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Is the post office open on Sunday? We will also be in Key West on a Sunday and I'm wondering where we will be able to buy stamps.

 

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Just take some in your wallet before leaving on the cruise.

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I think the Canyon Ranch Spa folks are way more aggressive than the predecessor. I scheduled a facial and an eyebrow wax on my last Celebrity cruise. Going in, I already knew the cost was way more than I would pay at home, but OBC has to be used for something. After my service was complete, the girl came in with several products she recommended I purchase. I said, "no thank you," and she walked out in a huff. I had to chuckle a little.

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"The best I can describe it, he is confused and searching right now, and I will support him in whatever decision he makes. I don't know what people said on here the last couple days, but something upset him and eventually blew up into some turbulence in our home. Maybe we have been too agreeable, but we want to be supportive and respect the decision that he made. I'm a parent, that's my job."

At 15, he's also a teenager which is fraught with issues anyway. Seems to me, you're being a great dad and while you will stumble along this journey, your unconditional love for your son will win the day for both of you.

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The moment you get on board the ship, find your way to the nearest bar and tell the bartender you want to upgrade to the premium beverage package. The bartender will be able to do it right there using your SeaPass card. The additional cost will be deducted from any onboard credit you may have. It's super easy to do.

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You know you've maxed out your beverage package when you disembark.

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I feel your pain. We were on a transatlantic in 2013 and would miss the Iron Bowl. Knowing the game was on CBS, we asked over and over (in advance) that the ship's satellite pick up the CBS feed. We were finally told that they couldn't. (I know they can, but that's another beef for another day.) That day, the ship did have ESPN. So we only saw the remarkable "Pick Six" when ESPN broke into its game and showed the replay. This was at 11:30 pm local time in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

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For those that used a honeymoon fund, what did your relatives think about it? I'm a little bit nervous to do one of these because I'm not sure how people will respond. Where I live it's customary to have a bridal shower where we receive presents that we can open and a wedding where we (mostly) receive cash/checks.

I just had my first experience gifting a bride and groom through Honeyfund. Being "old school" myself, I initially found it odd, but realized this is a different generation. The couple makes a wish list of things they want to do, and there's a cost per unit. For example, if the couple wants to have a spa day and the total cost is $250, that amount will be divided into ten $25.00 units. You can decide to give one unit (or more). It was easy to pay for with a credit card or use PayPal. I do miss the days of brides registering for silver flatware and china, but brides today are just different.

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Yes it is. I think it was 12 to 1:30, but that is off the top of my head

Thanks--I appreciate the info!!

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I could be wrong or misinformed, but isn't lunch served in the MDR on embarkation day for concierge class? If so, what are the hours? Thanks!

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For the main dining room, you have a choice. Either assigned dining times (6:30 or 8:00 I think), or Select Dining. Select is the one where you can either reserve a time or just show up during the dinner hours. You need to decide which you want when booking. If you don't, you'll automatically be given assigned time.

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Are they good?

They are delicious! And quite refreshing.

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We did a TA from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale in late November/early December a few years ago. Here's my tip for air fare: Check the fares online with the various airlines. Note that there's a tab for multi cities where you enter the cities and dates. When you find flights that work for you (and after you quit reeling from the cost), call Choice Air and tell the representative which flights you want. We saved $2200 by booking with Choice Air and still got the exact flights that we would have gotten by just going through the airline.

As far as the weather goes for that time of year, you will want to layer with a light jacket.

With respect to Rome, on a different cruise, we used Rome in Limo and had excellent service. They even arranged a private guide for the Vatican for the four of us. No waiting in line for anything and our guide was top notch. She was native Italian with a MFA from McGill University. Both our driver and our guide were very personable and quite delightful.

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We were on a TA at Thanksgiving a few years ago. We ate our Thanksgiving meal in the MDR. Roasted turkey was on the menu. No one is going to prepare the stuffing ("dressing" for us Southerners) exactly the way you like it. As I recall, the meal was very good and traditional. Bonus that I didn't spend all day in the kitchen, and the next day ("Black Friday"), I was still on a cruise and the elves had decorated the ship for Christmas.

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Thanks for that. Is there any late night drinks venue on board? 10pm would be bit early to finish! We're going to be travelling with friends so we will have company for the post dinner drinks.

My husband and I have been on the Equinox three times and on the Solstice once. (As an aside, we're going on our first Royal Caribbean cruise next week.) For later night adult beverages, the Martini Bar on Deck 4 will be the place to go. It's very social and lively.

My husband and I have only sailed on Celebrity which we love. However, in August we will sail on this ship for a quick 5-day cruise out of Baltimore. I can't thank you enough for your wonderful and informative review. The pictures were excellent and now I have a much better feel for this ship. Again, thank you so much!

This truly saddens me. We did a round trip out of Istanbul in October on the Constellation. We went two days early and loved every minute of our stay there. Our itinerary originally included an overnight in Istanbul, but Celebrity changed that and added Mykonos. Our first night in Istanbul coincided with the bombing in Ankara, which we didn't know about because of traveling all day. We only heard about it from the people (locals) eating dinner at the table next to us. I'm always confident that Celebrity will be extremely cautious in not putting its passengers in harm's way. Of course nothing is guaranteed. I see that I'm rambling; it's just that Istanbul was so beautiful and the people we met were so warm and welcoming. Especially in the hookah bars. [emoji3] I just hate all this violence that is happening all over the world.

The last thing I want to have happen before leaving on a cruise is to start the vacation feeling anxious and stressed. We always arrive at the departing port city at least one day before sailing.

The Constellation has some of the best bartenders in the fleet.

Thanks for the info! Our DIL's will be cruising with us, both in their 80's. Just a thought...Will the maitre d' seat just us and then they can meet up with us, coming directly to the table? I am not sure how we would communicate this to them, though. Hmmm... something for my techie DH to ponder on.

Your DILs are in their 80s?!? DIL = Daughter-in-law, right? Or have I been mistaken all this time?

The sidecar has long been a favorite in our family but we like them over ice without the sugar rim.

 

Jose on the Constellation is a master sidecar maker! (sadly one of the other bartenders made them with bourbon one night……not good!)

 

Angela Z.

Jose on the Constellation is the most wonderful bartender! On our recent voyage, he made me "something delicious" for 11 consecutive nights.

Hope my friends aren't on the same cruise as you. They drank so many Moscow Mules the Constellation ran out of ginger beer. [emoji15]

Do you need something to replace your retiring employee? [emoji57][emoji57]

We were on the first sailing on the Equinox after it crossed the Atlantic in Dec 2013. We boarded later than normal but that was the only noticeable difference.

We were on that Equinox transatlantic back to Fort Lauderdale. One reason for the delay was that the government was shut down, so there was basically a skeleton crew working Customs. It took quite a while. Plus, all the crew has to disembark and go through Customs.

Kind of off topic, but on the Equinox a few years ago, a Scottish family with three young boys were all dressed in kilts for formal night. Can you say "adorable"?

You will not tender in St. Maarten. The ship's clocks will be set to local time.