Jim_Iain

Really enjoying your live post. Your photos are incredible and really bring back such fond memories.

If I understand your question. You are asking if a Retreat room price drops after final payment can you upgrade to that room at the prevailing price. The answer to this scenario is YES. I've done it many times. As long as the room is $1 more than you existing room they permit it.

I also have a once a week ineluctable I travel with. First yes the medical center has a sharps disposal. I purchased a couple travel sharps container years ago they are about 6 inches long and 1X1. I just put my used items in it and bring them home with me.

Forgot. Yes we always have Premium WiFi which is required streaming using Roku or Firestick.

Yes that is also possible. Always advise trying at home and get comfortable with it. The HDMI ports are really easy to reach in SS down. On CS and above the TV's are mounted on the wall and the port is about 8" from the edge and hard to reach I bring along a 90% adapter to make it easier to connect and disconnect.

I'm a totally a techno nerd from Silicon Valley and have a tendency of bringing both.

Casting is the wireless transmission from you phone. On the Celebrity TV's they have a menu item called Streaming Services. You click it and it pulls up a menu screen with instructions.

U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government issued driver's license, picture ID, denoting photo, name, and date of birth. The Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) allows you to re-enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The EDL is only accepted at land and sea border crossings, not for air travel. An U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original, notarized or certified copy of his or her birth certificate. Since you are also not her parents - The CBP also say about minors traveling abroad. Unless the child is accompanied by both parents, the child must have a notarized letter from the other parent or signed by both parents showing their consent. Per CBP website - https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-74?language=en_US

Yes.... Casting is easier but is based on Android and not real apple friendly. Good idea to buy a cable on Amazon and try on you home TV if it doesn't work you can return it within a month.

Just for information. I made a final payment a week early and the day before payment due the price dropped. I had no problem getting a price reduction and they refunded my credit card for the over payment within 3 days.

I've always received rejection email as above at 48 hours from departure when I did not win an upgrade. Like the OP - I have on occasion had my bid disappear a couple days to a week before departure and they usually show up again or I receive a rejection.

Reminds me of a Summer in San Francisco - Layered Clothing is best choice. BTW when we were there we were very comfortable with a Sweatshirt and a Puffer. Usually the Puffer ended up in the day pack.

Yes --- I've done it many times. BTW - you don't need an invite - as long as you TA participates (Big Box Store does not) just go to link below and enter last name and reservation number and if you are eligible you will get in. I only get invites about 50% of the time. https://www.celebritycruises.com/bid-on-cruise-room-upgrade

Yes that is correct. Also Firestick is easy to slip in but the ability to log onto the Celebrity WiFi is problematic. You often need to bring a mini-router or create a mini hotspot on you pc. Roku on the other hand has a built in method to log onto a captive portal but lacks the capability of VPN that Firestick has as an app.

My experience has been that after the "Cruise with Confidence" COVID policy ended any price reductions after final payment are not eligible for either an OBC or reduction. (exception is the price guarantee for 48 hours from booking). I have however found that sometimes a higher classification cabin drops to a price at least $1.00 higher than you current price and you can UPGRADE to the higher priced cabin.

Both Basic and Premium Wifi using Starlink are throttled down. If you search on the topic you should find a number of threads including mine from Silhouette TA where I recorded speeds daily. Generally I've see Premium capped at about 6 Mg Down 3 Up and Basic about 2 mg down and 1 up.

The TV's on E-Class have both BlueTooth and 3.5 mm jacks. To get to the BlueTooth you have to use the remote like selecting HDMI Ports and select bluetooth. I was in a RS recently and the soundbar wasn't working. I went into the bluetooth and activated it and worked beautifully.

I know the Drink Packages are really expensive but you may wish to do a little research. Get the App and select a current cruise. You will then be able to select any bar and see the bar menu and prices. Consider your drinking habits and calculate what it would cost if you paid for drinks as you consumed them. Many that only have a couple drinks per day find that it is more reasonable to not have a drink package (especially on a port intensive cruise) and pay as they go.

It may be the time of day or Engagement Center's numbers are all busy. I've even been flipped over to the general number when calling the Zenith Line.

Very easy to get a price adjustment. I just did it with the 4th of July Sale. If you have an agent just let them know of the price reduction or call celebrity if booked direct. Price matching is done up until final payment date. I usually send my agent a screen shot of the new price.

I've done it. Like you said the position of the HDMI port is the most difficult part. Last time I asked my Butler and he had someone come up from IT and attach the Firestick. You access the port selection with the in-room remote - They have also implemented a Mirroring option from the Main Screen - very strait forward and easy to use.

I had a similar problem recently. I won an upgrade and they wiped out all of my OBC from Celebrity from booking onboard and sent me a message that I owed for all my Excursion. My agent was having trouble getting resolved as it was not available for him to see on his reservation. A quick call to the Retreat Host with my Agent on the phone got it resolved and everything was reinstated.

Happy Birthday and I hope you have a wonderful cruise.

In addition to being able to order from MDR menu they should say they have food issues and the maitre 'd will discuss food options for the next night. With 24 hours notice they can facilitate most requirements.

It depends on the agent. Many work from home. I know many of them are in Miami and others in the Midland. Some I have known for 20 years plus.