'd just get an oceanview room and go sit up on deck.

 

There are outlets on the desk. We bring a small multi-plug, and just rotate when we plug in our electronics. You can also bring a converter so you have access to the European one.

 

I always travel with a voltage converter, plug adapters and a power strip, but my main question was where are the outlets. Just at the desk? Nowhere else?

Edited August 5, 2014 by Go-Bucks!

[cruisead]

We've been in that suite. Yes, the closet is very small for a 14 night cruise. We doubled up on hangers, putting three pairs of slacks on one hanger and three or four shirts on another hanger.

 

Not sure why you want to keep your balcony door open all night--guess to hear the seas---but Celebrity highly discourages it, plus it can affect the air conditioning of the adjoining suites.

 

The divider IS locked. Just make sure your cabin steward checks to make sure.

 

Church clothes is subjective. For some, church clothes are shorts and t shirt or jeans and shirt. Celebrity tends to be a bit more formal, so for men, the minimum for formal night is a sport coat, dress shirt and slacks. For women it's a cocktail dress, or dressier slacks and a more formal looking top. You will have three formal nights.

 

There is one US outlet by the desk. Bring a multi-outlet plug with you.

 

There is usually one elegant tea, offered in the specialty restaurant on deck three. There is a charge for this.

 

The Captains table is only hosted on formal nights, and generally speaking, they tend to ask those in the PH and Royal Suites, those who are very frequent cruisers and those celebrating a special event, like a 50th anniversary.

[Go-Bucks!]

We doubled up on hangers, putting three pairs of slacks on one hanger and three or four shirts on another hanger.

 

Yes, we'll do that too.

 

Not sure why you want to keep your balcony door open all night--guess to hear the seas---but Celebrity highly discourages it, plus it can affect the air conditioning of the adjoining suites.

 

As I mentioned above, we don't keep the door open all night while sleeping. But occasionally during the daytime we enjoy having it open, especially if the weather is mild and we like to hear the ocean. Again, we don't keep it open overnight.

The divider IS locked. Just make sure your cabin steward checks to make sure.

 

That's good to know.

 

Church clothes is subjective. For some, church clothes are shorts and t shirt or jeans and shirt.

 

Obviously I didn't mean jeans and tshirt. Pretty much everyone knows that you don't wear those on formal night. :rolleyes: By church clothes, I meant a nice dress or the equivalent. Yes, some people go to church in stuff I'd mow the lawn in, but most people wear something nice to church. At least they do where I live.

 

There is one US outlet by the desk. Bring a multi-outlet plug with you.

 

As I mentioned previously, I always bring a power strip. Princess has just one socket at the desk too, but don't have foreign ones.

[ramman]

There is also storage behind both of the vanity mirrors in the bathroom.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

I believe the person who informed you that the balcony divider is locked is thinking of S class ships. I've stayed in 6143 and the divider is not locked. Not that anyone will wander onto your balcony.

 

Linda

 

[onepug]

I have stayed in that cabin on a 14 day Panama canal cruise. WE LOVED IT!!! I was worried about the smaller closet...really worried, especially on a long cruise, but it was fine! And we have an overpacking problem, 2 large suitcases and 2 huge garment bags. The huge bathroom makes up for a slightly smaller closet. Do bring a small power strip, you will need it. The furnishings are a dark wood, so it seems a little darker in the cabin. Having said that, that same cabin became open on our next Summit cruise...and I grabbed it!

[Go-Bucks!]

I have stayed in that cabin on a 14 day Panama canal cruise. WE LOVED IT!!! I was worried about the smaller closet...really worried, especially on a long cruise, but it was fine! And we have an overpacking problem, 2 large suitcases and 2 huge garment bags. The huge bathroom makes up for a slightly smaller closet. Do bring a small power strip, you will need it. The furnishings are a dark wood, so it seems a little darker in the cabin. Having said that, that same cabin became open on our next Summit cruise...and I grabbed it!

 

 

Thx for your help. We're VERY excited too. Especially on a 14 day transatlantic with 9 sea days. Looking forward to lounging on the balcony and bubble baths in the tub. And, of course, the sweet suite perks. :D