mwne2nks Posted January 23 #1 Share Posted January 23 We are headed out in May to the ABC islands cruise ( 8 day) We have diamond status on Royal and all that that entails. We don't expect too much, but hope to be surprised by Celebrity. What should we plan on for first timers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted January 23 #2 Share Posted January 23 That's a great itinerary. Love the ABC's. Beyond is one of Celebrity's newest ships. You'll have a great time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted January 23 #3 Share Posted January 23 No smoking anywhere inside on Celebrity is a huge difference. Currently on a Royal ship and the smell of casino smoke wafts throughout deck 4🙁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
563toM Posted January 24 #4 Share Posted January 24 We also moved from RC to Celebrity late last year and cruised on Summit in November. There were a few things that we loved and the first was that the hallways are open for you to drop off anything in your room. There is a note that they are still working on the rooms but you're welcome to drop off items and then return later. There were children but they were so well behaved that there was no running in the halls or around the pool areas. The food is so much better and they even serve hand scooped ice cream in the Buffet. We found that so many people used the stairs and this cruise had the most fit people we have ever cruised with. So many other cruisers were polite and saying excuse me, thank you. We received a mid trip review card to fill out and drop off at guest services. Very nice to know if there are any problems while in the middle of a cruise they want to fix them. We loved our cruise and have booked several more with Celebrity since we came home. The only con we have is being Diamond on RC gives us Elite but the free drinks are only for a few hours. The first day of the cruise doesn't include any free drinks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted January 24 #5 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, 563toM said: We also moved from RC to Celebrity late last year and cruised on Summit in November. There were a few things that we loved and the first was that the hallways are open for you to drop off anything in your room. There is a note that they are still working on the rooms but you're welcome to drop off items and then return later. There were children but they were so well behaved that there was no running in the halls or around the pool areas. The food is so much better and they even serve hand scooped ice cream in the Buffet. We found that so many people used the stairs and this cruise had the most fit people we have ever cruised with. So many other cruisers were polite and saying excuse me, thank you. We received a mid trip review card to fill out and drop off at guest services. Very nice to know if there are any problems while in the middle of a cruise they want to fix them. We loved our cruise and have booked several more with Celebrity since we came home. The only con we have is being Diamond on RC gives us Elite but the free drinks are only for a few hours. The first day of the cruise doesn't include any free drinks. Forget about the free drinks, just enjoy the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted January 24 #6 Share Posted January 24 3 hours ago, mwne2nks said: We are headed out in May to the ABC islands cruise ( 8 day) We have diamond status on Royal and all that that entails. We don't expect too much, but hope to be surprised by Celebrity. What should we plan on for first timers? We first started on Royal and loved the ships and atmosphere. A big difference we noticed included a lower energy level on Celebrity. Less participants in dance parties and more late night activities. Shows tended to be much better on Royal. Celebrity does have better food and many fewer children on the ships. You will also find an older cruiser population on Celebrity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted January 24 #7 Share Posted January 24 @mwne2nks Be sure to inform your Diamond Royal status to Celebrity's Captain's Club because it's not automatic. There are different membership numbers for each line. You will have Elite status on your May cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted January 24 #8 Share Posted January 24 Elite status on Celebrity will entitle you to one free bag of laundry. There will be a bag in your stateroom (closet most likely, but ask your stateroom attendant if you can’t find it). It’s for up to 30 items, and they will be returned washed and folded in about 2 days. You need to tally your items on the laundry slip (4 tee shirts, 2 shorts, 2 pairs socks etc.) then write Elite Free Wash and Fold on the slip. It’s a nice perk, as I can get my travel clothes freshened up for my return home. There’s a gelato counter near Cafe Al Bacio, and you’re entitled to a free scoop once per cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted January 24 #9 Share Posted January 24 On 1/23/2024 at 3:20 PM, mwne2nks said: We are headed out in May to the ABC islands cruise ( 8 day) We have diamond status on Royal and all that that entails. We don't expect too much, but hope to be surprised by Celebrity. What should we plan on for first timers? More than you expect. You will get reciprocal status to Elite from your Diamond status (not the points, the status) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted January 24 #10 Share Posted January 24 On 1/23/2024 at 5:20 PM, mwne2nks said: We are headed out in May to the ABC islands cruise ( 8 day) We have diamond status on Royal and all that that entails. We don't expect too much, but hope to be surprised by Celebrity. What should we plan on for first timers? great itin... Elite perks and an upgrade in Cruise Line ...E N J O Y! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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