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Just disembarked- paper Patter delivered to our cabin every evening. Go to the Medallion desk on deck 7. They will be happy to help you learn to use the App. It’s worth learning. Everything is at your fingertips including ship time - which changes. I love the Medallion. Try it.

We recently booked Alaska for June on Discovery. We’ll be traveling with 13 and 11 year old grandchildren. I’m worried about the teen program for an introverted 13 year old girl. 13-17 seems like a huge age range. Is the Beach House just a place for teens to hang out with no structured activities? Any info cruisers with young teens would be greatly appreciated, TIA.

I, too, am looking for info on the Tern Club on Discovery Alaska cruise. I’m traveling with a shy 13 year old granddaughter and was concerned about the structure - if any- of the program, It seems like a side she range from barely teen to almost adult. Any info would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

Yay!!!!! It’s showing on the Discovery!!!! Go Blue!!!!! 🤞🤞

We are on Discovery Princess- in Cabo soon- The ship staff know nothing about the Rose Bowl!!! As Michigan grads my husband is going crazy -since no info available as to if we will be able to access Rose Bowl coverage today on the TV or will we have to hunt for a Sports’ Bar in Cabo. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!! TIA! Oh - and Happy New Year!

Finally a new PUPS opportunity!!!!! Just finished the webinar!!! Informative!

I’ve been trying to book Rudy’s since November. Every time I press confirm - the error message appears. I called Princess twice and they were unable to book it either. So frustrating!

Zero -0 On Solstice class I’d book Murano, On E class I’d book Eden, Blu is overrated INMHO.

I’m thrilled that there is a thalassotheraoy pool - something Celebrity Solstice and Edge class ships do not. Thank you for your info. Take care.

Do they mean 48 hours before arriving in the port of the excursion or (8 hours before embarkation?????

We are on Discovery 12/30 sailing, a cruise we’ve done many times as Southern Cal residents. Usually we only book one or two excursions , always one in Cabo. Since Michigan is playing in Rose Bowl we have cancelled our Cabo Excursion. We trust Princess will be showing the Rose Bowl!🤞🤞🤞. in lieu of excursions I have booked the thermal suite pass. I have never used the thermal suite on Princess but am very familiar with the Persian Garden on Celebrity. Any feed back you can provide on the Princess equivalent would be gratefully appreciated. . TIA!

We are on Discovery 12/30 sailing, a cruise we’ve done many times as Southern Cal residents. Usually we only book one or two excursions , always one in Cabo. Since Michigan is playing in Rose Bowl we have cancelled our Cabo Excursion. We trust Princess will be showing the Rose Bowl!🤞🤞🤞. in lieu of excursions I have booked the thermal suite pass. I have never used the thermal suite on Princess but am very familiar with the Persian Garden on Celebrity. Any feed back you can provide on the Princess equivalent would be gratefully appreciated. . TIA!

I’ve tried several times to book an available reservation on the App and when I press” confirm “it says error. I called Princess and they had the same problem- very frustrating!

I’m on the 12/30 cruise and have been checking for reservations every day. I even called Princess - no possibilities available for pre booking so far. 🤞

We’re on 4/27 cruise too. I’ve been looking for her schedule too. If it is 3 on 3 off we will not be sailing with her.🥲 She starts her vacation tomorrow- not on for the transatlantic.

And no Murano, my fav!

Remember Princess and HAL have the most permits into Glacier Bay. Celebrity has none. Ruby is a bit old. Try the newer Discovery or Majestic Princess or the Koningsdam.

In addition to guests being tempted to and actually removing pre-paid gratuities from their accounts major considerations are: 1. This Celebrity move hopes to increase bookings exponentially before Oct. 4. 2. With their exorbitant “non refundable” deposits. this move will bring in lots of cash for them to hold onto for 2+ years and keep if cruises are cancelled or just hold onto if refundable. 3. As ships fill up prices will rise even more as they always do - supply and demand!!! 4. So this move hurts the staff, especially those behind the scenes, as guests will remove the auto gratuities and personally tip only the crew they interact with, causing a reduction in staff as they jump ship for other cruise lines, 5. As X increases bookings prior to Oct 4, it will gain tons of “non- refundable” cash for Celebrity to hold onto, present a lucrative opportunity to risise prices sooner as future bookings fill ships prematurely. Since Jan, 2023 Celebrity continues to hit its loyal guests again and again and again with continuing cut-backs, additional charges, increased prices, the stress of comparing what used to be as compared to what is - eventually muddying the waters so much that guests just give up and pay more for less, because the stress of tracking the changes and charges smother the happy anticipation of a future cruise with stress and disappointment!!!! Celebrity seeks to bring on new cruisers who will gladly accept what is because they have no experience or memory of what once was. I have cruised on 7 different cruise lines- in the past 10 years mainly with Celebrity. Sadly that will be changing. It is hard to support a company that has behaved so poorly this year. I love cruising as all of you do too. Instead of the joyful anticipation of my next cruise I’m anxious about the next negative, soon to appear change. I have booked 3 future Celebrity cruises, 1 Princess and 1 HAL. I will be definitely less loyal to Celebrity in the future.

I miss that option too!!!! I miss better cuts of beef in general- Tournardos of beef, Beef Wellington.

Cutbacks, cutbacks, up-charges, up charges, higher prices, higher prices, redeploying ships, vaping experiments! 2023- is the year Celebrity has damaged its brand!!! Very very sad to witness this!

Every cruise line has its cheerleaders. I have cruised on 6 different cruise lines on 50+ cruises, Many comparisons are ship dependent. Every ship has offered a good experience. The newer ships are amazing. I tend to book newer ships- now mainly on Celebrity and Princess. I believe they both offer a worthwhile product and change is good once in awhile, For example other than recent cutbacks the Celebrity MDR menu hasn’t changed in several years. I have been on the Equinox and Silhouette once or twice every year except Covid shut down and menu has been the same. Also Production shows don’t change either. I’ve seen Topper too many times. So don’t be afraid to experience change once in awhile. If you want to see Glacier Bay you need to sail on Princess or HAL. They have the most permits into Glacier Bay. Celebrity has none. So we are so fortunate to be able to cruise!!!!’ Happy sailing,

The Equinox is not completely revolutionized. Many of their veranda cabins still remain in original decor/ redfish carpet and accessories. Very disappointing!!!

The Enchanted Princess has the most beautiful and active Piazza I have seen on any ship in over 50 cruises!

No pools for children! Best way to preview a ship is You Tube tours. You learn a lot from various You Tube tours!

As a parent and teacher I always told my “kids” - Keep your options open! IIMHO the same goes for cruising Do your research- Cruise Critic, You Tube etc., comparable itineraries on various cruise lines; then make an informed decision on what works for you. . Happy Cruising to all!