Curt From Canada

Love the bridge when it’s down … Hate the bridge when it’s up. Kinda’ the opposite of my RRSP holdings. Curt from Canada

This is exactly why I am always extremely polite to Siri and Alexa I want to be in their good books when they take over.

This ended up being our process for the rest of our last cruise. It is fairly easy to do (especially if the wine is extra special). Our biggest issue was $42. A post above said $15 on RCL. $15 is entirely reasonable. Next cruise is in OCT and it is a large group travelling together for our friend’s 20th wedding anniversary. The “adventure” will continue then and we are planning LOTS of champagne. Curt from Canada

Glad you started crunching the math. My super smart soulmate took one look at your comment (a mere glance) and said: ”20% gratuity” Yup … $35 + 20% gratuity = $42 Mystery solved … but the ongoing case of is Celebrity in a Different Time Zone remains. Identical Wines by the Glass on RCL at $14 per glass are listed at $19 per glass on Celebrity. I think I might write a crime thriller and include this thread as a sub-plot. Curt from Canada

Website says $35 USD This is starting to feel like a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Curt from Canada

Not sure what the Celebrity website says, but this was an interesting development … On Celebrity right now. The “sommelier” said last night (in the MDR) that the corkage fee was $42 USD. That is @WAAAYTOOO much! I do not think they were surprised that the wine bottle remained on the table (unopened) for the entire meal. It appears as though our bottles might be making a close to 10,000 mile return trip home. Curt from Canada

OK … this must set some kind of record. I am still convinced no one could fix this over a phone call. They would think you were some kind of scammer. In person, is the only way to credibly get the messages across and resolve this debacle. I feel for you, and only have two thoughts: 1). You are closer now, than ever, to getting this resolved. 2). Book your next meeting with the LA by the pool and have the LA bring two of your favourite drinks (obviously make sure they are doubles). Best of luck … Curt from Canada

Our first ship was also Radiance (our 25th Wedding anniversary). We were amazed at the lengths a Cruise Line would go to to get you hooked on cruising. On our anniversary we made sure we ate in a Specialty Restaurant (Portofinos). Our first date was in a restaurant in Montreal called Portofinos. THEY HAD RENAMED A RESTAURANT JUST FOR US!!! Best customer service ever Curt & Maria from Canada

+1 … an in person loyalty ambassador will be easier to explain the issue to and be in a better position to resolve. Maybe bring a double of your favourite drink. Curt from Canada

Thank you … RCL is a lot easier. I can do the math by subtracting $14 from each “by the glass” charge and make a decision. X will be a lot of trial and error on Day 02. I am ready for the challenge. Thanks again … Curt from Canada

Does anyone have experience with the wine selections available during the 5-7 Happy Hour for Elite Plus on Celebrity? I have so many questions … Curt from Canada

Marek is a MUST see. He appeared at the end of the Top Tier and some cruisers missed it. There is not much happening most mornings, so listening to the Captain sing was a treat. @SweetPea … you were right, the Music Hall is dead (although DAY 01 was hopping). We are following the Orchestra (which is playing all over the ship). Curt from Canada

IT’s CRUISE DAY!!! Oooops … that would another Live Blog Site @SweetPea … thanks for taking us along AND all the helpful hints for Maria and I. Curt from Canada

Here is the only good news … I am bringing 5 “dance addicts” with me. Who knows if the Music Hall’s “tides” will shift. I’ll send a quick note either way. Thank you again. Our bags are almost packed (the dance shoes were the first things in the bag). Curt from Canada

Son of a … The Music Hall on Quantum class is the best dance floor RCL has … what a waste. We have our GPS set to Boleros. Curt from Canada