We live about 30 minutes north of Tampa and agree that the RCCL ships out of Tampa really need an update. We love the ease of cruising from Tampa. We cruised from Puerto Rico on Virgin Voyages in February. The flight times were crazy and waiting in the airports were a pain.
Every time we drive to embark on a Miami departure we usually get lost driving when we get close to the port. Tried flying, but dislike having to spend so much time in the airport. Really wish Brightline from Tampa to Miami was completed.
Another plus for cruising out of Tampa is that we don't have to leave our beloved standard poodle with his sitter the day before our cruise.
Love this thread!
Thanks! I don't think the crew door is a problem because we'd sleep through a hurricane! I am concerned about the canvas covers though...Would my cabin be over these? If so, looking down may be a problem. Also is window scaffolding that close to our cabin? You are the best! Hope you're having a wonderful cruise.
Since your cabin is so close to 8141, can you tell me what the "white" boxes are looking down from balcony? Also, is there much noise from the crew area outside the cabin? Thanks so much for doing so much for everyone in this thread!
We will be in 8141 Concierge in December. Thrilled about these perks. I was trying to count down the cabin numbers to determine if our cabin has bed near balcony or near window. Are you on Deck 8? How do you like your location? Thanks!
Just read this in a FB group: (Hope some of the rooms have been refreshed)
-Our cabin on deck seven hasn’t been refurbished. Very dated and balcony grubby.
-Our room on 8 has not been redone either. It’s not bad but it would have been a nice surprise. I just wanted the shower door instead if a curtain. Oh well!
I was surprised to see that our Concierge cabin has already been assigned for our December 2024 cruise...7181.
Although I understand guarantee cabins are booked that way I came across something saying that this cabin was awful because of the large canvas above the suites below. Is that correct?
Haven't cruised Celebrity in many years. I seem to remember that you could not go into the corridor your cabin was in to leave your luggage until they announced cabins were ready. So go directly to leave your carry on luggage in cabin even though it may not be ready?