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1 hour ago, Dar & Bob said:

Same reason we don't get any in Tampa.  If we want to sail close to home we'll go with what they offer 🙂  Seems the newest go on the tried and true itineraries so you have a choice - itinerary or ship 

 

Doesn't the bridge limit the ships that can dock in Tampa?

I'm sure they have done their research and are deploying the ships in the manner that makes the most economic sense. The captive audience also has the ability to drive to FL if they choose.

Yes, they are on your card and available to use between 5 and 7 at most bars.

2 hours ago, shopping is fun said:

Does anyone have a picture of these?

A quick google search shows the doors. If you are using the connecting doors, the exterior doors close to form a vestibule. Normal use is as shown.

56 minutes ago, luckyinpa said:

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also i'm going to try to research but will the 900 non refundable deposit be able to be moved to another date or ship (with fee maybe?) or is it truly lost.  with royal i know 100 would get you a change.

Same as Royal. There is a $100 fee PP for change of ship or sail date.

On any S class sip the rooms are connected by a small vestibule at the cabin doors, not  inside, so it does not affect the cabin.

A lot depends on the rules of the port country, Italy in this case. There was a time this was allowed if requested and a small fee paid. Unsure if it is still allowed by Celebrity, but the country rules trump all.

Since most of my cruising takes place during our winter months, the probability of weather delays dictates at least a day early. Direct flights are risky enough, but ending up with a connection in Denver, Minneapolis or Toronto can easily spell disaster.

2 minutes ago, Charles4515 said:

It is only suspicious because you don't like the change. Yep. they are out to get you. Itinerary changes are unfortunate but none should book a cruise with the itinerary is set in stone. I don't know what kind of plans you made in San Francisco that would have financial commitments but that is on you. 

I also am not happy with the timing of the notice. The overnight was the main reason for choosing to extend my Panama sailing to Vancouver. The way the email reads is that it is an issue for the Pacific Northwest and cruising speeds need to be restricted. The modified itinerary extends the cruising time from SF to Victoria (PNW area) by a whopping 15 minutes. That will sure make for a noticeable reduction in cruising speed🤣.

15 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Shhhh...

27 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

They could go the route of the airline industry and charge for checked luggage brought onboard.

Then it will be carry on only for many. There will bo room for chic night wardrobe.

All the beds can be split.

7 hours ago, luckyinpa said:

i guess the atty said it was good but i think its much smaller font than most other deceptive ads...oops i mean. hard to decipher ads. 

 

I don't see any difference from previous ads.

I suspect it may be extra when it is an overnight, and /or if shore power is mandated.

56 minutes ago, katmigordon said:

 

What is this about a discount for b2b?

It's either $50 or $100 per stateroom, not passenger,  depending on the length of the cruise.

2 hours ago, CruisersTimesThree said:

I would normally post this in the Roll Call, but after starting one months ago, I’m still the only person on it! (Not sure why roll calls aren’t as popular as before covid)

Anyway, I just received an email from Celebrity telling me that the port of Roseau, Dominica has been changed to Fort De France, Martinique. Any Shore excursions booked already will be refunded and if you had a private excursion planned you should look into cancellation. They said it’s a berthing conflict that caused the change.

Silhouette 10 night Southern Caribbean

February 26, 2024 departing Fort Lauderdale 

I am on the Mar 25, 2024 sailing and got notified today that the St Vincent stop will be replaced by Dominica for the same reason.

2 minutes ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

Does that mean if I am in a wheelchair I may be waiting a long time to board the ship?

No. you will board as per your booked arrival time.

2 minutes ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

Hello,

We will be on the Beyond in March.  I am elite status but need a wheelchair to board the ship as well as getting off the ship.  I realize suite guests board first, but when do the wheelchair assistance board?

Would I end up boarding with a wheelchair after Elite Status boards?

 

 

Other than suites, there is no longer any priority boarding order.

2 hours ago, gkbiiii said:

Room Service gratuities were always included in your base daily gratuities; so why are they being charged a second time?  Not only are you being charged a bogus $7.95 delivery fees, but your now being charged 18% gratuities on top.  So why is Celebrity not reducing, the general daily gratuities fees, to address this?  I don't believe this is legal, as it represents double billing!

Look at it in these term. When you have a beverage package with included gratuities you will still incur an extra gratuity when you order a beverage of a value higher than the limit. If you get a continental breakfast you pay nothing. Any other time it is an upcharge so a gratuity applies.

They dock at pier B, directly behind the Mallory Square pier. The ship in the picture is docked at "B", Mallory Square is at the bow.

Because this is Cruise CRITIC.

1 hour ago, Cruise till you drop said:

... Celebrity only posted limited times to book and holding some back for once people board

This.

As of this morning it appears that there are more people overall that do eat at the buffet than not by a small margin.

3 hours ago, nashville15 said:

Thank you but if you find the lower price before Final payment, do you receive the adjustment to the price or as OBC?

No credit. The cruise will be repriced at the then current promotion. Any perks/extras you had will disappear and you will only have the new fare and promotions in effect at that time.

9 minutes ago, keylimecake said:

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Has this always been the policy? 

Yes.

13 minutes ago, REDSTRIPETYPE said:

Luckily we had cancellation insurance thru Costco hover being as we paid in full will we still get our points ?

Points are only awarded upon your completion of the cruise.