Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 #1 Share Posted September 12 Getting a bit of a late start, but I am happy to answer any questions. Will play catch up during the next two sea days back to Port Everglades. On board Celebrity Beyond for an 8-night sailing. Visiting Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. DH’s and my third visit to these lovely islands. We always end up here in Sept or Oct when it is hot, hot, hot. We are not in The Retreat or in an Infinite Verandah. We have a Sunset Verandah which we find more than adequate. This is our first experience on an Edge-class vessel. More to come…. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #2 Share Posted September 12 Embarkation Day ~ On Saturday we hit the road shortly after 8:30 and pulled into Park N Go at 10:30. First glimpse of Celebrity Beyond from the Park N Go shuttle bus. We went through Terminal 25 security and check-in pretty painlessly even with the mob of people filing into the building. 10:49 ~ All of the circular benches were full, so we were sat in the airport style seating (which is more comfortable) all the way to the back to the left of the restrooms. 11:16 ~ Stepped on board. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #3 Share Posted September 12 Itinerary 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #4 Share Posted September 12 (edited) Booking ~ I entertained several agency offers for this booking. Group pricing is the way to go for me when it is an option. I chose the cheapest one. Never used this agency before, but luckily it worked out. Only dealt with the agent via email. She was responsive. Payments were made through their website. Total Price: $3,057.00 Refundable Deposit $500 on 7/27/2023 Balance $2,557 due 6/2/2024 Balance paid 5/10/2024 All included with Classic alcohol package and basic WiFi for each passenger. $191.06 per person per night before add-ons, upgrades, excursions, parking, cat sitting, and incidentals.😃 Edited September 12 by Stem to Stern 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted September 12 #5 Share Posted September 12 Sincere best wishes for a wonderful cruise, enjoy! Love the stepping on board picture! I may do this myself next cruise! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted September 12 #6 Share Posted September 12 (edited) Wife and I are boarding on the 21st for this cruise..y’all enjoy Edited September 12 by PTC DAWG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #7 Share Posted September 12 The Sunset Verandah seems like a longer walk to elevator compared to Solstice-class vessels. We can’t find too much fault with it. Pillows are hot. Towel bar and sink are a bit odd. Bath towels are folded under sink. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted September 12 #8 Share Posted September 12 Thank you for taking us along! Have a wonderful time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted September 12 #9 Share Posted September 12 The walk is longer, but the views are great from your balcony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #10 Share Posted September 12 66 is as low as it will go. Plenty cool unless you accidentally leave the curtains open.😂 Obligatory dust collector pic. Extra storage concealed above and below this open shelf. Two of the four accent pillows on the sofa had pulls, so I asked Tri if I could hide them under the bed. He tucked them away for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #11 Share Posted September 12 Sunset Verandah ~ We have two loungers, two chairs, and the camping table. I brought one chair indoors. The black specks on the decking are not soot. The floor is designed this way. I should have asked Tri to take away the stained white lounger because the space is really too tight for all of that furniture. But I did not want to be a pain. A previous passenger forgot to take their hooks and they have become weathered after enduring the salty Caribbean air for who knows how long. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #12 Share Posted September 12 We really did have a beautiful day for embarking…. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #13 Share Posted September 12 This is steam rather than smoke according to what we learned from an engineer on board during our Inside Access visit to the control room. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted September 12 #14 Share Posted September 12 23 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said: This is steam rather than smoke according to what we learned from an engineer on board during our Inside Access visit to the control room. Beautiful Sailaway day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasi11 Posted September 12 #15 Share Posted September 12 Thanks!!!! We board on Sunday! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #16 Share Posted September 12 2 hours ago, chemmo said: Sincere best wishes for a wonderful cruise, enjoy! Love the stepping on board picture! I may do this myself next cruise! Thank you so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #17 Share Posted September 12 2 hours ago, PTC DAWG said: Wife and I are boarding on the 21st for this cruise..y’all enjoy Thank you!! Have a fun going Beyond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #18 Share Posted September 12 1 hour ago, peanut head said: Thank you for taking us along! Have a wonderful time! Thanks for following!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola2013 Posted September 12 #19 Share Posted September 12 (edited) The piece of coral under the spotlight is the first thing I ditch!!! Glad you are having a great cruise. Susan 😎 Edited September 12 by lola2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #20 Share Posted September 12 20 minutes ago, dasi11 said: Thanks!!!! We board on Sunday! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #21 Share Posted September 12 Just now, lola2013 said: The piece of coral under the spotlight is the first thing I ditch!!! Glad you are here a great cruise. Susan 😎 Thanks Susan. I did not want to disturb the Zen balance too much after ditching the tatty pillows and moving a chair inside.😂😂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #22 Share Posted September 12 33 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: Beautiful Sailaway day! So far the weather has been great everyday.😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennysDad Posted September 12 #23 Share Posted September 12 Food porn please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted September 12 Author #24 Share Posted September 12 3 minutes ago, DennysDad said: Food porn please. I have plenty of that for sure. What are you hungry for? We have visited all 4 main dining rooms. We also did Eden Cafe for a couple of breakfasts and a lunch. …to be continued…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted September 12 #25 Share Posted September 12 Hope you’re having a fabulous time! I love your itinerary and your stateroom looks great! Looking forward to more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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