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13 hours ago, Von & John said:

 

Jim - did you learn why the Police helicopter was "Tailing You"?

We have cruised Summit twice to Bermuda, and both times, NYPD helicopter was following us both times.

I just assume it is something routine.

Been there, done it, loved it.  

Highly recommend it.

Agree on designated meet up times and places.

Example

2:00 PM meet at the pool bar.

9:30 PM meet at the casino.

13 hours ago, princeton123211 said:

But, if you don't have an enhanced driver's license (and there aren't many-- Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, Washington are the only states that issue them right now) you'll need an original copy of your birth certificate with raised seal in addition to a government issued photo ID. 

 

You really should not be leaving the US without a valid passport even if you "can". If you needed to fly home because of a medical emergency or anything like that, you would technically not be able to reenter the US without a valid passport by air. It would cause an absolutely massive, yet easily avoidable, mess. 

 

 

I know what everyone should have.

My only point was, once you are on the ship and get to Bermuda, you will not need a passport or a birth certificate to get off the ship. 

Seapass and a drivers license (or government pictured ID) are sufficient.

And to further clarify, if you have a passport, you need no other ID whatsoever.

On 6/9/2019 at 8:09 PM, I want to cruise said:

Will be in Bermuda for the first time  2 1/2 days in August. Would like to see a few beaches , forts and churches. Can I get some help choosing? Would prefer a quiet, less crowded beach if that helps.

We took the ferry to St. George and did Fort St. Catherines.  I highly recommend checking that out.  Incredible.

There is the unfinished church there which is interesting to see.

We also did Tobacco Bay, which was not the best of beaches.

We are also sailing on Summit to Bermuda (July 14).

You will not even need a Passport to get off the ship in Bermuda.

On 6/8/2019 at 3:14 PM, Jim_Iain said:

 

I think you will love getting back on Summit.   She really is beautiful all dressed up in her new attire.

 

Last night was our first Chic night and we will only have one more for this cruise.   Most folks dressed Resort Casual with about 20% dressed in dinner jackets or Tux and evening dresses.   Possibly more dressy in Retreat as they had the Senior Officers Greeting at 5:30.

 

I am sure you will be beautiful with your choice of attire.

Geez. 

I don't know about that, as I look best naked.

On 6/2/2019 at 12:18 PM, Jim_Iain said:

 

Now the age old question.    How much do you pack for the cruise?    

 

For Chic nights we bring along dinner jackets and usually pair  with Tuxedo shirts an Bow Ties. 

 

 

Just joined, and I see that I have a lot of reading to get to present.

Looking forward to your posts.

We have sailed Summit twice, and have two future sailings, next up July to Bermuda.

As for packing, the Bermuda cruise is incredibly casual, so we pack very little.  

On the chic nights, we found it mostly not different from every other night.

OK, back to reading the rest of the posts.  Thanx for doing this.

3 hours ago, hcat said:

 

We are booked on Summit in 2020.....Newport, Bermuda and Charleston. 

 

 

Right now we have a group of 8 booked for 2020.  

I will try to behave.

35 minutes ago, warmwinds said:

You know what's really ironic?  

 

I bet you guys might have met/have met/will meet....and you'll all get along famously.

 

People tend to get crazy on the anonymity of the internet.

 

Meet in person and you're besties.  Cross paths on a message board and you hate each other.

 

So weird.

You are probably right, with the exception of us hating each other.

Nothing you could post to or about me could bother me or cause me to hate anybody.  Water off a duck's back.

What kills me is how easily people get offended by nothing.  Post the word "Geez" and it is "uncalled for, sarcastic, and nasty".

Maybe "Heavens to Murgatroid"  or "Sufferin Succotash" would be OK?  Maybe not, who know's?  I am certain that someone on CC would have reason to be offended by such terms.

But, in all seriousness, I do not mean to offend, however, with some posters, they are incredibly and overly sensitive.  I do feel bad for them, but, it is not going to bother me one little bit.  Matter of fact, it tends to amuse me.  Yep, I am the person that laughs at funerals.

And for those that think I am nasty, uncouth, ignorant, a trolip, The Spawn of Satan, that's OK.  I have no problem with it.  Just try to relax and be happy.

2 hours ago, Littlegov said:

So so sorry yorky. Not meant  for you but for LA CA GAL. 

OK.  Got it.  All good.  Thanx for clarifying that.  I was really confused.

Hope you feel better now.

29 minutes ago, Littlegov said:

Nasty, sarcastic, so unnecessary. Glad your not on my cruise.

Now that IMNSHO is nasty and unnecessary.

44 minutes ago, yorky said:

Best thing if you have a problem with complainers is surely to just ignore them, would that not be the best solution ?

I understand that certain complainers are not worth the time to provide a solution, however other readers might benefit from such suggestions.

Isn't that what CC is all about, helping OTHERS?

44 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Love your personality and attitude.   

I have a problem with  complainers.  Find a solution, be happy.

Example, waiter pool service being slow.  I talk to one of the servers, find out his name, where he is from, family, conversation, whatever.  We then get to have an understanding that every 15 minutes he brings me a Coors light.

Once had a beach party, all inclusive.  But to get a beer, you had to walk to the hotel pool bar, which was up a hill.  Had a conversation with the manager, and we both agreed that it would be in both of our interests if there was a keg of beer on the beach.  He was happy, I was happy, and a lot of people on the beach were happy.

Yep.  I can be nasty.

I googled it, and found a lot of info on Trip Advisor.  They get fantastic reviews. 

I am looking into int myself now.

Check out the website.

8 hours ago, bkbarrym said:

Sorry for the flack you're getting. 

Thanx, but no need for concern.  

If I feel that I can offer a solution to a concern or problem, I will offer it.  How they take doesn't concern me.

2 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

Are you seriously suggesting that Celebrity removed the footstools from Concierge cabins but stored them all onboard in a handy empty storeroom just so if a passenger asked for one the steward could go retrieve one?

I apologize for responding and suggesting you ask your steward for a footstool.

Please disregard my suggestion.  You are probably right.  There are absolutely no footstools whatsoever on the ship.

However, as a regular Celebrity cruiser, I have had some wonderful stewards, and if there were no footstools available and I requested one, some of the stewards that I had would literally have built one for me. 

Maybe I just have that special type of charisma or magnanimous personality.

14 minutes ago, Hatteras51 said:

Thanks so much for your delightful tone. This is exactly the reason that I hadn't mentioned this before.  Someone always comes out of the woodwork and makes some nasty comment. As I said, I'll make do. I doubt that they will have any footstools on board, anyway, but thanks so much for your helpful remarks. 

Seriously?  You were disappointed not having a footstool?

And all you need to do is ask your steward for one, which I suggested, and that is "nasty"?

OK.  Make do.  Don't ask.  Sorry for the suggestion.  My apologies.

5 hours ago, Hatteras51 said:

  We don't sail in suites, but do have a concierge cabin booked for our August cruise.  I booked concierge for two reasons. One is for the footstools on the balcony. 

Geez.  Just tell your room steward you need a footstool and you will get one.

I tip extra for services above and beyond the norm, such as cleaning and replacing my ashtrays on the balcony, saving me a block of chairs at the pool, allowing me to wear my Daisy Duke dungaree shorts in the MDR, allowing my babies in the pools with diapers, and cleaning up after my service llama. 

Other than that, I see no need for additional tipping.

Trans Atlantic on the bucket list.

Strange.  I got the email.  I then did a fake booking and found out all suites were sold out.

I was curious as to costs, went to their website and got a quote for one day July 2019:

21 hours ago, 123funcruiser said:

 

Do you request that Bridge tour, or will it be offered to you?

 

 

It was offered.  I believe we received an invitation in our room.

But, I would spend time in Michael's Club and get to know the concierge,  He/she will be very helpful on a lot if issues.

Another perk was disembarking.  Meet in MC, and first off the ship.