Jim_Iain

I've only occasionally had my passport taken at check-in. South American and India were the ones I remember most. For our TA to Southampton we never relinquished our passports nor have I ever had it taken or a European crossing. Having said that I am traveling on a U.S. Passport and have seen some residents of certain countries have to relinquish their passports.

May be caused by a perfect storm of events. Talking to staff I was told it is related to a number of issues. 1. Activating Beyond and Eclipse pulling staff from all ships. On Beyond they took the best of the fleet leaving other ships struggling to train new staff 2. Covid and Crew in Isolation 3. Some staff in countries like India are having a hard time getting a visa because of low staffing at the U.S. Embassy.

On our recent cruises the photographers aren't roaming like they use to . They had static setups in a number of places and on the Chic Night the number of stations increased. I don't remember seeing any on port stops as they are not permitted off the ship.

Glad you are doing better. I'm sure the Scottish Island cruise will be amazing. We are scheduling a British Isle Cruise next year and looking forward to visiting the outlying islands.

In our case we felt fine and I had tested negative the night before the B2B testing 8 hours later. I was detected in the B2B testing but I understanding that on many cruise B2B testing is only done if required by the destination port country With current protocol it is by self reporting and contact tracing that testing is done. Not sure how Contact Tracing is now done but in our case the Nurse that called asked if we were traveling with another party. Generally the whole connected parties are considered close contact.

She's looking on schedule on Cruisemapper and currently at 16 knots. I wasn't expecting her to arrive early but looking at the map she looked like a day out and the details on CruiseMapper were incorrect showing the arrival into Kona instead of Vancouver for the destination.

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It really varies by the cruise and the number of unsold cabins. I've gotten invites as far out as 45 days and on other did not open 21 days prior to cruise. You don't need an invite. Just go to the link below and put in Reservation number and last name and i open will show you your options. I not option will say come back within 21 days of cruise. https://www.celebritycruises.com/gb/bid-on-cruise-room-upgrade

They have removed it from the Menu but you can still order one.

Thanks - I looked at CruiseMapper and it shows you pointed to Vancouver. Hope you continue to enjoy your cruise.

I've seen it a number of times and usually clear up in a day or two. You could also try via computer and see if you get the same.

Curious if you are arriving Vancouver tomorrow? Also how many PAX aboard?

Also Ice Cream available in MD, Luminae and Blu -

Agree -- All the providers I contacted needed a copy of your Passport and a Positive Covid Test result. I used the one Celebrity gave us and used the Navica tested for Iain's (he tested the day after) So the reality was you either send a copy or you don't get one. The certiicate includes you PP number on it for the Airline to match up on checkin

I bought my shares way back in time in 1994 at 13.00 per share. I've paid for my shares many time over in credits. When I bought them I accidentally bought 200 shares and happy I never got rid of them.

Thanks for your very informative post. Will be interesting to hear what happens with the second cruise. I tested positive on the day before turn around day but was on the old policy and we were escorted off the ship and I had to setup accommodations, testing etc.

When Iain's Aunt came to visit for the first time I couldn't understand a word she said. Over the next 25 years she became my best buddy and no problem understanding her.

Yes as long as it is a monitored test or administered to you it will be accepted. Just Google the City and Country and the Words Covid Tests and there will be multiple sites popping up.

Also most of the TA's use to be 14 or 15 day cruises also . We do have some longer cruises booked in 2023-24 (TP's)

I do have to say as long as I have know Iain's relatives I still have a hard time following all the conversation. They use some words at times I don't understand but get the idea of what's said by the context. Couple examples - Och aye - for yea or yes I’ll gie ye a skelpit lug! - I'll give you a slap on the ear Keep the heid! - Calm down

I've never used them but have had a policy with them or years. It does give a certain feeling of protection.

Celebrity usually offers shuttles at the end of the cruise and you could use your credit for that. If you have lots left over you can have the excursion department book a Limo for you.

Have you noticed that almost all the 14 cruises have disappeared.

On the Slot machines you click the little window and create an account. You log onto the account and click account. You can then click transfer and transfer money from your room account to your slot machine.

Yes. I believe the only ones that are not covered are the special dinners e.g. the Taj dinner often held in Sushi on 5.