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Guess you'll just have to book another cruise! 🙂

If you're able to get them on board (they would have to be carried on - NOT checked, especially as those are weaker bottles than wine bottles), PLEASE don't take them on the pool deck. No glass is allowed on those.

Anyone heard anything about 10248? Not that there's anything I can do about it now since my sailing is pretty much sold out. The only video I can find doesn't have any sound and actually mislabels it as it's of 10284 not 10248 like its title says (in spite of the very first bit showing the cabin number - Deck 10 cabin 284).

7 hours ago, Bosjoe said:

I was thinking of doing Hideaway beach for $27 on my upcoming Beyond cruise. I just reserved it, but might cancel. Thank you for the information.

I will just say that when I was on Coco Cay during my Anthem cruise, I had a day bed on South Beach and was directly on the other side of the foliage (a pretty good distance PLUS all the leaves between them) from Hideaway and I could clearly hear the music blasting and thumping. I can only imagine how loud it would be there.

That may not bother you, but it's something to be aware of. It may be adult-only, but it's not meant to be serene...it's meant to be a party.

1 hour ago, hcat said:

Ew!

Agreed! Yet another reason to dislike that "sport".

16 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said:

Our travel agent sends us a final payment reminder a week ahead of the ship's final payment deadline.  

Mine SETS final payment a week ahead of the cruise's in case of issues with a card, etc.

6 minutes ago, doghog said:

I always tell whoever I'm booking (cruise line or a TA) with exactly what we want, ship, date, itinerary, cabin number, etc. IMO, anything above that, best price, discounts, OBC, etc. is part of their job. At least a good agent will.

 

We took our second cruise, first Celebrity Cruise in 1994 on the Zenith. Even had to pay to join the Captains Club. At that time it was called the Founders Club. 

This. It's really not that hard to tell my TA what cabin I would like (I always give her a few options in case my first choice is gone by the time she gets it - which is always within 24 hours, usually less...but I'd rather give her more just in case).

And as I've worked with her, she has gotten to know what I like, so honestly I hardly NEED to tell her any more as she can look at availability and book what I'd prefer.

On 4/16/2024 at 7:52 PM, DancersImage said:

In order for her to have access to a waterslide do we need to purchase the Thrill Waterpark Day Pass

Yes. And you'd need to purchase one for yourselves as well. The only people admitted are those with passes. Even those who aren't going on the slides but are accompanying others.

On 3/22/2024 at 7:19 PM, zitsky said:

Alcohol has never harmed anyone

Well, except for those who drink and drive and get into accidents which harm

or kill other people…

4 hours ago, hcat said:

some spring break dates are odd this yr .some local high schools in NY are having it next week 

  

check around  

 

I think trips including Coco Cay will attract more  breakers

NYC’s public schools (and maybe some others in the area) always have their Spring Break over Passover. In non-Leap Years that usually coincides with Easter. But in Leap Years it tends to be later.

When it is closed for cleaning (happens in port), they should put advance notice in the Compass the night before.

For weather related closures, I haven't experienced that, but I would guess it should be fairly obvious from the weather if it's a possibility. I don't know that they call all the staterooms and say "We are locking them due to weather."

You review has been great - thank you for sharing! And the pictures are awesome! (I especially appreciate how you take the time to sticker-out faces - it always makes me uncomfortable seeing pictures of groups/events where people don't know they're being photographed like silent discos, etc.)

15 hours ago, vadell said:

I tried using the same password and it said you cannot re use the same password, I had to change password to be able to log in.

Same thing happened to me.

On 3/22/2024 at 11:14 AM, spammie said:

Looking to book a cruise for next June.  Currently Beyond is the only ship listed.  Just wondering what is going on with Reflection?  Sorry if this has been answered but didn't find anything when searching.  

Reflection is out of Ft. Lauderdale and Beyond is out of Miami. Both up.

32 minutes ago, squadron said:

I upgraded for $8.99 (mainly wanted better wines at dinner).  I got Elite status from diamond +.  What is the Elite discount that I see mentioned??

No double dipping. You can do one or the other.

Thank you for the review - especially of a full ship. I've been nervous about my cruise on her this summer that looks to be completely full. Great to have a first-hand report.

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

With so many sea days been getting in some steps

 

Something has gone astray for sure.  
 

 

Lots of clapping? That always bumps my count way up.

3 minutes ago, Norwaylady said:

When you are b2b, you need to give in your old cruise card on the gangway in the morning and they will give it back to you later. 
Because one cruise is one card. 
 

So cruise 1 was 23.3-1.4.24 and cruise 2 was 1.4-11.4.24. 
 

So then you need 2 cards. 
So since we do b2b from time to time, this problem happens🤪

Ah, ok. Thanks.

17 minutes ago, horseymike said:

Hope you have a great cruise 🛳️, if you choose to post a review I will be looking forward to your take on how things went. I have read one of your reviews several months ago and found it to be awesome !

Thank you! I plan to - just have to get WiFi...holding off until Memorial Day hoping there will be a big sale on it.

I'm confused - your key cards to your door? Why would they have taken them? 

27 minutes ago, jcpc said:

How strange.  A friend of mine had a password that met the requirements and she didn’t have to change it.  Typical Celebrity….LOL

Yup. And unlike others who "changed" it to the same thing, I got a "you cannot use a previous password" message. So the inconsistency is all over the place.

Oh my. The nope rope would have been it for me. No thank you!

7 minutes ago, jcpc said:

I was told that in order to access both your account on the website and the app, you must change your password.  Password must consist of 8 characters including letters, 1 number and 1 special character.  If your password already met these requirements there is no need to change it.  I changed my password (keeping it the same password but just adding 1 special character) and can access both now.  It would have been nice if Celebrity sent out an email letting us all know this!

Mine already met that but I had to change it anyway. 

42 minutes ago, hcat said:

Do not feel stuck.. You will find sime quiet spaces and may enjoy some of the activities..yoga, am stretch. Spa was expensive but maybe pick one  massage or facial for a treat!

 

I wasnt sure but  If you ended up with an AQ class room, ..all the thermal suite rms are included..salt rm, sauna/ steam and heated loungers..Usually quiet! And a few free classes..( but they try to sell you more)  You can ask for stretch bands and other equip for your  rm..ours were pre requested but never were sent(??)

 

We also  had mellow/ acoustic music options...mostly  in EDEN. (Beyond and Ascent have diff CDs so different vibe for each ship..hope BEYOND more subdued) 

 

Another tip..On Ascent, one day  for lunch, we bought take out sammies

(great bread) and dessert from the Bistro on 5 counter, and were actually served at the smaller tables ..not quite in the restarant area. We  picked up drinks / soda at the bar area next door.  A less expensive alternative to the bigger meals at the Bistro.

 

.. Of course there's the Solarium Cafe with healthy choices..(eat early),  EDEN cafe if open.  and the hot dog/ burger place..That one is crowded/with a  loud din,  but you can  carry the food one flight up..if there are no smokers up there.. Has nice tables, great views off the side of the ship!

 

  There's an area on opp side one flight up with nice chairs and loungers  that overlook the pool but quieter!

 

on ASCENT and BEYOND we found the Sunset Bar area usually crowded but nice sea views and some shade.  Lawn area might have movie or music  or Pickleball..plink plink!

 

I suggest bringing  earplugs, just in case..We left one show very early on..due to intense volume and flashing lights, but others were easier on the senses and well done!

 

Prepare to enjoy!

What are your ports?

Thanks! When I said "stuck" that was in reference to the advice to choose my stateroom wisely. That ship has sailed. I got what I got - I think 10248 (stuck in the password debacle so I can't double check).

I do have an Aqua Class cabin - I got so spoiled in Blu on the Summit I upgraded to Aqua after booking on board. So yeah, I'll have the Thermal Suite - and Blu for breakfast and dinner. I well remember the hard upsell on the additional classes - on the Summit the fitness center guy actually walked away from me when I politely but firmly stood my ground and said that I might well book more classes once I try them - but I got burned before with signing up for a package of classes and they were not what I was expecting. Massages...again I always get stuck with someone who ignores my "No Sales Please" and goes in for the hard sell at the end, so I try to avoid those.

I'm gluten-free, so that complicates where I can grab food to a degree. But maybe if I have a bigger breakfast and aim for an earlier dinner I can get by with just snacks here and there.

Ports are Aruba (currently have Small Group Jeep... I can't remember the full name and now I'm caught in the "password is not correct" thing, so I'm not going into my account for a bit to see if it straightens itself out); Bonaire (currently have Woodwind booked for snorkeling); and Curacao (currently booked on the Irie Tours tour that includes snorkeling with turtles).