I was loyal to Royal for a long time. Got tired of the huge ships and young kids. I tried celebrity and I’m hooked. Love that the ships aren’t nearly as big as Royal.
I'm about to go on my first Celebrity cruise so all these tips are so great to know - especially about dropping off stuff in your room right away. Thanks so much for sharing.
I'm a 1st time cruiser and want to plan a Celebrity Cruise to Alaska for myself my mom and daughter. Don't want to pay outrageous fees but want room enough for all of us to enjoy the trip
You guys rock. I did book, but from another agent and I wish to point out that the travel agents know where to find the best deals and will guide you carefully-they want repeat business! The other things that agents will do is fully booked you. One ought not to arrive via plane on the same day that your cruise ship leaves port. Flights can get delayed, either from weather or other issues and you may miss your sailing. Additionally, even if you have booked an overnight hotel stay the day before, some weather events may encourage your agent to call you, book an earlier flight and get you into your hotel TWO days earlier. Travel agents will also advise you about carrying insurance and will facilitate everything from transfers to the cruise package and stateroom that will best suit you. So, I find it entirely appropriate for you to let everyone know that you are agents and that you can set them up for the best possible experience.
IMO, Celebrity is the best cruise line out there. Love the no amusement park, midway type atmosphere. Very few children, there is not a lot for them, but on all of my cruises, the children that were on board, super well behaved kids. "Smaller" ship size def. a plus. The Retreat is so well worth it, if it is in your price range/reach.
After 5 Celebrity cruises I did not know of the dry sauna and I go to the fitness center daily! Leaving in 8 weeks, I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the tip! I agree, the Spa Cafe is a hidden gem!
You guys are great! what my hubby did is negotiate with the specialty dinner representative to give us dinner in the Tuscan Grill for $30 per person instead of $50. this was not on the first night nor a day we were in port. We had dinner with new found friends and the food was amazing. I have friends going on their first celebrity cruise next month and pretty much shared everything you posted on this video. I did write up a cruise tip sheet (2 pages long) that helped with arrival in the cruise port to tipping to entertainment. We love celebrity and wanted to make sure they had the best time with great information. Our next cruise is the Mardi Gras 2/24. Hope you guys booked this cruise!
We'll be on our third Celebrity Cruise next month! Celebrity is our new favorite cruise line. Those Cafe al Baccio bites are a great plus for those of us who may sleep in a bit and need a coffee and a pastry to tide us over before lunch. Also, it's conveniently located on the lower decks so you don't have to traipse up to the buffet for snacks.
@@LesMotschman-ti9ft it’s very solid restaurant-quality coffee: lattes, cappuccinos and lots of fancy drinks as well as basic coffee. I had no complaints as a coffee fan.
LOVE Celebrity. Have never been disappointed. 1 big 1 is They don't tell you is that if your bed is uncomfortable ..they will put on a different topper or if you need different pillows or more pillows all you have to do is ask your room steward. I've even "boarded " at my not assigned time and it has never been a problem.
My wife and I are going on our first Celebrity cruise with the October 14th sailing to the Southern Caribbean ABC Islands on Equinox. Our travel agent took good care of us getting the all included package with the classic drink package, wifi & tips in a Auqua Class cabin mid ship deck 11 also with a nice OBC as well. We will be celebrating 30 years of marriage and looking forward to our first cruise with Celebrity but our 4th overall. We have sailed Norwegian and Carnival in the past. Also i'm surprising my wife with a second cruise December 30th 10 days in the Caribbean as well on Oceania Vista another line we have never been on but also looking forward to it as well. Thanks for the tips with Celebrity fellas as we will definitely look to use! Have a great one.
You are the first channel that I have FINALLY gotten the answer to what(and how) drinks are covered with the classic package! Thank You! We are going on our first Celebrity cruise, but have cruised often on other lines.
We loved Royal's Oasis class...then in '21 we did Celebrity Edge & was hooked! Did Beyond Nov '22 and we go back on her in Nov this year! We ❤ the Retreat and ❤ the Magic Carpet Sky Suites. Celebrity does it right for their suites guests that hooked us, and it's all inclusive. Royal you don't get all inclusive unless you do Star Class. Celebrity is awesome even if you dont have a suite, their service is superb.😊 You were on point for the tips!👏👍
Whats the difference with the zero proof paxkage? If i have the classic package,.does this not e title me to things lile tea and coffee? Thanks guys! ❤
We are booked on Celebrity for their Antarctica Cruise next February. We can not wait to go and this is our first time on Celebrity. I have been on 3 other lines, so I have not cruised enough to get those returing perks yet. Your videos anothers are giving me and my wife good information on what to expect with them.
Wow, Guys! Awesome info about "what they don't tell you on Celebrity". I'm looking forward to my next Celebrity cruise now that I have some great ideas and information about improving my time on board. Thanks JJ Cruise. You guys are the BEST!! ❤❤
I love first night... at Tuscan grill... sunset..by the windows...usually pretty quiet and you avoid the first night madness in the main dining room. Love to drop off luggage and pick up DH's rental scooter; yes to the spa cafe.... in the morning after my morning deck walk;
This was great information. We are going on our first Celebrity Cruise in January of 2024. However we are seasoned cruisers. One thing you might add to your list is that your RCL points can be applied to Celebrity. We are Diamond on RCL which makes our status with Celebrity, Elite. Not all of the same perks but something is better than nothing. This must be done before getting on the cruise ship.
I just found out a about the RCCL connection. I'll have to check on what perks we are entitled to. Haven't cruised Celebrity since 1996, so we imagine things will be a little different!
Thanks for the tip regarding the complimentary pastry at the cafe. We looked at the pastries every day and never got any because we didn’t know they were complimentary.😢 We’ll definitely get some next time!😄 Thanks again!
Celebrity is our favorite cruise lines! We have had an amazing time on all six of our past cruises with them. Looking forward to sailing with you on the Apex!
I've been on seven Celebrity cruises and my bff and I have two more booked for this year. Even with that experience I learned a couple things from your video. Can't wait to put it to use! Will be checking out more of your channel. Thanks! Hope to see you guys on board!🙂
My tip would be if your drink is more expensive than the your classic drinks package allows you only pay the difference (and not the whole price like some other cruise lines). If you get a good deal on the Premium drinks package it's worth upgrading, but I don't think the full price Premium Package is worth it - just pay the difference as you go if like us your're moderate drinkers. On our last cruise we found a lot of the bars didn't have the premium package brands or the staff tried to suggest Classic drinks were premium e.g.bottom rung Hennessey VS brandy instead of Remy Martin VSOP...and in the MDR the sommelier often tried to give us the cheap wine
❤ Celebrity!! You hit alot of the xtra perks! other cruiselines charge for special coffee, snacks,etc. (RC). were doing the Sillouette in 12 days & Assent in feb, 😊 U guys r 👍 😉
Perhaps another tip? Really check prices! We booked a concierge class stateroom instead of a Veranda on the Edge... Just because it was cheaper...I don't know if it was a misstake, or not...
No they are not all in the Retreat area, just the Edge Villas. But the "Retreat" area on Beyond is now all together. The majority of the suites are in the upper decks and in front of the ship close to the Retreat. The only aft suites are the corner sky suites. We did the aft sky suite on Edge, the balcony was huge but it was inconvenient for the Retreat amenities in our opinion. We love the Magic Carpet Sky Suite...middle of ship, nice size balcony and still close enough to Retreat. Hope that helps!😊
We are Loyal to Royal but have our first Celebrity cruise booked for 2025 to Hawaii on Celebrity Edge kinda looking forward to a smaller ship Love you guys from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
JJ's!..Very informative Videos, well done! Your creative use of B-roll throughout really enhances your storytelling. My wife and I have sailed many times but never on Celebrity, so your info on this line has been invaluable!. We are looking at two Celebrity Cruises next Feb in the Southern Caribbean. One on Beyond and the other on Silhouette. We are torn on which ship to choose. The Silhouette has many Aft facing Balcony cabins available while the Beyond has the Infinite. Not sure the Infinite will be our cup of tea? However the Beyond seems to offer more from Dining to Entertainment. I would love to see you do a side by side video presentation of the Pros and Cons of each Celebrity class ship and which would be your favorite. Now I need to figure out my dilemma. Keep up the great work!
just got back from a 10 day Med Cruise on Infinity. Did not take any dress clothes. Over half the people did not dress up. Be comfortable and pack less.
@@butalina I wore black jeans with a nice shirt every night for dinner. I wore tennis shoes. During the day I wore capris or a sun dress. I spent two weeks in Europe and all I needed was a carry on suitcase and a back pack. It felt great not to have too much stuff. Luckily I am 5' 3" with size 6 feet. So my stuff did not take lots of room. I admit this may be harder to pull off for taller people with bigger feet.
@@dgaud2007 I had to switch planes and was worried my luggage may not follow me. So I decided to carry on only for 2 weeks in Europe. I know most could not do it. It worked for me. I brought stuff I could wash out in sink that dried quickly.
@@butalinaprobably a lot of Italians and other people of the Mediterranean because they indeed dress up all the time, other Europeans are fine with jeans and t-shirt except in the evening mostly.
I am booking a group for a Celebrity Edge Hawaiian cruise. We have to pick the location for our rooms. Not sure if we should pick port or starboard due to the magic carpet on starboard side. Is it noisy? I am taking retired people. We have E2 and O2 rooms. Thanks for any advice.
The only celebrity cruise we have been on is Xpedition in the Galápagos. They only hold 48 people. It is like a eco luxury cruise. So we can't wait😅to go on our back to back on the edge to Australia in 2025.
Best to verify that with Celebrity. (Also, be warned that there are scams out there currently to purchase gift cards that are not real so always purchase from an authorized seller)
I have a question about the time in port. For the first boarding, I read that one must be there 90 minutes before departure. Is that true of every port? We have a Iceland/Ireland cruise this coming July on the Silhouette and the port time is listed, for example, from 8am to 8pm. Does that mean get to the ship by 8 or get there 90 minutes earlier at 6:30? On the other hand, when arrival is at 8 am, when can we get off the ship? Thanks! Mercedes
@@JJCruise so roughly how much is latte cappichino and we have been looking for a drinks price list but anable to find one we were also told wine was included with our evening meal in main resturant
@@CaroleTaylor-rn1lg You can call Celebrity direct and get info. I talked to them yesterday and was told BOTTLED water is $3, cans of pop are $3.50 but can vary slightly between ships. I don't drink coffee so I didn't ask! Customer service also mentioned hot chocolate as being free.
Yes, we are Travel Agents and get Special Agency rates for some sailings for Celebrity Cruises. Fill out our Booking Link at www.JJCruise.com and we will give you our best rates! ☺️
I’m about to go on Celebrity Eclispe and I’m an Elite status (thanks to RC Diamond) Plese do a video on where you get your drinks perks and the special breakfast. Thanks❤
Something has happened to my, formally, favorite cruise line. Just returned from the Eclipse. It seemed like the staff were all trainees and the chef was trained in McDonalds. Terrible food in the dining room and believe there was some type of contagious illness on ship. Had what I thought was travelers diarrhea but when I didn’t recover saw doctor that said how it could have been spread. I think I’ll skip celebrity for awhile and return when I feel that service and food have improved.
Ice water in glasses are free with your dinner. If you choose to opt for bottled water there would be a fee- but that is very standard across all main stream cruise lines.
Pre-Covid, upon boarding Celebrity offered a glass of sparkling wine. Now, at Cafe Bacio, upon boarding sparkling wine is offered 'free' to guests. No, it is not advertised. 😮
Hello and thank you for your videos. They are very helpful. Coming up on my 2nd Celebrity Cruise. I had no idea about breakfast and lunch in the Solarium until day 5 of my last 7 day cruise. Had no idea it was there!! Does the Classic Drink Package include the smoothies and the juice from the Spa Cafe in the solarium?
I've searched my Celebrity app and it looks like I'm out of luck if I want breakfast of any kind on the last day. What?! I need food before I do anything. Am I missing something?
There is breakfast in the Oceanview Buffet as well as other venues. The app may not show it in advance as the schedule is updated throughout the week of sailing. Definitely don’t plan too much ahead of time via the app for entertainment and activities either, as those are likely to change.
Oh, good! There’s a lot to sift thru. Guess I missed that. I haven’t sailed for over 20 years, and that was Carnival. This time will be on Summit with an elderly individual who has mobility disabilities. I’m still wading through all I need to do for that. I wish I would have known they wanted the accessibility form filled out 30 days ahead. We’re just over 2 weeks out. But we will try to get what we can.… I feel like I should be earning college credits for all the research and prep work. Gah! Thanks for the video and your reply.
We have yet to pay a corkage fee on Celebrity. That said, we typically don’t drink our wine at the dinner table. We offen drink in our room or take to a lounge. Some other lines only allow you to drink in your room or at your dinner table, but we’ve never had any issue on Celebrity opening a bottle of wine in a lounge of a bar. ☺️
@@JJCruise ok thank you I was just wondering if they charge you a cork fee to open it in your room or if they have problems with you opening it in your room
I have classic drink package so I can get pina colada and frozen drinks on it right? What is a cruise with out a frozen tropical drink, if I wanted premium then my room-mate needs to get it also?
@@JJCruise I wanted to make certain since my friend and I are headed on the Equinox soon. :) PS: your cruise videos from Hawaii to Australia have me convinced we need to do this and my hubby likes the idea too, surprisingly! We hear how rough the seas are on an Atlantic crossing so he is like oh no. Thank you for the information and the fun videos! Bon Voyage!
We will be cruising on the Celebrity Cruise Line in September 2024 on a 9-day cruise from Barcelona to Portugal and Morocco. I’m have been loyal to Royal but since the pandemic I’ve tried NCL around Hawaii and doing it again next January. I’m not looking for ship and entertainment but itinerary.
@@JJCruise forgot to mention that we will be taking our 10th celebrity cruise this coming August to celebrate our 50th anniversary… We will be doing a back to back… Then we have another celebrity cruise booked on the beyond in April 2024… I can't think of one single other tip that you didn't mention so you both did a great job!! Thank you 🚢
I always appreciate you guys and your videos. Always very informational. Now let me give you an unpopular opinion that probably you know already... Jared's smile every time you guys introduce yourselves always makes my day. It's just a different type of shininess coming through when he smiles that just makes me happy. That's all!! Have a great day!!
The new All Included does not include gratuities. That said, they are automatically charged to your account if you don’t actively remove them at guest services. We recommend leaving gratuities as automatic as those tips are relied upon by many crew towards their wages.
Awesome info. I love it! I booked our first celebrity cruise on the beyond (before finding you). 10 day southern Caribbean. Like a bone head I didn’t even ask if they offered a first time discount. My other half has already been on one of their cruises so maybe that would negate it ? Weird Question. Do they allow surge protector strips on the cruise at all? Guessing we probably don’t need it but I had bought one for our upcoming Tahiti cruise. Thanks!
I am new to your vlog and am loving watching you and your travel tips. My hubby booked a Celebrity cruise (on his own) for our 20th wedding anniversary. We leave from Amsterdam and go to Iceland and Ireland. That being said, after listening to you and some of the comments below, would there be an added benefit to booking with you instead? What about booking excursion’s- do you do that too? We don’t get to cruise often (family, kids, life, etc) so we would like to get the most out of any trip we take alone. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Colleen! We are happy to help if your hubby recently booked within the past 28 days. If eligible, we can transfer the booking. We can only help if the cruise booking is under our agency. So let us know if you wish to transfer at jj@lovelandandsea.com (we will need the Cruise Confirmation to verify eligibility). For future bookings, feel free to fill out our booking form at JJCruise.com and we’ll get you the best rate which may just be a special agency rate that is better than booking directly.
With Starlink, internet on Celebrity Cruises has become some of the best out there on ships. That said, we would never say it is just like on land where all types of work can rely on it. For example, we do Premium Wi-Fi which works well for streaming services such as TH-cam. This is necessary for our jobs but if we were only email based, Surf Wi-Fi would be just fine. Key thing to note, pictures and document uploads/downloads may be extremely slow or not work at all on Surf Wi-Fi. If you do Zoom a lot, Premium is the only route but still very risky as it’s often delayed or can be choppy. If you are doing social media, premium will be necessary for most videos/photos to come through. Hope this helps!
I was loyal to Royal for a long time. Got tired of the huge ships and young kids. I tried celebrity and I’m hooked. Love that the ships aren’t nearly as big as Royal.
Just got back from our 5th Celebrity cruise. It was a 10 day Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece cruise on the BEYOND. Amazing!❤
I'm about to go on my first Celebrity cruise so all these tips are so great to know - especially about dropping off stuff in your room right away. Thanks so much for sharing.
Glad it was helpful! Have a wonderful cruise! 🥳
I'm a 1st time cruiser and want to plan a Celebrity Cruise to Alaska for myself my mom and daughter. Don't want to pay outrageous fees but want room enough for all of us to enjoy the trip
You guys rock. I did book, but from another agent and I wish to point out that the travel agents know where to find the best deals and will guide you carefully-they want repeat business! The other things that agents will do is fully booked you. One ought not to arrive via plane on the same day that your cruise ship leaves port. Flights can get delayed, either from weather or other issues and you may miss your sailing. Additionally, even if you have booked an overnight hotel stay the day before, some weather events may encourage your agent to call you, book an earlier flight and get you into your hotel TWO days earlier. Travel agents will also advise you about carrying insurance and will facilitate everything from transfers to the cruise package and stateroom that will best suit you.
So, I find it entirely appropriate for you to let everyone know that you are agents and that you can set them up for the best possible experience.
IMO, Celebrity is the best cruise line out there. Love the no amusement park, midway type atmosphere. Very few children, there is not a lot for them, but on all of my cruises, the children that were on board, super well behaved kids. "Smaller" ship size def. a plus. The Retreat is so well worth it, if it is in your price range/reach.
After 5 Celebrity cruises I did not know of the dry sauna and I go to the fitness center daily! Leaving in 8 weeks, I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the tip! I agree, the Spa Cafe is a hidden gem!
Thanks for watching! Glad we could help! 🥳
You guys are great! what my hubby did is negotiate with the specialty dinner representative to give us dinner in the Tuscan Grill for $30 per person instead of $50. this was not on the first night nor a day we were in port. We had dinner with new found friends and the food was amazing. I have friends going on their first celebrity cruise next month and pretty much shared everything you posted on this video. I did write up a cruise tip sheet (2 pages long) that helped with arrival in the cruise port to tipping to entertainment. We love celebrity and wanted to make sure they had the best time with great information. Our next cruise is the Mardi Gras 2/24. Hope you guys booked this cruise!
We'll be on our third Celebrity Cruise next month! Celebrity is our new favorite cruise line. Those Cafe al Baccio bites are a great plus for those of us who may sleep in a bit and need a coffee and a pastry to tide us over before lunch. Also, it's conveniently located on the lower decks so you don't have to traipse up to the buffet for snacks.
Yes!! We completely agree! Love us some Cafe Al Bacio! 🥰
Is the coffee pretty good there? I don't mean Starbucks.
@@LesMotschman-ti9ft it’s very solid restaurant-quality coffee: lattes, cappuccinos and lots of fancy drinks as well as basic coffee. I had no complaints as a coffee fan.
LOVE Celebrity. Have never been disappointed. 1 big 1 is They don't tell you is that if your bed is uncomfortable ..they will put on a different topper or if you need different pillows or more pillows all you have to do is ask your room steward. I've even "boarded " at my not assigned time and it has never been a problem.
I love Celebrity cruised they are The BEST!!! Nice food, amazing crew , great shows and nice atmosphere.
My wife and I are going on our first Celebrity cruise with the October 14th sailing to the Southern Caribbean ABC Islands on Equinox.
Our travel agent took good care of us getting the all included package with the classic drink package, wifi & tips in a Auqua Class cabin mid ship deck 11 also with a nice OBC as well.
We will be celebrating 30 years of marriage and looking forward to our first cruise with Celebrity but our 4th overall.
We have sailed Norwegian and Carnival in the past.
Also i'm surprising my wife with a second cruise December 30th 10 days in the Caribbean as well on Oceania Vista another line we have never been on but also looking forward to it as well.
Thanks for the tips with Celebrity fellas as we will definitely look to use!
Have a great one.
You are the first channel that I have FINALLY gotten the answer to what(and how) drinks are covered with the classic package! Thank You! We are going on our first Celebrity cruise, but have cruised often on other lines.
We are so happy to help! 🥳
So what’s the scoop on the drink package my partner and I are arguing over it. Do it, don’t do it. What’s the real scoop.
We loved Royal's Oasis class...then in '21 we did Celebrity Edge & was hooked! Did Beyond Nov '22 and we go back on her in Nov this year! We ❤ the Retreat and ❤ the Magic Carpet Sky Suites. Celebrity does it right for their suites guests that hooked us, and it's all inclusive. Royal you don't get all inclusive unless you do Star Class. Celebrity is awesome even if you dont have a suite, their service is superb.😊 You were on point for the tips!👏👍
We did that … dropped our luggage off…we knew about the specialty dining first night discounts and loved the café !!
File this under “Smart things Celebrity cruises do!”
Whats the difference with the zero proof paxkage? If i have the classic package,.does this not e title me to things lile tea and coffee? Thanks guys! ❤
Few! Almost pulled in to the “Vortex.”
We are booked on Celebrity for their Antarctica Cruise next February. We can not wait to go and this is our first time on Celebrity. I have been on 3 other lines, so I have not cruised enough to get those returing perks yet. Your videos anothers are giving me and my wife good information on what to expect with them.
Wow, Guys! Awesome info about "what they don't tell you on Celebrity". I'm looking forward to my next Celebrity cruise now that I have some great ideas and information about improving my time on board. Thanks JJ Cruise. You guys are the BEST!! ❤❤
Thanks for watching!! 🤗❤️
I love first night... at Tuscan grill... sunset..by the windows...usually pretty quiet and you avoid the first night madness in the main dining room. Love to drop off luggage and pick up DH's rental scooter; yes to the spa cafe.... in the morning after my morning deck walk;
Thanks for sharing your love for first night specialty dining and Spa Cafe!!
This was great information. We are going on our first Celebrity Cruise in January of 2024. However we are seasoned cruisers. One thing you might add to your list is that your RCL points can be applied to Celebrity. We are Diamond on RCL which makes our status with Celebrity, Elite. Not all of the same perks but something is better than nothing. This must be done before getting on the cruise ship.
Yes! We loved our Elite match coming from Diamond on Royal Caribbean! Thanks for adding!
I just found out a about the RCCL connection. I'll have to check on what perks we are entitled to. Haven't cruised Celebrity since 1996, so we imagine things will be a little different!
My favorite words -- save & cruise in one sentence !!
Some of our favorite words as well! 👏🏽
You two are my FAV ❤️
Thanks for the tip regarding the complimentary pastry at the cafe. We looked at the pastries every day and never got any because we didn’t know they were complimentary.😢 We’ll definitely get some next time!😄 Thanks again!
So happy to help! 🥳
So I am going on the Flower Power Cruise soon. Are the drink tickets or packages a good idea let the discussion begin.
Celebrity is our favorite cruise lines! We have had an amazing time on all six of our past cruises with them. Looking forward to sailing with you on the Apex!
We can’t wait as well!
thanks for the inside scoop!
I've never been on a cruise and I'm considering Celebrity! This is very good info!
I've been on seven Celebrity cruises and my bff and I have two more booked for this year. Even with that experience I learned a couple things from your video. Can't wait to put it to use! Will be checking out more of your channel. Thanks! Hope to see you guys on board!🙂
Thanks for watching! We are so happy you found new info as veteran Celebrity Cruisers! See you onboard a future Celeb Ship!
Great video. I'm a seasoned Celebrity cruiser and these are great tips.
Thanks David for watching and commenting your support as a seasoned Celebrity Cruiser! 🥳
I appreciate your videos. Keep it coming 💕
Such good tips! I love breakfast at the Spa Cafe!
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! ☺️
They also give you ice water and towels when you arrive back on ship from port. Nice touch❤
My tip would be if your drink is more expensive than the your classic drinks package allows you only pay the difference (and not the whole price like some other cruise lines). If you get a good deal on the Premium drinks package it's worth upgrading, but I don't think the full price Premium Package is worth it - just pay the difference as you go if like us your're moderate drinkers. On our last cruise we found a lot of the bars didn't have the premium package brands or the staff tried to suggest Classic drinks were premium e.g.bottom rung Hennessey VS brandy instead of Remy Martin VSOP...and in the MDR the sommelier often tried to give us the cheap wine
Thanks for sharing your tips!! 🥳
I am cruising in January to the Bahamas and wondering what to wear and if it will be warm enough to swim
lot of great tips that I haven't seen on other vids. Thanks, gents!
Heading on the celebrity equinox next month!! So excited and thank you for the helpful tips. Love your videos!
Have an amazing time on the Equinox. We love that ship!
Can’t wait to try Celebrity Apex for my first celebrity cruise in April!
We can’t wait either!!
Love Celebrity Cruises. Lucky #13 coming up in November. BEYOND Can’t wait! Love you guys too 😊
Thanks for the love! Enjoy the Celebrity Beyond!
Really helpful - thank you!
❤ Celebrity!!
You hit alot of the xtra perks! other cruiselines charge for special coffee, snacks,etc. (RC).
were doing the Sillouette in 12 days & Assent in feb, 😊
U guys r 👍 😉
Looking forward to seeing y’all on Celebrity in Alaska next month! XO
We can’t wait! 🥳
Perhaps another tip? Really check prices! We booked a concierge class stateroom instead of a Veranda on the Edge... Just because it was cheaper...I don't know if it was a misstake, or not...
We see that sometimes too! 👏🏽
Are all the suites on the BEYOND located within the Retreat? Are any suites located outside the Retreat. First time on Celebrity.
No they are not all in the Retreat area, just the Edge Villas. But the "Retreat" area on Beyond is now all together. The majority of the suites are in the upper decks and in front of the ship close to the Retreat. The only aft suites are the corner sky suites. We did the aft sky suite on Edge, the balcony was huge but it was inconvenient for the Retreat amenities in our opinion. We love the Magic Carpet Sky Suite...middle of ship, nice size balcony and still close enough to Retreat. Hope that helps!😊
Great info guys! Have 2 celeb booked ..princess is changing so X is now our go to.. casino offers are great too.
We are Loyal to Royal but have our first Celebrity cruise booked for 2025 to Hawaii on Celebrity Edge kinda looking forward to a smaller ship
Love you guys from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching! Hopefully this helped you prepare for Celebrity! ☺️
Happy Birthday 🎊 Jordan 🎉! Miss y’all
Brilliant tips, thanks Boys!🌟
JJ's!..Very informative Videos, well done! Your creative use of B-roll throughout really enhances your storytelling. My wife and I have sailed many times but never on Celebrity, so your info on this line has been invaluable!. We are looking at two Celebrity Cruises next Feb in the Southern Caribbean. One on Beyond and the other on Silhouette. We are torn on which ship to choose. The Silhouette has many Aft facing Balcony cabins available while the Beyond has the Infinite. Not sure the Infinite will be our cup of tea? However the Beyond seems to offer more from Dining to Entertainment. I would love to see you do a side by side video presentation of the Pros and Cons of each Celebrity class ship and which would be your favorite. Now I need to figure out my dilemma. Keep up the great work!
Good morning! Can't wait to hear the latest Celebrity news.
Good morning! Thank you for tuning in!
just got back from a 10 day Med Cruise on Infinity. Did not take any dress clothes. Over half the people did not dress up. Be comfortable and pack less.
We love that mantra! Dress comfortable, pack less!
@@butalina I wore black jeans with a nice shirt every night for dinner. I wore tennis shoes. During the day I wore capris or a sun dress. I spent two weeks in Europe and all I needed was a carry on suitcase and a back pack. It felt great not to have too much stuff. Luckily I am 5' 3" with size 6 feet. So my stuff did not take lots of room. I admit this may be harder to pull off for taller people with bigger feet.
Dropping off the luggage is a great service
@@dgaud2007 I had to switch planes and was worried my luggage may not follow me. So I decided to carry on only for 2 weeks in Europe. I know most could not do it. It worked for me. I brought stuff I could wash out in sink that dried quickly.
@@butalinaprobably a lot of Italians and other people of the Mediterranean because they indeed dress up all the time, other Europeans are fine with jeans and t-shirt except in the evening mostly.
Going on the Summit. Any info on that ship
I am booking a group for a Celebrity Edge Hawaiian cruise. We have to pick the location for our rooms. Not sure if we should pick port or starboard due to the magic carpet on starboard side. Is it noisy? I am taking retired people. We have E2 and O2 rooms. Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for this video, excellent and informative and the advice you give is great, great tips!
Thanks so much. Lyndon S.
The only celebrity cruise we have been on is Xpedition in the Galápagos. They only hold 48 people. It is like a eco luxury cruise. So we can't wait😅to go on our back to back on the edge to Australia in 2025.
Hello there. can you pay your sea pass card balance with celebrity gift cards?
Best to verify that with Celebrity. (Also, be warned that there are scams out there currently to purchase gift cards that are not real so always purchase from an authorized seller)
I have a question about the time in port. For the first boarding, I read that one must be there 90 minutes before departure. Is that true of every port? We have a Iceland/Ireland cruise this coming July on the Silhouette and the port time is listed, for example, from 8am to 8pm. Does that mean get to the ship by 8 or get there 90 minutes earlier at 6:30? On the other hand, when arrival is at 8 am, when can we get off the ship? Thanks!
Mercedes
Are all celebrity cruise ships the same as far as eateries and or restaurants. I am going on the Flower Power cruise in March 2024
Agent rates?
Hey guys, how is the best way to make a cabin upgrade? on celebrity eclipse
Great info guys!!! Thanx! ❤
Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥳
Great tips! One of these years, I hope to sail Celebrity! 🤞
Our fingers are crossed as well!
@@JJCruise ❤️
We are joining celebrity infinity in September we have not got a drinks package do we have to pay for water and yeas and coffees
Standard coffee, iced tea, water, and lemonade are available as included in your cruise fare. ☺️
@@JJCruise so roughly how much is latte cappichino and we have been looking for a drinks price list but anable to find one we were also told wine was included with our evening meal in main resturant
@@CaroleTaylor-rn1lg You can call Celebrity direct and get info. I talked to them yesterday and was told BOTTLED water is $3, cans of pop are $3.50 but can vary slightly between ships. I don't drink coffee so I didn't ask! Customer service also mentioned hot chocolate as being free.
Do you know if there’s a difference between (cost wise) reserving on the website online, by phone, or through travel agent?
Yes, we are Travel Agents and get Special Agency rates for some sailings for Celebrity Cruises. Fill out our Booking Link at www.JJCruise.com and we will give you our best rates! ☺️
I didn't know you guys were travel agents. Just booked a Celebrity Selection cruise. I will use you guys next time!! Great video!!
Thank you for this. Sailing on Celebrity for the first time in December. Excited to try them out.
You will love it!
I’m about to go on Celebrity Eclispe and I’m an Elite status (thanks to RC Diamond) Plese do a video on where you get your drinks perks and the special breakfast. Thanks❤
Something has happened to my, formally, favorite cruise line. Just returned from the Eclipse. It seemed like the staff were all trainees and the chef was trained in McDonalds. Terrible food in the dining room and believe there was some type of contagious illness on ship. Had what I thought was travelers diarrhea but when I didn’t recover saw doctor that said how it could have been spread. I think I’ll skip celebrity for awhile and return when I feel that service and food have improved.
so is their drink package pricer than other cruise drink packages? if so, it is worth it?
We recommend the All Included Package when booking. It includes both a Classic Drink Package and Surf Wi-Fi. ☺️
You guys crack me up so much enthusiasm such huge smiles!!! I love it. Are you both insane or happy??
Is the water at dinner FREE? or you have to pay for it? because I saw that bottled water you have to pay for it...
Ice water in glasses are free with your dinner. If you choose to opt for bottled water there would be a fee- but that is very standard across all main stream cruise lines.
@@JJCruise ok i was just wondering because this is my first celebrity. and it looks like its a traditional because theres no amenities
Does anyone know if they cater to food allergies well?
Pre-Covid, upon boarding Celebrity offered a glass of sparkling wine. Now, at Cafe Bacio, upon boarding sparkling wine is offered 'free' to guests. No, it is not advertised. 😮
Thanks for the top tip!
I thought they gave champagne in the past!!!!! Thank you for letting us know!!!!!!
Hello and thank you for your videos. They are very helpful.
Coming up on my 2nd Celebrity Cruise.
I had no idea about breakfast and lunch in the Solarium until day 5 of my last 7 day cruise. Had no idea it was there!!
Does the Classic Drink Package include the smoothies and the juice from the Spa Cafe in the solarium?
I've searched my Celebrity app and it looks like I'm out of luck if I want breakfast of any kind on the last day. What?! I need food before I do anything. Am I missing something?
There is breakfast in the Oceanview Buffet as well as other venues. The app may not show it in advance as the schedule is updated throughout the week of sailing.
Definitely don’t plan too much ahead of time via the app for entertainment and activities either, as those are likely to change.
Oh, good! There’s a lot to sift thru. Guess I missed that. I haven’t sailed for over 20 years, and that was Carnival. This time will be on Summit with an elderly individual who has mobility disabilities. I’m still wading through all I need to do for that. I wish I would have known they wanted the accessibility form filled out 30 days ahead. We’re just over 2 weeks out. But we will try to get what we can.… I feel like I should be earning college credits for all the research and prep work. Gah! Thanks for the video and your reply.
Celebrity is our favorite cruise line! Taking a TA in October!
Enjoy! 🥳
We love the Eden restaurant!
In my opinion Celebrity has the best beds. So comfortable
Does anyone know what it will cost for a corkage fee for the bottle of win you bring on the boat on celebrity cruise ??
We have yet to pay a corkage fee on Celebrity. That said, we typically don’t drink our wine at the dinner table. We offen drink in our room or take to a lounge.
Some other lines only allow you to drink in your room or at your dinner table, but we’ve never had any issue on Celebrity opening a bottle of wine in a lounge of a bar. ☺️
@@JJCruise ok thank you I was just wondering if they charge you a cork fee to open it in your room or if they have problems with you opening it in your room
Thank you. Will be on my first Celebrity Cruise to the Mediterranean next July 2024. My question is what are the best cabins and floor to be on?
Deck 11 Concierge
I have classic drink package so I can get pina colada and frozen drinks on it right? What is a cruise with out a frozen tropical drink, if I wanted premium then my room-mate needs to get it also?
Yes, the classic frozen cocktails are included with the classic liquors. That said, there are specialty frozen drinks that may be extra.
@@JJCruise I wanted to make certain since my friend and I are headed on the Equinox soon. :) PS: your cruise videos from Hawaii to Australia have me convinced we need to do this and my hubby likes the idea too, surprisingly! We hear how rough the seas are on an Atlantic crossing so he is like oh no. Thank you for the information and the fun videos! Bon Voyage!
Hi JJ, when will I be able to book the 1st night speciality restaurant if my cruise is next July?
On embarkation day, which eateries are,open for lunch? On the Beyond in 2 weeks. Thanks. You guys crack me up😄
Great information! We are trying our first Celebrity cruise this fall in New England/Canada! :)
So exciting! Enjoy your first Celebrity Cruise! 🥳
How was your cruse? We are booked on Eclipse this September. Haven't been on Celebrity since 1996!
We will be cruising on the Celebrity Cruise Line in September 2024 on a 9-day cruise from Barcelona to Portugal and Morocco.
I’m have been loyal to Royal but since the pandemic I’ve tried NCL around Hawaii and doing it again next January. I’m not looking for ship and entertainment but itinerary.
Very informative video… Thanks so much…🚢
You are welcome! Thx for watching!
@@JJCruise forgot to mention that we will be taking our 10th celebrity cruise this coming August to celebrate our 50th anniversary… We will be doing a back to back… Then we have another celebrity cruise booked on the beyond in April 2024… I can't think of one single other tip that you didn't mention so you both did a great job!! Thank you 🚢
Amazing! Happy Anniversary!
Hey guys. Haven’t been on Celebrity since 92 but these Edge class ships are calling us. Great tips. Thanks so much. 🛳️
Yes! Please get on an Edge Class ship!
We know you’ll love it!
Celebrity intrigues me. Will be hitting diamond soon on Royal and I am more into the specialty dining and fine drinks, looks good to me!
We believe you will love it!
This makes me wanna book
Do you guys know if the Alaskan Beers are included in the classic package on Celebrity Alaska cruises?
So sorry! We aren’t sure. Most domestics are included but we know that’s an unusual domestic if we are talked it specialty beers.
I always appreciate you guys and your videos. Always very informational. Now let me give you an unpopular opinion that probably you know already... Jared's smile every time you guys introduce yourselves always makes my day. It's just a different type of shininess coming through when he smiles that just makes me happy. That's all!! Have a great day!!
Aww Thanks 😁
First celebrity cruises coming up in Sept and I am so excited!!❤
We are excited for you! 🥳
Does that mean J&J will be on the Apex 6 April!!!?’
Hello, are the tips compulsory on celebrity cruises can they be removed from your account ?
The new All Included does not include gratuities. That said, they are automatically charged to your account if you don’t actively remove them at guest services.
We recommend leaving gratuities as automatic as those tips are relied upon by many crew towards their wages.
I wish El Bacio would offer more gluten free. They have a lot in the Garden Cafe, but don’t want to go up there like the setting in coffee bar
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! They usually have one-two options in Cafe Al Bacio, but more is always better 😉
Great review. Thank you.
My partner are off to Japan in October.
Do they offer courtesy shuttle buses into the main city?
Thank you JJ 😜
Awesome info. I love it! I booked our first celebrity cruise on the beyond (before finding you). 10 day southern Caribbean. Like a bone head I didn’t even ask if they offered a first time discount. My other half has already been on one of their cruises so maybe that would negate it ?
Weird Question. Do they allow surge protector strips on the cruise at all? Guessing we probably don’t need it but I had bought one for our upcoming Tahiti cruise.
Thanks!
Hi! Love Celebrity but there are some things to know.
Agreed! There are things we think you must know!
I am new to your vlog and am loving watching you and your travel tips. My hubby booked a Celebrity cruise (on his own) for our 20th wedding anniversary. We leave from Amsterdam and go to Iceland and Ireland. That being said, after listening to you and some of the comments below, would there be an added benefit to booking with you instead? What about booking excursion’s- do you do that too? We don’t get to cruise often (family, kids, life, etc) so we would like to get the most out of any trip we take alone. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Colleen! We are happy to help if your hubby recently booked within the past 28 days. If eligible, we can transfer the booking.
We can only help if the cruise booking is under our agency. So let us know if you wish to transfer at jj@lovelandandsea.com (we will need the Cruise Confirmation to verify eligibility).
For future bookings, feel free to fill out our booking form at JJCruise.com and we’ll get you the best rate which may just be a special agency rate that is better than booking directly.
What about the Wi-Fi? Is there only premium Wi-Fi or also simple Wi-Fi? Because the premium Wi-Fi package is expensive for a 12-day cruise. Thank you
With Starlink, internet on Celebrity Cruises has become some of the best out there on ships. That said, we would never say it is just like on land where all types of work can rely on it.
For example, we do Premium Wi-Fi which works well for streaming services such as TH-cam. This is necessary for our jobs but if we were only email based, Surf Wi-Fi would be just fine.
Key thing to note, pictures and document uploads/downloads may be extremely slow or not work at all on Surf Wi-Fi. If you do Zoom a lot, Premium is the only route but still very risky as it’s often delayed or can be choppy.
If you are doing social media, premium will be necessary for most videos/photos to come through.
Hope this helps!
@@JJCruise wow lots of information!!!! Thank you so much 😊
Can’t wait!