Yes, I assume it’s because they want to start off strong for the new cruisers. Prime rib in the MDR and filet mignon in Luminae. I imagine it’s also easier logistically.
On our recent millennium cruise there was definitely a sign posted with family hours. I don’t recall what they were, though.
On a Princess Alaska cruise, when the outdoor temp was in the 50’s, they opened the indoor adults only people to all ages for most of the day.
Unless demand is very low, I doubt they’ll take 150-200 cabins out of service for isolation.
Also, at least one person on Edge reported being isolated on deck 12.
Email servers on both ends have minds of their own. My wife and I had our covid tests at the same time at Walgreens, she uses hotmail I use gmail, her results showed up more than four hours before mine.
Also, check your spam folder or whatever it’s called with your mail server. They also have minds of their own when it comes to that.
For a person who doesn’t drink, or has status and is willing to only do it 5-7, and doesn’t have much need for Internet, or is willing to curtail their minutes, it’s a good deal.
Always good to have options that appeal to a range of customers.
I ran across this today while checking cruising power for deals, it pretty well explains why they did it:
VACATIONS WITH MORE OPTIONS
Introducing NO PERK rates in refundable & non-refundable fares. Ideal for price-driven clients and creating demand through your marketing channels, our new NO PERK rates are the perfect opportunity to leverage lower rates to drive traffic and UPSELL clients to Always Included vacations, allowing you to earn more commission.
Words, yes, but the names of dishes used to be in Italian with the English name in parentheses in the description. And the section titles were also in Italian, primi piatti, zuppe e insalata, mare / terra, etc.
That statement is true, but what it doesn’t say is that you have to be ‘up to date’ to sail with them. Also, note that while it says booster shots are recommended, it does not say required.
What Celebrity does say on its Healthy at Sea page is …
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine shots are not currently required to sail on Celebrity Cruises.
It would be more accurate to say that it was because it was a cruise with several at sea days. (Which wouldn’t include a typical Caribbean sailing)
I’ve had the same experience on a canal cruise and a Vancouver to Hawaii cruise.
It’s not just where they join the ship. You also need a US visa if the ship you’re on stops at a US port. Not many ships stay away from the US long enough to make having crew without visa's feasible.
MoveUp, and similar programs for lots of cruise lines and airlines, is handled by a company called Plusgrade. You can google them if you want to learn more about them.
According to their website:
Post Cruise Inquiries
Post Cruise Questions or Comments:CelebrityEngagementCenter@celebrity.com
Celebrity Guest Relations Department1-844-418-6824
My recollection is that it was originally intended to offer cruisers three options. Early/Late dining, make reservations for any available time, or show up and hope for the best.