Reijo

Sadly, I have heard/read about cruisers arriving at their assigned times that were left standing OUTSIDE the terminal for over 2 hours due to people being allowed in at times other than their check in.  I don't think this was Celebrity but it certainly means that unless the cruise line enforces the check in times, those arriving on time could be left outside.  Cudos to Celebrity if they enforce this. 

12 hours ago, bajathree said:

Checking in for the June 26th Edge sailing was a breeze. They adhered to assigned check-in times. I arrived about 15 minutes prior to my assigned time....walked directly into the terminal and was on ship in less than 15 minutes.

Great, glad to hear this.

16 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

What time is your check-in time on the Equinox?  I'm assuming that you booked the earliest time available.

Our check in is 12:30-1:00pm.  It was the earliest time available.

Thanks CHESMARYLOU, I was hoping that Celebrity would adhere to the rules.  Yes, no way you can compare Celebrity and Carnival.  

Yesterday I heard about ones of the ships (I believe it was Carnival Horizon) having 2 hour PLUS wait, some people outside in the heat, to get on board due to people not honoring their check-in times.  Apparently these people were being allowed to go ahead and board, while people  who were there at the proper time couldn't even get into the terminal.  I thought there was to be strict adherence to the boarding times and that if you arrived early you would be made to stay outside of the terminal until your time.  What has been the experience on Celebrity Edge?  We have an 8/15 Equinox cruise and I don't want to be outside in the hot sun while "offenders" are allowed ahead of us.  

We have a sailing on Equinox for August 15th and were able to check in Monday.

1 hour ago, billf0401 said:

https://www.parkncruiseportcanaveral.com/   The website has their info....

 

This says they are under new management and currently not accepting reservations until ships start sailing out of PC.  Just thought that with cruise reservations being made out of PC that they would have opened it up.  Thanks for the info.  Their main website is down.

14 hours ago, poocher said:

Don’t know for sure but I’m guessing when cruises actually begin to sail out of PC.

That’s what I figured.  I usually make my reservation at least a month out.  Guess we’ll know soon.

I'm assuming most of the park and ride places closed due to Covid but does anyone know when parking might happen again at these places such as Park n' Cruise?

I appreciate this topic.  We're on the 8/15 Equinox sailing and also unable to check in.  QUESTION.....is there an advantage to using your iPhone to check in over a desktop?  Is there a big difference.

We have an 8/15/2021 Equinox cruise scheduled that is a 12 day cruise.   I’ve read that prior to 11/1/2021, there can be no cruises longer than 7 days.  This was an article back in November so I’m assuming this could likely be outdated.  Any idea if this correct.  If B2B’s are allowed, seems like 12 day cruises would be okay.  Check-in is still closed.

Hogbay....thanks so much for your response.  You answered my question.

I apologize if this is a repeat question but I'm wondering if you want to purchase WiFi prior to your cruise and are Diamond +......how do you get your discount?  Do you get a better rate prior to sailing and then allowed your discount on top of that?  Am I better off to wait till I get on board?  

4 hours ago, cltnccruisers said:

Do they share bodily fluids?

I believe they picked up the virus on the flight to the ship.  5-6 day average incubation period would be about right for this cruise.

10 minutes ago, nocl said:

Have you tried contacting the organization that vaccinated you, and asked them about getting a CDC card?

My husband and I were vaccinated in Georgia and received a small card with all necessary information on it.  When we went for the 2nd vaccine, we had to take our card and the appropriate info was added to it.  I've really never heard of anyone being given what you have.  Perhaps they ran out of cards.  I would try to check it out with someone.  If you had it done at a pharmacy, perhaps they would be willing to get you the card.

Due to the average incubation period being 5-6 days and many longer, these people likely got the virus from their flight.  Getting the virus once vaccinated is less likely but breakthrough cases WILL happen and the cruise lines expect it.  Cases will be less severe or totally asymptomatic.  Celebrity as well as MSC have handled this perfect.  

We have two couples traveling together to our 8/15 cruise.  Our reservations are linked together…..not that it makes any difference.  Wonder what happens if one is given an 11:30 check in and the other 3:00?  That would be tough.

1 minute ago, godawgs227 said:

CA & I are one of those 3

Yes, you most definitely are!!! LOL

On 5/21/2021 at 12:23 PM, godawgs227 said:

We're on the 8/15 12 night Equinox. Hope we sail.

We have three families on the 8/15/2021 cruise also.  Can't wait and just HOPE that it REALLY happens.  Our final payment was paid recently so that seems to be encouraging...guess we'll hear as soon as they know for sure whether or not it's a go.  Our 3/15 Silhouette cruise last year was cancelled and we booked this one assuming that everything would certainly be up and running in over a year.......NOT!

5 minutes ago, davekathy said:

My Magic 8 Ball says, "cannot predict now" even for D+. 🎱🙄

Agree..... didn't expect anything special due to D+, just to explain that we were experienced cruisers but new to Celebrity.

2 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

I see a 12 night Equinox going out of FLL.  Since it is out of a US port then not likely to sail by mid-August.   Recently my 9 night cruise on Silhouette out of the UK for Aug 26 2021 was cancelled by Celebrity as they redeployed for UK-only cruises.  I cannot say when your cruise will be cancelled but perhaps hopefully before final payment next month.  Yes frustrating!

Yes it is frustrating but can't fault the cruise lines.  Happy that UK cruisers will be able to sail.

Our 3/15/2020 Celebrity cruise was cancelled so we rebooked an 8/15/2021 12 day Equinox cruise.  Obviously, things are still up in the air and even if cruising was allowed tomorrow, it would be a couple of months before actual sailing and my understanding is that cruises will be limited to 7 day, 50% capacity, balcony only cruises.  Due to this, I keep wondering when we will be told that our cruise will be cancelled.  The cruise lines may just need to keep the money until the last minute and I'm actually okay with that.  BUT....since our cruise is more than the 7 day (we do have a balcony) and I think the ship was full...seems that it will be cancelled and rebooked as a 7 day at 50% capacity.

I haven't been on Cruisecritic.com for a while and have tried to read remarks but they are MANY.  I realize no one probably has an answer to this but wanted to check anyway.

We're both over 70 and plan on leaving next week on a 12 day Silhouette cruise.  Afraid....no, concerned.....probably a bit.  We will take additional meds and WASH HANDS often.  I feel this is no worse than the flu but who really knows.  We will go and hopefully be aware of as much as possible and try to have a good time.

I'm trying to get clothes together and it would help to know when "formal" nights (I realize they are not called formal) are on a 12 night cruise on Silhouette.  I'm assuming there will probably be three.  Does anyone know what day of the week they fall?

On 1/31/2020 at 4:43 PM, Jim_Iain said:

Celebrity published a notification to passengers on the Feb 1 cruise yesterday.   Looks like the itinerary has been changed to protect those traveling.     They are offering a 100% refund or modified itinerary.

 

We received a similar email earlier this week concerning those who would NOT be allowed to board any ship if they had been in or flown into certain countries.....and our cruise isn't until 3/15.  I thought they were being very pro-active.