Originally Posted by
mikelat
Tenerife - Yup, I'm on the Dec 13th Millie sailing.
I've already signed up on the Celebrity site and have been checking on it. Thats where I go the information that I assumed meant I'm 2c. The exact text on the site is "Deluxe Ocean View - 2c , Guarantee". I have to admit I'm a bit confused by it now but I'm still working on the assumption I'm in a 2C class. If I get knocked down to another balcony class then I'm OK with that. Or, since I am a cruise first timer, Maybe I'll get a teaser upgrade to convince me to do more trips
I think it's already the start of a new obsession! I'm considering doing a Western Caribbean trip this summer now in addition to the December sailing. Just need to find some sailings that don't have 100% single supplements (which I realize may be a bit tought during the summer) or find a friend to go with me.
Based on my reading up on CruiseCritic.com, I feel pretty good about the choice to go with Celebrity. They may cost a bit more but as long as the service and experience is there then I'm all in!
Mike,
o.k. - a 2c and a C2 are not the same thing
A 2C is the lowest balcony category, a C2 is a Concierge (more $$ and extra tip for the butler). A 2c on Millie can be excellent (or, you may even be upgraded sometime before boarding OR at boarding). If you are looking forward to a larger balcony (especially for the caribbean) -- even at this lower category and price -- try to watch for availability of certain 2c cabins on Deck 6. Important is that it is one of the first 8 balconies on either port (left) or starboard (right) side, as those are probably the largest standard balconies (especially 6030 or 6035). If you do a search on the Celebrity boards at Cruisecritic, try to find "sweet sixteen cabins". They're a secret "tip". BTW, on the deck plans they do NOT look any bigger but, believe me, they are! They are almost twice as deep from cabin door to "water" as any other standard cabins!
Since you're already registered at cruisecritic, you have access to the "roll-calls". Check out your particular cruise and you'll get a feeling for what kind of fellow cruisers you'll be encountering on the 13th of December! If 25 or more sign up for the Connections party (sponsored by Celebrity), you'll have a nice way to meet the others for a get together. You may find a few whose company you would enjoy at lunch, dinner or coffee. (You may also find a few who will may want to avoid for the rest of the cruise
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