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@abcmanzer did you do this excursion? How was it? I booked it for 2025. I would like to avoid the cable cars completely

Ask your TA for a price adjustment

Have you considered the train? We took the Thayls high speed train from Rotterdam port to Paris last June. Quick cab ride from the port to the station.

I found a circle tour of Oahu. I may contact the tour operator for luggage storage suggestions. If that doesn’t work, I’ll book a ship excursion.

I am also on a TP cruise in April. We disembark May 1. Our flight doesn’t leave until 9 pm. We would like to do an island tour rather than sit at the airport. Did you find a luggage storage solution?

We did not pre purchase laundry. We filled out the laundry slip and wrote “cc select” at the bottom of the slip. We sent one bag each on different days. The cost was $20 per bag

I called Flights by celebrity to select seats. Otherwise tickets are paid for about 30 days ahead of travel

We have stayed twice at the Hilton Barcelona. Nice neighborhood close to a HO/HO bus and regular bus stops. This link has more information about safe areas in Barcelona https://barcelonadaytours.com/what-to-know-before-going-to-barcelona/#hotels

We disembarked the Apex at Rotterdam in June. We took a taxi to Rotterdam Centraal. You can catch a train to AMS.

Yes I believe they offered a class package for yoga and other fitness classes.

Wasn’t impressed with the yoga class on the Apex last May. Very small room and a third of the class had never taken yoga. He started late, ended early total class time 35 minutes. Instructor seemed bored the entire time. It was $23 with the included gratuity.

I was on this sailing. I saw very few kids as well. I thought the weather was good for Scandinavia in early June.

I loved the pumpkin salad, salmon, black cod and hake.

I stuck to cosmopolitan on my recent cruise due to the outstanding service from our waiter and sommelier. Our waiter reminded us we could order off any menu. They quickly learned our drinks and tastes in food. We left extra gratuities for them

I flew from Barcelona in June 2022. Long lines to check bag and passport control. We arrived at 8:30 for an 11:30 am flight. But have priority status with American Airlines which reduced our wait to check a bag.

I am also considering both of these itineraries for January 2025. Would also love a recommendation

That’s good to know. I was on the Apex last month and had outstanding service from our room attendant, sommelier and waiter. I think it is important to recognize good service as well

Perhaps it would be more effective to make your concerns known while onboard? I sailed on the Apex earlier this month. I recall seeing a QR code in the nightly bulletin in which you could provide immediate feedback.

We were on the Apex last month. We docked at oceankaj. Celebrity provided a free shuttle to the city center. In addition the HOHO bus also provides a shuttle

I just did a 12 night cruise. The cost for select was $20 a bag. Be sure to write “select” on your laundry slip. My husband and I each had one bag. We rolled our clothes before placing them in the bag to fit everything

Currently on the Apex. I agree with your assessment of the OVC. We have had outstanding service and food in the MDR. Our waiter checks in with us shortly after our entrees have been served. He offers to bring another dish if we don’t care for it. Sommelier has been equally attentive and my wine is never empty. My room attendant has also been excellent. We are having one of our best cruises ever

We tried 3 dining rooms, then chose Cosmopolitan for the remainder of the cruise. We made this choice due to the outstanding service from the waiter and the sommelier. I enjoy having the same staff every night. They know what we like and our sommelier is quick to serve us. We have ordered items from other MDR menus without a problem

I have the classic package. Currently sailing in Europe. I have been pleased with the wines available. The price point between the two isn’t significant. I was prepared to pay the difference if I wasn’t happy and it wasn’t necessary

Currently on the Apex. I was apprehensive after reading so many negative reviews. This might be my favorite celebrity cruise ever. We have been eating in the cosmopolitan each night. We been getting great service from our waiter and sommelier. The waiter always asks if we are enjoying our meals and has offered to bring something else if we wish. Room attendant is attentive and room is spotless He’s been making towel animals for us every night. I have seen captain Nikolaos three times and he always asks if everything is good. Bar service is prompt. No complaints

We did the Berlin 20th century experience. NOT the small group tour. Rode the same chartered train direct to Berlin. Rode the bus around Berlin and stopped to see Brandenburg gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, etc. We had a local guide who explained WWII and Cold War history. She was very knowledgeable and shared personal experiences. We then had three hours of free time for lunch on our own, sightseeing and shopping. I booked it on sale for about $150 USD per person. I really enjoyed this excursion and would recommend it.