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We've greatly enjoyed Edge class. As with any cruise line, enhancement and experiences can be expanded with a larger and more up to date ships. It's the nature of upgrading a fleet. When Millennium was the only class, we enjoyed that, and following Solstice improved the experience over Millennium class. But with each class, so has the passenger capacity increased; so as the ships get bigger, so do the crowds. At this point, as we sail suite class, and do not favor going back in ship class (M,S). The legacy ship class Retreat experience is far inferior to what Edge class offers (by design) when sailing in a suite. So to us, that's the most notable change that makes Edge class our new preference.

Would agree on the "hand-me downs". But will take what ever we can get.....

I've tried different days and our experience is day 1 tends to be the least crowded and formal nights tend to be the more heavily trafficked. Foods the same.

There are many Celebrity cruisers on this site. You've found the right tab to ask a question. There isn't a Celebrity roll call area like Royal roll calls so if you're looking to join or follow a roll call there's FB, Cruise Critic, or Shipmate. However, there's a good chance you can get informed answers to Celebrity questions here.

Matt has a nice video blog on Youtube regarding Genie service.

Seems some service issue became more prevent with the on-boarding of the new leadership. But not to rule out ability to recruit and retain personnel. May not be able to recruit from certain eastern European countries.

Galveston to Perfect Day!!! Anyone else going/interested?

edocs available today....

Happened to my son on Allure.

Not sure what airline you're using, but some offer 1 or 2 free bags if you sign up for their credit card.. Some cards are free others have a small fee. Just so the math to see if it makes sense. Alaska is tougher to pack because of the swings in weather. Pack clothing you can layer. You can save volume by getting light weight (roll able) rain slickers that you can wear other clothing underneath.

They updated the app and you can see a few new options like "for you", "cruises" , "videos" - but the safety icon is not there (-yet). It will show up closer to your cruise.

No change. Same menu on-line from when we sailed last year.

I believe you're correct, but the savings have withered in recent times. As you paid gratuities, it still simplifies when your "checkout" when dinner ends. All paid and you don't necessarily get the puppy eyes for additional (and a little quicker).

Checked in..

Checked in.

Crickets.....

Anyone else sailing this one? I'm hearing an echo, echo, echo, echo................

Similar to how the credit card incentive works for OBC. I thought that might work to boost on-board revenue, as you mentioned, maybe you get 1 point for every $1000 spend on-board. It could be attractive for those on the cusp of a new loyalty tier. Celebrity awards loyalty points for participating in "Power-up" activities. Taking quizzes on cruise line related marketing activities, participating in webinars, or booking certain cruises can allow you to pick up 1-10 points depending on the activity. It was spawned during COVID to keep people engaged. It's been scaled back, but they're still offering power up point opportunities. I mentioned revenue point boosts for on-board sales (as you suggest for RCL) to Celebrities Captains Club VP, and she didn't say it was a bad idea and worth looking at. But that's Celebrity and they run a different type of program. I don't think that's in RCLs DNA, but seems like it could influence spending behavior if C&A points can be had.

Reflection ABC - Nov 24

So the Ben and Jerry suite goes away also? Would have to replace the cow with something, maybe a polar bear?