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Normal size bag 3 times.

IMHO the overall beverage service has declined since the advent of the drink packages.

At many locations, bars , pools , show room etc……Just think about it, the drinks are paid for in advance along with the 20 % gratuity, less drinks served = more $$$$ for the cruise line.

Before drink packages became popular, you could not walk 6 feet on a ship without a beverage server asking you if you would like a drink .

Thanks so much for sharing, Happy Anniversary.

Hope your cruise is all you hoped for and then some . 🚢👍

A 3 Hour Tour 🤣

11 hours ago, CHOPPERTESTER said:

Stopped this afternoon off Cuba to pick up an empty life raft.

Any sign of Gilligan ?

Which is better when debarking at terminal 19 ?

Hi Roy ,

I thoroughly enjoyed your reports and pictures. 
Hope you have a safe trip home , Happy Holidays.

2 hours ago, Smmessineo said:

After around 90 minutes on hold, the Celebrity rep I reached was very helpful. She also didn't seem surprised at all and immediately knew that all the promo codes had dropped off the reservation. I'm guessing this is a common problem. She said sometimes the smallest change to a reservation causes this to happen.  So even me adding a special occasion note? She did not think bidding on an upgrade triggered it.

She passed the info onto someone who fixed it, while I stayed on hold. So a great experience with customer service but a panic  attack from their accounting software.

Very happy that this was resolved for you. Hope you have a great cruise 🚢 

Have a great cruise 🚢 

Have a safe trip home Roy

3 hours ago, tpwolfe said:

HAL changed my cruise itinerary from southern Caribbean to Eastern Caribbean and I  booked the lowest category veranda for the southern Caribbean and upgraded with club orange.  I did a mock booking using the same category that I first booked and the new itinerary is $960 less then what I originally booked.  Does HAL automatically refund the difference or do I need to call them.  

I would definitely call them asap. That whole situation stinks. 

Looks like you all are off to a great start.

Thanks for sharing and the pictures.

Have a super time 🚢

Hope you all have a great cruise 🚢.

My wife and I were on the Summit in Spring of 2023 for a 4 nighter , we had a super time.

There was fresh roasted turkey 🦃 in the buffet and it was amazing.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Shell game.

Happy Thanksgiving Roy.

Thanks again for sharing your cruise with us.

Safe travels home . 👍🍀

If I had club orange, I would use the one that says priority on it. You paid for it. You are entitled to it.

Not good.

3 hours ago, CGinMTL said:

Worst case, should be room at the airport 

Airport parking at FLL are being reported as being full as of this evening 

Hi Everyone,

We are booked on the Equinox Southern Caribbean cruise Nov. 30 - Dec.10. 2023

Can anyone tell me if they know whether the ship will be decorated for the Holidays by then ?

5 hours ago, 7Trainguy1951 said:

Wife and I are sailing to the ABC islands in April of 2025 from Fort Lauderdale. We'll require air from Philly to Fort Lauderdale the day before we sail. My wife has some mobility issues, so we want to fly first class. I've searched their website but can't find any information because our cruise is too far out. Has anyone used their air and requested first class? We don't fly too often so not sure if it's worth booking air with Celebrity of privately. Thanks for any input.

Hi Trainguy,

If it were me , I’d book my own flights.
Hope you have a great flight and a wonderful cruise. 🚢

Thanks Roy .

Hi Roy,

Glad your foot felt a little better today.

I have to ask you about the Beecher’s Mac and Cheese , is it really good ?

We are booked on the Rotterdam in March with the Club Orange add on.

I am a Big Mac and cheese guy.

2 hours ago, Mary229 said:

I always use a third party, specifically my Chase credit card insurance coupled with Geoblue annual medical policy. As an aside I understand now Bank Of America has a travel credit card with insurance. 

Can you tell me which chase credit cards provide travel insurance for cruises ?

Julie from the Love Boat is making a comeback 🤣

Great reports and photos Roy.

 Thanks again for sharing with us .