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Remember: before moving between ships, you will have to clear customs and immigration. That process is anyone’s guess for how long it will take you.

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I spoke with Cunard recently asking if I can book a OW- LHR to NYC, for my sail back to Southampton... if they had a flight booking system ( like Celebrity’s “Choice Air”)

I was told: NO! As I booked via an agent, they would have to book flights...

so I booked flights myself at a very good rate & without the hassle of deal with an agent.

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I’d keep yr food items in hand baggage. Once mandatory items are declared you will need to show them.

The last thing you will want to do is open yr large case....

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What is it?

A hop on hop off bus?

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I’m unsure which is best, but I know I saw them in Bora Bora. They were to far down to say I swam with them, but I certainly got an amazing look at them swimming.

The guide certainly gave the impression there was a good chance of seeing them on the day snorkel trip...

Nature being nature, it’s all down to luck in the end of the day.

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An ESTA is for visits to the USA only. The cruise line will check you have a valid ESTA, before you board, as this will be need for you to return back the America and get off the ship.

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From why you have outlined, it would seem you need to ask if your current aneurysm can be covered. Particularly as you have a strong history of them that required surgery.

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If a medical claim is triggered whilst abroad, the GP will be expected to provide a detailed medical history about you..

If the insurer is able to link the medical event abroad to a pre- existing/condition, that has not been covered, you may find your claim is declined.

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Before your condition/s are accepted and a policy issued, the insurer needs to know your not travelling against medical advice..

So providing the letter outlines you are not travelling against medical advise and your medical history is accepted, you’ll be set to go...

- many insurers will ask if you are undergoing treatment, expecting treatment and if you have had medical attention within a set period of time.. (eg: 6 or 12 months).

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Buying a package allows you to buy multiple meals at a reduced price.

The more meals the cheaper each meal becomes...

For example: a one alone single purchase of a speciality meal may cost $50.

However if you average out the cost of a single meal from a multi package... the cost per meal may be $10-$15 cheaper.

The only rule from memory is that celebrity ask you at time of purchase, to book a dinner time for the first meal on night one or two of the Cruise. Plus Celebrity will allocate the venue.

All remaining package meals can be booked once you board... you’ll be able to choose the date, time and restaurant venue.

You can choose the same eating venue over and over again if you wish.

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I had a 4 meal package last April whilst doing the transpacific cruise: Sydney to Honolulu.

The first meal needed to be booked either on the first or the second night of the cruise. I did this online.. Celebrity was meant to allocate the venue...

The remaining 3 other meals I could choose which days and times I wished.

In reality: the first meal was not pre allocated by Celebrity. When I asked on boarding where I would be dinning on night two, I was told in a very causal manner, oh we haven’t arranged anything, so you can choose what ever venue and any date I liked...

So it was a win win for me I think. [emoji3]

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Good insurance! that covers this issue and any event that can be links to it.

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I was on the Solstice last April/May... from memory... each alcove for a sea day, I think was around $199US and a port day $99US or maybe a little more.

I didn’t see any used for the whole duration of my 18night trip.

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The Polynesian Island tours certainly do book up super fast.

I facilitated snorkelling tours in both Bora Bora and Moorea whilst on the Celebrity Solstice back in April/May this year.

Bora Bora- we used Patrick’s tour... as already mentioned. The tour was sensational. Our boat opted for a slightly longer day trip. This included a stop to see Manta rays and an extra long reef swim/ snorkel at an additional spot. The other boats didn’t do these extra bits.

In all, the CC board-roll call...booked up a total of 6 boats...

Moorea we used a fantastic company called Miti tours.

Highly recommend.

Both tours included amazing beach lunches ( you in-fact site on a table in the sea) with booze... ample time to swim and snorkel...

from memory the tours cost about £60-70 each...

I would book directly ASAP.. if they have no places, Ask them if their places are being booked by someone from CC roll call.

I had people constantly call my cabin asking if there were places free on each tour, right up until the tour set off.

These islands are small, so when a Hugh ship arrives..... there are more people than places...

There were people on both islands on the pier selling tours... from memory, they were not too expensive.

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I just read a thread on the Australia and New Zealand section that discusses a lady who was denied boarding in Sydney for a RC ship because her passport had less than 6 months.

One of her port of calls requires at least 6 months validity.

As you can imagine, the lady was screaming mad.

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Great read. Thanks

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Immigration started processing at 8am. So that was 6hours for us.

Ship tour people were at the front of the line and everyone else were behind them.

Thankfully Celebrity gave estimation times and called group numbers as able. This helped keep things organised.

People with private tours had no chance of getting off in time for an all day tour.

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I know this isn't a Cunard Experience, but a Celebrity Solstice one, in May this year.

Following our arrival into the USA..(Maui) after a trans-Pacific crossing, it took my mother and I (non USA)until 14hrs to clear USA immigration. The line behind us continued to wrap around the deck and in and out of several public spaces... I have know idea what time the people on the end of the line were cleared.

And yes! We were finger printed, photographed & had our paper ESTA documents examined.

Thankfully the ship didn't sail until later that evening, so at least we got a few hours on shore...

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I heard on a radio programme this week, the gentlemen who was reduced by the QM2, had previously spoken badly about why he doesn't like and would not ever consider doing a cruise holiday.

However, following his Queens Grill entertainment, and QM2's givings...he is now reconsidering his cruise holiday views...

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By the law of average: Yes! there will be other gay people on the ship...

How many? ... well how long is a piece of string... at a guess a few dozen.

As most lines have LGB meetings...including Princess. You should be able to Meet other gay passengers.

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Train... less Hassle, less tears, less security drama... - airport is NO competition.

Besides, Frankfurt is almost down the road. One can drive it in about 4hrs.

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Trains run at very regular intervals. Many per hour. It should take about 20min- station to station. The airport station is directly at the terminal. It's all super easy.

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Euro?? [emoji848][emoji848] we use £

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Use UK Sterling. Yr bank will give you a more favourable exchange than what Celebrity will offer.

E.g.: I looked at what their rate is for buying OBC.. it was extremely poor.

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