Just what *is* a Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party, anyway?
In a nutshell, a Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party is a gathering of Cruise Critic members who have chatted with one another within our community prior to their cruise. The Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party is hosted by Celebrity on all sailings that are 7 nights or longer in duration. A lounge or other venue is provided, as are light refreshments.
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Why Should I Go?
This is an easy one, of course! You've interacted with each other for weeks, months...some of you for years! Celebrity appreciates your loyalty and wants to make your cruise vacation special. Don't pass on an opportunity to meet each other. You'll be glad you did!
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Connect Online Before Your Cruise
Join the discussions on the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party Roll Call board before your cruise to find out who you'll be sailing with.
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"I would guess we had 30 or so folks meet on our Mercury Cruise, the Social Hostess was present and a pretty good time was had by all and we got nice little pins with Celebrity Cruises Connections Cruise Critic on them!" -- catmand
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 Visit the ROLL CALL Forum for your sailing!
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If You Sign Up, GO!
Celebrity has made it very easy to plan your attendance at the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party. The day, time, and location of the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party are posted online at the Confirmed Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections parties page, and you'll receive an e-mail confirming the time, date and place for the gathering! I'll admit, there were SO MANY choices on board Millennium I could see how it would be tempting to skip the M&M, but DON'T! I know everyone wants these parties to continue...and after attending mine I can see how much effort is put into these gatherings by the staff on board. The Captain was at my party, as were many other staff members. Make it worth THEIR while, too. They truly want to meet you (and you can get a few nice pics with them, too!). Also, don't sign up just so a party will be held. It is disappointing to members, as well as the staff on board, to have only a few show up -- when they were anticipating a crowd!
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No Invite? What to Do
A few have mentioned they did not receive an invite once on board. You know you signed up, you checked online for the day, time, and location, and received a confirmation e-mail from Celebrity. If when you get onboard, your invitation is not in your stateroom, check with your Stateroom Attendant, call the Purser’s Desk/Guest Relations or the onboard Group Coordinator. They have a list of everyone who registered and call tell you the day, time and location of your Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party.
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Don't Sit -- Mingle!
I cannot stress this enough -- so I said it twice! When you enter the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party, don't just park yourself in a seat. You won't have a good time. Just remember that everyone else in the room is there to meet you...and vice versa! Get up...move around...MINGLE and you shall MEET -- and make great friends.
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Come Back and Share
Before the memories fade, be sure and share your Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party experience right here with everyone on the Celebrity Forum, as well as on the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party Forum. If you've taken a picture, email it to us, and I'll help you get it posted on the boards. Everyone loves to see pictures of community members, and you'll be able to share firsthand just how much fun a Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party can be.
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Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party FAQ
Hopefully by now we've told you enough about the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections parties that you're looking forward to attending one on your cruise! All you have to do is complete the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party registration form. If you still have questions, here's a link to the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party FAQ. Have a great time!
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Getting Started
Register for a Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party here:
http://www.celebrity.com/cruisecritic/home.do
Browse the Cruise Critic/Celebrity Connections party FAQ Here:
http://www.celebrity.com/beforeyourcruise/faq/home.do?faqSubjectName=Cruise+Critic+Connections&pagename=faq_questions
See if Folks Are Sailing with you on the Celebrity ROLL CALL Forum:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=206
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