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

@SweetPea … I think I might be one of the few people interested in this, but I am seeing a lot of Royal Orchestra “subsets” playing smaller venues (primarily Boleros). This seems like super danceable music. Have seen any of them? (even if it was a “drive by viewing” ) Also, let me know how I could send you “secret flowers” that Batman will not notice ) Thanks … Curt from Canada.

If it is bad (or worse) than "The Gift", it will not takes us long to return "The Book", just like we "returned" "The Gift" on Anthem. I never ever criticize broadway "review" style entertainment. The performers are normally excellent and I do need need a weird, odd, incomprehensible story to hold songs together. The great songs can stand on their own. Thanks for the heads up ... Curt from Canada

I have no idea how I went from a dozen roses to $15,000 USD (which is approximately $4 million dollars in Canadian ). Luckily my soulmate is extremely frugal. When combined with her looks and intelligence, I won the lottery (at the early age of 23). @SweetPea ... the more I look at the daily events, the more I think Boleros might become our "hangout". Lots of Orchestra dance music (more than I have ever seen) and equidistant to 270 and the Music Hall. I can only train one bartender per cruise (so if you are in Boleros and spot a bartender with "talent" please let me know ). Thanks again ... Curt from Canada

They have many more Orchestra options than I can recall on any cruise we have taken. We will walk from one corner of the ship to the other to see them. The house band (Iconic) is the unknown. If they are good, we will follow them. That would be a great fit, because the Quantum class Music Hall dance floor is the best within RCL. If not, we will end up in Borelos for most of the cruise. Thanks for the scouting. It’s like we are on the ship already. Curt from Canada

You are definitely in the Cape Liberty Port. It looks exactly like the last 6 times we have been there. If there was not a ridiculous line, I would pull over to the side of the road and take out a fold out paper map to figure out where I took a wrong turn. Curt from Canada

OK … this is getting concerning. 16 hours since @SweetPea’s last post. How long can someone avoid going to their washroom? Curt from Canada

Little does Batman know, but this is what he is missing : Curt from Canada

This would be off the charts hilarious. However, to be serious for a moment. I had thought about: "Dear Batman, Thanks for bringing us along on this cruise with you! Curt from Canada" or ... "Dear Batman, Thanks for letting your wife spend so much time in the closet! Curt from Canada" ... I have more, but not to be shared in "polite company" To maintain @SweetPea's "cover" (I am certain Batman would figure out what was going on), I instead have sent flowers to my soulmate. She sends her thanks to @SweetPea for spending so much time in the washroom and closet. Have an incredible trip ... Curt from Canada

Your help is above and beyond. It really appears as though we will be « living » in the Music Hall and 270 for most of the cruise. Any advanced information will be helpful. I have told our travel mates that I have a « Spy » on the JAN 05 sailing. They have no clue what I am talking about. I think I will claim a clairvoyant power as my « predictions » come true. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. I can send Batman flowers if that would help. Thanks again … Curt from Canada

Following with great interest. Have a great time … Curt from Canada