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I make decisions while I am packing. I decide I don't want to wear the same outfits over and over, and I decide that I don't want to wash clothes in the sink or send them out to be washed in hot water. I don't judge carry-on-only packers. Do as you like. I will do the same, even on a 7-day Caribbean cruise.

I see a bunch of windows. 🤷‍♀️

Closing the doors doesn't keep the A/C on.

DH and I sailed HAL on our first cruise in our 30s--and loved it enough to become 3-star Mariners.

Agreed. I am happy as a clam in an OV, and I enjoy suites when DH comes along. Either way, I have a great time and get good service.

No.

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And here I thought, "Potato chips?" 😬

Yes, I was upgraded in March from an OV to an IV, too. 😀 I resisted the Move Up offer because I figured I'd get bumped up anyway.

Yes, those little tags, usually placed right on the threads of a seam, are tough to remove from some items without ripping threads or the fabric. I don't send out anything that is at all delicate as a result. If the washing/drying doesn't ruin it, the tags will.

Yes.

We got plastic bottles of water on the pier as recently as December (or maybe it was January) on the Constellation. Sometimes they have to take what they can get.

It is when the website repeatedly states travelers are expected to walk several miles a day and stand for periods of time. It was disappointing to have to slow the pace of the tour for one person who shouldn't have booked at that time. "6. These tours are very active. Our tours are not for everyone. They are very active — physically and socially. They're designed for energetic and curious people who are ready for the experience of a lifetime. Museum tours, guided neighborhood walks and occasional hikes all add up to lots of time on our feet during the day. Afterward, we relax at dinner with lively conversations." "What are the physical demands of your tours? Our tours are physically active! Expect to be on your feet, walking and standing, for up to three hours, indoors and outdoors, and in all weather conditions. You'll also need to carry your own luggage, often up several flights of stairs."

Mmm-kay. That's what I wrote. I was responding to this earlier statement: "We got back from an excursion at 3pm and without doing room service we only found burgers, hot dogs and fries."

I brought a 26" bag on my Rick Steves tour in 2012. I managed it on my own and it was less of a burden than the guy who'd just had knee surgery, used a walking stick, and kept telling the guide to slow down. 😊 ETA: Rick Steves wears one shirt and has people to carry his camera equipment. He may travel light; his crew brings all the stuff.

Yes. Heron is much closer than the Palm to some of the terminals it serves. You can also drop bags (sounds like you may have carryon only) before parking, if that's your thing.

Yes, I had the same thought. If memory serves, those sprinkler heads have a little symbol with a hanger crossed out to remind (instruct) people not to hang anything from them.

This is one of those personal preference things. I haven't and can't see myself ever packing in only a carry-on for a trip (not just a cruise) of 4-5 days or more. I like my stuff, I like options, and a "lost" bag (which is usually a delayed bag) is a possibility but one I'm willing to risk. It's happened to me only a couple of times, and I pack so I can still get by for a day or two.

Usually the pizza and pasta are available all day.

Given that no one wants to dress up, I couldn't care less if my clothes are wrinkled. They're wrinkled in my non-vacation life, too. ☺️

Log in to your account on the Celebrity website, and choose Manage Reservation from the menu when you click on your name in the upper right-hand corner. Then find the reservation and click "Manage Reservation." Once the specific reservation is open, click "Reservation Details," and there will be a place to add the other cruiser.

Celebrity won't direct you to vendors they can't make money from. At most of those ports, vendors will be at the gates to offer van tours, snorkeling trips, rides to nearby beaches, etc. You should visit the Ports of Call boards here for ideas and to see what vendors others have used and recommend.

No, it's just the name of the boarding pass. At this time, only suite passengers have priority.

Well, sure, but people have been lying about symptoms on health questionnaires for years.

I have "free" tests from the U.S. government, and I'll bring a couple with me to London in Sept. I'll do one in my hotel before getting on the ship.