PinkSandGirl

NJ Turnpike if you've never been on it. 🍹

Foggy Still. It clears up in spots then gets foggier again. Low 60s. I hope we can spot the ship as we approach Bayonne. 😉 I have shorts on though. 😉 🍹

Yay! Look, it says Gangway Down 11:00am. 🍹

Thank You! 😃 🍹

Thank You, Paul. 🥰 I'll include some of the booking details. 😉 We are flying back on the 4th, the day we arrive in Fort Lauderdale, not staying over. Yes. You remember. The Le Meridien was nice last year. I would stay there again. Coco 😉 🍹

Hi! Thank You! I will ask and let you know about Dinner on the Edge. Wine. I drink it, not often but when I do, I prefer it on the sweeter side. 😉 If there is a specific kind/brand you are curious about, let me know and I'll find out. 🍹

It's Cruise Day!!! Nothing like sleeping right through multiple alarms. 🤦‍♀️😆 ...and getting up an hour and 15 minutes late. Talk about a crazy morning. It was like Home Alone except we didn't leave anyone home. 🤣 Checklists have been all checked. ✔️ We've been on our way. Just finished my makeup. 💄 A foggy morning. We have an 11:00am Check-in Time. The Celebrity App appears to be updated and waiting for us. Beyond...here we come!!! 🥳🚢🥰 🍹

Yay! 🥳 🍹

Bedtime at 2:20am and I have to get up @ 4:30am. It's Cruise Day though. 🥳 🍹

Correct. 😃 I just also put my own luggage tags on as well. 🍹

The ones at the end of the Cruise Ticket Booklet (eDocs) like I have pictured. Celebrity Luggage Tags. 🍹

Well, it's getting to feel like the night before a cruise! Luggage Tags are on!!! 🧳🥳🥰 It doesn't quite feel like it's tomorrow because we usually fly to the embarkation port. Celebrity Tags are attached. Our Custom Luggage Tags are attached. I'll post pics of them when we get back home. 😉 I will be able to catch up on the thread in the morning on the ride to the port. Thankfully I'm all packed but still doing things around the house. The checklist has been getting things crossed off. 😉 🍹

Hehe. Yes. That's me! 😉 Thank You! 🍹

Thanks! Have you sailed E-class before? If you have any questions about the Sky Suite, just ask. I will definitely post pictures and thoughts. 🍹

I do that too. Copies at home. Spreadsheets. Them too. 😉 🍹

Thank You! I enjoy following along on your reviews. As I said, @Jim_Iain is a mentor, you are too. 😉 I hope you have a great cruise. Although that means mine will be done there's the next one to look forward to. I like having a cruise on 'the books'. 😉 My lists have lists. Spreadsheets. You a name it. 🗂 🍹

I also want to note. My first post said technically we wouldn't be on the Beyond the first time she sailed from the USA (due to press sailings) However, it seems we will be on the Beyond when she sets sail from the United States of America for the first time. 🇺🇸 She arrived in Cape Liberty yesterday and there are press events the two days before we get on. I was under the impression they would be 1-night sailings but apparently the ship is docked. 🗽🚢🥳 🍹

Documents > I have a list I use to check off everything needed. > I make copies of things like my passport & driver's license and keep them in a separate spot. That reminds me, I have to make a new copy of my driver's license since it renewed this year. > I print out everything: XPRESS Pass, Cruise Booking Confirmation that shows perks and Onboard Credit, Confirmations for anything booked, Hotel Reservations, Car Rental Reservations, Travel insurance, Bermuda Travel Authorization, Cruise Ticket Booklet, Flight Confirmation along with other papers and notes. > Passport - I have an RFID Passport Cover/Holder. I have a few Cruise Folders for each cruise so what I'll do today is go through them and take out things I don't need and condense what I take. I like to be prepared and have back ups of everything. 😉 🍹

Yay!!! All packed...except for some things that will go in Wednesday morning like my hairdryer. 🥳🧳🚢 🍹

Trying to finish packing...how many days later?!?!?! 🤣 When you hit a road block and feel like you're walking in circles trying to finish...listen to some music as you get back into serious work mode. What am I going back and forth between? Well, I like a lot of different genres but a favorite is Dave Matthews Band so I'm listening to various songs from concerts with my Bluetooth Speaker and then I switch to Christmas Music because you know, it's fall and I am packing for the Caribbean so it's the obvious choice. 😂 Ok, back to work. Today may have been a slow day with posts but I will more than make up for it. 😉 🍹

Hi! A busy day for sure. As much as I plan, it's always crazy right before a trip. I will post more later. 😉 🍹

Not that I know of. A few people have talked about sharing rides to the port. 🍹

I believe you will be assigned a dining room (can be any of them) but you can dine in others if you choose, if you ask/let them know. ~Based on what I've read. Have a safe trip to the Cape Liberty area! You should sign up for the google doc and come to some of the events. 😃 🍹

TRAVEL INSURANCE Yes. I always purchase it. I should look into a yearly plan since I purchase it a few times a year. 😉 I always say it's better to have it and not need it then the other way around. I just consider it a trip cost. When I look at the overall cost of the trip, the insurance is probably one of the least amounts I spend. I used to get it through the cruise line but then one time I thought I would look for something myself. I pay less and have better coverage. My credit card provides coverage for things but I purchase it for the Medical Coverage and Transportation. Again, I hope to never need it. Peace of mind. ✈️🚢🧳 🍹

Paul, Hi! Great to hear from you. Welcome back! Glad your home only had minimal damage. I'm sure you and Tim had a wonderful time! Hehe. We'll see how the thread evolves. 😉 I can definitely 'talk' and have a tendency to write more as opposed to less. 😂 I do like when people comment and are interactive on them so I welcome commentary and questions. 😃 I knew I wanted to give some pre-crusie information so I thought it was best to get it started early. We have reservations for Eden. Thankfully they expanded the menu. I wouldn't have booked it if it was the original 5 course that you chose one item from those two columns (Edge and Apex). I'm excited to experience the Retreat on an E-class ship. The areas look nice. I think I'll be fine with Luminae. 😉 I also am looking forward to seeing what the service is like. I've always felt I've had great service on Celebrity. Glad you are following along. Thank You for the Bon Voyage wishes. 🥰 "Hi!" to Tim. ~CoCo 😉 Kelly 😃 🍹