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Made the decision, after talking to a rep at Celebrity and reading the above, to go ahead and book.  I was told by the rep to send an email to the FCC exception desk explaining why I would like/need to have my FCC extended.  

At best, they will ok my exception and I will apply the FCC to my new booking.

Second best is they deny the exception and I will wait to make the decision to cancel until the last possible moment in hopes that Celebrity changes their minds and extend all the FCCs to whatever.

Third best is they deny the exception, don't extend the deadlines, and, after giving my hubby 2 martinis, convince him that we should go ahead and keep the cruise as we deserve it - lol!

Fingers crossed for number 1....................................

Booked, canceled, booked again, canceled again............................hubby and I have future cruise credits that need to be used by 4/2022 for cruises by 9/30/2022.

I've already lifted and shifted two other cruises, to take place in January and May of 2022.  I would like to book the 10/15/2022 Summit, which goes from Boston to Miami and will hit the ABC islands that I was supposed to see on the canceled cruises above.

Has anyone had any luck getting Celebrity to extend the deadline for the FCC?  We're talking 2 weeks.  I spoke to a Celebrity rep on-line who basically told me to keep checking the website and maybe the credits will be extended.  But I have the room that I want now!

Any special number to call or any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

my heart breaks for you, Ride-the-Waves........agree that this global pandemic is crazy right now, with not real end in sight.  I hope and pray that someday soon you will be able to visit your homelands.  Our next European cruise is scheduled for May, 2022 - such a long time away and so many things need to change before then.  But our first cruise is a Caribbean one in April, 2021 - not sure if we will be comfortable enough to enjoy that one.  Time will tell

Mommy........if you have never been to Venice, then stay there for at least 2 nights.  It is such an incredible city and worth exploring.  I can't wait to go back in 2022.

1.  Celebrity Equinox - 4/23/2021:  not sure if this one will be a go for us, not because of any on-board regulations such as mask wearing or social distancing, but will not sail if we have to go only on ship's excursions.  We like to get off and walk around the ports or do private excursions.  Not likely to happen by April, 2021.

2.  Odyssey of the Seas - 1/23/22:  did a lift and shift from 1/23/21 due to being cancelled due to virus and ship building delays.  Hopefully, this will be ready to go as scheduled (now).  Ports not an issue; ship will be the destination.

3.  Norwegian Star - 5/3/2022:  Venice to Barcelona.  Our previous cruise on NCL (not our usual cruise line) was cancelled for April, 2020 - TA from Miami to Barcelona.  Used our FCC to book this one and really want to spend some time in Venice and Barcelona on both ends.  

I would book the SV always.  Agree that the concierge perks are not really worth it, though I did enjoy the quiet embarkation luncheon.  Love sitting on the aft balcony and looking at the wake - perfect, for me

All ships have to have a minimum number of crew on board at all times.  Basic maintenance and upkeep, even it is completely shut down.  To have a ship without anyone on board would be crazy.

Tigrou.................I'm in the same boat, so to speak.  Waiting for the October 17th cruise to be cancelled as I would like to take the 125% FCC and apply it to my April 2021 Equinox (fingers crossed).  The price of the April cruise (9 nights) is more than October (12 nights) so I was waiting for them to cancel.  I'm ready to close the book on this cruise!!!!!

Where2next10.......................are you able to lift & shift to next year?  We did this for our Odyssey cruise that was scheduled for 1/23/21 - now it is 1/23/22.  Was super easy to do, and I got a better room and saved a whopping $20pp.  

I'm not stressed - already paid in full, final payment was due last week, but I had paid it long before that.  

Already had one TA cancelled in April, Odyssey of the Seas cancelled for January 2021.  Need to get excited for my next cruise, which will hopefully be next April.

Thanks for letting me vent 

Currently booked on the Summit - Boston to Fort Lauderdale (repositioning) , leaving Boston 10/17/20.

We all know that this cruise is not going to happen.  All cruises on Summit have been cancelled up until this one (Bermuda and Canada destinations).  The "possibility" that the ship will travel from the Bahamas to Boston, pick up whoever is  left, and sail to the ABC islands and land in Florida, is getting less and less likely.

I am willing to wait to see if this will be cancelled and can get the 125% FCC to put towards our 4/23/21 (fingers crossed) on the Equinox.  Not eligible for lift and shift - only repositioning cruise out of Boston in 2021 is 7 nights, Boston to San Juan - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Can't  believe this hasn't been cancelled yet - just want to get on with my life and look forward to 2021.  

Sorry.....................just had to vent!

Thanks scouseronline and everyone for the input.  We are also booked for the repo this October and disappointed that there is not an equitable cruise next year out of Boston.  We have not cancelled yet and will look to see what happens.  Being from Massachusetts, we have to wait to see if the governor and the powers that be even open up the port - probably not going to happen if they have already cancelled the Boston marathon in September.  If Celebrity cancels, we will take the FCC and book something else in the future.  If by some chance the cruise does happen, I'm ready to board.

I agree - had a FCC for RCCL (had booked Grandeur but changed to Summit - same itinerary).  When on board Infinity in February, wanted to booked another with Celebrity - no go with RCCL FCC.  Love both lines, but do prefer Celebrity if I had a choice.  

Received the following from Spain Day Tours regarding our upcoming tour from Cadiz to Seville:  "I'm writing to you today to let you know that the Alcazar management in Seville has decided to implement a completely new system for issuing tickets to the Palace. The Alcazar management is now requesting that bookings be placed in a new portal and it is mandatory to have the full name, date of birth, passport number and issuing country for each visitor.  Entry to the Palace will not be possible if the full name, date of birth, issuing country and passport number of each visitor is not provided in advance."

Can't seem to find anything on the Alcazar site about this.  Maybe it only applies to tour operators and getting advanced tickets?

Anyone familiar with this?  A bit apprehensive about sending all my passport information - will bring my passport if necessary.

Thanks for any insights

I emailed Spain Day Tours and got a prompt reply.  They basically said that the entire tour is made up of Epic passengers and to please get off the ship as soon as possible.  They may wait for 5 additional minutes, but then will leave.  We will plan on being off as soon as possible and make the tour.  Will review when I get back

On our last Celebrity cruise (5 nightery), hubby wore shorts to dinner every night.  He only wanted to bring a carry on for luggage and this is what worked.  Nice shorts and collared shirts/polo/Hawaiian shirt and no one stopped him, main dining room or specialty restaurants.  I have to say, he still looked better than a lot of men we saw.  I saw cut off shorts, t-shirts of all kinds and conditions, etc.  We had decided before hand that, if he was stopped, we would just go up to buffet .  

Thank you so much Pushka……………..

Just changed from a regular balcony to a concierge on a higher deck (Summit repositioning from Boston in October)- saved almost $900 and got an additional $300 OBC.  Was not expecting that.  Still have all my perks, but now my balance is so much lower.  My hubby thanks you very much!!!!!

After lots of research for our upcoming TA on the Norwegian Epic in April, we finally settled on using Spain Day Tours' Cadiz to Seville Tour.  It had everything we wanted and the price was fantastic.

The only hold back may be the timing.  We are set to dock at 10am and the excursion is set to leave at 10:15am. 

Has anyone done this excursion - should I be worried that I will not make the tour?

Thanks for any insights

Have been to the Azores once before and saw the crater lakes and village, etc...  We had lunch in town before walking back to the ship.  All in all, it was a lovely day.

Going back in April and want to know if there are tours available when you get off ship, just in case we want to do more exploring.  Are they reliable?  Anything to watch our for?

Have done this in the Caribbean, usually with no problems at all.

Thanks for any suggestions

I did this years ago with my son - it was the highlight of our cruise.  It was a distance from the ship, but the tour guide was quick to point our sites and give a commentary of day-to-day life of the island.  The river rafting was relatively calm and lots of fun.  Not a lot of walking.

• Boston is a great walking city, if you are able.  Taxi or Uber/Lyft to City Hall, start of the Freedom Trail.  Follow trail through Fanueil Hall and North End.  You can get a good lobster roll/dinner anywhere.  Do your research and you will be able to do this on the cheap.  Really no need to do a tour.  Fanueil Hall is nice, but very touristy.  Skip the Cheers bar, unless you want to overpay for drinks and mementosl.  North End is the Italian end - lots of great restaurants, all good.  Paul Revere's house and Old North Church.  If able, follow from here to Old Ironsides and Bunker Hill.  All in all, it is maybe a 2+ mile walk.  Doable with stops and, if it is a nice day, very pleasant.

Excellent question - we will be on this cruise also and I had the exact same question.  Fairly new to NCL (2nd cruise) but are diamond+ with RCCL and always have some sort of laundry done on longer cruises (either with or without perks).  Hate to bring that many clothes, but will if necessary.  Will follow your thread with interest.

Thanks for the info.  I tried to make reservations at Cagneys, but they only offered a table for 1 at the time/date I wanted.  So, I booked it.  Will I be able to change it to a table for 2 once on board?  If not, looks like hubby will be dining in the main dining room alone...lol

Will be on my second NCL cruise (1st on was on Majesty - 4 days).  We will be on the Epic TA and can't wait for this adventure.  We got the 3 day specialty dining.  I managed to make some reservations on-line.  Will NCL know that I am using my specialty dining package or do I need to tell them when we get there?  Also, wanted to get a reservation at Cagney's, but nothing was available before 9pm (wait too late for my old body).  Will I have any luck once on board?

Any other suggestions for making this cruise run smoothly would be greatly appreciated.  Anything not to be missed?  Anything to avoid?

Sorry if this has been covered, but I tried to search and came up with a lot of nothing.

Thanks

have never seen them cheaper - either the same or usually more than pre-booking