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Next time some executive says it’s for a safety reason just ask them why do they still sail ships after the Costa Concordia sinking. Surely more people died from that accident than any lounger accident. Using their logic all ships should be tied to the dock and never leave.

They will remove all loungers, then charge for them. Soon they will be selling a premium access pass that includes a lounger for 99.99 a day. 🤦🏻‍♂️

My January cruise on Reflection had foot stools that made sitting on the balcony very enjoyable. It would be terrible if they removed such small items to save a few bucks. Those chairs are not comfortable for extended sitting, time will tell as my next cruise is just a few months away.

They replace the outdoor furniture every few years. IMO I think it’s a cost savings as loungers cost way more that chairs.

The website keeps telling me my password is incorrect yet I am signed in on the app with the same password. I hope I don’t have to change my password yet again.

My concierge lunch is usually my worst meal of the cruise. If you miss it it’s no big deal, there are better options.

Is this something new? I was just on her in January and beach towels on port days were always left in our cabin the night before. Pool towels were always available by the pool, no signing out needed.

I remember hearing Capt Kate saying that they don’t use the front of the ship for helicopter evacuation on the Beyond. They prefer using the top deck midship area.

Just doing some random thinking but if they moved the cruise to a different date could they choose a refundable deposit then cancel and only lose 100 pp transfer fee instead of 750 deposit? Is that possible?

Norway has been passing a bunch of cruise ship regulations lately. most likely related to them. https://www.travelmarketreport.com/Destinations/articles/Norways-Svalbard-Archipelago-Sets-Strict-Cruise-Limits https://cleantechnica.com/2024/01/06/norway-moves-aggressively-to-curb-cruise-ship-emissions/amp/ https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/10056-norway-introduces-more-restrictions-cruise-ships

You posted a few times that you have already watched the webinar. Can you please post a link?

Service was good but my chicken was dry and hard, while my DW fish was the same.

I made the luncheon in January on the Reflection. I can honestly say it was the worst meal of the entire cruise, the rest of my meals were great.

I just booked the maiden voyage in an IV. I want to keep an open mind about it and try it first hand. Looking forward to sailing in a brand new ship!

I was on the Reflection a few weeks ago and I did get app message notifications on my iPhone and Apple Watch.

Just got off the Reflection. The only group I saw by the pool was a group called NYC3. They were so-so. (Admittedly I didn’t spend much time at the pool)

Currently on Reflection. Martini bar is still $17 as listed on the menu but there are many wines and drinks that break the $17 barrier.

Does the sunset bar that sell cigars provide lighters and cutters also? I may want to partake in a cigar but I do not bring along any of my accoutrements along.

Did you try on the website? Celebrity’s IT leaves a lot to be desired.

There is only a limitation on torch lighters.

I would venture to take a wild guess that this has to do with the Blue Lagoon ferry sinking at Paridise island that killed a RC passenger recently. RC recently suspended all excursions to Blue Lagoon until the matter is investigated. I would assume that RCG is now looking at all ferry excursions with an eye toward safety (liability).

I checked in on the app. You just need your passport handy to enter information. Takes just a few minutes. The question to me is would you be allowed to enter your account if it is “locked”?

It’s usually opens at midnight or a bit after (at port of embarkation time). If you would like an early boarding time (like if you want to attend the concierge luncheon) then do it as soon as it opens, if boarding time doesn’t matter then there is no rush to check in.

It used to be on the far right. The icon has disappeared after the latest update.

Here is a menu from 12/8 (I believe it’s from the Reflection) if you belong to Host Andy’s FB group he has a quite a few posted.