Rare 01Sweetpea Posted December 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I REALLY want to book the 3/4 Celebrity Equinox 9 night cruise going to Grand Cayman, and the ABC Islands, specifically looking at the cruise for the ABC ports. When I was originally looking at the sailing back in early November there were only 2 or 3 veranda cabins left, now there are a good 50+ Cabins available. Either people are cancelling or Celebrity was holding cabins back. The thought of being in the Caribbean in early March vs cold gloomy NY is a HUGE plus, but having the ship skip the ports or not being able to get off unless you are on a ship sponsored tour (which I’m guessing is limited) is what is holding me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted December 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2021 What’s your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola2013 Posted December 29, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am sailing on Reflection in three weeks to escape cold, gloomy Chicago. The chances are pretty good that at least one port will be missed, but I am willing to take the chance. We have Celebrity excursions booked for three of the four stops. A cruise ship is my happy place and I can't wait to board! Good luck and enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Wildcat Posted December 29, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I think Iola has explained their reason for booking. Agree that the OP hasn't asked a question. Each person needs to make their own decision as to how flexible they are in the current Covid wave. We are comfortable dealing with possible changes that restrict cruising and for Grand Cayman hope for a change that opens it to cruising. Sure seems there is no hurry to make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 01Sweetpea Posted December 29, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Somehow this posted before I finished typing and can’t figure out how to edit. Would you go ahead and book knowing you can postpone to a later date? Or wait it out for a while longer and see what happens in the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted December 29, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, 01Sweetpea said: Somehow this posted before I finished typing and can’t figure out how to edit. Would you go ahead and book knowing you can postpone to a later date? Or wait it out for a while longer and see what happens in the world? IMO only you can answer that question for you. What any of us does is based on our personal comfort level, risk v reward. Good luck making YOUR decision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted December 29, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2021 53 minutes ago, 01Sweetpea said: specifically looking at the cruise for the ABC ports. There's your answer. If these stops are a must-see/must-have, you need to wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbycat Posted December 29, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, 01Sweetpea said: I REALLY want to book the 3/4 Celebrity Equinox 9 night cruise going to Grand Cayman, and the ABC Islands, specifically looking at the cruise for the ABC ports. When I was originally looking at the sailing back in early November there were only 2 or 3 veranda cabins left, now there are a good 50+ Cabins available. Either people are cancelling or Celebrity was holding cabins back. The thought of being in the Caribbean in early March vs cold gloomy NY is a HUGE plus, but having the ship skip the ports or not being able to get off unless you are on a ship sponsored tour (which I’m guessing is limited) is what is holding me back. During a pandemic, never book a cruise for the ports, nothing is a guarantee right now. Ports are closing to cruise ships daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted December 29, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2021 For the OP, to Edit your post that’s been added, tap the 3 dots in the top righthand side *** and the ‘Edit’ is there. Tap that and your post opens up and you add/subtract, then tap the Save and all is fine…..usually. den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted December 29, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On the Celebrity website, it continues to show the ‘Cruise With Confidence’ is available for bookings prior to 31 Jan 2022. You have until 48hrs prior to cancel for any reason and you’ll get your full fare in a Future Cruise Credit. So the OP appears to be considering a cruise in early 2022 and has legit concerns, so I’d assume a later Celebrity cruise would be fine……so the OP can book now and if they decide not to cruise because things continue to get dicey, they can back out. If the cruise is cancelled, they get the full refund back. ‘ We cruised in late Nov 2021 and mainly cruised to enjoy the ship, and only went ashore in one of the 3 ports - our choice. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluso Posted December 29, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, Denny01 said: For the OP, to Edit your post that’s been added, tap the 3 dots in the top righthand side *** and the ‘Edit’ is there. Tap that and your post opens up and you add/subtract, then tap the Save and all is fine…..usually. den I thought that only worked if no one has read your posts yet...at least that's how it worked when I tried to edit some posts in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted December 29, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, cluso said: I thought that only worked if no one has read your posts yet...at least that's how it worked when I tried to edit some posts in the past. Nope. Ive seen immediate errors on my post and I’ve edited it right after posting, even with an Original Post. My experience at least. Up to 15min within the post. Edited December 29, 2021 by Denny01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted December 29, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just now, Denny01 said: Nope. Ive seen immediate errors on my post and I’ve edited it right after posting, even with an Original Post. My experience at least. I think it has a 15 minute window, otherwise I'd be in the penalty box much more than I already have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluso Posted December 29, 2021 #14 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just now, Denny01 said: Nope. Ive seen immediate errors on my post and I’ve edited it right after posting, even with an Original Post. My experience at least. Yep, that's what I mean. After someone has read it the "Edit" option disappears. I just checked some of my other posts and it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluso Posted December 29, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just now, LGW59 said: I think it has a 15 minute window, otherwise I'd be in the penalty box much more than I already have. Maybe that is the qualifier...🧐. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted December 29, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 minute ago, cluso said: Maybe that is the qualifier...🧐. Think so. I’ve Edited a post even after someone added a Smiley Face or such to it, and even quoted it. If it was within a short time, I could edit it even then. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 01Sweetpea Posted December 29, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted December 29, 2021 27 minutes ago, cluso said: Yep, that's what I mean. After someone has read it the "Edit" option disappears. I just checked some of my other posts and it's gone. Thanks, for the info, I now know how to edit! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted December 29, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Wait also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 01Sweetpea Posted December 31, 2021 Author #19 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Looks like we are going to wait. 🤷♀️ To much uncertainty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted December 31, 2021 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, 01Sweetpea said: Looks like we are going to wait. 🤷♀️ To much uncertainty. It is your decision and all of us are having thoughts on what to do right now. With the CDC just moving the risk level for cruising yesterday from 3 to 4 and issuing new verbiage negative to cruising, then there is a chance that cruising might become disrupted again soon to some extent. And the CSO is scheduled to expire Jan 15th, or be renewed (or strengthened?). Anyway there is a lot of uncertainty right now as you say. At the very least expect positive cases on board increasing and ports having increased restrictions. As for me, I have decided to cruise from now on in the COVID low trough periods (probably May-Oct). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted December 31, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2021 I would do all three, Book, Wait, and sigh and hopefully not CRY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted December 31, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Final payment isn't due until 30 days before. . .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NantahalaCruiser Posted December 31, 2021 #23 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, debshomespun said: Final payment isn't due until 30 days before. . .. Actually, the final payment for the OP's 3/4/22 sailing is 1/2/22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenb Posted December 31, 2021 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, debshomespun said: Final payment isn't due until 30 days before. . .. 60 DAYS !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted January 1, 2022 #25 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Sorry, that's Royal Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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