Jane2357

Can I ask what the main difference is between a S1 and S2 are?  All I can guess is location.  The S3's are obstructed view?   I just booked a S1 on Apex despite M class being my favorite but my daughter was really wanting to give Apex a try.  

We recently cancelled our cruise for Oct. 2021.  Fully refundable, $1,800 deposit.  I've had heart surgery and won't consider cruising for a few years till the vaccine is proven and things are under control.  I waited to cancel as I felt X was over whelmed with rebooking, cancellations when Covid first started.

I am please to say that from cancellation to refund - 5 DAYS!  Way to go Celebrity!!!!!

We have done 1 short cruise and I wasn't a fan.  It was pretty much a booze cruise for many, not your typical X crowd - I've never seen people so far gone on a Celebrity cruise before or since.  One guy kept sliding down the wall in the Martini Bar, would crawl back up and down he'd slide.  Very entertaining but not our cup of tea.  

I'm following along as I will need ideas for 9/22/21.  I have never been to Boston so will fly in 2 days prior.  We will plan to grab a cab from the airport to the hotel.  I'd like to be in the heart of site seeing and will take a cab to port the morning of the cruise.  

Sounds like hotels are crazy expensive but when in Rome .... so I'll spring for location, I'd love to be out walking the city.  I don't need the Ritz but something fun and nice close to good restaurants.  2 people.  Is it possible for around $350 a night?

I'd appreciate some help please.  I'm in an area where getting a connection is spotty at best (so reading through all pages is near impossible) and I'm needing to know when the Canadian fall itineraries are due to drop?  Last I heard was 11/26 - is that correct?  Also if anyone has done that one and would tell me if they have a preference for port or starboard, that would be great.  Thanks so much.

23 hours ago, phoenix_dream said:

Now even Sky Suite passengers are getting downgraded experiences.  Where will it end?!

We haven't had a Sky in a while - we do have one booked for next year - can you explain how the experience is being downgraded?  We love the Celebrity suites but thought to save a little $ as we want a Royal for the cruise after.  You have me thinking that maybe we should upgrade now.

The worst that I have seen was in the  buffet on embarkation day.  So many people with food trays and no place to sit, packed to the max and there were the card players with several tables in a group.  None were eating but there were a few half full glasses,  they were unconcerned about the lack of table space for those wanting to eat.  Me, if I'm in a restaurant and there are people waiting for a table, when I'm finished eating - I move along.  We need more common courtesy not I got here first so I own it.

I always bring my own, dh always uses the small bottles, gone now I guess.  I would be very leery of of these refillable, pump bottles.  Someone's idea of a joke might make the contents .... interesting.  No thank you.  

As for the paper straws that are taking over in the U.S. - they turn to mush in under 5 minutes - maybe I need to drink faster but it drives me crazy as the beverage was served in a big plastic cup and plastic lid.     

Booked my first cruise as a non drinker and while I received a premium drink package with my cabin - I'm wondering if those of you with experience can give me some tips on what is available on the ship that is non alcoholic.   I enjoy Martinelli's Sparkling Cider when I want that feeling of a glass of wine - does X have anything along those lines?  Would I be allowed in place of bringing a bottle of wine aboard to bring one with me?  Are the bartenders accommodating to concoct non alcoholic drinks?  Could I swap out the welcome bottle of champagne in our cabin to something non alcoholic?

I was blessed to survive open heart surgery to repair a congenital defect - so I'm now living caffeine and alcohol free but there is a learning curve.  If anyone has any favorite mocktails to share - I'd appreciate it.         

Sorry for a dumb question but I cannot locate the deck plans.  The only way I can see them is by doing a booking   😞 there has to be an easier way.  

A very foolish action by a grandfather, whom I sure loved that little girl - and the result is the devastating loss of a beautiful baby.  I cannot imagine the anguish of this family - so I would suggest that we pray for them.

We ran into Steve Doocy (from Fox News) in the elevator on a X cruise once.  We smiled, he and his wife smiled and that was it.  Clearly he was on vacation and we weren't going to intrude.  

Can someone who has taken this Canadian Fall cruise comment if there is an advantage to being port or starboard.  Sometimes it doesn't matter but on my Panama Canal cruise it did make a tiny difference (FL to CA in a Celebrity suite - I felt the view from the actual canal passage on other side was better although we roamed about the ship)  - so any opinions?

Been to resort that had a towel fee.  If you couldn't return your towel at the end of the day $20.  All this did was turn people into towel thieves.  They'd be partying all day long and before they knew it - couldn't find their towel - so they'd just walk up to a chair with a towel and off the went.  It was a total pain and nothing I'd encourage.

It's been two years since our Panama cruise and probably about that long since I've been on CC.  Life has played out lately like a sad country song - Mom passed, I had open heart surgery and now our beloved dog died.  Can't make this stuff up - LOL.   I'm slowly recovering and would LOVE to get back on a ship soon - and have been poking around a bit the last two days.  It seems so much has changed with Celebrity and I'm wondering if someone would spare me hours of reading and give me a short update.

Obviously Edge - which I have no interest in - didn't like the new "balcony" in concept and like it even less in actual photos.  I see they are redoing the other ships - I love Micheals as a suite perk and wonder if that is being kept on the M class or changed out?  Loved our last Micheals Club concierge - still have those I hope.  Any changes in the Captain's Club?  Anything else that you can share?  New restaurants?  

Thanks 

Did you mean 2021?  Those will most likely be December.

This cruise has been on my bucket list for years but in 2017 I gave up my reservation in order to book Galapagos for this coming Feb. for my 25th anniversary.

Sadly, I am having open heart surgery this November due to a congenital birth defect and that too was canceled. I am booking the NE/Canada cruise - it will give me something to look forward too!!!! Yes a long way off but I do like something on the horizon.

I haven't been on in many a moon. Can anyone tell me when the dates open for NE/Canada 2020?

Just received word from Celebrity that both my brother and his wife were killed in the accident.

 

 

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My deepest condolences to you and your families. There are no words to express the sorrow that we all feel seeing this news.

I've been MIA for a while and may have missed this (did a search, no luck) but I am wanting to know the release date for New England/ Canada for 2019. I think this is usually in Dec./Jan. if I recall. Thanks

My wine opener that was in my carry on was confiscated going through security at the port. It had a tiny foil cutter on it, and that was all that it took. Gone. I was not happy but the butler brought us one to borrow. It was my fault and I won't make that mistake twice.

If you have no bags at all between you even though you cross packed and arrived one day before sailing, there's not much you can do. And trust me in a town like Civitavecchia there's not a lot of clothes shopping opportunities, we tried for 3 hours!

 

So the statement I'd have been making would be 'the airline lost my bags' so this is it. Oh and BTW what does being Elite level have to do with it? It can happen to anyone.

 

 

I said that in reference to the fact I've never seen shorts in the dining room the first night and that I have been on ENOUGH cruises - meaning I'm not saying I haven't seen it once or twice. I haven't seen it in several cruises.

If you have no carry on - then I would be wearing a passable outfit to fly in. I personally would never feel comfortable for either myself or my DH to wear shorts to the dining room. My personal preference and your milage may vary.

I've cruised enough to be Elite and can honestly say that I have never seen shorts in the dining room on either the first or last night of a cruise. Surely you have a carryon bag.

I always make sure that incase of delayed or lost luggage to have 1 appropriate dinner outfit, 1 set of underwear, pj's, and a bathing suite packed.

There is no reason to wear shorts unless you are tying to make a statement.

robtads2@hotmail.com This is the email contact for Roberto from Robtad's Any chance to tour with Roberto would be great. Just realize that only twice has he gotten groups into the control room but he is so knowledgeable and dedicated that you will have an unforgettable experience.

brianrene18@hotmail.com This is the contact email for Brayan of Cartagena Explore. He also has a Facebook page under Cartagena Explore. A young, fast moving, highly educated young man. Loved our day with him! Our coffee experience was a private tour for two and worth the money!

Swim diapers indicate to others that a child is not fully potty trained, if your child is fully potty trained then they should wear a bathing suit. I've seen people asked by security to remove their child from the pool.

If you are concerned then perhaps the young one isn't ready yet and you should assess this honestly with yourself because if there were an accident, they will close the pool for a prolonged period of time.