CruiserRob

2 hours ago, momofmab said:

😆 I thought they could have worded that better, myself.  Maybe switch out "valued" with "Retreat".

It's not just Retreat, it's Elite and above.

Robert

I've read that some TA's don't participate in the bidding upgrade program.

1 hour ago, Ken the cruiser said:

That’s not good as we’ll be in an AQ cabin on the Eclipse. But at least we’ve already upgraded to the Premium internet package, like you, to get the increased speed. Here’s an Ookla speed test link I always use on my iPad when on a cruise to give me some feel for the upload and download speeds relative to where I’m at on the ship.
 

https://www.speedtest.net/

 

Unfortunately, if you run it on a iPhone, you’ll only get the download speed. But still, it helps me identify where the better reception might be in the cabin or, if necessary, around the ship.
 

For example, I usually like to post to my Live From thread while out on the balcony watching for wildlife! 😁 I’ve only had issues so far on the Edge when our SS balcony door was completely closed to keep the AC running in the cabin for the DW. However, no issues when I was on the Apex in a sunset veranda with the balcony door closed. 

 

It will be interesting to hear what you experience will be on the Beyond.

 

Ken if you run the Ookla speed test app it gives up and download speeds on iPhone.

Robert

3 hours ago, GenerationX said:

I would follow this ship around the world like it’s a Grateful Dead concert.

ROFTLMAO

Norris, thanks for another entertaining GSJ although I am sorry to hear about both of you contracting Covid.  Hopefully all of your symptoms are gone by now.

Robert

5 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

If I might ask then. If the transatlantic/transpacific "monitored" testing rules have been in place for awhile, does Celebrity provide complimentary tests prior to transition day if you're on a B2B with the TA/TP cruise being the second leg?

Typical Celebrity with confusing requirements

All guests ages 2 and older must present a digital or physical copy of a supervised, negative COVID-19 test result at check-in to board their sailing.  

Guests must present a negative antigen test result taken within 2 days prior to sailing and no more than 2 days before their sailing.

Accepted tests are PCR or antigen tests taken in person, supervised virtually, or unsupervised self-administered. Proof of a negative test can be the printed or digital results, a clear photo of your self-test result, or your actual self-test in hand.  

2 hours ago, Bimmer09 said:

I'm not religious in any sense of the word except that I religiously like visiting churches wherever we go

Norris, this is me exactly.  I love the art, architecture and I'm a huge sucker for pipe organs.

Robert

16 hours ago, Bimmer09 said:

Robert your "Lifetime Membership" in my GSJs is as the title says.

Can I pour you a cyber cocktail? Top shelf of course.

Norris

Norris, I'll have a Guinness, as I'm sure you can provide a perfect pour.

Robert

Ooh look what I stumbled across on the Princess board.

Glad to be joining for another GSJ.

Robert

1 hour ago, Astro Flyer said:

We recently sailed on Celebrity’s Solstice with a 2 level main dining room & found it to be nosier on the lower level that was open to the upper level and it was more difficult to carry on a conversation.

 

I find it interesting that on the new E class Celebrity ships they have gone away from the multi story main dining room to 4 smaller one floor dining rooms and yet Princess is going in the opposite direction. 

On 8/29/2022 at 4:46 PM, Jim_Iain said:

First off.  I got this T-Shirt in St John’s.   I had over a dozen people stop me and say they loved it.  lOL

 

Jim, do you recall where you got this shirt?  I'm looking for one just like it 😁

Robert

I had no problem boarding a Princess ship in October with a SDM antigen test.

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17 hours ago, patty1955 said:

Honestly, I don't really believe the story. I can't imagine Celebrity transfusing anyone. Wouldn't they just have them evacuated? 

We have been on two cruises recently where there has been a call for blood donors.

Celebrity does not offer any onboard post cruise Covid testing.

Benny, it was posted on another thread that a slight crop of your pictures will stop them from rotating when they are posted.  I know this would be very time consuming for the number of pictures that you post.

Boarding Odyssey of the Seas tomorrow and just got this notice.  Not necessarily Noro but..

Due to elevated cases of gastrointestinal illness on our previous cruise, we will be conducting sanitation prior to boarding. As a result, we kindly ask that you arrive 1 hour after your selected arrival time.

Benny do you make reservations for you Izumi snack and your later dinner?

56 minutes ago, GenerationX said:

You are very welcome! She looks gorgeous!  Please tell her that I LOVE her cardigan.  I’ll have to look for one before next Valentine’s!

Apparently she got the cardigan at Bealls Outlet.

Robert

@GenerationX thanks for the link to your dress.  DW loved it on our recent Reflection cruise.

52 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

I just called Guest Services and the current estimate is around 1400, about the same as this cruise.

Thanks

Ken is there any word on how many passangers will be on next week's cruise?

Robert

10 minutes ago, stefndoug said:

people in a Canadian Disney group I am in still use them.  They prefer Curative, but I think that is closer to WDW than cruise ports.

Thanks but I am currently in Panama City so that won't work for me.  I did make an appointment at Walgreens

Robert

25 minutes ago, bookbabe said:

https://flytrippers.com/update-on-free-testing-at-walgreens-in-the-us-my-february-12-2022-test/
 

Excellent, just what I wanted.  Thanks

Robert