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If I remember correctly, the wine pairing with the 5 senses is an additional fee on top of the fee for the 5 senses menu.

We could never eat all this either and I don't think it is included with the RS and higher unlimited specialty dining. Just like the tasting menu in Eden and La Voges or the upcharge entrees in some specialty restaurants.

The 5 senses menu is available every night. You dine with your party; it is not a group dinner. You order it when you are ordering from the server and pay the upcharge at the end of the meal. It does not include wine pairing but if you have a beverage package you can use it for your wine. Take a good look at both menu's. A lot of the 5 senses dishes, if not all, are available on the standard menu.

Are you logging into your account and reservation first? There might be a move up link there.

Yes, you will get premium beverage package and internet with a guaranteed suite booking.

2012 (no BP) and 2013 (BP) match with our on board spend for New Year's cruises.

The last time I had a large on board purchase spend was the 2012 NY cruise, almost $3k mostly bottles of wine. On the 2013 NY cruise our on board spend was around $350. My best estimate is the change happened in 2012.

Passport is needed for Panama and Colombia.

Signature, royal, Villa, penthouse, reflection and iconic are the top suites. Only royal and penthouse are found on all ships. The others are dependent on the ship or ship class.

We have not sailed out of Miami recently but when sailing out of Fll in an upper level suite we received a placard via email from the shoe side concierge. My understanding is that it is only for upper level suites. It was not part of the E-docs.

I would love to see different cruises from Cape Liberty. Even though we flew when cruising from there it is also doable as a drive for us if needed.

We had dinner in our suite, think it was a RS on S class, from Tuscan. The butler served the appetizer and wine, then came back and cleared the table and served the entrees, afterwards he brought dessert. This was pre covid and we only did it once.

Thanks for the review, we sail Beyond in December. We're under 500 points to Zenith but not sure we will make it.

We used an AMEX offer to pay on a cruise that we subsequently cancelled. We were expecting the net amount ($400 per card) as a refund. We got the full amount ($500 per card). I don't know if they could differentiate between payment on a cruise balance or buying OBC.

Are you possibly looking at non refundable on the RS and refundable on the CS?

Several things come to mind and might not apply to all airlines. Cannot pick your own seat Will not get free luggage on an airline branded credit card Less control over flight changes Will not get double miles since you are not paying the airline directly on the branded CC Might not get miles at all Less of a choice of flights, times and airlines We booked air to Alaska through Celebrity when it looked like cruises would be cancelled due to Covid. When we decided to cancel the cruise we were able to cancel the air also. This is the only time we saw an advantage to flights by Celebrity.

Or just watch a U Tube video.

Yes, I've seen them and they are more like on board excursions, not specialty dining. I remember when these were free as does @hcat

Possibly, we didn't ask for it because it seems like too much food.

@CypressCajun We have not stayed in an Iconic Suite but hope to LOL. My responses are based on our experience in Penthouse Suites. We have stayed in the PH on Edge with 2 bedrooms. The 2nd bedroom is on the opposite side of the living area from the main bedroom. The bathroom opens either from the 2nd bedroom or the main living area, Jack & Jill style. While maybe a different layout in the IS no room divider will be needed. Unlimited specialty dining includes everything but Dinner on the Edge, Chef's Table and tasting menus in restaurants like Eden. Everything at Raw on 5, including the seafood tower, was included. Not sure about in suite specialty dining. You will be contacted 15 to 30 days pre cruise on average by the shoreside concierge. They will make all your specialty dining reservations. Your butler can change them once on board. Yes you can get oj and the new room service menu includes wine and champagne so no problem there. You will also have 2 bottles of spirits of your choice, or wine/champagne in your suite. Arranged through the shore side concierge.

What does the new California law have to do with bar menus?

There is a Preview CC tier for someone who has not sailed on Celebrity but plans to.

We have sailed in both. While we like the PH on E class, we don't need the 2nd bedroom but that did not stop us from booking it on our next cruise. The big disappointment for us is the lack of a water feature on the deck of the PH on E class, and the deck is not conducive to entertaining, it is just too long and narrow.

Yes, depending on the time of your flight. They will take the luggage from Ft. Lauderdale to the Miami airport.

Smoke and mirrors or kabuki. Take your pick.