kptbylorraine

Check out Woodwind Bonaire for a great snorkeling trip. 

Good morning. We will be joining you on the Insignia to Bermuda today ( we hope!).

We live on Long Island so we’ll be taking Uber to the pier at around 10:00. 
This will be our 6th O cruise so obviously we enjoy the small ship experience..

Will try to keep you posted with my observations. 
Happy cruising!

Lorraine

We were on the inaugural cruise. We had one complaint. The stools at the pool bar were almost impossible to reach. I had to push myself up by putting my feet on the stool next to mine. I am 5’4” so my height wasn’t the issue.
I was told there were lots of comments and they’re being replaced. 

Thank you Sailor Jack. I enjoyed your writing. 

I will be making our reservations this morning. I have the Vista brochure and the ship looks beautiful! See you in May. 
 

Lorraine

If you’re. flying to Aruba don’t forget to fill out your ED card

on Aruba tourism website. 
 

https://www.hotelantichefigure.it/

Highly recommend. Across from the train station. Wonderful staff. Book ASAP It is a small boutique hotel. 

2seaall-

Go to Oceania website and scroll down to Company Info, then Sailsafe. 
The protocols are listed there. 
BTW we will be sailing with you on May 17th. 
 

Lorraine

We have stayed in Civitavecchia several times pre-cruise. We find it very relaxing compared to Rome. When we stayed for 2 days we rented a car and drove into the countryside. We enjoy walking along the waterfront where there are lots of restaurants. 
Hotels are mostly 3 stars but clean and comfortable. They will also arrange for a transfer to the pier. 
 

Lorraine

David -

Thanks for your brief review. Our last cruise on Celebrity was on Reflection in March 2020. Two days after we disembarked cruising shut down. I agree the ships are in a time warp. We’ll be on Beyond in November so we will have a different experience. 
 

We are looking forward to good food and great service. I never have high expectations about entertainment but hope to be pleasantly surprised. 
The weather is mild in NY so no worries about flying to FLL on Thursday. 
Tests tomorrow. 🤞
 

Enjoy the rest of your cruise. 
 

Lorraine
 

Dominica is definitely a special place. I had no idea there was whale watching! We will remember that if we ever return. So glad you are enjoying your tours. 

6 hours ago, David10225 said:

We are on this cruise, a group of 8. I have a lot of thoughts about this cruise, about this ship, and will definitely be writing a long review after we return on Friday. 

As of Sunday night, zero cases of you know what on this ship.

Hi

Could you please share some of your thoughts in the present? Some of us who board on Friday are following this thread and would love to know how your cruise is going. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. 

Very happy there are zero cases of 🦠!

Thanks for posting Celebrity Today. Very helpful. 
 

Lorraine 

Very awkward But the answer is yes and yes. 

Sadly that was the Crystal Symphony you saw. Since the cruise line has shut down passengers are being ferried back to FLL to return home. 
The ship is “under arrest” by creditors. 

Please try to keep us updated but most of all -

Enjoy your cruise!

Lorraine

Thanks so much to those who shared their real time experience. 
We are looking forward to boarding on February 11. 
Judatt - enjoy the Silhouette!

Lorraine
 

Just googled OLV. They sound great. Hope they’re onboard Feb.11.

That was never a great area for game shoes.  Always thought they should move it into the small theater for more seating. 

Wow!

This sounds like a game of “clue”. Who should be quarantined?

The man in the elevator who says he has Covid or the woman in the casino with no mask ?

I vote for both. 😊

Lorraine

This thread has turned into a trip down Celebrity Memory Lane. 
 

We remember servers carrying our trays on the Zenith and Horizon from NY to Bermuda. Such fond memories. 

We are hoping to sail on Equinox February 11. 
Thanks again to those who are posting about their experiences. 
 

Thank you. It is so helpful to get up to date info from those on board.
Please keep us posted and enjoy your cruise!

Hoping all goes smoothly. 

Lorraine

We’re feeling disappointed and frustrated by the situation. I’m holding off on canceling  February 11 Equinox and switching to March 28. 
Hoping the situation will be better by then. 
We just returned from Anthem and my son developed Covid 2 days later. 
Thankfully he’s fine now.  
Tough decisions!