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We are considering booking our first Ponant cruise (Sicily). For the Smithsonian Journeys cruises free included excursions, approximately how many different excursion options are generally available for each port? Are there always both an active and more sedentary options? How many people are on the tours, i.e. shuttle van or coach bus? Are the tours geared mostly toward archeology/ruins or are there also options for other types of tours such as food tours or visits to places where classic movies were filmed? What types of tours are extra cost? I know it probably depends on the exact tour, but what is a general price range for extra cost tours and are these typically private or smaller groups?

This is from the Silversea website about status matching: https://www.silversea.com/travel-informations/faq.html How do I enroll in the sister program to qualify for status matching? Venetian Society members can call at the time of booking to enroll: Enroll Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society North America (800) 526-9723 Outside of North America (541) 285-9723 (charges may apply) Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM-9 PM ET and Saturday through Sunday 9 AM-6 PM ET Enroll Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club North America 1-800-760-0654 Outside of North America 1-316-554-5961 (charges may apply) Open 24 hours Members of Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society or Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club: Enroll in Venetian Society through their respective brand apps How do I qualify for the new Loyalty Status Match program? You must be 18 years of age and enrolled in the loyalty program of each brand where you wish to have your status matched. Can I match my status across all three Royal Caribbean Group brands at once? Upon joining each brand's loyalty program, your status will be matched. If you're currently a member of more than one Royal Caribbean Group brand’s loyalty program, your status will be updated automatically within 5-7 business days. Are there any exclusions for certain loyalty tiers in the Status Match program? Yes, both the Pre-Gold tier in Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society and the Preview tier in Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club are excluded. When can I start to enjoy Status Match benefits? Venetian Society onboard benefits effective on sailings departing June 5, 2024, and onward. Venetian Society Member Savings (5% and 10%) applicable on new voyages booked after May 30, 2024. If I am on a voyage that started prior to May 30, 2024, and I qualify for Status Match benefit starting May 30, 2024, can I enjoy those benefits on that voyage? No, Venetian Society onboard benefits effective on sailings departing June 5, 2024, and onward. Venetian Society Member Savings (5% and 10%) applicable on new voyages booked after May 30, 2024.

After many cruises with Celebrity and RCCL we are considering trying Silversea (or Viking) for an "elevated" experience on a European cruise. I am seeing conflicting info on the Celebrity and Silversea websites. For Captain's Club members (Elite Plus), is there a status match for Silversea cruises? If so, how do I sign up for the Silversea Venetian Society program? Can I book a future Silversea cruise while onboard a Celebrity cruise and receive an OBC perk? Is Silversea truly worth a higher cost for an 8-night cruise versus a cheaper 10-night Ascent cruise in a Retreat Sky Suite? Also wondering how Viking compares in terms of overall experience (price point somewhat similar to Sky Suite). We were all set to book a similar itinerary with Regent but, unfortunately, that particular ship got horrible reviews on Cruise Critic.

If you want to try a frozen drink, my favorite is a Mudslide. It is like an alcoholic mocha milkshake.

We cruised Celebrity last month and I saved the perks sheet regarding booking a future cruise onboard. It lists OBC for cruises starting at 3 days. I just received my cruise documents for an upcoming cruise and the cruise contract lists OBC perks for booking future cruises onboard beginning at 4 days. For those of you currently sailing Celebrity, is this change happening onboard?

When are cruise documents and luggage tags available? Our cruise is just over 30 days away and I was able to do online check in and get our boarding passes but cannot access any other documents.

There should be contact information in your cruise documents

Is breakfast at Chops a perk for all Sky level passengers? Is the breakfast menu different there than Coastal Kitchen? I am also confused-- I know Diamond members have drink vouchers but are wine and soda free all day in the Crown Lounge if you are in a Sky-level Suite (and also Diamond)?

Nothing comes close to the high suite prices lately

I was debating whether to wait a few weeks to book while onboard another cruise. Right now the price is too high anyways.

Yes, Oasis 2025.

Looking to add a 2 night cruise to our existing 7 night cruise. Is any OBC given for booking a 2-night Royal cruise while onboard? I have a recent Celebrity future cruise paper that, for booking while onboard, only lists OBC incentive for 3-5 night cruises and longer for Celebrity so not sure if it is similar for Royal. Also, would we be eligible for a B2B discount if we add on the 2 night cruise?

The only negative is the very long walk to other parts of the ship (and it is a long walk). Good way to burn off calories though

We were on deck 11. The view was not blocked. It looked like the window washing equipment was on deck 9 or 10