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Fried bread is fairly common in the UK.  We used to have it all the time.  Bread was just fried in bacon grease.  I have seen it on Celebrity but always pass it by as it looks really oily.  Maybe I should try it.

My favorite breakfast on a cruise ship is corned beef hash with a side of crisp bacon.

We didn't like it as much as Blu.

Merry Christmas to all and a very happy New Year with a return to cruising.

3 hours ago, Djsmrs said:

I’d be careful of this when flying.  It’s the checkin agent that needs your ArriveCAN QR code - not the customs agent.   Customs didn’t even ask for our ArriveCAN.     If it was me I would still bring a printed copy if I didn’t have it on my phone.   

Thank you for your advice.  We still do the print out every time.  I'm sure you are absolutely right about check in at the airport as we had to designate which border crossing we were using.  We won't be flying out of YVR till end of July, so hopefully things will be better by then.

Thank you and the same to you.  Hoping our April plans go ahead, but who knows?

marieps has said it like I would.  We also stay in AQ and we always do self disembarkation.  The big secret is to get to the area of disembarkation in the first few people, maybe an hour ahead as marie said.  Then you're on your way quickly.

Have a great cruise and Happy Holidays to you.

I didn't receive the PUP survey either but did receive the year in review.  I wish Celebrity would be more consistent.

Thank you so much for all your great tips. 

While we could take advantage of the relaxation of the PCR test needed on return to Canada for trips under 72 hours, we drove down to the US 4 times!! We printed out our ArriveCan (can they not manage to make it simpler?) and presented it when crossing into Canada.  The border guard told us, as Nexus people, we don't have to print it because it is already in their system when you submit it.  He could see it on his screen.  Hopefully this will apply at the airport also.  We won't be flying till May, sadly.

I bet all the agents you had to deal with, to and from the cruise, loved your organizational skills!  We always seem to get behind the people who are like deer in the headlights and have nothing ready.

Happy Holidays to you all.

That is my worst nightmare too.  I didn't know they tested throughout the cruise.

When I found this board, there were only 3 threads.  I have been following it ever since and find it very valuable for info useful to we Canadians.

Thank you everyone for answering my question.  What a great bunch you are.😊

We haven't sailed for nearly 2 years so things may have changed but I was always surprised by how few people were in the Oceanview for the tea.  We loved it.

I did get the email after my earlier post.  I earned 36 points.  I never did any of the social media ones.

Haven't received this year in review either.  I did get 2 more points.

I am not an Oceania cruiser (sadly) but just want to ask a question about B2B cruises on Oceania.  Do they give a discount in the form of an OBC based on the number of days of each leg?  I am asking for someone who is sailing with Oceania on their first cruise.  For instance Azamara gives $400 for each leg 9 days or more and less for shorter ones.  Sorry for my intrusion.

So where did they find the 7 missing passengers?  In the lifeboats?

Sorry OP that you were disappointed with the procedure.  We find even on the same cruise line it is often handled differently.  One time we even got a special lunch put on just for us. B2Bers.

We'd be happy with this since we already have the booster.

So sorry for all your troubles.  I rarely use Celebrity's air arrangements, preferring to book  my own airfare which is often cheaper.   I hope your cruise makes up for the precruise difficulties.

I love your rabbit!

Fouremco beat me to it!

I did it yesterday.  Lost $100 of my previous OBC but gained $454.  I was a happy camper!

Blu is what we enjoy best about booking AQ.  You will also get 2 more tier points/day.  

Great to hear.  Thank you.  Quest will be our first experience with Azamara.

When our cruises cancelled at the beginning of the pandemic,we got credits back to our Amex in several pieces, tax was one of them.

I was actually thinking a suite.  A happy customer is a customer who returns.

I am very sorry to hear of this outcome after 30 years of loyalty.  Getting your money back for a fare booked in 2020 would hardly buy you the same category in a cruise today since fares have risen so much.  Wonder why they couldn't have upgraded you to a better cabin?

I hope you find another company who will treat you better.

Have a great cruise.  I'm so envious as it's cold and rainy here.  Just came in from a walk.  I hope to watch you sail tomorrow.

We are on an aft in May 2023 also but it's not Celebrity.  Really looking forward to sailing the Suez Canal in this cabin.  I know it will be hot!