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We enjoy and will continue to enjoy celebrity. Yes, people still coughing, and covid and other respiratory infections on board, but wear a mask in elevators and crowded venues. This isn't a celebrity issue, it is a cruise issue. We sailed in Dec and January and enjoyed all of the food in the specialty restaurants- found service on the Apex wonderful. Will be cruising again in March on Celebrity. We also sailed on Royal past august, and they also were great. This is a new world, and things are changing period.

We are two young seniors, but I am cautiously optimistic about the kids on the Icon of the Seas- even booked a suite in the neighborhood geared to families. It was a decent price and allowed us to get all suite benefits. We might be sorry as we aren't bringing any grandchildren with us.

The Apex might work the best for both of you- plently of sun- and limited shade. My DH has had multiple skin cancers- We avoid the sun. Just be sure you see your dermatologist for a full body check up annually more if necessary. Don't like preaching- but some skin cancer is deadly.

Yes. We get bottled water, wine and mixed drinks. All available and included. Also specialty coffee.

We also love the M class luminae- but the suite deck, including pool, hot tub and bar, which also serves a light lunch and other treats is the best. Only complaint is not enough shaded spots. Heard on the Beyond much more shaded spots.

We never had a problem. We also bring a medicine chest with us. Just never brought sutures!

In addition to all of the perk, the actual cabin is so much bigger and more comfortable. We love the retreat lounge and on the E class ships the retreat deck. A truly great experience. However, since in such high demand, the prices are getting obscene.

We enjoy lePetite chef and for every Celebrity cruise we take we go once. A unique experience and the food is good. My DH doesn't eat seafood or cheese and they brought him substitutes. If you have children, or the young at heart, nice to try. However Qsine the former Le Petite Chef was excellent. Too bad they do not offer both restaurants.

Breakaway. Pre pandemic

We recently sailed on the Edge-did a b/2/b Dec and Jan. Looking foward to our other next sailing on the Apex in March. Really like the ship- especially the Retreat.

Have sailed in the Haven on NCL. Not the same product as Celebrity. The NCL ships are so crowded if you leave the Haven. Food in Specialty restaurants was disappointing. I also do not like the way the ship is designed- lack of a real theatre and center atrium. Clearly the ships appeal to many- just not for me. Will stick to Royal Caribbean- Oasis and newer ships and Celebrity.

Still some cases of covid on the ships. Just on the ship in January. Got covid. Fortunately fully immunized so not serious.

True. We enjoy the ambiance and overall service on a cruise ship especially in suite class. Something special about being on the ocean. We eat to live- not live to eat. And still are overweight!

It is a wonderful idea to rotate your dining in all of the restaurants- great choices- Loved the Grill on top of the ship. Really enjoyed Eden and the steak house. We do not eat sushi- so not for us- Found the food very good and my DH who is a truly fussy eater also enjoyed. Also fun in Le Petite chef restaurant. I guess to each his/her own- going on the Apex for the third time in March- even better then Edge and I heard the beyond is even better then both. We are in a suite.

Yes- check in. If you get a move up, the cabin/suite will change. If you move up to a suite, when onboard or as soon as you are notified of the change, you can cancel things that you paid additional for such as beverage packages, wiifi that will now be included. Good luck.

The advantage of booking on line is that you get the time and date you want. If you aren’t booking a package of three or more dinners which you pick on board. You can use your on board credit to book on line if shipboard credit. If you use credit and change your mind it is easily refunded .

Go for deck 12 aft. A much nicer experience then a port hole veranda with balcony which is toward the front of the ship or infinite veranda on deck six. Who needs to look at lifeboats. they also can rattle if the sea is rough making lots of noise.

We once booked a guarantee and got a handicapped suite- while perfect for those who need a rollin shower and other special features, really wasn't comfortable for us. I would suggest that if you can afford to pay the extra $200- pick your own cabin-

We really enjoyed Luminae on our recent Apex cruise. Service great- however we sailed for two weeks and found the menu, while tasty boring. We dined in the following specialty restaurants and enjoyed them. Eden, the show isn't visible while dining, but worth seeing, after dinner. It gets very crowded. Not sure about the times of the show. The food in Eden was very good. Also dined at the rooftop grill loved it, but if the weather isn't great can be windy. The steak house was also very good. We like Le Petite chef- a nice experience. We do not eat sushi and didn't dine in that restaurant. I would definately suggest that you have a few dinners in the specialty restaurants. Enjoy your cruise! The retreat is a wonderful experience. Will be on her again in March.

Actually we have accessed the link 60 days before in some cases. So it varies

Enjoy your cruise! Love the Edge class ships.

It's a crap shoot. You probably will get an S3 on the apex. If a great deal and you don't mind the magic carpet rails great. If an unpopular time of the year you might be lucky and get an s1 or s2. Enjoy the suite perks. So good.

I would buy something at the jewelry store- nice jewelry- surely you will find something! Enjoy.

usually first sea day, and typically last sea day. If however the last sea day is the day before the end of the cruise, will be the day before. Enjoy your cruise. Dine at the lawn club grill one night- it is excellent.

I would do Murano first night! Have lunch in luminae. Enjoy the celebrations.