wombatjoey

did you get it directly from O or your agent?

How long before your cruise were you offered this?

Glad to see that you felt the food quality and taste were the same. We have found that since Celeb introduced a three tier system , separate dining for Aquaclass, separate for Suites, the taste, quality and selection for the rest of us has plummeted. But you may have been in a Suite.

You are exactly right. Our nearest city (30 miles) is Chicago, a city currently infamous for it's gun violence. But where does it happen? Almost exclusively in a set number of areas. Stay away from those and you are as safe in Chicago as in any major city (which means it is not like Mayberry, but with common sense precautions you need not stress about visiting). I live in a very 'normal' middle to upper middle class area, in a town which has the most churches in Illinois and a very low crime rate. But within the first three months I was here there was a murder on the next block (happened to be domestic violence, but a murder nonetheless). You just never know, but do your research, use common sense, and stick to areas frequented by tourists and you will be fine on any of the islands.

this topic is derailed....I think it is about Celebritys high prices.

Alaska, Hawaii are much higher in 2019 then in 2018. Dort understand why the enormous increase?

Celebrity has really upped all rates. Transatlantics are much higher as well.

Pete, thanks for this.

Huge price increases compared to what the Infinity cost for 2017.

Celebrity price increases are right across board. Hawaii almost double for the same number of days. Guess they have to pay for the new ships coming out.

What about those not in suites? How is the Eclipse faring for them?

Any one know when the next set of itineraries will be revealed?

Of course I could call but like asking here better.

Private Tours have to be booked far in advance to get the best guides. I have mine already done. Just hope I find some more people to join me.

Yes, I definitely agree with that.

True.

Also, as it has been said above - since O Life came into being many people take O tours and fewer private ones. They supplement the O Life tours with using their OBC (if any) for remaining tours, thus further reducing the need for private tours and participation in roll calls..

I also think that is the reason for less participation on Roll Call.

We have 3 O life tours with this one. All the rest we plan to do private tours, if anyone eventually joins us.

Thanks Mura.

Yes I understand.

ahhhhh.....

thats me relaxing...:D

Yes, hope you are right and things will pick up on the roll calls.

It is really so much more interesting when you meet some people before sailing.

Other lines have huge roll calls. Celebrity to name one.

Perhaps one reason is that O includes some tours in ports.

Anyone thinking of joining us?

Yes, that is another really good cruise. I agree.

Many dont do the American Thanksgiving, or can give thanks while on the beautiful Marina.

As for the Med ...been there, done that. Try something else.

The Roll call for this cruise has been started.

Take a look at it and come join us.

November 16, 2018, Barcelona to Lisbon, Spain and Canaries, 12 days on the Marina.

I am really surprised that more have not joined us on the roll call.

We have been to the Canaries , amazing.

The price for the cruise starts at 1, 899, that is a wow price considering what others cost.

I have been studying it carefully. Have not found anything that caught my eye. There are plenty of offerings for Cuba, but aside from that, did not see anything new. Let me know your thoughts.

well here it is...

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/emags/TropicsandExoticsOceaniaCruises/index.html#/1/

Looking forward to seeing something different.

In the past it was always port side. So always booked starboard. Booked starboard not, but now not sure about anything. I imagine as information filters down, there will be a lot of switching.

I was going to wait to book the Edge when we are on the Solstice in June, but couldn't wait. Looking forward to January 2019 on the Edge!

 

In looking at the infinite cabin floor plan, http://www.celebritycruises.com/edge/accommodations/edge-staterooms/, I am concerned about the cabins with the bed by the folding doors to the balcony. It doesn't appear that there is enough room next to the bed for it to be fully opened. I can't imagine that it would be designed that way, so perhaps the bed location is more away from the balcony.

I emailed Customer Service and asked if there are two placements where the bed can be. They replied only one, by the bathroom. So things are not certain about anything yet.