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I appreciate the reply Bo1953 but I am not looking to hijack the original posters thread. I will continue to work with the insurance carrier to hopefully resolve my issue. I just wanted to post my experience with trip insurance to answers the question posted.

I purchased travel insurance for the first time through Insure my Trip for a policy from Nationwide. Never again. Our cruise was canceled and it has been a nightmare trying to get any type of reimbursement back for a trip that never took place. They basically have $1100 of our money and never had to provide any type of coverage. I understand that you may never have to use the policy and it just for peace of mind in case something happens but this trip never happened at all. At least with car insurance you have possession of the car. 

9 hours ago, bonsai3s said:

Great to hear you are all now in Aqua Class.

 

Speak to the Maitre D' and let him/her know about your group and it's likely you'll be accommodated...they want to make you happy.  You will also have breakfast in the Blu...but not lunch.  There will be a letter from the Maitre D' in your cabin showing your designated time for dinner for the first night.  Your group may have different designated times assigned for the first night...no worries, just let them know you want to be together and want to show up the same time.

 

Things we love about our most recent Aqua Class cabin (Solstice): Upgraded linen/sheets, upgraded toiletries, a pillow menu, sparkling wine, and the rain shower head....our favorite was the 6 extra jets coming from the shower wall...nice.

 

Persian Garden: Love the aromatherapy dry sauna...it cleared my nose like Vick's vaporub. ☺️  The heated tile loungers are nice...except when someone falls asleep and starts snoring....not saying who it was.

Not sure if it's good or bad for you....but the Persian Garden is coed.

 

Note: If you or anyone in your group are Diamond or above on Royal Caribbean, contact Celebrity and let them know.  Reciprocal for Diamonds and above is Elite on Celebrity.  Call Celebrity, they'll give you a new Captain Club number, and enjoy all the perks.  Happy Sailing! 😎

Great advice - Thanks!

Just an update - The 2 cabins that were inside were changed to Aqua. The consensus of the group was that we will enjoy use of the PG and Blu and the overhang on the cabins is good because my dad cannot tolerate sun. We will have to live with the dividers not opening and will just speak to each other through them. Also, the ship is pretty full and we could not find a better option. That being said, after researching, it looks like we will not be able to get a big table for all 12 but we understand that. We are hoping to be in the same area when seated and will probably change around tablemates from day to day.

Thank you everyone for the replies. I am going to talk it over with my family but it looks like it may be wise to move to verandas. 

I will be traveling with my family of 12 on the Millennium next year. We are first timers to Celebrity but not cruising. We have 4 Aqua class cabins and 2 inside. It is my understanding that the 4 people in the inside cabins will not be able to dine with us in Blu. Dinner is a big deal for us and we enjoy talking to each other about our day. When we booked Aqua we were unfamiliar with the difference between this and a regular balcony. After I found out that the balcony dividers do not open I was seriously considering finding another cruise but not being able to dine together may be the deciding factor. Is there an easy way to ensure that all 12 of us will be able to dine together? We really do not care if it is in Blu or MDR. Thanks!

We have 4 Aqua class cabins in a row and 2 inside cabins across the hallway for our Alaska cruise on the Millennium 

in 2020. Just found out that the partitions do not open. What ?! Blows my mind that this was not included in the upgrade. We are a group of 12 who have sailed on Carnival and Royal and have always been able to open the partitions. Part of our reason for booking cabins in a row is so that we can interact outside on the balcony. May have to reconsider this cruise and go with a different cruise line.

Can you tell me if the balcony dividers can be opened? Thanks so much!

If anyone could answer this question I would appreciate it- can the balcony dividers be opened on deck 9, aqua class, after the ship was revolutionized. I understand that prior to the changes, this was not possible. Thanks!

1 hour ago, CHEZMARYLOU said:

None of the ships have been revolutionized yet. Millennium is in dry dock now until early February. She is the first ship to be revolutionized.

Thought a couple already had been, thanks

If you have sailed on a ship that has been "Revolutionized" can you answer a question for me - Can the balconies be opened so that you can socialize with people staying in the adjoining cabins?

Darn, hope they are changed with the upgrades. Thanks!

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Will be sailing on the Millennium in 2020. We have 4 aqua class balconies in a row and was wondering if we would be able to open the balcony dividers between our rooms. First time on Celebrity but we were able to do this on other cruise lines. Thanks!

The only thing to consider is if he was the buyer of the car. I am on this cruise as well and the paperwork all says that the purchaser must be on the cruise.

Both my mom and dad bought the car but as another poster stated earlier, I am not sure if he is the first one listed on the title or if she is. I am hoping he will just suck it up and go.

Why did you buy a Kia?

My dad purchased the Niro hybrid. Great car!

Are you "Cruising with Huge"?

 

https://www.cruisewithhuge.com/info

Yep!

For this particular charter, it is crucial to know how the car purchased is titled. My name is first on the title, and I was told I would have to cruise. Unfortunately, I had a work conflict so we did not book. You should check with your parents as to the title then confirm with the cruise coordinator that it is no issue for your dad to not cruise. If the vehicle is in your mom's name only, or her name appears first, you should be good to go. Good luck.

Thank you, I had not thought of that. Good excuse to "force" him to go ;)

That is HUGE !!!! - Kia dealer owns 17 dealerships in Florida and in the northeast - always does full charter - BTW - you will ( or you parents ) will receive a 1099 form and will have to pay taxes on the value.

I was not aware of that, thanks for the info.

Did the dealership charter the whole of the ship or only sufficient staterooms for the people from the dealership? Do you know if it is something they have done before ?

I believe that this is the dealerships second time chartering. I am not sure if they booked the entire ship.

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Is the ship on a charter? Someone posted on a live review of Navigator that they had to change. see below VVVV

 

 

 

"Until Dec 3rd when the 5-night charter begins. Was originally going to be on that one instead of the Nov 19th 5-nighter (before Dec 3rd was chartered - compensated by OBC and a no-charge swap), but we have met great people through this B2B and regret nothing!"

Yes, my parents bought a car from the dealership that chartered so for the 3 of us with a cabin upgrade the fare was cheap. we will not be too upset if we loose his portion . 56403274

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Thanks for the replies!

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I am sailing this Sunday 12-3 on the Navigator of the Seas in a 3-person room. My dad is not sure he wants to go. Anyone else have this happen? Of course we would not be able to get a refund for him but do you know of any other penalties?

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Thank you, we are on her next month and look forward to reading your review. Fabulous start!

Do you know if each person needs to be present or could I pick-up 3 tickets for the ice show?