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You will also have an extra refrigerator with beverages like vegetable and fruit juices.

We frequently eat at the Porch for dinner pre COVID.   I don’t believe the menu changes between Lunch and Dinner.

Get used to the proof reading, spelling errors.   If you have worked with any recent high school or even college grads you will know they can’t spell.   It may be because of texting or just shortcomings in our educational systems.   You will also learn that basic math is also beyond them unless they have a PC or Phone to do calculations for them.   

It would be fair if they made you take the empty plastic bottles home with you.   Why should Celebrity be saddled with additional plastic waste because you won’t drink Evian water.

I see many complaints about the included air on the Regent and Oceania sites.   The flights included are never the best and wouldn’t be what you would choose for convenience.   We were booked on connecting flights instead of the non stop direct flight.   Got home six hours later.   I would rather book my own flights.

Bring your own.  There are foldable mats and you won’t need to worry about the cleanliness of the mat.   

Rib Eyes are very fatty but that gives the, the flavor.   I would go with the filet even if it is sometimes tasteless.

What other cruise ships are docking in “Venice”?    This is not a money issue but a Venice government requirement.   I am no even sure that the Azamara and Silver Seas ships are small enough to actually dock in Venice

Glad to see there will be some Christian services onboard the Christmas cruise.   I have always seen a Rabbi on board all of our cruises but almost never a Christian minister of any denomination.    This is a big change for Celebrity.

There is always the good old fashioned hot water bottle.    Plenty of hot water on Celebrity.

Seabourn, under the Carnival umbrella, is taking care of any passenger testing positive.  Many passengers have vaccinations last given in Jan-Mar of this year.   By now they offer only slight protection and also you are increasingly able to carry and spread the virus.   Believe the cruise lines should require everyone to be vaccinated and also have their boosters if the vaccine was given over six months ago.   The J&J vaccines should have required a booster in 60 days.

We also have a nephew with a severe nut allergy.   His parents have never risked his life in restaurants.   They even bought an RV so they could prepare food and be sure he was not exposed to nuts.   He requires hospitalization following use of an epi pen so a doctor on a cruise ship would not be an acceptable alternative.    

None of the Marriott properties open their executive lounges on weekends, this includes the Ritz Carltons".  If you pay for lounge access rooms all you receive are slightly better rooms.   I don’t know if things are different for the other chains.

We don’t need any additional items of clothing, wish they would include a spa treatment instead.   I am very particular about my sleepwear and robes and have more than enough.   The provided slippers are definitely a trip (as in fall) hazard.   It’s safer to pack your own well fitting footwear.

Find another doctor, maybe one who is more informed about Lyme Disease and COVID.   You should definitely not travel without the vaccine or risk the health of others on board.

Cancl, you won’t be happy with the cruise.   Have not heard of any airlines not offering no charge cancellations or changes.    During the pandemic I would never reserve a room at a hotel that could not be canceled.   It might be a little less expensive to book a room with charges when you cancel, it is certainly unwise to do so.

Very little accommodation is offered for the deaf or hard of hearing community.   The masks also make it very difficult to leap read.

Stores are not only out of COVID Test Kits, just take a stroll around any market and look at all the empty shelves.   Prices have also gone up 20-30% on most products.   Gasoline has almost just about doubled from last year.   Cruise prices are looking like a bargain compared to everything else.

Surprised by the hugs!   So much for Social Distancing.

There were quite a few Zeniths on the last cruise, are they now being admitted into the Retreat?

CAn’t you just cancel your flight through Celebrity and book it yourself independently?   Flights it’s right now are a mess with multiple cancellations and it is only predicted to get worse between now and the holidays.  Might be better off taking the train, a couple on this board gave a good review of the train that goes to Florida.   Our UA Flight to Miami in late January was cancelled and we now have a six hour layover in Chicago.   Hope we can get better flights before then!

Doesn’t sound a a great tour for someone using a roll at or.   We did this tour and it was so rough, the driver actually looked for the roughest area of the “terrain”.  My husband had to hold on for dear life and his neck ached for a week afterwards.   They have done you a favor excluding those over 75.   Guess they do mention people with backend neck problems but they don’t tell you they will cause neck and back problems.

If you test positive for COVID you will not be getting on any flights back home until you test negative.    This is not Seabourn’s rule.   When we cruised in July we were aware of the COVID policy.   We were on a B2B but if we tested positive at the end of the first cruise we would be off the ship.   If you have a concern about this policy don’t book the holiday cruise.   Any travel during this pandemic can be subject to all kinds of changes and/or delays.   

NYE is the most festive night of the year on the ships.   Wear your most festive outfits.   I pack along evening dress as it is easy to pack and simplifies shoes and hosiery.   Don’t worry about pictures.   It’s so easy to get another passenger to take your photo on your cell phone.   Celebrity crew are also happy to do this for you.

If the OP is concerned about the Level 4 do not travel ports, they should cancel and enjoy the Canadian winter.   As long as the virus is still around all travel will be uncertain and will not be as carefree as before the pandemic.    We have seen most of the Caribbean ports and would not mind staying on the ship.