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I'm also sure that the porters will not know anything about "premium access", as this has been already discussed in another similar thread. They are not even employed by the cruise line. Packaging up perks that everyone is supposed to think that they need is called marketing. Cruise lines are gearing up to find ways to increase the amount spent in addition to the base fares.

It's all marketing! Every cruise line is trying to keep the base price low, and then "package" whatever they think we would like and make us pay extra for it. On that Premium Access package there are mostly things that are totally unneccessary and likely won't be used. The wi-fi and the room service (which was free until quite recently) are the most valuable for the people who use it and the rest is just "fluff". Never needed luggage before it was delivered, never had any trouble finding luggage on disembarking, and what is being served at the fancy lunch for 1 1/2 hours that is not available elsewhere? If you are on a ship shore excursion you have priority tendering. As some in this thread are saying, the staff at the port don't know anything about it anyway. Is there really a separate place to put "priority" luggage that is different from the place where the "everybody else's" luggage will go? Are they putting extra stickers on it? Except for suite guests, who really do pay lots more than the rest of us and get good treatment for that reason, I don't like this tendency to divide cruisers into the haves and the have nots, but it looks like it's here to stay. Ready for the arguments.

Thanks, Nutsaboutgolf. Not something that everybody could wear for sure. I was picturing a rash on a different body part, so I'm glad to be enlightened!

What is a "rashguard"? Trying to picture it.

I heard that it is lowered for tendering when the ship's tenders are being used (they are the lifeboats). If the port's own tenders are being used, there is regular entry. On our Iceland cruise on Apex, the carpet never left deck 14, and was only open on the embarkation day in Amsterdam. Very windy and too cool.

Yes, we have medical approval, and thanks for your concern. I am really trying to make this as stress free as possible for both of us, but things will undoubtedly come up. After the trip I will report about how it went on this forum.

Photo is a great idea. I will do that. Thanks for all the support.

I will definitely get a bell and tie it to the door, thanks for the idea. We have used lanyards for the sea passes for many cruises, but when we are in the room I tend to hang them on the wall, and he has to be reminded to take it, so he probably wouldn't have it if I wasn't with him. He is really excited about this next cruise, as am I. I am hopeful that all will be well.

Thanks, I have wheelchair assistance at the airport. The tracking device is a great idea. I also have door alarms, but I don't know if they would work on the cabin doors. He is familiar with Celebrity ships, but he can't remember numbers at all. We are travelling with family, so someone will always be with him. If they can give him a wrist bracelet, I will try to get him to wear it. I am painfully aware that these trips will not be possible soon, and am in a kind of "seize the day" attitude.

Thanks for these links. I am cruising with my husband for the first time since he was diagnosed with dementia. His mobility issues are not as advanced as needing a walker, but he does move slowly and stiffly with considerable tremors. We are cruising with Celebrity on the Apex, and I would be interested in hearing from anyone who knows what help is available, if any. He doesn't wander, but we may still get separated on the ship. I hope not. I did get an accessible cabin, so I would like to hear what I can expect there too.

I liked it on my 2022 Iceland cruise, since it was cool and rainy in June. You are still able to enjoy the view from the veranda with the window up. We will see how it goes in April in the Caribbean. I am a "hump veranda" person on the S class usually.

Yes, you can get that done at the customer relations desk.

I started reading this thread and was only 3-4 posts in when I started to wonder why all the posters assumed you were identifying as male! Wear whatever makes you comfortable! When I see the tank tops and baseball caps in the dining room these days, it is clear that there are no more rules, at least no one is enforcing any. Does Celebrity still not allow people in wearing shorts (except on the first night)? They used to send them back to put on pants, at least the men. For women they do allow capris, only a bit longer than shorts, so all these suggestions are only a guideline. For me, hairy pits and legs don't really go with the white tablecloths, but I am also a live and let live person, certainly willing to admit that the world is much less formal now.

Glad to be enlightened for 2024. I was stuck in the past when I was thinking about only 3 drinks. When we first started cruising, it was only 3, and there were coupons to redeem. We first cruised with Elites who also had the drinks pkg, and they used to give us their coupons. This was done quite a bit during the HH, since no one checked the cards. I think we will be fine for the drinks, but I do like my special coffees as well...

Thanks for confirmation, doghog. I am going to try to take my HH drink into the dining room with me, as several posters have said that it is possible, and we will see if I am stopped. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Ditto for my H's glass of red wine. We only need one with dinner anyway. We will also go to the Elite lounge event and judge for ourselves if it is worth it.