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Thanks for your response Fouremeco. I don’t drive so I booked an excursion through Viator https://www.viator.com/tours/Big-Island-of-Hawaii/Hilo-Shore-Excursion-Exclusive-Volcanoes-National-Park-and-Rainbow-Falls/d669-22796P3 We are doing 2 days in Hilo because our itinerary changed due to the fire in Lahaina. Originally we were 2 days in Oahu. Since they removed Lahaina we now have one day in Oahu leaving at midnight then cruising Napoli coast then 2 days in Hilo and a short time in Kailua before heading to Vancouver. Really looking forward to seeing everything!

Great thanks!

Could anyone tell me what the ladder is like for the solarium pool on Celebrity Edge? Are the rungs fairly wide? I’m curious how easy it is to get out of the pool for a senior. Thanks

Thanks barneyboy! Having a lounger will be perfect 😊

Thank you!!

Can anyone currently on Celebrity Edge in an SV confirm if foot stools and loungers are back on the balconies? Reading through this thread there is a lot of conflicting information. Some say foot stools and loungers are gone and some say they are back. I’m going to be on The Edge on May 1 and really looking forward to spending lots of time on the balcony. Thanks

The cabins on this deck have the lifeboats directly underneath so that’s why they say obstructed view. I stayed in a similar cabin more towards the middle of the ship. If you are looking straight out you don’t notice any obstruction. You can see the lifeboats when you are standing close to the window. I didn’t mind it at all and would stay in one of these cabins again.

Thanks!

You should be okay. Normally you can get off the ship in Vancouver around 7 or 7:30. If you don’t already have a transfer to the airport you can walk about 5 minutes to the Waterfront Station and take the Canada Line which will take you directly to the airport in 25 minutes. Just make sure you get on the train YVR Airport. It runs around every 5 minutes. There is another train called Bridgeport which does not go to the airport.

Today is check in day for the May 1-11 Celebrity Edge cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver. For some strange reason 2 pm is the earliest check in time even for suite guests. It has been confirmed with Celebrity Concierge that 2 pm is the earliest slot available for everyone. Has anyone encountered this before? Normally there are check in slots starting at 11 am. Wondering if it might be because of the late departure time of 11:59 pm or related to immigration as the ship will be arriving from Australia?

Thanks!

Thanks! I’ll check it out.

Thanks! I’ve since discovered that the ship docks at 6 am so I think you are right that it will follow traditional boarding times. I’ll board, drop my luggage and make sure I’m back for dinner.

Does anyone know what time boarding starts for sailings that have a midnight departure time? I’m doing a Hawaii to Vancouver cruise May 1. The ship departs Honolulu at midnight. Wondering if boarding will start at normal times or be later in the day because of the late departure time? Does anyone have experience with departing late evening? We don’t start our check in until March so I’m not sure what boarding times will be offered yet. Just trying to determine if I will need to store my luggage at my hotel or if I can drop off my luggage at the ship and continue sight seeing. Thanks!

I booked my Sunset Verandah with the cabin only. Then I waited for the drink packages and wifi to go on sale. Got good deals for Black Friday,

Thanks for your suggestions. I don’t drive so renting a car is out. I’ve been doing some research and looks like there are lots of options.

Yes definitely interested in that. I don’t know anything about Hilo so will need to do some research. Was just looking for suggestions for excursions while the ship is docked there. Thanks for the info on the volcano.

My May 2024 cruise on Celeberity Edge just changed to include 2 days in Hilo instead of going to Lahaina as originally planned. Wondering if anyone has recommendations for things to do in Hilo? Thanks!

I did a similar itinerary in beginning of June 2019. It was very warm and no rain. Average temperatures were around 86 degrees. Some ports a bit cooler. I’m from Vancouver, BC and not used to super hot weather so it was a bit hot for me but okay still. Enjoy your trip!

If you go enjoy! My cruise isn’t until May 1 from Honolulu back to home in Vancouver. I’ve never been to Hawaii so it will be nice to have a few days in a nice hotel before the cruise 😊

Thanks. I’m definitely leaning towards it! Good time to book too because they have a 30% off deal right now 😊

Yes I did look on Trip Advisor and didn’t find enough information to make a decision.

I’m looking at booking a pre cruise room at the Prince Waikiki hotel and was wondering if anyone has booked a room with access to the club lounge? Just wondering if it is worth the extra $100 per day? Is it a set menu for the food or can you choose what you want from a menu? Thanks!

Thanks everyone! I’ll pack a sweatshirt and light jacket. Very excited about the Sunset Verandah! I had an infinite verandah on my last Edge cruise in the Mediterranean. It was good but not the same as being outside. Really looking forward to the wake views and sunsets!!