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Looking forward to this review and following along. Boarding Beyond Feb. 26th for a B2B in a Sky Suite.  

If enough passenger rate Grand Cayman as a zero on the survey and complain to guest services etc. The. Raise lines may think twice about port stops at GC.  The way to create change is by hitting the port where it counts, in the wallet.    I’m on Beyond in a few weeks, didn’t plan on getting off the ship - now I definitely will NOT.  I will not reward GC with money.  

Facial recognition is tied to the photo in your passport.   When you disembark, you'll proceed to a series of small pedestal-style kiosks, where you'll look at a screen that reads your face with a camera and compares it with the photo that's linked to your passport or visa.  Travelers who don't want to have their photos taken can, instead, request that CBP verify their identities directly.

2 hours ago, chamima said:

 

 

Are those more or less expensive than regular suites?

And, considering suite guests can eat in Blu, what other perks are there?

All Aqua Sky Suite Amenities

2 hours ago, chamima said:

 

 

Are those more or less expensive than regular suites?

And, considering suite guests can eat in Blu, what other perks are there?

It is difficult to say price wise.  You basically have to review the upcharge vs what a spa pass would cost for the week.  These suites are new so I’m not sure if they also have the aqua class shower amenities etc. I considered one but I’m happy with my S1. 

48 minutes ago, hcat said:

We had an IV on EDGE not our fav  layout ( preferred the SV) and of course our BEYOND Suite ..lots of space!  I think  we could manage ok with the IV.keeping bi folds open..

 

  We miss the Thermal suites and  BLU...it was amazing on BEYOND. Much better than  Luminae and more suited to our tastes..  Had our last night dinner there..filet mignon . It was perfect, we had a bread tray and fancy butters/ veg spreads on our table,,.

 

. We are Having the great debate..suite with perks at higher cost or AQ with Blu and smaller room...fewer perks but acces to Thermal suite and BLU guaranteed!

Something else to consider to make the choice more difficult.  Beyond and Ascent have Aqua Sky Suites that give you all the aqua class perks AND all the suite perks.  

The bar before World Class Bar was the Molecular Bar.  It was a partnership with a “celebrity” mixologist.  The cocktails were licensed to Celebrity Cruises for a fee. At the start of the partnership the mixologist trained the bartenders in the cocktails.  Eventually, celebrity figured out they could rebrand the bar, move away from the licensed cocktails and introduce their own, thus reducing cost and increasing profit.  It is a business after all.  
 

I really enjoy WCB and can’t wait to frequent it on my Beyond B2B, but found Molecular Bar to have better cocktails. 

Have followed several of your threads. Always enjoy them. I’ll be boarding Apex for a B2B as you depart.  Would you be able to ask about the approximate passenger count for next week? I appreciate any info.  

The “Lavender Lemon Martini” from the Martini Bar

The “Cherry Lane” from the Martini Bar

The “Retreat” from the Retreat bar

The “Veldt” from the Eden bar 

Loving your review, Thank You for doing this.  I have a B2B scheduled on Apex the first two weeks of March.   I have a couple of questions if you don’t mind. Since masks are now mandatory at all indoor venues, are guests required to wear a mask in the solarium when not in the pool or hot tub?  Also, are guests required to wear a mask during spa treatments, massages etc?  

Or simply stock pre-bottled pear juice available in most grocery stores

4 hours ago, FunCruiser56 said:

I have never been enticed to take a greek cruise but I sure am now!  Thank you for sharing such beautiful locations.  We will sail APEX in March and thinking ahead to what to book while on board..:)

 

What week are you sailing, we will be onboard Apex the first two weeks of March  B2B

Although I haven’t yet been officially notified by my TA, it appears as if this cruise has been cancelled.  It no longer shows on the Celebrity website, and it is also missing from another website I use to check cabin availability.  125% FCC here I come. Now, if only my Apex B2B For March 2021 doesn’t get cancelled, I’ll be in great shape.  

We did the same think. Made final payment last week expecting the cruise to be cancelled. Then we can use the 125% FCC on our Apex B2B in March (god willing)

Maybe we should all,take personal responsibility for our own safety and health.  If you want to wear a mask, do so and stay safe.  If you Don’t want to go to the beach because it seems unsafe, don’t go.  We don’t always have to turn to elected politicians for common sense.  We have personal responsibility for ourselves and to keep ourselves healthy. 

Chic nights on the Summit Bermuda runs are usually Monday (night 2) and Friday (night 6) 

I'm wondering if this has to do with the water being in single use plastic bottles.  In the past, when I brought a case of water on board, I always put a luggage tag on it and it was delivered to my stateroom. I've done this in the past on several Celebrity ships, including Summit.  With Celebrity moving away from single use plastics, and having bottled water in glass bottles and aluminum cans on board the ships, they may be trying to limit the amount of single use plastic brought on board the ships. 

Paul, 

Excited to be following along on another of your "Live from" reviews. We will be boarding when you disembark for our B2B in an S1. Looking forward to your impressions and tips. 

13 minutes ago, kearney said:

Not sure how easy this is to read... but here is info on muster stations on Edge

Thank you. Looking at that and the deck plans, it looks like I will be standing in a corridor or hallway for muster.   Oh well, first world problems. At least I won't have to get there early to score a chair.  

VT, 

If you get a chance, could you find out where muster station D2 is?  It is a minor thing,  so please don't spend a lot of your vacation looking for it. I'll find out soon enough other wise.  Enjoy your cruise. I enjoy following your adventures. 

Thank you to everybody that responded. I definitely have much needed info.  I like to have a quick breakfast before I leave, if Luminae is open at 6am, we should be able to grab something and then leave.  I also don't stress over flight, I prefer to get home as early as possible, but if I miss the flight I will book another or like one of the other poster, spend the night in FLL.  

Hello, 

i am am trying to decide if we should do walk off or standard debarkation.  We have a flight booked for 9:43am out of FLL.  I know we can make the flight if we do self debarkation but hoping to catch breakfast in Lumine first. Anyone anyone bueller bueller.  

7 hours ago, OriginalBoat said:

 

I don't think they're asking about their sailing.  I think they're asking if we're going to see any awesome live reviews this week.  The thread title might make you believe otherwise, but the posts are pretty clear.

That is exactly what I was inquiring about OriginalBoat. Thank you for helping to clarify.   In this holiday season it was very nice of TomMMD to tell me where to go.  Perhaps I should do the same in return. 

For the first two inaugural sails CC members have been posting live reviews or their thoughts on the ship.  Any CC members sailing this week?  Very curious about the holiday sailings and adjustments that may have been made  from previous sailings.  

I don't smoke, never have, but I love people that preach inclusiveness and understanding and equality EXCEPT when you don't agree with them.   That is called bulling which they are also against EXCEPT when you don't agree with them 

THEN bulling, deviceness, and my way or no way are totally acceptable.  So force the world to conform to your way while you pretend to be inclusive.