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Thanks for this. I read that they don't always check but I think there is a big fine if you don't have it. Plus, they specify it has to be medical and evacuation insurance. I am sure the med evac adds a lot to the cost. Although, I don't really know how often people are evacuated from Galapagos cruises. I think I'll google that 😉 Thanks

Thanks for these posts. We were able to book our preferred Delta flights on Celebrity and got the $750 pp credit applied. They had to do that manually, I had to remind them we had it and it took a supervisors approval, but we got it done. To get the $750 credit, we had to go with non-refundable air but we'll hope for the best. I have been checking insurance and finally realized that one reason the policies were so expensive was because I was using the full cost of the pre- and post-cruise stays, as well as the Galapagos cruise. When I changed the cost of the trip to just cover the cruise, it dropped to a much more affordable cost. I even looked at insurance through the big box TA we use (the one in Washington) and that was very affordable and excellent coverage. I am going to go back in and re-price using the total package cost and see what happens. Since insurance is only required for the Galapagos, I may try to limit it to just these costs but I also need to talk to some insurance people and see what they say. Thanks for the help and advice.

Oh yeah, my heart was pumping. Not least because I thought I slept thru a week. I'm getting old and this isn't entirely out of the question 😁 Good one mate!

LOL, you guys almost had me. I saw a string of Swans emails from this thread. I scratched my head thinking, did I miss a week? I thought they weren't playing until next Friday. Maybe we could call them the Swanettes? Go Swanettes!

It sure seems odd that this info isn't posted somewhere more easily discoverable. We'll take whatever tests are required to cruise but we shouldn't have to be investigative reporters to dig info out. And, I'm not completely willing to go with what Princess posts. "Trust but verify"--words to live by 😁

I've read 20E but haven't actually done it myself.

I read it on a Celebrity thread but didn't go check out the source material. Here's a link to the thread: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2875566-celebrity-protocols-are-changing-again-starting-september-5/ As dog noted above, this is being discussed in Ports of Call forum, so I'm headed over there to see what people are finding.

Celebrity is doing it too!

It is a great option. Do you still have to "dress" for dinner every night? I think I've read that dress is formal in their MDR every night? Not sure if they offer a buffet for more casual dining?

Well, I'm no expert but I think the only way to do this is to take an east-bound TA to Europe on a cruise line, then come back on Cunard. But I don't think Cunard ports in Florida. I'm sure there are others who can help more. good luck.

I just wanted to note how timely our discussions are--we were just talking about the MCG rule. Are we all good or what? 😁

Thanks. I'll take a look at X's insurance.

This is really helpful, thanks. We also signed up for the pre-cruise option and Macchu Picchu, so we'll need a flight home from Lima. Did you book thru a TA or direct with X? I suspect that if I want to reprice, I will have to do that thru the TA. Maybe FBC can answer that when I call. Good reminder to call X and let them know my flights if I book my own. Who did you get insurance from? Thanks.

Thanks, I just saw your edit. I agree there are other options but since we've never done it, I thought it would be good to get advice from those who have. Insurance will be my next task after booking flights. I appreciate your help.

Excellent. I'll call FBC and see what they can offer, then call the TA to make the switch if I can. Thanks. You're on a roll--any advice on insurance?? 🙂

Hmm, now I'm worried. My original booking doesn't have that note on it, just the FLYGALAP promo listed. I did switch the booking to a TA but I think I can still use FBC without their being involved. Seems like I've done that in the past. I guess will just have to see what they say when I call. While I have everyone' attention, I just saw the note that Ecuador requires us to have travel insurance, including med evac. Anyone have any suggestions on a good insurance company for this? We've never bought travel insurance before so absolutely no experience. I'm going to check the Insurance thread too. Thanks.

Ohhhh, thank you so much for explaining this. I'm sure they will tell me when I call but it's good to be forewarned! I wouldn't actually mind booking directly thru Delta, seems more straight-forward. I guess I'll be calling FBC tomorrow...

So you called Celebrity to try and book the flight and they gave you the credit or Delta did this? Sorry I'm not tracking better 🙃

I hear that. we are also retired and hate flying but no option here. Nice to have family nearby. Thanks and have a safe trip.

Not sure I am following. You had the $750 credit (on AA thru Miami?) but got the $500 off to select the Delta flight instead? That sounds good to me 🙂 Good job. Did you have to wait really long when you called? Thanks.

Looks like you're in the same boat as us, so to speak! I'm trying to avoid Miami, because we either have to spend the night to arrive at a reasonable time the same day or arrive at midnight or something like that. Seems like a waste of a day to arrive so late. Thanks for your reply, helps flesh out options. Enjoy your trip.

Thanks for this <depressing> reply. I found a flight on Delta I'd like to book but now I'm worried. Don't want to fly thru Miami, but Delta goes thru Atlanta so not a big improvement. When I went in to book, there was note to call but I was hoping I could do it myself. We have a flight credit due to a promotion when we booked. I wonder if that will be worth anything?! Thanks again.

Hi all We are booked for Flora next June. I went into our booking to try and book flights but I can't access the online version to see what flights are available and to book. Are flights to the Galapagos different somehow, is it because it's Sunday, am I doing something wrong?? I hope the mods don't move this to Cruise Air or even SA ports--I already looked there and no help. Galapagos must not be very popular, absolutely no recent activity for the Galapagos! Thanks for any help.

Wow, all this activity and all I did was sleep. I feel so inadequate 😄 Thanks for posting the scores. Glad the Swans won; I was really hoping they got 2nd but maybe this will keep them in shape in the ramp up to the finals. A week off now. Is it usually quiet this week or is there a lot of intrigue as we start the playoffs? Go Swans!

This is awesome info to have, thanks Poundgirl. Game won't be on here but I will depend on all of you to keep me posted. Thanks, as always. Go Swans!