Live: Experienced cruisers try Celebrity 14 day cruise to Antartica on the Eclipse

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You will all soon learn I love sunsets

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Main band performing in lobby last night (first formal night).   

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Shots from around ship

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From talk this morning.   Excellent !!

[BecT]

6 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

From talk this morning.   Excellent !!

Is that the Nautilus in the top picture?

If so, my oldest brother was the last non-commissioned officer off the sub when it was decommissioned back in 1980. I attended it's decommissioning. 

 

Really enjoying your review... We will be on the Eclipse February 17th and are also staying at the Sheraton the night before.  What travel company did you use to arrange transportation from the airport and also to the port?  I'm a little bit concerned about the boarding process because my husband uses a wheelchair. We are in an upper suite and I was hoping that would help us out a little bit but it appears that luggage drop off will be rather difficult. 

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Nice picture 

which lounge is in this picture?

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3 hours ago, BecT said:

Is that the Nautilus in the top picture?

If so, my oldest brother was the last non-commission officer off the sub when it was decommissioned back in 1980. I attended it's decommissioning. 

 

Really enjoying your review... We will be on the Eclipse February 17th and are also staying at the Sheraton the night before.  What travel company did you use to arrange transportation from the airport and also to the port?  I'm a little bit concerned about the boarding process because my husband uses a wheelchair. We are in an upper suite and I was hoping that would help us out a little bit but it appears that luggage drop off will be rather difficult. 

It is.   He was using it as example of how they discovered the under sea topography and the continental drift.   We used Viator.  Not the cheapest but extremely reliable in our experience)
 

they did a good job with wheel chairs.  I would not let that distract you. 

Edited January 22 by jimbo5544

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2 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Nice picture 

which lounge is in this picture?

You ask tough questions.  I will investigate tonight as it is on our list.

[jimbo5544]

The talks today focused on where we were going. Couple of days might have significant weather (Drakes passage) but a few days off.  ANother sea day and then ports start.  Will keep everynone informed along the way

 

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I was trying to do screen shots where I could capture the detail of our journey (especially as we approach Antartica).  The journey is detailed and seeing it (vs words) makes one appreciate what we will do.  I will attempt to gather these in the next couple of days.  

Edited January 22 by jimbo5544

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While is is colder. The main pool area (somewhat protected from the cooler breeze) is pretty full today.  Chickens like us, are inside…….

[cyntil8ing]

3 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Nice picture 

which lounge is in this picture?

I haven't been on Eclipse, but it looks like the Passport Bar to me, just off the Grand Foyer on Deck 3. The furniture is different than I've seen on other S-class ships, but it's been a while since I've been on one.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

1 minute ago, cyntil8ing said:

I haven't been on Eclipse, but it looks like the Passport Bar to me, just off the Grand Foyer on Deck 3. The furniture is different than I've seen on other S-class ships, but it's been a while since I've been on one.

It just looked to bright for the Passport Bar from what I  remember , and like the furniture looks very different 

[tomcruiser1234]

4 hours ago, BecT said:

Is that the Nautilus in the top picture?

If so, my oldest brother was the last non-commissioned officer off the sub when it was decommissioned back in 1980. I attended it's decommissioning. 

 

Really enjoying your review... We will be on the Eclipse February 17th and are also staying at the Sheraton the night before.  What travel company did you use to arrange transportation from the airport and also to the port?  I'm a little bit concerned about the boarding process because my husband uses a wheelchair. We are in an upper suite and I was hoping that would help us out a little bit but it appears that luggage drop off will be rather difficult. 

This may be old news.  Just checked and if you call celebrity they offer a transfer from the airport to the terminal for $29/each. 

 

I think you’re on your own at the terminal. Hopefully there would be a porter you can offer money to help. So far i have found no info.  

 

If your in an upper suite, by all means contact the retreat desk in Miami and request assistance. 

[jimbo5544]

About 5 pm.  Sitting out on balcony.  I would say it is around 50 degrees, calm seas maybe winds at 15 knots. 

 

 

[BecT]

2 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

 

 

It is.   He was using it as example of how they discovered the under sea topography and the continental drift.   We used Viator.  Not the cheapest but extremely reliable in our experience)
 

they did a good job with wheel chairs.  I would not let that distract you. 

We have used Viator in the past when we cruised out of Barcelona. We were quite happy with them when we toured Rome. 

[BecT]

43 minutes ago, tomcruiser1234 said:

This may be old news.  Just checked and if you call celebrity they offer a transfer from the airport to the terminal for $29/each. 

 

I think you’re on your own at the terminal. Hopefully there would be a porter you can offer money to help. So far i have found no info.  

 

If your in an upper suite, by all means contact the retreat desk in Miami and request assistance. 

Thanks. We are spending the night at Sheraton  prior to the cruise.  I think we'll check with Viator first and also Miami Retreat desk. 

[tomcruiser1234]

Really enjoying this thread. Lots of info. Bucket list. Please keep posting 

[theopup]

Following along as well, love your sunset photos

[redhead9]

Did you find the need for cash (US$ or pesos) in Buenos Aires or could you use credit card mist places?

We expect to use Uber and the subway, primarily.