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32 minutes ago, vickykay said:

Which date sis everyone book?  We booked Nov. 30th.

Nov 10, 2025

I just booked.  Screen said it was the last stateroom.  Who knows if that's true but I'll take it.  $1820 for two people on a ten day cruise works for me!

Just now, mahdnc said:

 

Thank you for the update.  $6,000 doesn't go very far on a Celebrity ship.   Kauai on the other hand, well what's not to like about that!  Sounds like an awesome idea.  I take it you are honeymooning there?  Congratulations and good luck with your destination wedding!

Spending 3 nights on Oahu and 6 nights on Kauai. So 9 nights in Hawaii versus a 5 night cruise.  Big box travel agent had great price and used Delta miles to get there. Wedding will be the second night in Kauai.  

Update if anyone cares.  Celebrity wanted $6k for a 20 minute ceremony with the captain, photographer (prints not included) and music from a CD player.  With that outrageous price and with the terrible service from The Wedding Experience we decided to cancel the cruise and get married on Kauai.  Believe it or not all in it will be less expensive and we will get a longer honeymoon! 

Finally heard back from "The Wedding Experience"  I am not impressed to say the least.  Responsiveness is terrible.  Was supposed to receive a quote yesterday and still nothing.  Emailed them and got a response that they will get back to me in 3 business days.  Wedding on the beach in Miami is looking like a good idea.  But January on the beach in Miami could be hit or miss.

8 minutes ago, CruisinShips said:

Did you try this email address:

celebrity at theweddingexperience dot com

Yes I have an inquiry into them.

53 minutes ago, CruisinShips said:

I was married on a RCL ship in 2008...we and our guests were boarded early, got married at port (in Miami) by an RCL officiant, had a short reception with a cake, and our non-cruising guests left the boat.  I'm not sure how it works if you actually want to do it at sea.

Miami is definitely an option.  I'm a bit frustrated with the process as Celebrity had a phone # on their site for a third party wedding planner and when I called it they said they only do Princess cruises.  

Thanks Jim unfortunately that brochure is old and the phone # just rings and rings when you call.

Appears the biggest obstacle will be getting a marriage license from Malta to be able to get married by the captain at sea.

Looking for information/experience with weddings on Celebrity.  Looking for small ceremony, second marriage for both of us.  Put an inquiry into Celebrity and just waiting to hear back. Would appreciate any information you have!

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

iain was a little concerned about being so close to the stairs but it has worked out perfect and is very quiet.   They moved our Butler, Loyd, down to continue taking care of us.  

 

Our new stateroom attendant is  Pramod.    He is really good and very engaging.  He immediately picked up that we prefer he not tuck the sheets in the end of the bed and make it up more as a duvet.

This! 100%

Thanks I saved $28 on one of my excursions for my upcoming cruise. 

So sorry for the loss of your wife.  May you hold her memories dear to your heart.

This is a good question.  I am on the Silhouette for NYE and the main dining room is pretty dismal for the occasion!  I'm hoping the app is wrong. You can purchase a "fancy" NYE dinner for $130 per peron though.

11 hours ago, kernow said:

This morning I woke up feeling a bit unwell, did a covid test and unfortunately it was positive, Mark is negative at the moment. 

 

I've been down to Medical, it was fairly chaotic down there with a lot of other positive people.

 

Now back up in the cabin where I have to isolate for 7 days if we want to stay onboard. Mark is free to come and go as he pleases while he is negative. Just had a call from the guest service manager saying that they are disembarking all positive b2b tomorrow but they could try to get an exemption for us as international guests. Mark has gone down to talk to him to see what our options are. 

 

Not really sure what we are going to do at this moment.

I am so sorry to hear this. Get well soon. 

13 minutes ago, kernow said:

At the gate waiting to board, see you on the other side😁.

Safe Travels  TTFN

35 minutes ago, 39august said:

What is in the French 75 please? I have often seen this mentioned.

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Sparkling Wine.

French 75 from the Martini Bar!

Following as I am on the Ovation for the 11 night NZ January 24, 2023.  I too am dreading  the 20+ hour journey from Michigan.  5 hours to LAX and another 15 to Sydney in Premium Select on Delta.

I'm Select and get a 25% discount I believe.  I'm interest in the response.

Mine is missing too. I was real nervous because my final payment was due yesterday and I thought maybe the TA didn't make it.  Funny thing is my cc was charged. 🤪

I am going on the Silhouette with my adult sons in December.  We will all check in separately.  I am sure I will be first to check-in.  Will we all get different check in time?  

I just checked the price for my cruise in January and it went up $55 USD  

35 minutes ago, ATSEAMYLIFE said:

Wow, that's got to be a record.  I know people who have waited months.  I have heard some people don't get called for an interview or CBP is even doing video interviews.  

Perhaps because it was a renewal? My friend I’m traveling with in January had hers approved right away also and received an updated card within a month. My daughter applied for the first time and is going to do interview upon arrival when we return from Australia. 

20 hours ago, ATSEAMYLIFE said:

GE/Sentri renewals are running several months also.  However, you can get lucky once you are conditionally approved and reschedule your interview by checking the CBP www site every morning for cancelations.  I was able to move DW interview from April 2023 to December 2022.  On July 5th I logged in and there were interviews open for that afternoon and all day the 6th.  

I renewed my GE in August and it took only 24 hours and no interview necessary.

On 10/10/2022 at 4:00 AM, chubbypiggy said:

Thank you everyone for your information and suggestions!!  ☺️  Based on information/suggestions received, I decided and just booked, the Four Seasons Hotel.  Will definitely try the Mode Kitchen.

 

 

We are staying at the Four Seasons before our Jan 24 Ovation cruise.  Very affordable with the exchange rates right now.