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1 hour ago, LB_NJ said:

Usually around 30 days out 

Thanks.

On 12/11/2023 at 5:36 PM, horseymike said:

When you receive your cruise documents online , go to the bottom of the last page , there you will find a luggage tag. Print as many as you need.

When do cruise documents become available?

13 hours ago, keesar said:

We received a flier in our room mid-cruise.  It was well worth the fee.  

Thanks for the information.

5 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

From Equinox, yes.  The flight has to be within their time parameters

 

It appears that the luggage valet service is not available yet for the other ships

Thanks.  We are on Equinox.  Where do we find out how to take advantage of it?

Just curious.  If you debark in FLL but fly out of Miami, can you do luggage valet?

Getting concerned about stupid tests they may try on our February Equinox cruise.  

21 hours ago, capriccio said:

Bags to Go (www.bagstogo.net) have been at FLL for many years.  You might check them out too.

Just went on Bags to Go and they are only open Friday thru Monday.  We return to Port on a Thursday.

Thanks to all.

49 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

Have you looked to see if your cruise line offers the Luggage Direct program?

We are on Celebrity and have searched but yet to find any info...but that is something I will check out...thanks.

Has anyone used the BOUNCE Luggage storage in FLL airport?  We are departing a cruise and have a flight at 7:00pm.  We are a party of 8 and do not want to have to carry bags around all day.  Any other ideas since Southwewst at FLL typically will not let you check baggage until 2 hours prior to flight.

3 hours ago, Cruzinforpeace*** said:

Maybe it’s me then.  They may have me on a “list” of annoying passengers (lol).  It seems that’s been my experience almost every time I call lately.  I select the phone option that I booked my cruise directly with X.  I wonder if that makes a difference; perhaps the call is routed differently?

It is not just you.  I was on the phone for almost an hour a couple of weeks ago trying to book our party of 8 in a specialty restaurant using on-board credit.  Took almost an hour to finally tell me they could/would not be able to do it.  Then, we booked 2 parties of 4 thru our travel agent and X booked the incorrect night, cancelled previous reservation for the evening they incorrectly booked, and then cancelled a different specialty restaurant reservation a few days later.  Our travel agent said she had never experienced such bad service.

The 2/13 sailing of the Silhouette was the most crowded I can ever remember on a X ship.

30 minutes ago, RichYak said:

Perhaps they're listening to us. Has there been any Prime Rib, Beef Wellington, or Grilled Snapper on the menu any night? How about any hot prepared (not soup) appetizers like spring rolls or crab cakes?

Had Filet (called Beef Tournedo sp?) very good.  No snapper but many other types of fish.  Don’t see Beef Wellington on future menus.  Some hot apps.  I am sure there are a few old favorites that may not be served but at least I am not cooking.

On the Silhouette now.  IMO the food in the MDR is as good as it always has been for the past several years.  I don’t expect 5-star quality but food has been good, portions plentiful and service good.  After all of the sky is falling posts on CC I was expecting a real drop in quality and quantity but that has not been the case.  And the ship is completely full, most crowded we have ever seen OVC.

Thanks.

We have not been on the Silhouette in several years.  For those who have been on her recently, do they now have the soap and shampoo dispensers in the shower?

There seems to be conflicting reports, but if you have the Classic package and get something over the $10 limit, do you still only pay the difference?  With the increased upcharge to upgrade, it does not make sense for us to pay it if we only pay the difference in the drink amount and not the full price.  Don't see any mention of this on X site.

On 10/23/2022 at 9:20 PM, Ipeeinthepools said:

 

Part of the reason many never sailed HAL was the smoking policy.  Now that HAL has improved their smoking policy, it's probably time to give HAL a try.

We were on Koningsdam when it was new (2019 I think) and they allowed smoking in the casino.  So I think some ships still allow smoking which is an issue for us.  We found the newer HAL ships very nice and I really like their pizza place, Dive IN Burgers, and other things situated around the pool.  I think mostly if you like one a good chance you will like the other even though we still would sail X if available and met our needs.

We were on this cruise in March.  Great cruise and Connie was in great shape.  As mentioned, we docked in Colon but took excursion to Canal visitor center and went on a boat in Lake Gatun.

On 5/22/2022 at 9:15 AM, Homosassa said:

On the Constellation this past February,

 

Blasting music in the theater, lounges and pool deck when live music is present.

 

The only exception was Cafe al Bacio or some of the lounges if the Kyiv Strings or the solo guitar was performing.

 

Otherwise, plan to relax in your cabin.

 

Didn’t find that to be the case at all on our March Connie cruise

On her in March and she is in great shape.  All new carpet in most public areas and a lot of new furniture.  Cabin was pristine.  Only place you might notice the age of the ship is on the balcony.  I also don't think the MDR was refreshed.

13 minutes ago, foodsvcmgr said:

While the Ensemble is in concept similar to Rendezvous, unfortunately it is very small exacerbated by huge immobile furniture and poor sight lines.

We like both M and S class but unfortunately except for the underutilized Sky Lounge

S class forces a lot of entertainment into the atriums that have little to no seating, stand and watch only.

You are so right.  We were on Constellation last month and it had been almost 20 years since we were on an M Class ship.  We loved the Rendezvous for before/after dinner,  nice to have comfortable place to sit and not have to stand and lean over railing on the atrium.

We had the afternoon tea / snacks on Constellation a couple of weeks ago...not every day but I believe on sea days IIRC.  So it may depend on the ship.

We just got off the Connie last Friday and she is in great shape.  Appeared all of the public spaces, except perhaps the main dining room, had new carpeting and even many with new furniture.  Cabin has not gone thru the refurb but ours was spotless and very few instances of showing any wear.  We were very surprised that a 20 year-old ship looked this good.   

We got off the Constellation Friday 3/18 and we’re told between 850-900.