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@GenerationX I just wanted to take the time to let you know that I follow your blogs and LOVE your writing style. You have such an eloquent way of being funny! You've accomplished an impossible combination! Many of the posts aren't relevant to me and my current travel style but they're a joy to read and I love soaking in all the information for ... maybe ...one day! 😊 Wishing you a wonderful spring break voyage, Patty

Hope I can help, @sunviking90 no need to pre pay gratuities, I think you need to call Celebrity. April 15th reservations should have been available a long time ago. If specialty or setting a preferred dining time is important to you please call asap otherwise this can be done once onboard but you may be limited with choices of time/days. You can book the MDR for the full sailing as well. I have personally done this, book each day in the venue of choice, the same as you do for specialties. So for the future @The Med you now know. Patty

https://beyondak.com/trips/glacier-canoe-paddle-trek/ Highly recommend! Patty

What is the ship and sail date? Did you try to log out and log back in? If dining options with times are showing then there should be availability. Select the restaurant, day, time and add to cart. Not sure why you're getting a failed alert. Maybe try calling Celebrity. Patty

When checking in ask them where to make your dining reservations, I believe there will be one location for all but am not positive. It's common that's people have dining packages, you won't be the only one. I recommend going first thing. Patty

Thank you for this perspective. It's honestly the best post that I've ever read on CC regarding cruise dining! Patty

Try using the cruise planner on the website. The app is always wonky.

Who knows with pricing, at this point anything goes 🤑 But for now I'd just keep watching. No need to be worried, like I said earlier I have sailings before others with no dining available. Patty

You can't book specialty dining until you board with a dining package. The Cel agent told you correctly. Le Voyage will not be included in any package and Eden will be super limited based on current information. Once you board you'll decide the days/times for specialties from what is left available. I understand they hold back some reservations but they also accommodate suite guests and aren't serving at full capacity because of staffing issues. This is the risk vs reward of buying a discounted package to those who pre book at the higher rate. Linking reservations won't set you up with dining/excursions together in the cruise planner but that's an easy fix, all parties book the same and then once on board let the dining staff know you're together. Hope this helps, Patty

I think soon, I have dining available on The Apex Feb 2024 and Ascent for June 2024 Keep looking 👀 Patty

@Cruise till you drop I agree, a tip isn't necessary but since dining has changed so much and traditional is now not the norm on E-Class ships, you're asking for some special care so I'd tip upfront to show my gratitude. Patty

I enjoy pulling out my inner child while in ISP. The zip rider, ocean raft and atv's are super fun. Whales are abundant and there are some trails to explore. I've had great weather when visiting. Patty

Okay now I see you've posted again.... could rent a van or hire a private driver? Do you have plans for your time in Whittier? Pretty limited without a car? Much more to do in Anchorage. Patty

Do you have plans for that area without a car for 3 days? Other than the train, a private transfer is probably the only other option. Patty

@Thameside Thank you for taking the time to report on your experience. I hope you find the vacation style that works best for you. Patty

In my app it says available by request, sorry no actual vegetarian menu showing. Looked at a few different sailings. Patty

No sure what ship you're sailing but want to add Le Voyage isn't an option with any package. If you want Eden it sells out often so once on board the times and dates are super limited. Patty

You can't reserve times/days until you board if you buy a package. Can book in the cruise planner and select day/time if you book each specialty restaurant individually. Patty

Thank you for your honest/balanced opinion. I appreciate all of the latest information so many cruisers are reporting. I'm booked on deck 9 in a sunset veranda for Gk Isles on Beyond, was the soot deck 12 specific or an issue for all aft balconies? Patty

You can look at the app, the menus are listed under each venue. Everyday, nightly and the actual dining room specific specialty items. They are more limited than March of 2020 Patty

Thanks for your input, have you cruised since re-start or Jan 1st of this year? Patty

This is so disheartening! 😒 Patty

Agree, Suites comparably are just outlandish! I don't sail suite class so my sailings are at a closer matched price point... thus far. Patty

I noticed your update.

Wow! 💰