chucknmarilyn

Will disembark in Vancouver and want to store bags for a few hours. Any favorite companies? I'm checking CDS and West Coast Sightseeing so far.

Visiting Gastown and Stanley Park. Other nearby suggestions? Is it easy to get to Capilano Bridge? I need to work on that.

Probably Skytrain to YVR and then use airport shuttle to the hotel near airport???

I remember taking a bus to Stanley and then using their shuttle to tour. I think the bus was free but don't remember which one.

Thoughts or suggestions are always appreciated.

Thank you so much 138East.  I remember taking some train to Hoboken from Times Square and then the Light Rail to Bayonne and then a taxi to ship. That was several years ago and could mostly have changed plus I'll be in a different area to start. Your suggestions are very helpful. 

49 minutes ago, Noxequifans said:

You haven't said how many people and  number of bags. Makes a difference in selecting the way to get to Cape Liberty. 

Two people with medium bag each.

Flying in to LGA and staying near Pier 15 in Lower Manhattan. What are the best options to get to Cape Liberty from the hotel? Open to ferry, trains, shuttle or Uber.

15 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

And don’t forget that if you open the window, even with the glass doors shut, the A/C goes off.  A very unpleasant feature that was not known about until people started to experience it.  Not to mention the problems with the room darkening shades....and on and on.  

We didn't experience that. Ours still worked. There is a control for it.

We loved our IV room. On Apex we've booked an SV but will definitely do an IV again. 

It does seem that a large majority of the "haters" haven't actually sailed in one.

Many people are shocked they can't sit outside on a French Balcony on a river cruise. Just an example of why you need to research what you are booking. 

22 hours ago, DELTABLUE said:

Can anyone please fill in the missing info below?

 

ADVENTURE: still Ken Jones?

FREEDOM: still Rob McNally?

JEWEL: still Simona Ferraiuolo?

MARINER: Who's after Mercedes Lafuente come March 18?

OASIS: still Dan Whitney?  For how long?  Mike Hunnerup due for TA in April

VISION: Who's due on March 2?

Mercedes left 2 or 3 weeks ago. I don't think her replacement has been named yet. (Per info from RC)

Just the incredible number of Loyalty guests will make changes necessary. When half the ship is "special" it is inevitable that no one will really feel that way. I don't know the answer for this and I sure haven't seen anyone on these boards come up with one.

When we were recently on Celebrity they took our card in the Club and we could only get 3 drinks - period. Either in the Club or in a bar. I expect that Royal will start enforcing the same in the lounges. 

Does anyone know who will  be CD on Mariner in April?

On 1/7/2019 at 11:55 AM, cdevries811 said:

Why is he taking over for Abe? That means Abe is only on Symphony for 7 weeks? And then what? Does anyone know? We were so excited for Abe as our CD again. Our cruise on Symphony is May 19th. Well, if this is the case. How is Mike S. compared to Abe? Anyone know? 

I can't compare but I will tell you that Mike is one of my two favorites in 50+ cruises. Wish he was going to be on our Symphony cruise.

Thanks so much. That's about what I thought. I was hoping it wouldn't be any earlier. We are picking up a car in Miami and returning the next day before boarding Edge. I don't want to go over to the 2nd day of rental. Should work - we'll just be early to Port Everglades.

What do think is the latest we can get off Symphony? I'm usually wanting off fairly early but this time we need to pick up our rental car a bit later. I'd rather stay on board until the last group is called.

Have any of you actually had your hair cut on a Celebrity ship? I would think most do that before sailing so it's hard to know how well they do with cuts. Especially short hair. Would love to hear about your experience.

The ad is for a whole cruise in AC, not just Blu.

I totally agree on all the suggestions and I do those. I was just wondering about use of the combo of discounts. one person just indicated how to do great with that on Royal. I  need to see what the discount is for Elite on Celebrity and work from there. Thanks!

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Nothing chinzty about it - everyone who knows anything about the VOOM perks likely does it that way.

 With correct usage and planning, you can get VOOM for a 7 day sailing for $3.

How on earth do you do that??

Okay. So one of us gets 2 free days and then the other can take $46 off the remaining package. Correct? I know - I sound kind of chintzy but just trying to get the best value.

Thanks for the guidance.

What is the best way to get the most from your Elite minutes and a small package. Need only a short amount of time per day on one device?

I'd just get it done early. I'm doing mine several months in advance in case I find some adventure I need 6 months for. Don't want to have to scurry around for a new one in a hurry.😊😊

We will have just a few hours of extra time post cruise in AMS as we have a 3:00pm flight. Not enough for much but a lot to sit in airport.

I've looked at Viator. Any suggestions?

That's pretty much what I guessed.

Where near Central Station can we store luggage? I'll probably just see if I can find a short tour. We'll be in Amsterdam for 3 days pre-cruise so I may need to change some plans.

Thanks!!

What is the latest we might be able to leave Koningsdam in Amsterdam? Had a flight that left too early and have to take much later one now.

Question for those who have disembarked in Amsterdam. What time should I reasonably expect to get off the Koningsdam? I'm working on flights as mine have just had a major change.

Are there restrictions on the laundry package other than what fits in a bag? Wash and fold only or any pressing?

AMA does have some Early Booking Discounts that seem to usually be the best option. I don't think you will need to pay in full early on them to get the discount.