davekathy Posted September 28, 2019 #76 Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, go fish 44 said: seems like a lot of people are confusing the cheap bag everyone gets on a Celebrity cruise, with the blue totes that were given to Concierge Class rooms. I love my dark blue Zippered bag and I am really sorry that they are no longer a perk with Concierge Class. Not going to book a suite to get these bags. That would be me...😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted September 28, 2019 #77 Share Posted September 28, 2019 There used to be good tote bags. Sadly, totes have become rather flimsy. Certainly, not worth taking home. If you did use them, they conveyed the message that Celebrity was flimsy. The pressed paper was just a step away from no tote. No tote equals no message. I have many cruise ship totes. Some are sturdy and used often. The sturdy bag with the Holland America logo has been used many times. People do stop and ask me about that cruise line. With the flimsy bag, nobody asks. Getting rid of those cheapy bags was a smart move. Replace them with a sturdy logo bag would be a brilliant advertising ploy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GateGuardian Posted September 28, 2019 #78 Share Posted September 28, 2019 The zip tote bags are amazing. I keep it in my luggage when I'm working on the road and use it when I run out of room or need to make a quick stop at the supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted September 28, 2019 #79 Share Posted September 28, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 5:46 PM, Covepointcruiser said: Delete this thread, tote bags have not been cut. Wrong They are no longer included for Concierge rooms--it was a part of the Concierge perks and is now gone (we have the new room flyer from B2B this month--) it's gone as is the fresh fruit daily Also the bottle of bubbly is gone from Aqua, the tea is "upon request", and the string bag/spa bag isn't listed as a perk to that room either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted September 29, 2019 #80 Share Posted September 29, 2019 The sparking wine has not been cut nor have the bags. I called Celebrity and it was confirmed that Aqua receives what Concierge receives (minus the first day lunch) and also the Stateroom amenities. If you were to look at Concierge Class, the sparkling wine is included. Bags are listed under Stateroom. On our recent cruise, we received the sparkling wine and even the nicer tote bag. I had expected a lower quaOlity one and brought my old blue leatherette but received a new one. Maybe a Christmas gift for someone...😀 On one cruise, they did run out of bags and we had been told it was a supply issue. (But my room attendant found one for us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 29, 2019 #81 Share Posted September 29, 2019 9 hours ago, keesar said: Bags are listed under Stateroom. Not for Concierge cabins. Look for yourself: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPat Posted September 29, 2019 #82 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I have been on 39 Celebrity cruises and got a bag on every one. I still have one of the original tan bags with a zipper on top. Those bags were giant size. Then came the heavy blue ones with the leather handles and then just the heavy blue bags no leather handle. Was on Summit in May in a concierge cabin and got the grey one which I did not like and also another blue one. Wish they would give us a choice of what we may like. I have so many bags that I usually give them to friends but now I need more friends because they are piling up in the closet. LOL Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted September 29, 2019 #83 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Fouremco said: Not for Concierge cabins. Look for yourself: You will find it listed under Stateroom.. Look for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 30, 2019 #84 Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 hours ago, RodPat said: I have been on 39 Celebrity cruises and got a bag on every one. I still have one of the original tan bags with a zipper on top. Those bags were giant size. Then came the heavy blue ones with the leather handles and then just the heavy blue bags no leather handle. Was on Summit in May in a concierge cabin and got the grey one which I did not like and also another blue one. Wish they would give us a choice of what we may like. I have so many bags that I usually give them to friends but now I need more friends because they are piling up in the closet. LOL Pat Pat, that was then, this is now. According to the concierge on Equinox in September, they're history in concierge class. I got one the previous week in a suite, so apparently this is just a cut for concierge class cabins. I too have the same collection. That original one was huge, wasn't it. Don't think I've ever used it. In fact, it may have been donated when I moved. I do like the blue ones with the faux leather handles and I do use those. I've donated the blue ones that don't have those handles. Not a fan of the new grey ones as they do not have a zipper on the top of the bag. The zipper on the side strikes me as pretty useless. Think those will also find their way to the library book sale full of books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPat Posted September 30, 2019 #85 Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said: Pat, that was then, this is now. According to the concierge on Equinox in September, they're history in concierge class. I got one the previous week in a suite, so apparently this is just a cut for concierge class cabins. I too have the same collection. That original one was huge, wasn't it. Don't think I've ever used it. In fact, it may have been donated when I moved. I do like the blue ones with the faux leather handles and I do use those. I've donated the blue ones that don't have those handles. Not a fan of the new grey ones as they do not have a zipper on the top of the bag. The zipper on the side strikes me as pretty useless. Think those will also find their way to the library book sale full of books. I agree the grey bag that I received for being in the concierge room was ratty compared to what we used to get. Those large tan colored bags Rod used to carry his diamond saw blades to show his customers. The bag never ripped and is still around. No one makes things like they used to. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari10 Posted October 4, 2019 #86 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Was on the Edge last week and no tote bag. I asked my cabin attendant about it and he said they discontinued giving them out sometime in June. He had no idea why and said only the flimsy grey ones were available. We were in Concierge IV . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulamoon Posted October 4, 2019 #87 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I wish notices would be sent out with changes. Thank guests for loyalty and then saying what is different, hopefully adding something every once in awhile. Why burn loyalty with numerous small changes guests expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKHawaii Posted October 4, 2019 #88 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I often read these kind of discussions for "cheap entertainment". So, compiling a pole from this blog, it appears 1/3 of the posters lament that the tote bags were better in the "old days". Well, what wasn't better in the old days, in regards to cruising, or most anything else in life. Another 1/3 say the tote bags are crappy or have too many sitting in their closet, so don't care if they're handed out. Another 1/3 say they want their bag no matter how crappy they are ............... though I don't recall anyone saying they would discontinue sailing on Celebrity because of the tote bag issue. So............ the final tally is 66 2/3 who don't care about tote bags (me included). Thus, in these times when "free" is not, it seems Celebrity would be better served to divert tote bag funds to billion dollar terminals (where we spend what, an hour?) and new headquarters for their senior execs. Have a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABoatNerd Posted October 4, 2019 #89 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Well I remember devine shrimp and crab and beef and egg sandwiches in Baco on Solstice in 2013 in Barcelona, added a chilled chard, it was perfection. Waited for our rooms, and then we went. Outstanding. The sandwiches are gone as the tote bags. The great rush to the bottom - poor Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted October 4, 2019 #90 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 9/29/2019 at 5:11 PM, RodPat said: I have been on 39 Celebrity cruises and got a bag on every one. I still have one of the original tan bags with a zipper on top. Those bags were giant size. Then came the heavy blue ones with the leather handles and then just the heavy blue bags no leather handle. Was on Summit in May in a concierge cabin and got the grey one which I did not like and also another blue one. Wish they would give us a choice of what we may like. I have so many bags that I usually give them to friends but now I need more friends because they are piling up in the closet. LOL Pat You sound like us, we have at least one of each type and give them away too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 4, 2019 #91 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) We use whatever they hand out on the ship as extras and are fine with the thin cheap ones. Have a nice EDGE bag that was a b day gift from Vt Cruiser.. very handy and unique! We usually pack a beach bag, a small spa/ gym bag, and sometimes a plastic bag for towels and flip flops / beach shoes if we have a few beach excursions. If not a beachy cruise, we use a light weight shoulder bag we received from Natl Wildlife for water, snacks etc.... Edited October 4, 2019 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted October 4, 2019 Author #92 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Now we are in the 2nd leg Honolulu to Vancouver, we have the X blue bag but no more welcome sparkling wine, when I return from my shore excursion will talk with Concierge host Edited October 4, 2019 by gerelmx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 4, 2019 #93 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, gerelmx said: Now we are in the 2nd leg Honolulu to Vancouver, we have the X blue bag but no more welcome sparkling wine, when I return from my shore excursion will talk with Concierge host Hope your trip is going well..esp after all the grief the Celeb misinformation caused you to suffer! Edited October 4, 2019 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted October 4, 2019 Author #94 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Just now, hcat said: Hope your trip is going well..esp after all the grief the Celeb misinformation caused you to suffer! Everything OK, Maui has tested us past Oct 12, a big fire on the roads to Lahaina, Police closed de highways, everybody that can’t reach port (170 passengers and 4 crew members) was rescued at midnight in Kahului, very dark night high winds and rain, tender was near 45 minutes , everybody receive the pill and emergency blanket, thanks to Captain Leo and all X personnel. Gerardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 4, 2019 #95 Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, gerelmx said: Everything OK, Maui has tested us past Oct 12, a big fire on the roads to Lahaina, Police closed de highways, everybody that can’t reach port (170 passengers and 4 crew members) was rescued at midnight in Kahului, very dark night high winds and rain, tender was near 45 minutes , everybody receive the pill and emergency blanket, thanks to Captain Leo and all X personnel. Gerardo Quite an adventure.. kudos to Cap Leo but X seems so good at sea compared to land operations. Hope you get your travel bag! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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