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Hi Norway Lady

looking forward to your review I see that you are using Welcome Taxis, we used them in Istanbul last October. They were terrific. 
Have a great trip 👍😎

@surfnsun what a fantastic review of your sailing we did a similar cruise a few years ago and you brought back so many happy memories 

thank you,  enjoy Venice and have a safe flight home 😎

Hi Brenda

first met you on a very early sailing on Azamara, maybe 2008 or 2009.

great review and really hope you continue to have wonderful vacations.

Take care and happy sailings

Reflection #9376

Hi Jim

can you please post links to you Facebook and YouTube pages

many thanks

@Salt Lifer safe journey home

5 hours ago, kabmab said:

Happy to!  All packed.  Fort Lauderdale is 79 today.   DH says weather looks good once we get across, but that can change.  He's done a number of crossings with 30 years in the Navy and thinks weather this time of year should be okay.  When do you depart, and where to?

We have a 7 night cruise 01 March 25 and then the TA calling at Bermuda, the Azores Cadiz Valencia and ending in Barcelona. We love sea days and have done a TA the other way a few years ago in November. Luckily we have the same cabin 😎👍

On 4/8/2024 at 12:55 AM, kabmab said:

Love "my head is exploding" 😆.  Mine too, packing for the Ascent TA next Sunday.  More challenging being our first TA.  Good luck!

We are sailing on the Apex on a B2B, the 2nd leg is a TA. Be great if you can let me know what the weather was like. Thanks in anticipation.

@Salt Lifer fantastic review feel as though we are sailing with you.

There are so many things to do and great feedback about the shows. Thank you.

I have sailed with Celebrity since my first cruise on Summit in 2002

at least twice a year never Never had these problems 

7 hours ago, duck65 said:

X is our primary line also. I saw people smoking at the slot machines on both sides of the casino, did not notice the smell but grew up in a smoking household. No smoking at the tables. One problem with casino is no bar near and waitstaff were few and waiting for your drink could be some time.

Thank you for your reply, this is a deal breaker for us. We will cancel and change our booking to the sailing March 1st on the Apex. We were going to try the new suite concept. 

@duck65 hi great review we normally sail on X but noticed on another post that the casino smelt of smoke. Do they allow smoking in the casino 

or anywhere inside.

thanks

@billc23 can you advise which line you are currently sailing please.

Charla you need to post your cruise plans. There are so many people who want to meet and sail with you xx

5 hours ago, Liao said:

I'm on that Apex TA sailing as well.  Have done the TA on Edge which we loved!

Looking forward to the sea days we have a MC sky suite with the window looking aft 

We are sailing on the Apex TA in March 25 and were looking to do the previous sailing for a B2B. Then cam across the Sun sailing for March 1st. 
It is, for us, a better itinerary and also £2000 less expensive than a SS.

Although their similar TA is priced at £1700 more than a SS on the Apex.

But the Apex is visiting Bermuda which we have not visited before.

11 hours ago, edgee said:

Yes, experienced butler but primarily on Solstice class. Seems very confident.

Hi 

we had a fantastic lady named Eli (Ely)look after us on a Reflection sailing a few years ago. If it is say hello from Julie and Steve. This is really good news.

9 minutes ago, rinshin said:

Thank you all for the input.  I think we will stay with our current cabin choice as Aqua cabin available now is fore and under all the activities above.  

Hi 

if 1552 1554 are available think about these, they both have huge balconies facing aft no wind issues. They are also close to the hidden staircase going upto the spa. Please do not tell anyone, the window washing ladder is not a problem.

if I can get 1552 or the cabin on the port side I will grab it in a heartbeat. 
IMO better than the hump cabins.

2 hours ago, kingcole said:

I’ll be in The Retreat on my next cruise. I’ll be boozing, a lot. As will my friends. 

Which sailing like to be there boozing too 😎🥃🥃😂

On 1/30/2024 at 11:49 PM, Texed said:

I just got off of a B2B cruise on Ascent.  I have to admit, I didn't even notice what other folks were wearing.  🫠

Bet you noticed the quality of the Waffles though 😂

On 1/27/2024 at 11:33 PM, GenerationX said:

Looking forward to meeting you! Yes, martini bar is my first order of business after embarkation day lunch.  I’ll be the one in the map dress singing Peaches & Herb’s “Reunited” to myself while I sip. 

Reunited great song

We were on Edge and noticed there was Calves liver on the Lunch menu in the MDR. They arranged for us to have it for dinner, it was fantastic.

On 1/27/2024 at 4:41 PM, Lastdance said:

Which Apex TA are you doing next year?  

The 08 March 25 sailing from Ft Lauderdale to Barcelona, it is visiting Bermuda which we really want to see

were originally going to do a B2B sailing on 01 March but have decided to try the Sun Princess. This will be our first non Celebrity cruise (save for a few on Azamara and RCCL )

@Jim_Iain

I've been enjoying the Oceania Thread -  It's incredible how many frequent Celebrity Cruisers are showing up over there and giving very positive reviews.    I'm sure we all need to find a fit and will be looking forward to sharing our experience -   Probably in September -   I think I will be booking another Oceania Cruise by Monday.

We have also looked at Oceana but think that the new Regent ships maybe a better fit. Also looked at seaborne have sailed with X since 2000 but are now looking at other lines we have never considered. Jim always love you reviews and your honest take on everything, god bless.

I would choose Athens as it has so much to see and do if you have never been there. However please remember the port is about an hour away. We used welcome taxis in Istanbul they were fantastic.