6/24 Celebrity bows down, what a mess this was

[1foots]

Half your ship is kissed and the rest of us are made to deal with it. What a mess this cruise was. Sure, you have to appease to some but ignore the rest? I expect from Celebrity some sense of control over children! It was a mess on board. Couldn't wait to disembark every chance we got! Not happy at all the way the rest of us were treated!

[Karynanne]

Would like to elaborate? Which ship and itinerary?

[jelayne]

What are you talking about? Your post doesn't really say anything to explain your complaint.

[kitty9]

You're making no sense.

[chrismakris]

What are you talking about? Your post doesn't really say anything to explain your complaint.

 

 

 

You're making no sense.

 

 

Sounds like someone didn't like the fact there were a lot of kids on board.

 

It is not Celebrity's responsibility to look after all the kids. They can only do so much. That's the parents job.

[florisdekort]

I read 'kissed' as 'kids' too. Schools are out... If you cruise June through August you should expect a gazillion kids. And it's indeed not Celebrity's job to control them, that's what parents are for. But every single parent is always totally convinced that their kids behave perfectly and it's all the other kids & parents that are at fault :)

[Iamcruzin]

I read 'kissed' as 'kids' too. Schools are out... If you cruise June through August you should expect a gazillion kids. And it's indeed not Celebrity's job to control them, that's what parents are for. But every single parent is always totally convinced that their kids behave perfectly and it's all the other kids & parents that are at fault :)

 

Now you are being silly. Don't you know it's the school teacher's job to raise them from Sept through June and the cruise lines and land resorts are responsible for them for July and August. :D

[BND]

From his posting history, it appears they were on Millie to Alaska.

 

As for the comments above, if the parents won't parent, then someone has to. It's certainly not fair to everyone else if they are out of control. I've stopped kids running through a ship before and told them to stop because they were going to knock over someone, particularly some of the older cruisers onboard who aren't as steady on their feet. Who knows where mom and dad were while their 9 and 10 year olds were running free.

Edited July 9, 2016 by BND

[Wine-O]

We cruised to Bermuda on Summit in late July. There were kids galore all over the ship. We just avoided them as much as possible. Late seating, traditional dining helps. We spent most of the time in the Solarium, Martini Bar, Cellar Masters, Sunset Bar, Casino, etc, etc, etc. -- places where kids don't frequent. Stay away from the buffet. :)

[Project_gal]

I read 'kissed' as 'kids' too.

 

Now the original post makes sense! Thanks.

[Iamthesea]

From his posting history, it appears they were on Millie to Alaska.

 

As for the comments above, if the parents won't parent, then someone has to. It's certainly not fair to everyone else if they are out of control. I've stopped kids running through a ship before and told them to stop because they were going to knock over someone, particularly some of the older cruisers onboard who aren't as steady on their feet. Who knows where mom and dad were while their 9 and 10 year olds were running free.

 

That happened to my father as we were all walking back to our staterooms after a late dinner one evening. My father used a cane and was hard of hearing. A group of kids came running up behind us. Most of the kids made it past our group as we hugged the wall, pulling my father to the side as well. My father continued his walking and flaring out his cane. A latecomer, larger boy, came running down the hall and decided that he could squeeze by my father. Instead he ending up having to jump over his cane.:mad: I shouted something like "hey, stop!" The young man did turn around briefly to say "oh sorry." Then he continued to run after his friends.:rolleyes:

 

Yes, school breaks, summer vacations are not the ideal time to cruise, but we all can't go whenever we please. ;)

[cruisestitch]

The OP's first post is long on rant and short on details.

 

How did Celebrity "bow down"?

In what way did they "appease"?

How were you mistreated?

 

Sorry, but without a little more information, this isn't worth the paper it's printed on (so to speak).

[jbuch02]

Part of the problem with disruptive and unruly children on summer time Celebrity cruises is enforcement of the rules that address this kind of behavior. Your cruise contract is loaded with rules about this. I can't say definitively whether there is some or no enforcement at all. I don't track it actually .......

 

Because we are very selective with regards to when we cruise. When we do cruise over a vacation period where children are likely to be aboard, we plan accordingly and try to be where they are not ....... Moreover, when we do encounter young people, for the most part they've been quite well behaved. Still, I get the aggravation over the overly boisterous ones.

Edited July 9, 2016 by jbuch02

[cruisestitch]

I would also be interested in knowing in what way Celebrity failed.

 

And also what did the OP say or do while on board in regard to the disruptions? Talk to Guest Relations? Speak to an Officer? Go to the Hotel Director? Or just sit and stew over it and come here afterwards to rant?

[Tommy3putts]

This looks like the makings of an entertaining cracker cruncher thread. [emoji897][emoji481]

 

I also would like more details from the OP on the cruise. Ship Itinerary etc... and the Paste eaters' dastardly deeds.

Edited July 9, 2016 by Tommy3putts

[wallie5446]

This was their 3rd time sailing Celebrity to Alaska, so they must have liked it in the past.

[Hydrokitty]

Since OP has never reappeared I'm sensing he/she just wanted to vent and having vented has moved on...personally I've never had a problem on board Celebrity with unruly children...the children I have encountered have all been wonderfully mannered and delightful to be around....and mostly European....but in all honesty we like cruises that are 15 days or more and we go when school is in session so the kiddies we encounter do not outnumber us.

[Olive1950]

KIDS: one of the main reasons why I never sail during the summer months, or during holidays.

 

HURRICANE SEASON: the other reason I don't sail during the summer months.

 

I wonder if anybody took the time to photograph these hooligans, and then pay a visit to the Guest Services desk to complain. I find that after-the-fact complaining is useless....

[Hydrokitty]

KIDS: one of the main reasons why I never sail during the summer months, or during holidays.

 

HURRICANE SEASON: the other reason I don't sail during the summer months.

 

I wonder if anybody took the time to photograph these hooligans, and then pay a visit to the Guest Services desk to complain. I find that after-the-fact complaining is useless....

 

We don't like to be away from home during height of hurricane season either. In fact we're doing Canada-New England in October and I'm not really thrilled about leaving home then either but it's the only time cruise is offered.

 

As to the rude rugrats....after you've taken the photograph (and I'd be really careful about photographing someone else's children) what do you expect GS to do? I know putting them off at the next port would solve the problem, but we know they're never going to do that and speaking to the parents is probably just as unlikely/useless.

[Cruise Raider]

We usually try to avoid cruises where there are a lot of kids as well.

We went on a 9 night itinerary in June once, thinking it would be safe ... ouch! Big mistake. Plus, it wasn't on Celebrity, which I always felt had way less children onboard anyway.

So, we paid extra money for entrance into the Sanctuary ... just to get away from all the little screamers (and this one was full of screamers ... not all kids are, these ones were) and they let them run wild in this area. OMG -- I wanted to scream myself.... just join in the chorus!! I complained and they did nothing about it. I did get a refund for the Sanctuary although had no place for any peace and quiet. Our room was even surrounded and it wasn't even quiet in there. The International Cafe was also a nightmare ... kids stepping all over and cutting in line....and forget about the buffet especially if you thought of carrying your food to your table. I really think they must have had some special group that was 'kissed' (hahaha) and we were not.

I feel the OPs pain but don't know how much the cruiseline could have done about it aside from enforcing their own rules about the Sanctuary. I really learned my lesson and really do put most of the blame on parents (or...or should I say non-parents) .... I choose my cruises more carefully now; the itinerary, time of year and length of cruise do make a difference.

[Karynanne]

Imagine that...children onboard during the summer months.

 

I would guess that this cruise was a 7 day-Alaska-Solstice out of Seattle. It embarks every Friday and 6/24 was a Friday.

 

Apparently, the OP didn't have a great experience onboard. Maybe they should take longer cruises...and during months where children are in school. Just a thought...

[villauk]

The OP was kissed on a cruise and they are complaining :rolleyes: :D? Not only that, but children are also allowed on Alaskan itineraries - well, perish the thought :eek:!!

 

Cruise Raider - International Cafe, Sanctuary :confused: ...are you on the right cruise line?

[CCruiser1234]

Half your ship is kissed and the rest of us are made to deal with it. What a mess this cruise was. Sure, you have to appease to some but ignore the rest? I expect from Celebrity some sense of control over children! It was a mess on board. Couldn't wait to disembark every chance we got! Not happy at all the way the rest of us were treated!

 

 

 

You make your point, if there is one- very poorly. It isn't helpful unless makes sense to your audience.

 

You were a kid at one point, correct?

 

 

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Edited July 9, 2016 by bob221b1

[Lastdance]

From his posting history, it appears they were on Millie to Alaska.

 

As for the comments above, if the parents won't parent, then someone has to. It's certainly not fair to everyone else if they are out of control. I've stopped kids running through a ship before and told them to stop because they were going to knock over someone, particularly some of the older cruisers onboard who aren't as steady on their feet. Who knows where mom and dad were while their 9 and 10 year olds were running free.

 

 

I totally agree. I have also stopped kids from running, not to mention asking where their parents were. There is no reason for parents to enjoy the cruise while their children are making a nuisance of themselves, and causing other passengers grief. They have activities for kids.

I try to cruise in the " no children" months so I can really enjoy my vacation. Don't get me wrong, my DH and I were both in education; we didn't allow this either! Kids will behave if there are consequences and they are taught how to behave by parents and others who are role models.

 

 

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Edited July 9, 2016 by Lastdance

[BND]

I totally agree. I have also stopped kids from running, not to mention asking where their parents were. There is no reason for parents to cruise and enjoy the cruise while their children are making a nuisance of themselves, and causing other passengers grief. They have activities for kids.

I try to cruise in the " no children" months so I can really enjoy my vacation. Don't get me wrong, my DH and I were both in education; we didn't allow this either! Kids will behave if there are consequences and they are taught how to behave by parents and others who are role models.

 

 

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Funny thing is people keep talking about cruises during school vacations, etc. The cruise I stopped kids on was a cruise during the school year that was 10 nights and there weren't a lot of kids onboard which was part of the problem. The few that were found each other and were running all over the ship at different times. We watched from the Viking Crown (we were on Grandeur) as several ran around deck 10 which is the deck above the pool deck. It was dinnertime so not a lot of people out, but they were jumping yellow tape that was put up where they were redoing the seal on the deck and one jumped it, fell flat on his butt and got up and kept running. When I stopped this same kid the next day he was running through the theater and around and through the elevator area. I stopped him as he came around the theater door, which was a blind corner until you got around it. He said "sorry", but that doesn't mean a thing unless the behavior changes.

 

We mainly cruise during non school holidays too. Our boys are grown and we choose to go during times of less kids. The July cruises we've taken are all Bermuda and all for our anniversary, just as we're doing in two weeks again.

 

I agree, OP is venting and I get it.