CELEBRITY SELLS SHIPS! (CANNOT BELIEVE WHICH SHIPS WERE SOLD)

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27 күн бұрын

We talk through Celebrity Cruises Selling Two Cruise Ships and we CANNOT believe which two ships they are selling! What happens when an active cruise ship is sold? Is Celebrity Cruises doing the right thing? What will happen to already booked cruise passengers for future sailings on these two cruise ships? Is Celebrity Cruises offering compensation packages to everyone onboard these cancelled cruises? Are other cruise brands such as Royal Caribbean to Carnival Cruise brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Cunard soon to sell cruise ships too? This is the latest cruise news in tandem across the cruise industry where all cruise lines are making cruise cutbacks for cruise passengers onboard cruise ships during 2024 we ask the question- should the cruise lines sell more cruise ships instead of providing cruise cutbacks?! What do cruise ships do with already booked cruise passengers who now have their cruises canceled? How are Cruise Ship Crew handled? Are cruise ship passengers okay with cruise lines selling cruise ships? We talk through these Sold Cruise Ships as well as if this means more for cruise ships such as the worlds largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas or soon to be Star of the Seas 2025, to be on the horizon. This could happen to any Cruise Ship but unlikely to happen with the Worlds Biggest Cruise Ship Class or the newest cruise ships. What are your thoughts on this story and the Celebrity cruise ships sold 2024?
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@rhondafair1412 25 күн бұрын

Bring back Lisa! The new president is ruining Celebrity! Starting to book other cruise lines now!!

@thomasgeurtz1194 25 күн бұрын

Same here. Booked on MSC and The Yacht Club. No more Celebrity until they replace their president.

@sherylvaillancourt446 25 күн бұрын

If Celebrity is charging Solo cruisers more than double, you won't see me on one.

@georgeb777 25 күн бұрын

I was a loyal Celebrity cruiser with nine under my belt. Recently however, their business practices have become extremely unsavory. Their hands always out charging for amenities that used to be included in your cruise fare. Additionally, I don't care for the new EDGE class of ships AT ALL. Solstice class was much better. The final straw is that they don't enforce the adults only area so there is literally no place to be on deck with our children. Returning to HAL or a luxury, adults only brand in the future. Always have a lovely experience on Holland America.

@charlottewojnowski5338 25 күн бұрын

I use to adore Celebrity. But, I have not been pleased with LHBs direction. She is ruining the brand. She has tried to change so much. But luckily, she has backed off on some of the 'improvements' that she made. She seems to be trying to make Celebrity into a Royal Caribbean. Celebrity fills a notch between RC and SilverSeas.

@machellep1 24 күн бұрын

Just did a TA with Celebrity, was very disappointed. The concierge class has lost all its special perks. Never saw my concierge who was supposedly in an office on the fifth deck if I needed her? The food was very basic, the fantastic buffet I’m used to was no where to be found. The liquor package stinks now, $10 or under for the drink package and the average drink was 14-17. Had to spend the extra 250 a person to get drinks. No more hot cookies to be found. They were old pre baked cookies. The same exact breakfast food every morning. Nothing special. Don’t even get me started on the terrible entertainment. I’m going to be sticking to NCL until they go back the way they used to be.

@williamwatson689 25 күн бұрын

Likely, the decision to sell the two ships was also driven by the extreme debt that RCL and Celebrety are saddled with.

@eleanor4482 26 күн бұрын

The President is slowly destroying the brand. I have been cruising Celebrity since the days of the Century, Zenith, Horizon, etc. and it’s a very different animal now. This lady needs to go and not soon enough.

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

We definitely agree that some of the changes on Celebrity have been poorly thought through.

@thomasgeurtz1194 25 күн бұрын

You are So right Eleanor. I’m done with Celebrity until she is replaced. Wish I could give your comment 1000 thumbs up.

@deliacall4826 25 күн бұрын

Agree - they're making them twins of RC - which I'm not a fan of. Some CEOs pay more attention to profit and less to what keeps customers returning, which is quality, and that's how companies slowly lose their loyal customers and tank.

@barryhaley7430 25 күн бұрын

After 17 Celebrity cruises we have given up on Celebrity. Disappointing since Covid return.

@eleanor4482 25 күн бұрын

@@deliacall4826 They never should have brought her over from Royal. Needed outsider with brand new ideas to make it better without the nickel and dimming.

@harlanabraham7772 25 күн бұрын

Celebrity Cruise Line making changes is why we haven't cruised on Celebrity in a while. Our last trip on Celebrity Cruise Line was less than memorable. Although, we did like The Lawn Club Grill. Like the Celebrity Millennium Class ships. Celebrity also charges single cruisers almost three times the amount as a double. Don't think will be sailing on Celebrity Cruises anymore. Subscribed even before the end of the video.

@joannbrackney6542 25 күн бұрын

We’re Celebrity Elite, but feel like Celebrity is getting more and more like RCCL or any of the other big ship lines. We love the service so we’ll see how it goes. Could lead us back to Holland or Oceania.

@pamcurtisdavey712 26 күн бұрын

I have friends who did the Celebrity to Antartica and the Galapagos and spent THOUSANDS on both. They can afford it but most of us cannot. It’s a niche market.

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

That is very true

@muzaaaaak 25 күн бұрын

Exactly. I sail Celebrity but their larger ships. Great cruise line. Solid product.

@happycruiser 26 күн бұрын

Do not agree with any of the changes the new President has done EXCEPT, like the equal points on Royal.

@kendram2664 26 күн бұрын

I agree with you totally. I have been disappointed with the changes that the new president has made for Celebrity. Celebrity used to be very all inclusive and now it feels like we are nickel and dimed every day on Celebrity. I don't look just at Celebrity cruises anymore due to this. I know that I am going to be asked at meals and in all areas for me to spend more money. We were on the Celebrity Solstice for 30 days in March and April 2024 and almost every meal in the dining room someone came to our table trying to sell us the specialty dining. In addition, at every turn, things that used to be included were an additional price now. We stayed in the same cabin this time as we stayed in 6 years ago and the cabin needs a lot of work. The inner curtains were removed and only the black out curtains remain. In the bathroom someone installed a temporary light, which looks like it has been there a long time now, and the main light does not work anymore. I referenced pictures from 6 years ago and this cabin (an aqua class cabin) has changed dramatically and not for the good. Our upcoming cruises are 16 nights on Princess, 30 nights on Holland America and 30 nights on NCL. If I am going to be nickel and dimed every day I may as well see what the other cruises lines are doing. Wish me luck.

@thomasgeurtz1194 25 күн бұрын

To Happy and Ken : Your two comments are totally in line with mine. My last Celebrity cruise was last January. Ken, I felt like the CEO was next to me the entire cruise reaching into my wallet at every opportunity. The ship, Silhouette was dated and worn like the other Celebrity ships in her class. The nickel and diming was so prevalent this past cruise that I was looking forward to getting off the ship. Ken, I perhaps don’t have the lengthy cruises as you but I am in my 60’s and began cruising when I was 5 y/o with Matson Lines between Hawaii and California so I have a good idea of understanding cruising today. So for a complete 180 degree turn, I’m booked on the new Margaritaville Islander from Tampa this November after hurricane season ends. I’ll probably regret this but hey : What the hell. Celebrity is off my list until Madam President is replaced.

@Gybing 21 күн бұрын

@@thomasgeurtz1194 May I ask how that turn from Celebrity to Margaritaville worked in your head? Sorry, don't mean to insult but sounds like a drastic turn although this new Islander is a brand new ship (and maybe worth checking out). If you were Carnival cruiser, then I will understand but not Celebrity, LOL)

@thomasgeurtz1194 21 күн бұрын

@@Gybing I’m having my doubts about Margaritaville Islander. My hope is that Margaritaville is a high end name for resorts and by the end of the year they will be moving in that direction when I am booked . Also, I live 30 minutes from Tampa so that influences me also. I expect this most likely will be a one and done. I really enjoy Celebrity but the current president is just SO WRONG for the brand. $24.00 drinks is just the latest from the Celebrity leadership.

@muzaaaaak 25 күн бұрын

It’s really about yield, not just profit. Profit means making a dollar. Yield is the percentage of profit and actual gross income smaller cruises just don’t get the yield for the amount of human hours put into a project, or a cruise in this case.

@joshuajason9744 25 күн бұрын

I literally think that cruises, airlines, hotels….are nickel and diming passengers to death, and it’s taking away from the enjoyment of the adventures we all want. In some cases, paying for a suite level like the Retreat or Neptune if possible is becoming a better proposition. My fear is that the cruise industry seems to be swinging away from the average citizen or family who save and go on a cruise, and instead, are really focusing on the suite folks. I’m also a fan of midsize ships, and am concerned about these mega size ships. Your videos are so terrific and honest!

@vincentfurfaro7546 26 күн бұрын

Expedition trips are not cheap. It caters to the 1 or 2 percent of the population. I believe there just wasn't enough profit for Celebrity to keep going in that direction.

@christineainslie4239 25 күн бұрын

I agree with previous poster's comment-Bring back Lisa! Not at all happy with the direction Celebrity is going with the new President. We loved Celebrity, and are Elite, but with the changes and pricing, we have booked several cruises going forward with HAL and Princess. As to selling off the expedition ships, really doesn't effect us, I assume as stated, they will concentrate more on selling the Edge class ships.

@landeeld9596 25 күн бұрын

I think it's a smart move actually. They are a premium big box brand.

@scottmiller7779 25 күн бұрын

To be fair - the President of Celebrity most likely did not make this decision. It most likely was decided at the RCG corporate level and Celebrity was informed the ships were being sold. The Xpedition could not be operated at full capacity and both it and Xploration did not match the quality level of the Flora and were not able to operate profitably by all accounts. With sister brand Silversea operating the Silver Origin (which is a sister ship to Flora in many respects) RCG have the two premier ships in the region and the removal of older less deluxe, more costly to operate, ships from the Celebrity Expedition fleet should move pricing on Flora and Origin upwards. This may also open up the opportunity for RCG to order a sister ship to Flora/Origin for the Galapagos market in future.

@nordisk1874 26 күн бұрын

I’m sorry calling the company National Geographic is disrespectful to its heritage. It’s Linblad Expeditions. Also small ships actually take less to make a profit. I know from working on a 100 passenger cruise ship it on took 35 passengers to make profit. People pay a lot of money to go on a little boat ride! You got to remember your paying for where you’re going and not what’s on the ship!

@cruisepryor7627 25 күн бұрын

Get over it

@moelladevil 25 күн бұрын

I don’t sail celebrity because of the charging solo travelers more the double what a couple would be charged

@chriswilliams6568 12 күн бұрын

Same on most cruise lines and all hotels. The room has a cost so it depends if it is divided by one or two persons. Plus on a cruise, if only one in a cabin, the cruise line loses a person spending money onboard if only one in a cabin. Sad, but one has to look at it from their point of view too.

@moelladevil 12 күн бұрын

@@chriswilliams6568 what I was referring to was celebrity charges solos more than double because they want $$$ for what they think the other person would have spent on board during the cruise.

@BrianAlt 25 күн бұрын

I thought Flora was an expedition ship? I think their plans are to build more of this class and continue with expedition cruises with these ships.

@judithgolightly3131 26 күн бұрын

I think it’s all about $$$!

@lisafieber3569 25 күн бұрын

I just have to say, I came back from Alaska on The Edge last week. They are taking huge steps to break the reputation of being for an 'older' demographic. There were tons of late night activities, tons of kids activities, as well as the things that make them who they are. Enrichment series, etc. Truly something for everyone. The staff and crew were top rate. You can see Quantum Class bones in the design, but it wasn't as open at least imo.

@NYnative61 25 күн бұрын

Eight days until my AK experience on Edge starts 🩵🤍

@Honolulu-Blue 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video. Celebrity's interest in expedition cruising was always interesting to me. It's an outlier among mainstream cruise lines in having the smaller expedition ships. Now, with this pivot away, they'll definitely focus a little more on the rest of the fleet and its much larger ships.

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

Well said!

@Bobby_Di 26 күн бұрын

Good morning gentlemen

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

Good morn

@vap57 25 күн бұрын

I do not like the changes that have been made to the Celebrity brand. IMO, they are losing their premium status.

@2000konnie 25 күн бұрын

Why would you be surprised that Celebrity would sell those two ships when they are the most logical ones? I'm confused. (Click click.) I've been on eight Celebrity cruises since 2009, and they were all in the Caribbean. Since when has expedition cruises been modern Celebrity's specialty? I think it's a good move, and the ship going to National Geographic sounds like a perfect fit. Celebrity can concentrate on their actually specialty of sailing with more Millennium class and larger ships. Some have rumor-mongered about the future of the few ships that didn't get the new livery.

@Angiehere-1 25 күн бұрын

My favorite cruises are in a suite on Celebrity Edge class ships.

@ericericson3535 25 күн бұрын

That's what happens when you hire a bean counter as president! I've been cruising Celebrity since it was Fantasy cruises, on the Amerikanis and Britannic. I'm seriously thinking of saying Bye-Bye to Celebrity.

@Robyn-nh7gh 25 күн бұрын

I don't like that new way they are planning to do cruises. Hiking the rate will make me find a different cruise line to sail with.

@fogtownrog 25 күн бұрын

We sailed on Celebrity the 10th time last fall. The food has taken a hit but nothing else did other than I noticed the Martini Bar crew were following a scrip. It used to be spontaneous fun, but not so much. Celebrity is becoming more and more another RCCL. I’m not sure if I sail with them again. I’m willling to try Silversea or Seabourn and not worry so much about nickel and diming. Selling two small ships reallly isn’t news to me. It’s really difficult to make money on small ships which are totally different to Celebrity’s main products, Solstice and Edge. Businesses that. Succeed do so in their niche.

@cydneystephen2814 25 күн бұрын

Hey J. Well National Geographic a good fit for those expedition cruises. Did I hear you correct? You said 16 ppl/passengers? Mainstream is where it’s at. River boat and expedition cruises cost a few coins. I’ll be on an Edge class first. July to be exact on the Edge from Seattle to Alaska.

@SuperGoatTV 25 күн бұрын

I had what was going to be my 1st ever Celebrity cruise on the at the time brand new Celebrity Edge ship, I was going with some friends, it would be the 1st time we would all be cruising together and then the Covid lockdown happened 😢 We got a full refund and then it was roughly 3yrs before I got to cruise again but my last 3 cruises were on Carnival. And based on all of the changes Celebrity has made over the last few years, I don't believe I'll be cruising with them anytime soon.

@thefamouseugenekrabs 25 күн бұрын

I'd love the expedition cruises and priced the Nat Geo ones and Lindbladt but those are out of my budget.

@curbappeal1010 25 күн бұрын

Hi! Love your videos! I may have missed a newer announcement, but weren't you going to move on a cruise ship soon? I was very interested in your experience with that. I'll be heading on my first Alaska cruise soon and will be visiting Deckhand Dave's for a sandwich - based on your review!

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

We are jealous of you getting Deckhand Dave’s soon!! Villa Vie coming soon!

@darryld_009 25 күн бұрын

The other exploration ships were older and less expensive than the Flora. RCL may be bumping up Celebrity to try to fit were Azmara was when they owned them. I like the service and style on Celebrity ships but my spending money has gone down and so has my choices of cruise lines.

@jdmrc93 26 күн бұрын

I think they might do another Flora type ship to replace the 2x sold smaller ships. The Flora is beautiful!

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

Ooh that could happen!

@carlosluisalvarez9443 19 күн бұрын

Hi! Im from Ecuador (The Galapagos is part of Ecuador). I dont think Celebrity is starting to give up to the "expedition" market. But sadly the amount of tourism in our country has dropped quite a lot in the last few years so I think it might be more related to the demand and the fact that they are older ships. Flora might be enough for todays demand as well as Silver Origin which is part of Royal Caribbean group too. Hopefully soon we will see a twin of either Flora or Origin to join them!

@petermango2026 25 күн бұрын

I watched Celebrity's video on the Galapogos and really wanted to do one. Of course, their video features the Flora, and I was thinking their older ships. I guess that ends that idea. Their old president seemed like a genuine nice person and was always doing videos. We hear nothing from the new one except about cutbacks she is making. The increase on solo cruisers was a prime example. I considered Celebrity my brand, now they are just another company trying to wring as much money from us while cutting service and raising prices.

@thomasgeurtz1194 25 күн бұрын

Totally agree with you. I won’t even consider Celebrity until she is replaced.

@marjoriemurch1142 25 күн бұрын

With so many expedition ships now doing all these other cruises. I think Celebrity can stay focused on the big ones..or my favorite the Solstice class and Millennium class.

@michaeldiamond9184 25 күн бұрын

I hate when cruise lines sell or scrap old cruise ships as more and more ports want to limit the number of passengers. I think National Geographic can sell expedition cruises better. But keep some smaller cruise ships to do Greenland as i am tired of Cozumel and same standard ports.

@ctrabada 25 күн бұрын

We're going on Celebrity Flora this September and felt it was more on brand than the 2 older ships. This will be our 4th cruise with celebrity and have another booked next year on Reflection. I feel new president is taking the brand into mass market and making it more like RCCL instead of distinguishing the brand as a more luxury product. Still prefer them to RCCL though. We're thinking of exploring silver sea or Princess.

@JuneRaeder-MacKinnon 25 күн бұрын

Celebrity was always promoting the expedition ships on cruises...but not many can afford those. I would love to take one, but I prefer to go on many cruises vs one really nice one

@boganpainter1638 25 күн бұрын

As long as they still have the Flora, they haven’t abandoned expeditions market completely. The majority of Celebrity customers are not going to be in the market for expeditions. Maybe the Flora is the only ship they need to fill the niche.

@kjwinston77 25 күн бұрын

Never been crazy about a President who loves the profit line more than the Human line. This is the way of the future. We as Humans still for to the Lines of self check out for it is so much faster...not realizing that the system does not make a living oR pay taxes. This is what Fast food wants you to do, less Human more non paying wages. Celebrity is getting more away from Humans and trying to make more money. This is why she came from RCCL, to make money. (remember the days of all enclusive...oh, that was the old President, who was trying her best to cater to the Human.)

@denisemallek6833 24 күн бұрын

As long as there is supply in demand cruising will continue to nickle and dime all who want to cruise

@kjwinston77 24 күн бұрын

@@denisemallek6833 This is what I tried to say. We as consumers really don't Care. Well some of us OLD crusing folks are looking for better values. Like everything is included in a price. I love getting off the ship with ZERO amount owed. That small proce pais till you rack up another $800+++ at the end. Celebrity was higher than others but, you got so much more.

@The_NancyDee 26 күн бұрын

National Geographic? Wow. I was hoping to take one of those expedition cruises with Celebrity. Depending on how they refurbish these ships, it will be a big step up for Nat Geo. Interesting pivot for Celebrity.

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

We completely agree! Now if we sail the Celebrity Flora, we will have been on every Celebrity Cruise Ship 🤯

@The_NancyDee 25 күн бұрын

@@JJCruise Amazing!

@BobMoore-tb9co 25 күн бұрын

Celebrity has been doing a slow down hill grind. Food quality specifically. I went on Beyond in April that cruise failed to meet my expectations.

@shirala1972 24 күн бұрын

We went on the ascent in March, and were very surprised at the food quality compared to our previous celebrity cruise, it was not good

@BobMoore-tb9co 24 күн бұрын

@@shirala1972 I was on Apex in March. My friend referred to the food as nursing home food. I thought Apex was significantly better cruise than Beyond.

@oceanside88 25 күн бұрын

I would call it a new era of Upsell. And it's tacky. Removing music & adding pay bingo is super tacky. Disappointing trend😢 Air conditioning filters are under rated! Prevents disease.

@stevenjohnson4205 25 күн бұрын

The Flora is a fantastic ship I can see celebrity coming out with a sister ship The other are much older Celebrity is very active in the Galápagos Islands in their charity work can’t see them leaving

@chipmerkley 25 күн бұрын

I think this is much to do about nothing. I think they’re older ships that they’re getting rid of because they’ve been in their fleet for forever and they still have the flora. I would assume that at some point you might see one other expedition ship. I don’t think that that’s a large market for them in terms of lots of ships being in that class but I think you’ll see another newer ship like the floor come out but yes, I also agree that they’re probably focusing more on the big box ships

@ellenremily1901 25 күн бұрын

We just had to rebook our Galapagos cruise on the Celebrity Xpedition in January 2025 to the Flora due to the sale of the ships. It was disappointing after spending so much time choosing which ship and which itinerary. This will likely be the last cruise on Celebrity for us. We were recently on the Edge in New Zealand and totally put off by the drink pricing and what was NOT covered under the drinks package. Too bad. The ships are nice but not for us.

@paulras01 24 күн бұрын

I know it's the same parent company but I was just in a suite on Royal's Symphony of the Seas. I'm usually in suites on Celebrity and love it. But I was very impressed with the service, food and general organization and smoothness of the suite experience on Royal vs Celebrity. I'm almost mad at how bad Celebrity has gotten for the price after experiencing Royal. The suite concierges really had their acts together and sent emails beforehand and at least once daily with a great summary of the next day. They didn't seem overworked like the Retreat concierges. And Coastal Kitchen rivaled Luminae for food choices and quality. But the service was so much better, quicker, friendlier. Celebrity dining is so long and drawn out. My first suite on Royal has really tainted my view of Celebrity. I'll be on Celebrity in a few days and after last week on Royal, it's going to take alot to impress me

@ccm1767 24 күн бұрын

Celebrity selling two expedition ships is a change, but not a big one to me. If Celebrity starts selling Millennium class ships; I would call that big news and a big shift.

@grannyoffive1313 24 күн бұрын

Celebrity for the past few years has been our cruise line of choice but even on our last celebrity cruise on the Beyond in April 2024 we noticed things have changed… We noticed this previously on the last probably to Celebrity Cruises but try to ignore it but I don't think there's any more ignoring it… We liked the Beyond but didn't love it… Something was😞 just can't put my finger on it

@admranger 25 күн бұрын

First they jacked the fares up in the Retreat and then they took away the Butler and included gratuities. Yeah, not a fan. Thank goodness RCCL just joined the loyalty programs so our Elite Celebrity status is now equal to 250VS days on SilverSea (very generous match, btw). We're now SilverSea cruisers. As for these two old ships: Byeeeeeee. The Flora is the future of Celebrity Expedition cruises (or just do a SilverSea expedition cruise as they are about the same $$$$.

@johnkean6852 25 күн бұрын

Villa Vie update?

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

Stay tuned, it’s coming.

@MusicAvi8Tr 25 күн бұрын

DAMN! That ruined my wanting to use Celebrity Flora next year 🤯😭

@chriswilliams6568 12 күн бұрын

He did not say the Flora was being sold, in fact that is their newest and nicest expedition ship.

@TWSmith42 25 күн бұрын

I don't have the data to know whether Celebrity's expedition cruising makes or loses money. I would think Celebrity could offer expedition cruising and not make as much money on it, if they wanted to.

@sherinash-braun520 24 күн бұрын

Personally, I prefer the Solstice class ships. We sailed on the Edge to Panama Canal and chose an aft balcony, which was wonderful. In August we’ll be sailing on the Beyond to the ABC’s in our first infinite Veranda, but we’re a little nervous about that setup. The reviews seem to be definitely love-hate and we’re not sure where we’ll fall. The MDR food has really declined and I hate being forced into specialty to get a decent meal. We’ve been on HAL the last two cruises and kind of feel that was now our go to brand. I’ve always thought of Celebrity as a step up from Carnival and Royal, but that doesn’t seem to be the case any longer. We love NCL’s Prima class but the itineraries just don’t appeal and that’s a big part of choosing a cruise. We’ve done 19 cruises and still trying to find the perfect fit. Closest was NCL Encore post Covid at 50% capacity. Best food and entertainment of any cruise, but a huge no at capacity. The search continues…

@ljacobs357 24 күн бұрын

Agreed. More intimate experience.

@7empest376 25 күн бұрын

Sounds like Celebrity is becoming like there sister line Royal Caribbean.

@Willtravelforgreatfood 22 күн бұрын

I am a solstice class ship person. It seems the new ships are focused on families. We are 48 years old and prefer not to sail with a bunch of children. It is one of the reasons we choose Celebrity. I feel like they’re sailing away from Luxury which was also one of the reasons we did not mind paying as much as we do for Celebrity. I think they are going far from Luxury and are just becoming like the other Royal Caribbean ships just smaller

@loriparham6570 25 күн бұрын

She is terrible. She needs to be sold like the ships! However I just came off of the Silhouette and was on her for 45 days. I have seen some positive changes. I just get the premium pkg and I don’t want to deal with up charges. We also spoke with the F & B director several times and he has made reference of some changes coming. If what he says comes true then it will be great. Will see by the end of the year if they do.

@cindygriffiths5917 25 күн бұрын

It is a business decision and there is nothing wrong with making a business decision. As a person who has no visibility to their business situation I will not have an opinion. The cruise business needs to make changes as necessary to succeed as a business. They need to balance that with keeping and attracting new customers. Happy it is not my job to figure out how to do that out.

@intriguedviewer501 25 күн бұрын

She sells sea ships by the sea shore...

@davidcarico4083 23 күн бұрын

I love Celebrity, but, they lost us when they stopped doing the Mexican Riviera.

@Steven-er2bt 25 күн бұрын

We like Celebrity's perceived sharpened focus on core business markets. Also, we recognize that the cost of everything (we're Canadian so we mean EVERYTHING) is going up. We still feel the value is great compared to the world today and it's not realistic to compare to the pre-lockdown era or immediate-post-COVID "subsidized-get-you-back" offerings. If you like Celebrity's offering, what is better value for experience today? Our vote is simple - We have four future cruises booked with Celebrity. We're pretty happy with how our RCL shares are performing as well!

@debbief2882 26 күн бұрын

Quite interesting move.

@richardemmert1278 25 күн бұрын

Right after the pandemic all cruise lines struggled with lost revenue. Royal and Celebrity are no exception and increased prices but offered less to passengers. These two cruise lines are all about loyality so at least at Celebrity eventually have brought back everything taken away from us. The great food and even better service are back as of this year. The loyalty perks are all back too! I assume the same probably happened with Royal Caribbean.

@CathyEM 25 күн бұрын

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@RichardBlock-kc3eg 24 күн бұрын

First, I’m a big fan of JJ Cruise. Your videos are both informative and entertaining. I am a Celebrity Elite Plus member and have noted the many negative comments about recent changes. I , for one, absolutely love the Retreat (a relatively recent improvement) which is hardly an RC experience. I also think recent changes to the Oceanview , Eden and the theater are all spectacular. While, except for Galapagos , I haven’t been that interested in expedition journeys, there is sooo much of the planet to visit covered by the bigger ships. I am currentIy booked on back to back cruises in Japan (Millenium) and Europe(Eclipse). I have sailed on Edge, Solstice and the now refurbished Millenium class ships and I feel each has its plusses and are wonderful experiences.

@JJCruise 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment, and thank you for watching! We also love the refurbed Millennium class!

@Danrarbc 26 күн бұрын

I dunno I think dropping these ships was kinda obviously going to happen under this leadership. You’re right they are seeming to try to aim the line at a more mass market and focus on upsell. These ships can’t entertain that possibility so they have to go. Honestly I’m shocked the Icon class isn’t Celebrity. There’s a Celebrity level price there and a focus on a more upscale feel, IMO, than most Royal ships. I think they could have launched it as Celebrity Icon and nobody would have questioned it.

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

Oooh interesting take! Celebrity does already have Iconic Suites!

@thomasgeurtz1194 25 күн бұрын

I disagree Dan. I was a Celebrity regular until the new President took over. Icon is not a Celebrity ship. I don’t know any regular Celebrity customers that are looking for a Celebrity ship with 6 water slides , swings over the side wave riders and thousands of kiddies on their cruise.

@Danrarbc 25 күн бұрын

@@thomasgeurtz1194 You already note that the new president has changed the line, so much so you aren’t a fan now. I really don’t think it’s much of leap to suggest they might consider something like that. And I could see them justifying it as providing competition with Disney in the family luxury market - a market they alone compete in Some of the Edge class vessels have a bit more thrilling attractions even. Keep in mind I don’t think Celebrity Icon would have had quite the same compliment of activities.

@MultiMattman68 25 күн бұрын

Why is everyone getting their panties in a bunch. The ships in question being to Azamara,don't they? Maybe Azamara should get sold,period or folded into Celebrity itself. I haven't sailed Celebrity in a long time,but I do keep myself in step with wh a t goes on in the travel industry having worked in corporate travel and in the airline industry, 1978-1989 (Eastern Airlines)

@JJCruise 25 күн бұрын

These ships are not Azamara Ships. They are Celebrity Cruise Ships now sold to Nat Geo-Lindblad Expeditions. Azamara is no longer associated with Royal Caribbean Group.

@thomasgeurtz1194 25 күн бұрын

I don’t think I would brag about Eastern.