Rare little britain Posted July 18, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hearing Apex not allowed to dock in Cyprus today due to the surge in cases; and now Mykonos is only ships excursions Is anyone onboard to give us live updates please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s8222 Posted July 18, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I believe the itinerary has changed. ISO Cyprus, the ship goes to Dubrovnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalMethod Posted July 18, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Mykonos, like many islands, has had a bit of a setback; https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1164730/curfew-on-mykonos-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnm2234 Posted July 18, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hello! We’re on board this week, having a fantastic time! Correct, Cyprus was swapped with Dubrovnik on our itinerary (I think yesterday?). We received a paper notifying us of the change at check in. Two of the other port days (Santorini and Rhodes) changed dates as well causing some logistical issues for anyone with plans booked through third parties. I suppose we were lucky that both of ours were willing to move the date for us no problem! Last night at dinner (maybe 8:00ish) the Captain announced we would only be allowed off in Mykonos the next day with a ship excursion. We were bummed as all of the original excursions were very expensive ($150+ pp) and not really anything we were interested in. Luckily they did add a beach transfer option late last night for $45pp (one to Paradise Beach and one to a family beach). At Paradise Beach we have a section of chairs roped off for cruise passengers only as to create a “bubble” of sorts. The timing of Celebrity’s announcement last night is consistent with the government’s public communications so I do believe they told us when they knew and weren’t trying to withhold information or anything. Keeping our fingers crossed for the other ports! The ship is absolutely beautiful and the staff has been nothing but friendly and helpful. Having a great time!! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittywife77 Posted July 18, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2021 24 minutes ago, hnm2234 said: Hello! We’re on board this week, having a fantastic time! Correct, Cyprus was swapped with Dubrovnik on our itinerary (I think yesterday?). We received a paper notifying us of the change at check in. Two of the other port days (Santorini and Rhodes) changed dates as well causing some logistical issues for anyone with plans booked through third parties. I suppose we were lucky that both of ours were willing to move the date for us no problem! Last night at dinner (maybe 8:00ish) the Captain announced we would only be allowed off in Mykonos the next day with a ship excursion. We were bummed as all of the original excursions were very expensive ($150+ pp) and not really anything we were interested in. Luckily they did add a beach transfer option late last night for $45pp (one to Paradise Beach and one to a family beach). At Paradise Beach we have a section of chairs roped off for cruise passengers only as to create a “bubble” of sorts. The timing of Celebrity’s announcement last night is consistent with the government’s public communications so I do believe they told us when they knew and weren’t trying to withhold information or anything. Keeping our fingers crossed for the other ports! The ship is absolutely beautiful and the staff has been nothing but friendly and helpful. Having a great time!! Glad you are having a wonderful time. Do you know if the port swap is going to be a fixture of the upcoming cruises? If so, I'm happy as Dubrovnik is so lovely! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted July 18, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted July 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, kittywife77 said: Glad you are having a wonderful time. Do you know if the port swap is going to be a fixture of the upcoming cruises? If so, I'm happy as Dubrovnik is so lovely! Wow I’d be happy with Dubrovnik instead of Limassol!! @hnm2234 how many are on board this week? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted July 18, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On the Ovation now and our next port is in Cyprus, no hint of any change, although I would love to go to Croatia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted July 18, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Covepointcruiser said: On the Ovation now and our next port is in Cyprus, no hint of any change, although I would love to go to Croatia. Ovation is in Alaska.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted July 18, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Seabourn Ovation is currently in Crete. Looking right at it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted July 18, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Covepointcruiser said: Seabourn Ovation is currently in Crete. Looking right at it! People were thinking Ovation of the Seas. Usually using the full name of a ship is a good idea so that people don't get confused. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredrik Posted July 18, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 18, 2021 We are boarding July 24th in Athens and so far no communications from Celebrity about any changes. I noticed that our cruise planner is not working so maybe they are scrambling to get the information action out. Thank you so much @hnm2234for keeping us updated, enjoy your cruise! 🌟👍🏻🔋🎉🍾 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHTrader Posted July 18, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Scheduled to be on Apex on Sept 4, 2021. I would absolutely prefer Dubrovnik over Cyprus since Croatia has been on my list of countries to visit post-pandemic. Also, it looks like the case is spiking in Mykonos. They appear to be imposing curfew to curve the rise in the number of cases. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/mykonos-greeces-famed-party-island-falls-silent-under-new-covid-rules-2021-07-18/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane412000 Posted July 18, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 18, 2021 7 hours ago, hnm2234 said: Hello! We’re on board this week, having a fantastic time! Correct, Cyprus was swapped with Dubrovnik on our itinerary (I think yesterday?). We received a paper notifying us of the change at check in. Two of the other port days (Santorini and Rhodes) changed dates as well causing some logistical issues for anyone with plans booked through third parties. I suppose we were lucky that both of ours were willing to move the date for us no problem! The timing of Celebrity’s announcement last night is consistent with the government’s public communications so I do believe they told us when they knew and weren’t trying to withhold information or anything. Keeping our fingers crossed for the other ports! The ship is absolutely beautiful and the staff has been nothing but friendly and helpful. Having a great time!! Hello Can you provide the current itinerary since it was changed from your original? I have guides contacting me asking if my itinerary has changed but even after contacting Celebrity I am not aware of a new itinerary for August 14th........TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnm2234 Posted July 18, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 18, 2021 10 hours ago, little britain said: Wow I’d be happy with Dubrovnik instead of Limassol!! @hnm2234 how many are on board this week? Giuseppe made a comment before the show tonight that there are about 700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnm2234 Posted July 18, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Lane412000 said: Hello Can you provide the current itinerary since it was changed from your original? I have guides contacting me asking if my itinerary has changed but even after contacting Celebrity I am not aware of a new itinerary for August 14th........TIA 7/17 - Athens, Greece (depart 8:30pm) 7/18 - Mykonos, Greece (7am - 7pm) 7/19 - Rhodes, Greece (9am - 6pm) 7/20 - At Sea 7/21 - Dubrovnik, Croatia (8am - 6pm) 7/22 - At Sea 7/23 - Santorini, Greece (7am - 9pm) 7/24 - Athens, Greece I’m not sure if this itinerary will remain but I’ll report back if I hear anything! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnm2234 Posted July 18, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 18, 2021 10 hours ago, kittywife77 said: Glad you are having a wonderful time. Do you know if the port swap is going to be a fixture of the upcoming cruises? If so, I'm happy as Dubrovnik is so lovely! I’m not sure, I’ll see if I can get any credible intel and report back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane412000 Posted July 18, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I called Celebrity Cruises to inquire about any itinerary changes for August 14th. She placed me on hold and came back to tell me we had dropped the two Israel ports and added Mykonos and Cyprus. I told her, yes I knew about these changes and she said, no these just changed a few hours ago. I said, okay the current APEX cruise is going to Croatia and dropped Cyprus. She said no, the current itinerary has not changed for the July 17th APEX sailing. I told her thank you, but I will get my information from Cruise Critic. 😁 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevanmia Posted July 18, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, hnm2234 said: Giuseppe made a comment before the show tonight that there are about 700 Things are looking up, I see! Sure beats the 400 two weeks back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevanmia Posted July 18, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Lane412000 said: I called Celebrity Cruises to inquire about any itinerary changes for August 14th. She placed me on hold and came back to tell me we had dropped the two Israel ports and added Mykonos and Cyprus. I told her, yes I knew about these changes and she said, no these just changed a few hours ago. I said, okay the current APEX cruise is going to Croatia and dropped Cyprus. She said no, the current itinerary has not changed for the July 17th APEX sailing. I told her thank you, but I will get my information from Cruise Critic. 😁 Sounds like they were caught a little off guard by last minute restriction changes in Cyprus and Mykonos. This is not surprising. Municipalities are going back and forth like mad with the Delta variant now. The only certainty is things will change. Have a little mercy on the customer service agent for not being up to date on worldwide regulations. There's usually a lot of deliberate decision making to change itineraries weeks in advance and I doubt Celebrity would make some sort of snap decision for a port of call that was imposing restrictions for two weeks, like the now-infamous Mykonos music ban. If Celebrity does decide to change the itinerary in advance, you and/or your TA will be promptly notified, often before the itinerary actually changes on Celebrity.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliyakid01 Posted July 19, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) Hi, We are on the 7th August sailing, and no change as yet, Mykonos still there, Thanks Edited July 19, 2021 by aliyakid01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted July 19, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I'll be happy with whatever itinerary we sail...as long as we sail! I start traveling 2 weeks from tomorrow so crossing my fingers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliyakid01 Posted July 19, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 19, 2021 agree, I am not convinced it will happen , we are coming from Israel also.. its very much up in the air I feel for now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnm2234 Posted July 19, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Just FYI - everyone was allowed off the ship with or without a planned excursion today in Rhodes like normal. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliyakid01 Posted July 19, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 19, 2021 ok good to know, but in these times things can change so quickly from 1 sailing to the next, so lets see.. hoping we will get on .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted July 19, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, hnm2234 said: Just FYI - everyone was allowed off the ship with or without a planned excursion today in Rhodes like normal. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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