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9 minutes ago, canderson said:

Depending upon the suite, your preferred drink will be waiting for you when you arrive at your cabin.

Granted, that covers only a fairly small % of suites...

That's the % of suites I wish I was affording hahah.

18 hours ago, mfs2k said:

 

Celebrity includes the Premium drink package in most suite fares.

 

Is this because they've determined that suite passengers drink less than other passengers and it's a cheap give-away? 

IMO if I was affording a suite I'd be spending a lot more time in it than a normal cabin, and I'd be drinking IN the suite (at cost obviously since drink package drinks aren't coverered for room service).  

On 1/22/2022 at 8:13 PM, SWFL Cruisers said:

We use a door magnet so we can find our room when we are drunk.........
 

When my husband and I cruise we usually put some magnetic butterflies on for the same reason.  That being said, my elderly mother really appreciated them for HER to find the room - not for that reason though haha.

As someone going on her first Celebrity cruise in a couple of weeks, I appreciate this thread. 😁

8 hours ago, crash3x said:

No it was an PCR test which at the time was required , the airlines and cruise line did not except anything else at the time I travelled in Feb 2022

Nope, definitely NOT a PCR test.  You could have used a rapid antigen test in Feb 2022, as long as it was observed and not a self-test... no way it was a PCR test for $16.99.

As well, PCR tests are processed at a lab, and even with a rush test, you're not getting it back in 90 minutes.

Here's discussion about the "$16.99 test" and it is a rapid antigen test.

https://flytrippers.com/covid-19-test-canada-travelers/

35 minutes ago, crash3x said:

I did some searching for PCR testing  and I went to COSTCO  and it was $16 and we got within 90mins...mind you I am in Canada but I am sure you can in US.  

A $16 PCR test in Canada? Not likely.  This had to be an antigen test...

8 minutes ago, AlbertaCruisers said:

Funny, I should have taken a screen shot, it is now gone. I think the Edge was just before the Apex by a few days. 

Must be our Canadian internet or something.  😄  Thanks for the screenshot @prmssk

On 9/26/2022 at 5:04 PM, RichYak said:

All the hand-wringing over this boggles my mind.

Yep, same thing before our cruise in April, so many people getting stupid about whether our most-prevalant-online-proctored-test in Canada wasn't going to be good enough to board because it wasn't FDA approved... or something.

Feel like the question is more "how can I game the system" vs just following the darn instructions.

Weird, I can't see the schedule on that page - what about Edge?

Wow - thank you SO much for the detailed information!  I really appreciate it!  October 15 we'll be following your advice 🙂

On 8/21/2022 at 7:24 AM, MeHeartCruising said:

If possible, use a credit card (one with no international transaction fees) for purchases.  If the credit card machine or merchant asks if you wish the transaction to be processed in the foreign currency or US dollars, pick the foreign currency.  The other way means the merchant will use their own conversion rate first, which will be higher than the credit card company.  It is a way for merchants to make more money from you.

The most solid tip of all - no matter what type of card you have, ALWAYS choose the local currency.  This secret little scam is called "Dynamic Currency Conversion" and it really adds up.

For example, I paid for a €200 tour recently via PayPal, and it was trying to charge me in CAD.  Found the settings and asked for the charge in euro, and the difference was almost €19!!

Hello fine folks!

Looking for someone who has recently DIY'd their own Cinque Terre tour by taking the train from La Spezia port to the train station and then the train from La Spezia to the towns.  I've got my Cinque Terre Treno pass sorted, but looking to get from the port to the train station and vice versa.

Where do you get bus tickets and where is the stop after the ship-to-port shuttle drops you off?  Sounds like you can't just pay your fare on the bus.

Thanks in advance as always... 

When you determine your last European port, this might help:

https://www.globalblue.com/tax-free-shopping/refund-points/

16 minutes ago, Smmessineo said:

Welcome to Celebrity ! I didn't mean to look down on other cruise lines 😀. I called them entry level because people think they are cheaper, but for me, once we figure in everything that gets added on , the Celebrity cruise with All Included comes out cheaper. We  are interior to occasional balcony cruisers and it's awesome!

Celebrity to us always has felt a bit more refined, but not stuffy. And , where some people say Celebrity doesn't have enough entertainment, I don't agree. Some other lines, the party comes to you whether you like it or not. On Celebrity, every day there are events with dj's, dancing, fun social drinking , if that's what you're in the mood for But there's also bars and lounges where you can just chill or talk , or read or whatever. 

Oh no worries, didn't think you were looking down on them at all - in the end they are 'entry level' when it comes to it.  We just never felt it was worth a more expensive/fancier ship to just cruise to Mexico or the Caribbean since it's more of a beach-type vacation and those are the only ones we've done so far.

I definitely prefer Carnival to RC though to actually save, we an always swing a balcony on Carnival and RC nickle and dime WAY too much for specialty dining... TBH the Mardi Gras was AMAZING - all the beautiful venues of a more expensive line and SO many free dining options.  We only managed to get on the Mardi Gras due to a cancelled cruise rebooked 3x due to COVID (we were on a repositioning from Hawaii to Vancouver on an older ship).  The new ships on cruise lines are insanely expensive usually and we always end up on older/smaller ships.

This time though we're treating ourselves since it's our 20th anniversary cruise (and a happy accident we're ending up on Edge because our Infinity cruise got cancelled when they moved to the Caribbean) and I think I'm going to be spoiled.  I'm already looking at one on the Summit - chances are if we cruise Celebrity again it will be on an older Celebrity ship.

I'd cruise a lot more if we lived closer to a cruise port, but coming from the middle of Canada it's almost $1500 CDN for us just to FLY down there so gotta save where we can.  

1 hour ago, Smmessineo said:

Celebrity is still as great as when we first sailed on it in 2006, and in our opinion, worlds above the "entry level" cruiselines.

Maybe if it's not up to your standards anymore and you don't want to sail with riff-raff like me, it's time for you to move on.

I'LL BE THE JUDGE OF THIS!  Haha.  First Celebrity Cruise next month and I'm SO excited.  We haven't afforded Celebrity until now and instead have only cruised Carnival and RC in the past (so damn expensive to fly to the cruise port and THEN pay the fare!).

I can't wait, and I fully expect it to be a much different and classier experience than the other lines, the food alone!  I like to drink, but I really cannot abide seeing people be rude and entitled to the staff.  When I drink I get even friendlier and tip like a demon - I agree with those who said the people who drink aren't nearly as bad... I'm one of them.

On 11/7/2018 at 5:34 PM, vtcruising said:

Okay, my turn again! As many know, my DH and I are going on 3 short Edge cruises in the next few weeks. The first is a 2 night Press and Trade non-revenue cruise Nov 25, the second the 2 night non-revenue United Way cruise Nov 27 and the 3rd is the 3 night 1st preview cruise on Dec. 1 (first Edge revenue cruise). I had no cabin choice for the 1st cruise as I am an invited guest. I finally received the cabin assignment for the first cruise today (17 days from the cruise) and am thrilled with my assigned cabin! No, we are not bunking with LLP in an Iconic Suite, which would have been my first choice, but my second choice was an IV and that is what we got!

 

We are in 12136, which is on the 12th deck. I was nervous when she said 12 because of possible pool deck noise, but it looks like it is in the corner of the Mast Grill by the doorway into the Solarium so hopefully will be fine. It is a C1 and the bed is by the bath. The best part is that we will have a front row seat for the Magic Carpet. I really want to be close by when it moves. At least, I hope that they will reposition it on that cruise!  It will cover about 4 cabins on each side when it moves and we are 7 cabins away, so will be very close! I will be able to report back with a video and see what the noise is like, etc. if it is repositioned. I'll also report on noise, if any, when parked at the pool deck. The cabin is centrally located and one deck from the pool, Solarium, Spa and pool bar!  It will be fun to try out the IV and I will measure and photograph every nook and cranny.

 

I'm still waiting for the United Way cabin assignment and will be back when I receive that one.

 

 

Big ol' bump but this is the cabin we got when we bid to Move Up from an Oceanview on Deck 3 - so excited!  Thank you so much for this wonderful thread.

3 minutes ago, letsgogogo said:

For sure. But for me, someone is delivering me breakfast in bed…at no charge…I’m not going to quibble about whether I can get kiwi. This is where the “is it worth it” question really is so personal. 

You don't understand.  French Toast for the Mr. is an absolute GAME CHANGER haha.

On 9/9/2022 at 8:25 AM, letsgogogo said:

Hot breakfast is available via room service in all classes, including inside cabins. Higher cabin and suite levels have a larger and more upgraded menu but all have hot breakfast items…eggs, pancakes.

Apperantly there are many more options for CC breakfast:

Enhanced Room Service Breakfast Menu

You will have access to slightly-expanded breakfast options when using room service versus those traveling in cabins without balconies. This includes:

• More cooked-to-order egg options:
  • omelet (but with a very limited selection of add-ins)
  • fried eggs
  • poached eggs
  • boiled eggs
  • plus the scrambled eggs available to everyone
• More meat options:
  • Canadian bacon
  • salami
  • Black Forest ham
  • Danish ham
  • plus the bacon, link sausage, breakfast ham, and corned beef hash available to everyone
• More fruit options:
  • kiwi
  • pineapple
  • grapefruit
  • plus the honeydew, cantaloupe, and bananas available to everyone
• More cereal options:
  • grits
  • oatmeal
  • granola berry parfait
  • plus the standard cold cereal brands like Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, and Special K available to everyone
• More bread and bakery options:
  • French bread
  • bran muffins
  • blueberry muffins
  • multi-grain toast
  • onion bagels
  • plus the danishes, plain bagel, whole wheat toast, rye toast, croissant, English muffin, and white toast available to everyone
• More juice options:
  • V8 juice
  • grapefruit juice
  • tomato juice
  • prune juice
  • plus the orange juice, cranberry juice, and apple juice available to everyone
• Pancakes:
  • buckwheat
  • blueberry
  • banana
  • plain
• French toast
• Smoothies:
  • strawberry
  • mixed fruit
  • blueberry-watermelon
  • Omega 3

Thanks again to everyone who answered... I guess I was more asking if I could potentially change locations than an outright no - seems that you may be able to but I'm super glad it didn't even become a worry since we got a GREAT location anyway.

I know the Concierge Class isn't too much of a thing for people who cruise often but we are ecstatic - we LOVE getting room service breakfasts in the morning before we hit port - the enhanced menu alone makes me excited.  ( What can I say, I'm easily impressed 😁😆😄)Going to miss the lunch since we chose the last possible embarkation time to maximize our time in Rome but oh well, we have the Chef's Table booked for that night so want to go in hungry anyway!

Thanks all - got our cabin location and I am thrilled, on a high-deck, mid-ship... totally happy!  Won't bother asking to move because it's perfect 🙂

CELEBRITY MOVE UP TRACKER 

• Ship:  EDGE
• Length of Cruise: 10
• Cruise Sail Date:  10/14/2022
• Date email offer received:  07/31/22
• Captain’s Club Tier  Classic (via powerup points, this will be our first Celebrity Cruise)
• Booked through Celebrity Direct OR via TA: Direct
• Current Cabin:  Oceanview Deck 3
• Bid?  Yes/No: Yes

If YES -  Bidding Details:

• Cabin Category: Infinite Veranda
• Bid Offer:  375/PP - 'medium' fair offer on scale
• Notification Date: 09/14/22
• Accepted / Rejected  Accepted - but a concierge class IV, we only bid on the regular IV

General Comments (offer details, etc.) Was an original lift/shift from Infinity Spain/Portugal 9-night cruise that was cancelled as they moved the ship to the Caribbean.  We had an oceanview on a higher deck but we accepted an Edge class ship no problem even on the low deck - a day longer too!

Also bid on Deluxe Porthole Oceanview ($225/PP - lower end fair) & Sunset Veranda ($380/PP - higher end low)

3 minutes ago, NantahalaCruiser said:

Agreed.  With the test I have used there are two possible lines - one of them is required to be there in order to have a valid test and the other is present if it is positive and absent if it is negative.

Yep... pretty sure you'd end up with a nice "T" line and it would be invalid.  The tests I have on stock are too precious up here in Canada to waste one to check, nor do I consider this a nice honest idea, although I hear the joke in the OP's voice surely haha.

We'll be taking a kit for proctored tests (pre-purchased - can test online over camera) AND a joe-regular unproctored test kit just in case.  You never know when anything is going to change, and we're prepared for both.  Especially because we are flying internationally to Europe and also coming home to Canada where things are currently no-test-required for us Canadians, but can change any time.

22 hours ago, D. B. said:

I will be boarding Silhouette next Monday (Sept. 19th.) in Southampton and my wife said while reading the latest Self Testing Requirements " Well What If Someone Forgets to stick the stick Up their Nose and just inserts it into the wet test panel? A Certain Negative Test Result!" 

   I told her not to worry as Nobody would Think of doing That !😆

I'm not sure but I think that the test would come out as invalid if you did this as it would not detect any genetic material.  Maybe you have to stick the swab elsewhere?  😄

We have some bids in for a MoveUp on our cruise next month.

I definitely do not want an obstructed view balcony - looking right now there are a ton of verandas to be had so I'm hoping we have a good chance of getting one (we're in an oceanview on Deck 3 right now - not my first choice but ended up there after we had a lift/shift from the Infinity when they moved it to the Caribbean).

If we are successful, can we say no if we really don't want the new cabin?  As well, do we find out our cabin number in advance and can we ask for different location options if available?

9 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

You're on vacation regardless of what ship.  Enjoy. There are so many who would love to be in our shoes.  

Exactly this.  Those of us lucky enough to cruise not only once but several times are truly blessed.