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Costa Maya is the only port on our next sailing that we have never been. I hope we don't miss it!

Hope you still had a great day!

Apex leaving dock!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNu7dinXbA

As per Luvcrusn said, clear cookies and cache. Sometime this happens to me when using Microsoft edge and I switch to internet explorer and it works.

Our first cruise with Celebrity was on the Connie. We had a great time and also lucked in to a FV cabin. 

My picture is taken from our balcony.

New video on the Apex entertainment! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dri8CMtXddA

Have not sailed on the Edge, so I can't comment if any different. 

We will have to wait till Nov 2020 to find out in person. Glad we booked the SV!

Don't know if this makes much of a difference but hopefully they are listening!

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/stay-tuned-celebrity-apex-dining-entertainment-spa-news

While they’re definitely sister ships with the same design and layout, Apex — scheduled for delivery in March — has lots of new menus and dining enhancements, expanded spa/wellness programs and ‘tons of new entertainment,’ Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo told Seatrade Cruise News in France on Monday.

Cornelius Gallagher crafts new menus

Celebrity's Cornelius Gallagher, VP food and beverage, created new signature dishes for each main dining room, expanded offerings in on Raw on Five and the Magic Carpet (made possible thanks to a larger galley) and completely revamped the Eden menu. There will be an even greater focus on fresh, distinctive local specialties. A new Le Petit Chef experience/storyline is coming, too. 

Lisa Lehr leads entertainment changes

Lisa Lehr was brought in as VP entertainment — she was formerly with RWS Entertainment Group in New York — and has crafted a whole new lineup for Eden with different daily themes. Plus, The Club will have different décor and a transformed experience each night.

On Tuesday, Celebrity plans to show off its latest ship at Chantiers de l’Atlantique to a large group of international media and retail partners, so watch this space for more details.  

Sea trials still to come

Also, Lutoff-Perlo confirmed Apex still hasn’t been out for sea trials. There’s nothing wrong with the ship, she stressed. It’s in great shape.

As earlier reported here, it’s been a question of bad weather followed by a port workers' strike related to pension reform in France.

‘Hopefully we will get to sea trials soon,’ she said.

I found Barbados a great place. Last time we got off the ship and walked through town,rented a car and headed for Harrisons caves. Then we went to walkers beach and explored the Atlantic coast down past Bathsheba. It was fantastic and we enjoyed the day without any hassle from locals and felt very comfortable walking around. 

We found St Lucia find in the city but felt a little more uncomfortable if you walk too far outside of the main area.

Jamaica,  been there, done it, don't need the hassle. 

14 hours ago, Clock_8 said:

We received only 2. I haven't pushed the issue as I can't fit any more into our luggage for the home trip.

Thanks

19 hours ago, grandgeezer said:

November 14, 2020 7 day Caribbean, on the Apex, in an ocean view. "Lowest Price" is $2051.82 p.p. with two perks and $2296.82 with all four perks. Same cabin, "Best Value" is 1673.82 with all four perks. At least that's what the web site says as of 10 minutes ago. If you call to book it and book at the lowest price, they took you for an extra $600 p.p. Not everybody uses the internet to price cruises and there's no doubt in my mind they wouldn't  tell you the other option.

You are correct. I just checked on my Nov 21 apex cruise and it was also cheaper. I called Celebrity and they were not getting the same price. They could not see the same thing as we were. I tried a hold and it did not have the 4 perks attached. 

2 hours ago, Clock_8 said:

My wife and I are currently on the Summit and we both have the D&M package.  You will need to go to the casino desk with your sea pass and photo ID to receive the credit. Fridge is stocked daily. We received one bottle of red, and one white. We haven't tried to drink them in the MDR, as your wine by the glass is included. TIP: we have had good luck having the sommelier bring wine based on our dinner selection; maybe getting stuff that is not on the "by the glass" list? Will try to post labels of the bottles received later.

Will you receive 4 bottles of wine?

Is there a wine list that you can choose from? Or is it just the ones from the premium package.

Are the bottles of wine for your stateroom or can you have in the MDR?

Every time I try to book a resident or senior rate. I always get no extra discounts. Even the codes that they sending me, example: ccfall2019 never applies.

I find it hard to believe that they can't apply the discount or $100 OBC to $5200.00 sailing. 

Why keep sending me an email with the code, if it never works!

I guess captains club codes aren't worth anything.

Sorry for the vent!

4 hours ago, robinsonchadwick said:

The primary thing that I did notice was that the theatre seemed far too small for the size of the ship.  Even running 3 shows a night, there was never enough seating.  If you weren't there 25 minutes before the show started; you were standing. 

I hope this is not the norm to be there 25 minutes before shows every night. We never seemed to have problems getting seats on the M or S class ships, except the odd time. We usually arrive 10 to 15 minutes before show.

Thanks, at least its good to know before we sale on the Apex.

I rarely use the safe for phone or tablets and never had a problem on the Summit or others. 

So we already have the premium drink package. Do we get upgraded to the "Drinks and more package" 

If already paying a premium, you should get an upgrade, or at least an OBC in the amount of the 14pp pd.

We booked in November 2019.

2 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

I've been able to reprice my May 2020 Apex cruise 4 times since booking in August but unfortunately the SV is out of my budget.  I see Aqua class is now cheaper than CC which is very odd.

I feel you pain! The Canadian dollar did not me feel good about paying just over $5100.00 for a SV. The 4 perks helped a little!

We have a SV booked on the Apex, deck 9 . 4 perks and 500 OBC. 

Can't wait!

I wonder when they will let them go? Its only a matter of time with the 18 new ships on order between their lines. 

Average life span of 30 years, so after 20, its time to sell while it still has some value.

Hopefully this does not happen but I won't book an older ship too far out.  Hopefully they would not leave people out in the cold!

Anyone want to buy it?

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2002/cruise-ship-2038-passengers--stock-no-s2348-3016926/

Our Apex sailing dropped in price from when we booked during the Veterans days sale. Saved $420.00😀

37 minutes ago, ABoatNerd said:

It is what the market will bear.

 

People keep booking, over and over,  - 2 things have happened..... prices increase and the product is degraded - both these items are noted and discussed repeatedly on CC across all brands.

 

It was not always this way. Prior to 2015, Celebrity's product and pricing was fairly stable and when you booked - you knew you would get the same quality as your last voyage. Not today.

 

Any business that making the booking and pricing process as complex as many of you describe, that business is deliberately involved in scamming the consumer.

 

That is why like Cruise Junky noted, we have moved our vacation travel to land vacations (with the exception of the QM2 TA back from Europe) - with very satisfying results. 

I have to agree with you about the pricing. I have also been doing more land vacations. Even thought I just booked another cruise, It was over 2.5 times the price of my last few. Last one was in 2016 in concierge class and this one is sunset veranda. The only difference in extras is internet on this one. However I see you are also from Canada and our dollar has not been any help, but some other lines pricing are starting to look a little more appealing. 

365 Days for us. Apex SV

We have booked one on the Apex. Deck 10 in the middle, bed by balcony. Can't wait.

Was the lounger hard to get?

Please post more pictures!

Megan's Bay is very nice if first time to St Thomas. You will also have time for some shopping.

The last time we went to Trunk Bay in St John, it was closer to a full day but it was well worth the trip. I would do this tour through the ship so you don't get left behind.

This pic of Trunk Bay was taken by my phone.

It was Sin City at that time. Its was nice to have some adult comedy in a smaller venue. Maybe Sin City wasn't the answer but it would be nice to have some additional adult late night comedy a few times a week.

The shows were always full when we went!

Do Celebrity still have the late night comedy club and if so what ships.

The last time I was on the Reflection in Dec 2014 they had one but don't remember seeing one on the Summit last year.