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Interested in the Ruins, stop at a farm house and cheese making - not so much. 🤔

Does anyone have a review of the RCCL Ruins of Pompeii excursion? We will be cruising on the Oasis of the Seas and this excursion sounds interesting. TIA.

I sailed on Celebrity Beyond in December and noticed quite a few people coughing and sneezing and not covering their mouths. I also noticed quite a few sick hosts/hostesses and wait staff in the dining rooms. I wore a mask the majority of the time and noticed others wearing one. A retail clerk in one of the ship's shops told me that several crew members had COVID and management wouldn't allow staff to wear masks. I overheard a woman tell her partner that she had told others in their group that she had COVID. Fortunately, I didn't get it! I will continue to cruise but will wear a mask when I'm in a crowd.

Has anyone taken the Celebrity Beyond Destination Highlight: Panoramic Island Drive excursion in George Town, Grand Cayman? We booked the tour and its 4 hrs 30 min. The excursion includes a stop at the Seven Mile Beach for snacks, a drink, and photo taking at the beach. Wondering how much time you actually stay at the beach and if we should take our bathing suits. All of the beach excursions are sold out. Thanks!

Thank you so much!

The ship docks at 7:00 a.m. in Civitavecchia and, so far, the only direct flight back to Chicago leaves at 11:05 a.m. Is that doable?

We're arriving at LAX airport and don't want to rent a car. We're seeking recommendations for the best way to get from LAX Airport to San Pedro, CA. Thank you.

I'm booked to stay at the Crowne Plaza in San Pedro pre-cruise. This will be my first time at this hotel and cruising out of Los Angeles. May I ask why you chose to stay at the Westin in Long Beach instead of the Crowne Plaza for your December cruise?

Is this the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort? Looks nice!

Thank you again.

Is the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel the hotel you're referencing?

We're cruising on NCL Bliss in March out of Los Angeles and this will be our first time cruising out of Los Angeles. Any information that experienced cruisers can share will be helpful! We're flying into LAX the day before our cruise and not sure what hotel to book. NCL had booked us for a night at the Hilton Checkers in Los Angeles and a cruise critic reader informed us that we would be better off staying near LAX airport or in San Pedro. Is the DoubleTree hotel in San Pedro near the cruise ship terminal? The website shows that there is no shuttle service from the hotel to the cruise terminal. Any other recommendations for San Pedro stay? How far is the cruise terminal from LAX airport? Need to know so we know what time to book our return flight home. Thank you in advance.

Thank you for your advice. For some reason, when I did that I received a reply from MSC stating that my screenshot was unclear and I need to provide a copy of my loyalty card showing my RCCL status. I reached out to RCCL C&A Society and received an email from a representative with my information. 👍🏽 I submitted that to MSC and received my Voyagers Club membership number shortly thereafter. 🙂

I did that and received a message stating that the document was unclear. I finally reached out to RCCL C&A Society and they were kind enough to send me an email with my information. MSC accepted that. I now have MSC Voyagers Club membership. 😁

I have Diamond status on Royal Caribbean and would like to status match with MSC cruise line for the Voyager Club. I provided MSC with my RCCL Crown & Anchor Society member number and a post from the RCCL website that includes my C&A number and my status. MSC is stating that the documents are unclear🙄. Has anyone requested a status match on a cruise line? If so, what documents did you provide? TIA.

Some cruise lines have designated hotels that they use. I travel solo a lot and when I book the cruise I ask for hotel recommendations and usually book a hotel with them. The hotel also provides shuttle service to the cruise terminal. I ask the concierge or hotel staff about nearby restaurants and I google nearby sites before going to the hotel.

I've always used ValueTrips to book Hyatt Place hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. I don't have any complaints. Restaurants, shopping, and grocery shopping are within walking distance. There is also a Riverwalk trolley that can take you around. The hotel rates are reasonable and your credit card is charged when you check in. If you decide to cancel your stay, call Hyatt Place directly to cancel.

We looked at the hotel website and the recent comments were mixed (dirty bathroom, thank God not on my dime, good location, great spot for visiting Miami, etc.).

We chose the Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown/Brickell Area for one night. Has anyone stayed at this hotel? The reviews are mixed.

We're looking at arriving in Miami on March 18 for an overnight before March 19 cruise.

I'll take a look. Thank you for your reply.

We're flying into Miami one day before March cruise. The hotels in Downtown Miami are $$$$. Can anyone recommend a clean, inexpensive hotel (less than $400 a night) that's near restaurants? We also don't want to be too far from the POM. TIA.

Thank you for your feedback. I don't usually participate in many activities. During the day, I choose to find somewhere quiet and read. But in the evening I want to listen to live music and dance. Any suggestions for evening activities besides the casino? TIA.

I'm booked on a Southern Caribbean December cruise on the Celebrity Beyond. This will be my first Celebrity cruise. I'm looking for feedback on sailing solo on Celebrity. I've cruised solo on RCCL and NCL and felt comfortable because there is so much to do.