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10 hours ago, DarrenM said:

Two 50 year olds cruising together? Got to be either Celebrity or Virgin Voyages surely?

 

Two many little creatures on the all the others.

I would have loved to sail Virgin! Unfortunately by the time I discovered Virgin, there was only one longer cruise available in April. It leaves just a few days earlier than we really want to.

We ended up sticking with Princess. Any day cruising is better than... right?

Those were all helpful remarks. Thank you!

Hello! I haven't cruised in a long time. Used to cruise every year but it's been 9 years now. I'm going with a girlfriend to celebrate our 50th birthdays. I have booked Princess but I'm rethinking it. It's just not sounding too exciting to me. I've never sailed Princess but have sailed Carnival, Norw, Royal, Celebrity. I'm restricted to book for April (2024) and I'm looking at Carnival and Royal as options...Celebrity got too expensive when the inaugural sailings were canceled on their other ship).

She has never cruised before. We like to have cocktails. Not the life of the party but like to have excitement around us. Carnival I think I can afford a suite on some of the trips too.  Am I right in thinking I should cancel Princess and step back on to Carnival or Royal? Obviously I have my port consideration playing into it but I really want to pick the right cruise line first. Any opinions welcome...and would love to know your "why"

Thanks!

Has anyone used Uber or Lyft to get to and from their cruise from LAX? Was it easy? Were cars readily available? What was the cost? Thank you!

crusinpsychRN- I'm afraid I'll be worried and rushing but... that is a long time to sit around the airport. What's the latest they generally let people hang out on the ship until? 9?

Thank you all for the responses.

A few more questions...Our flight was just changed and it now leaves LAX at 11:40 am on Labor Day. Should I be concerned about making it? The next flight isn't until 3:50pm! What's the latest you can get off the ship (should I decide to move to the later flight)?

Taking a short cruise on the Inspiration next month. I can't remember if the pools are open while the ship is in port or if they clean them at that time?

TY!

we're on the next cruise. 2:30 boarding is the message we've received. (No overnight in Istanbul either)

Thank you so much for posting! What were your favorites?

I see it now, Thank you all!

Hi,

I don't see it on the Equinox deck plans, can someone tell me where it is located?

Thanks!

Hi Fun4pj!

Come over to our thread and say hi. It's the thread for all of us traveling on the Equinox on Sept. 7. I am looking for couples for a few tours too (though not Florence, sorry!)

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2120955.

Can anyone give me any information on this Celebrity tour? Wondering how much time you have in Aix, if you get to wander around on your own or are stuck walking with a group? Did you enjoy it?

Thank you all for your tips.

I called celebrity and I let them know my intent. They called another department, confirmed that it would be ok, and let me know to remind guest services once I board. After the ship clears customs in Istanbul, they will call us and we can disembark.

Hi,

We have an overnight in port in Istanbul in September on the Equinox. I'm curious to know if we will be able to disembark the first day we arrive in port? We'd like to be to head to a hotel to begin our stay early and not have to return to the ship. If it has to be arranged ahead of time, does someone have an email contact?

Thank you.

On celebrity's website, Classic does not include Kettle one or bombay.

Premium Package

Alcoholic and NonAlcoholic

Beverages

Vodka

• Smirnoff

• Absolut

• Absolut Flavors

• Stolichnaya

• Stoli Flavors

• Ketel One

• Belvedere

• Grey Goose

• Ciroc

• Hangar

• Russian Standard

• Chopin

Gin

• Beefeater

• Gordon's

• Tanqueray

• Bombay Sapphire

• Hendrick's

• Plymouth

• Tanqueray 10

Tequila

• Cuervo Gold

• Cazadores Blanco

• Cazadores Anejo

• Tequila Patron Silver

• Patron Reposado

• Patron XO Café

• Don Julio Blanco

Scotch

• Cutty Sark

• Bell's

• Chivas

• Johnny Walker Red

• Dewars White Label

• J&B

• Jameson

• Glenlivet

• Lagavulin

• Laphroaig

• Macallan

• Highland Park

Bourbon/Brandy

• Jim Beam

• Martell VS

• Jack Daniels

• Jack Daniels Honey

• Knob Creek

• Basil Hayden

• Woodford Reserve

• Courvoisier VSOP

• Remy Martin VSOP

Rum

• Bacardi

• Bacardi Flavors

• Myer's

• Malibu

• Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum

• Bacardi 8

• Barbancourt

• Mount Gay

• Pyratt XO

• Flor de Cana

• Ron Zacapa

Aperitifs/Cordials

• Campari

• Amaretto

• Frangelico

• Kahlua

• Tia Maria

• Pimms 1

• Cointreau

• Chambord

• Bailey's Irish Cream

• Drambuie

• Grand Marnier

• St. Germain

Beers

In UK

• John Smith's Extra Smooth

• Bud Light

• Budweiser

• Coors Lite

• Miller Lite

• Heineken Light

• Heineken

• Corona

• Corona Light

• Blue Moon

• Red Stripe

• Sam Adams

• Dos Equis

• Guinness Stout

• Newcastle Ale

• Stella Artois

• Sierra Nevada

Wines

• We offer a large global assortment

of red, white and sparkling wines

by the glass

Non-Alcoholic

• Fountain soda selections

• Fresh squeezed and bottled juices

• Premium coffees and teas

• Non-premium bottled water.

• Vitamin Water

• Red Bull

It does, except now I'm wondering, does that by default mean that we also have select dining in the MDR?

Thanks again!

Sloop-JohnB:

You said except for Aqua class in regards to the seating times. What seating times do people staying in Aqua class cabins get assigned to for the MDR? Is it only select? We just booked an Aqua for next year and I didn't see anything about this. Thanks!

It looks like Sapphire Beach isn't what it used to be. It was only ok when I was there last. Pretty yes, but there isn't anything there.

What about Magen's bay? It's pretty and has great facilities. Less of a trek than Trunk Bay.

Trunk Bay is beautiful and will be fun for your family.

We spent the day at Soggy Dollar. $100 covered drinks, breakfast and a snack for 2. Another $50 for souvenirs. We were there for about 4 hours. Painkillers are awesome. We pulled some Adirondack chairs down to the water's edge and wasted the day away.

They did take credit cards but they double charged us and I had to sort it out when we got back. They were quick to reverse it with bank transaction number.

My favorite place/day of all my travels.

This is a Royal Caribbean excursion. Has anyone done it? I'm wondering how crowded the two locations are, what boat/company the contract with to take us, did you enjoy it?

 

Thank you!

Still wondering if anyone has taken this excursion...I'd really love to hear some reviews on it. Thank you :)

Good morning, I've been reading this thread as my first trip on AOS is in two weeks!! We've booked the Caribbean Sail to Christmas & Honeymoon Coves

thru the ship. Has anyone done it? I'm wondering how crowded the two locations are, what boat/company the contract with to take us, did you enjoy it?

I posted on the port board but didn't get any replies. From a search I found one person on the old AOS thread who recommends it. Has anyone done it in the last year? Just looking for a little input.

Thank you.

Thank you Paul!

Can anyone tell me about the distance between these two? And proximity to the cruise dock?

I would like to spend some time at S. Friars but also visit Romney house. Thinking morning and early afternoon at the beach and then taxi to Romney house but I have no idea of travel time/distance.

Thank you.

This is a Royal Caribbean excursion. Has anyone done it? I'm wondering how crowded the two locations are, what boat/company the contract with to take us, did you enjoy it?

Thank you!