Jim_Iain

@Gracie115 I think we are coming to the point that our Go To class ships will be S-Class. Can't say I was impressed with the 2 1/2 months we spent on E-Class ships last year. I know many love them and that is the beauty of Celebrity's Fleet. There may just be something for everyone. Maybe we are morphing into to those Grumpy Old Git's demographics....

Thanks @Lena11033 always fun to see you along for the virtual vacation.

Thanks... hop in often --- with so many sea day's this could be a boring second half of the cruise.

The video is hosted on YouTube so shouldn't have much restrictions. I've tried to post direct on CC before but some of videos I've posted couldn't tbe viewed due to missing drivers.

I know I can always count on you Mike. Always puts a smile on my face when I see you join.

Glad you pulled up a seat early.

I think the only dress code is the prefer you keep you bathing suit on.

HI Neil We previously did San Diego to HNL and HNL to Sydney via the Tahiti. We specifically chose this itinerary due do all of the unusual island we have never visited. Your cruise looks like an interesting itinerary. Glad they are mixing it up and adding new ports.

Wasn't expecting it to start so active. I will be off on my daily 10 Mile walk shortly. Weather is chilly (for us California Wimps) at 52 degrees but suppose to warm up and beautiful blue skies.

Ahoy ---- looks like you should be passing Reflection on Port shortly.

I don't pick up the little floaters but bring the necklaces back for our Granddaughter.

Thanks Mike ----I been posting some of my videos video content there. Don't peek --- I may be using some of it over here. I recently bought a GoPro and plan on using on this trip.. I found a free video editing program called CapCut and been puttering around learning to use it. What can I say... I love technology.

Thanks Alexandra. I was just reading about your exciting live report. I was just checking your location and see you are off the coast of Cuba on way back to FLL for you turn around. Looks like you will be passing Reflection on port shortly.

Totally agree. We often think - How did we get anything done while working. I always thought I would get bored once I retired. Happy to say that is so far from reality. Never dreamed we would have so many wonderful adventures.

Thanks John. Where are you off to ? Is this your Japan trip?

Thanks Mike and Mary --- Well if you can't be there in person you can virtually come along.

We are off in just 3 days, Wednesday 4/3/2024 to Sydney to begin our next Epic Journey. I love retirement. I decided I better fire up this new adventure a couple days early. As a prologue, I'll post a short video that will graphically show you what we are up to. The mapping program did make one error - see if you can spot it.

I find that if you message them on X (Formerly Twitter) they respond within minutes.

Not unusual at all. It's the same old Shell Game celebrity has played for years. The same day the put it on sale they Up the fare and the 75% off is either the same as the day before with a 50% off sale. Best to price a cruise Prior to a Sale and after - If booking prior to final it really doesn't matter. Just book when you want and after each sale check the price and if it drops call in and get a price adjustment.

I have to agree ---- Even the pods in the upper suite rooms are like battery acid. I won't even describe the sludge they serve in OVC

Have to agree - The first time I saw that steak I scratched my head and never ordered again. Instead I would order the Petite Filet. Not a big Meat Eater (except Love Hamburgers). When I do have a Steak I want a GOOD Steak - I think I would have preferred food that wasn't cold in the middle to something that was artistic. The F&B Director - was new and had never run F&B. They sent him home after a couple months. Just my opinion but the food on Edge was kinda hit and miss for us and almost totally convinced us to stop sailing E-Class. Looking forward to comparing to S-Class shortly.

Ahh... I missed that... Thanks for pointing out.

Thanks... Just looked at the Menu for SYD-HNL and they are still showing it. It is so much better than the new menu with new Chef B items. Personally I think they went on Chocolate Overload on the new menu as well as Kale---

My experience is difference from above. With a Premium Drink Package I never have had to sign a chit. On longer cruises and B2B the bartenders an barista get to know you and don't even ask for a card. Many other times they just ask for your room number and don't even tap your card.