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We booked in advance with Hreyfill taxi.  Had great service. 

We just flew out of KEF this past Friday, 8/16.  From airport drop off it took us 2 hours to get through all the phases of check in and passport control and arrive at the gate.  The gate area at the D gates area was pure chaos. It was an hour ride to the airport in a private transfer. 

We booked directly with Hreyfill taxi on their website for a private transfer.  They greeted us as we exited baggage claim with our name on a sign.  Very good service.  It was about $150 for the car but there were 4 of us. 

Thanks!   We board tomorrow.  You got a nice day!

We’re on the August 9th sailing and in the same situation.  We called Windstar.  The phone rep said that although we couldn’t check in until 1pm, there would be people to take our luggage early.  We sure hope that’s true as then we’ll be able to go into town before check in. 

Summer sailing in Europe.  The ship will be full of kids.  Even Celebrity ships.  If there’s a similar sailing in September I’d suggest that. 

On 2/17/2024 at 8:26 PM, D. B. said:

I was told the high price for a Solo booking was based on the lost onboard profit they would Not be getting from the missing second guest.

Now that cruise lines are selling out they are trying to maximize profits to make up for massive losses during the Covid shutdown.

That doesn’t explain why they have changed the pricing of the solo cabins on the E class ships.  Those cabins were designed to carry only one passenger.  Initially they were priced in line with what the per person pricing was for an IV cabin.  Now they are being priced at a premium well in excess of that.  

Her current contract ends soon.  Maybe mid October?  If that's the case, she'll be off duty through probably  mid January.  

1 hour ago, Hikernurse said:

any body in 9316 on the beyond. we have a march 1 2024 southern caribbean planned. yes older and must have

sleep. thinking about cancelling. have a good

price on an aqua class a2 cabin but this cabin is way back. in fact 1 cabin away from sunset. any input valued

We were in a deck 9 sunset veranda.  No noise at all. 

Enjoyed your report.  We were on the Beyond sailing right before yours.  3 out of 4 of us came home with Covid.  Based on the posts to out FB group page, several came down with Covid.  We’d heard the cruise before ours also had a number of Covid cases.  There was lots of “colds” and coughing on board.  Seems the Beyond might be struggling with Covid infections.  Nobody seriously ill though.  Risk of cruising these days. 

We were in sunset veranda 9326.  No noise at all. 

On the Beyond last week we were always offered a baked potato or double vegetables instead of the mashed.  The baked potatoes were delicious. 

Magic Carpet bar will be open.  And likely not crowded. 

I did the classic to premium alcohol upgrade for 50% off at $9.99 a day for my Beyond sailing next month.   It was a no brainer for me. 

23 hours ago, Quarantined said:

The menu in the app lists Brugal 1888 as the rum used (which is also a really good rum), but the paper menus still lists Zacapa 23. I’ll try to see if I can spot which one they’re actually using for the cocktails!

Thank you!

2 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Yes love it.  But i hear that the WBC no longer offers Zacapa rum.  They switched this year due to some issue with their agreement.

I will be so disappointed if they don’t have the Zacapa on my September Beyond sailing.  But I suspect I’ll survive…maybe. 😀

Love the Zacapa Old Fashion!

I hope they get some Zacapa for my September Beyond sailing.  😩

Can someone currently (or recently) on the Beyond confirm there is no Zacapa at the WCB?

No offers in April. 😩

What?   Why no Zacapa?

Thanks for the review.  I have never heard of that benefit!

This was posted in a FB group

6 hours ago, chamima said:

 

It's refundable but you will lose the bonus from Amex unless you can get your TA or Celebrity to transfer that $1000 to another cruise. (This from experience!)

If it gets refunded to the Amex the bonus also gets nixed.

Thank you!

My final payment is not due until June 10, 2023.  Can I make an early payment of $1,000 now to trigger this offer and then pay the balance on June 10?  Would the early payment be refundable assuming I cancelled within the proper timeframe?  Thank you.