Donut23 Posted September 12, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just back from Jim’s first Celebrity Cruise - he has been a Royal Caribbean Guy. I haven’t even written my review yet. Jim was on a boring Conference Call and noodled around the Summit’s schedule. He found a 9 day Canada/New England on the Summit and OUR CABIN. Its ours! The Summit is our perfect ship. Not too big. Not a floating Amusement Park just a wonderful, classy little ship. Oh boy if you need an accessible cabin, run, don’t walk to 9164. Are we the only crazies who book another cruise less than a week after returning home??? 257 days! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaineb Posted September 12, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2019 We had our first Celebrity cruise on the Summit in March. We absolutely loved the ship and the size. Especially loved the pool with the massaging pipes in the solarium. We booked the Equinox for next October. I think we also have found our perfect ship - the Summit was everything we need in a ship. However, we have booked a cruise on Royal's Symphony to join my nephew's celebration for his graduation in May. Personally, I would never book this behemoth. But I am sure we will have a good time, nonetheless. I am also looking forward to our cruise on the Equinox for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut23 Posted September 12, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted September 12, 2019 2 hours ago, elaineb said: We had our first Celebrity cruise on the Summit in March. We absolutely loved the ship and the size. Especially loved the pool with the massaging pipes in the solarium. We booked the Equinox for next October. I think we also have found our perfect ship - the Summit was everything we need in a ship. However, we have booked a cruise on Royal's Symphony to join my nephew's celebration for his graduation in May. Personally, I would never book this behemoth. But I am sure we will have a good time, nonetheless. I am also looking forward to our cruise on the Equinox for comparison. Im with you on big ships but it’s a very personal decision. im Happy we hopped to Celebrity. We were looking at Holland America’s smaller ships. The spruced up Summit and our gagunda aft facing 9164 is perfect. enjoy your cruises! 👍😁 ❤️❤️❤️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I like the bigger ships since they normally have better entertainment, we do two cruises a year so always have at least one booked. Loved suite perks on summit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted September 13, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Donut23 said: Are we the only crazies who book another cruise less than a week after returning home??? 257 days! We usually have 3-4 cruises booked at all times. Even had 6 booked once. These are not just 'wish booking'. They are cruise bookings that we actually follow thru. However, we do not stay with only one cruise line. We have been on 73 cruises and have used 13 different cruise lines. We are destination cruisers, always looking for new places to sail to. Having a few future bookings gives me something to look forward to. Keep on cruising. 😍 🍷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Robb said: We usually have 3-4 cruises booked at all times. Even had 6 booked once. These are not just 'wish booking'. They are cruise bookings that we actually follow thru. However, we do not stay with only one cruise line. We have been on 73 cruises and have used 13 different cruise lines. We are destination cruisers, always looking for new places to sail to. Having a few future bookings gives me something to look forward to. Keep on cruising. 😍 🍷 Totally agree we have done 65 cruises on many lines , I know lines give perks trying to keep you, but you need to try different ships and lines , unfortunately many lines we really liked no longer exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffinz Posted September 13, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2019 we took our first cruise in April 2018 and it was on Celebrity Solstice.... after 2 days we knew we wanted to do another one, so booked another one while on board for April 2020 and have since booked a 3rd one for March 2021 Wife is also looking at doing another cruise (not on celebrity unfortunately) I don't know how we are going to pay for them though.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted September 13, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2019 18 hours ago, Donut23 said: Just back from Jim’s first Celebrity Cruise - he has been a Royal Caribbean Guy. I haven’t even written my review yet. Jim was on a boring Conference Call and noodled around the Summit’s schedule. He found a 9 day Canada/New England on the Summit and OUR CABIN. Its ours! The Summit is our perfect ship. Not too big. Not a floating Amusement Park just a wonderful, classy little ship. Oh boy if you need an accessible cabin, run, don’t walk to 9164. Are we the only crazies who book another cruise less than a week after returning home??? 257 days! YES You should have booked it on board using a Future Cruise Booking/Certificate. You would have received a reduced deposit and SBC with maybe extra perks. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted September 13, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Whenever we've not booked on board we have received an email within a short time of returning home with a POSTTHANKU code that's good for extra OBC on our next cruise if booked within 90 days of the email. We've used that when booking through our favorite TA (large, online, high volume one). Now back to the question of the best way to know we had a good time on our cruise. 1. Look in the mirror during the cruise to see a smiling face. 2. Clothes are getting tight by day 3. 3. Needing tissues to dry tears on disembarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut23 Posted September 13, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, miched said: YES You should have booked it on board using a Future Cruise Booking/Certificate. You would have received a reduced deposit and SBC with maybe extra perks. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 I hear you but ...... Bigger deposit = Final payment less. We got ...... $300 shipboard credit gratuities paid Classic beverage pkg paid Im OK with the deal we got. 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted September 13, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 13, 2019 With all the new cruise lines and ships, there are so many options to enjoy. We still focus on Celebrity as our preferred Line when starting a search but there are so many fun and varied options to consider now. As as you can see from my list, we are doing more river cruises and trying a small ship experience that calls in ports that larger standard lines don’t or can’t use. We have added a week of exploring the southern UK prior to joining the TA. and even on a holiday cruise w a group. So we’ve kind if covered a good deal of the spectrum. But each to our own. Some enjoy what they are more familiar with, others look for bargains and others for variety. Fun! Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted September 13, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 13, 2019 We board in just over a week...I am getting fidgety that we will then only have one booked, we usually have 3/4 lined up. 44 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said: Now back to the question of the best way to know we had a good time on our cruise. 1. Look in the mirror during the cruise to see a smiling face. 2. Clothes are getting tight by day 3. 3. Needing tissues to dry tears on disembarkation day. Totally agree... My husband always says I look ten years younger by day three of the cruise but that could just be his beverage package kicking in.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordoncruickshank Posted September 13, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 13, 2019 We usually book Celebrity while we are onboard usually 2 years in advance. I have always found that the price then is usually the lowest. At the moment we have 6 cruises booked running through to February 2021. We actually booked 3 on the last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted September 13, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, chemmo said: We board in just over a week...I am getting fidgety that we will then only have one booked, we usually have 3/4 lined up. Totally agree... My husband always says I look ten years younger by day three of the cruise but that could just be his beverage package kicking in.... Clearly it's the sea air agreeing with your complexion and not the alcohol! Edited September 13, 2019 by Luvcrusn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provence55always Posted September 13, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, chemmo said: We board in just over a week...I am getting fidgety that we will then only have one booked, we usually have 3/4 lined up. Totally agree... My husband always says I look ten years younger by day three of the cruise but that could just be his beverage package kicking in.... Love it😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted September 13, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Luvcrusn said: Clearly it's the sea air agreeing with your complexion and not the alcohol! Or perhaps the glamour of my posh frock! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted September 13, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, chemmo said: Or perhaps the glamour of my posh frock! YES!!! MOST ASSUREDLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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