Jim_Iain

There are both 110v (regular grounded U.S.) outlet as well as 220V. Most electronic equipment today work on both 110/220 v but important to look at the device marking to make sure. I use plug like above but also have some one 220V on the counter and usually 2-3 on baseboard for vacuum and lamps. I bring multi plug for the 220 also

Sorry I missed it. I was just worried we would have to have another - If things remain the same I'm guessing we will have to be B2B tested in Sydney before the New Zealand cruise.

I'm with you @drakes2 I still wear masks when I enter Starbucks and other stores. We will be on a B2B the week before our TA and I plan on wearing a mask. Of course I'm living proof Masks don't always work as I caught Covid last year on a B3B at the end of the second leg after wearing a mask all times out of the cabin, no close contact and no elevators. But did have 2 butlers, stateroom attendant and a Sommelier come down with Covid. Also both RS and PS on our side of the ship came down with it.

Curious of the source of information on testing required for entry into Singapore. We will be departing Singapore for Sydney November 2023 and just making sure my information is up to date. U.S. Embassy - Singapore is posting this- which I read as testing is only required to enter Singapore if vaccinated and over 14 y.o.

Abbey - for the TV. Two ways to get back to Original TV. 1. Just turn it off with power button and will start with original ships screen 2. From the Remote with the CC / Menu routine when you get to source choose the first one URL Launcher. - The tv's are operating now as a monitor instead of a tv.

They were both on with us on Summit. Mar was suppose to go to a different ship but they reassigned her to Solstice while she was at the airport.

That's exciting. Which airline and class of service. For us that love to be connected it really helps on a REALLY long flight.

Unfortunately the Capitola pier was severely damaged last month in a big storm we had. Downtown Capitols is months or years away from recovery. Joe Biden just paid a visit to see the damage. I use to take the kids out on the Cement Ship after it became a "pier" at SeaScape State Beach. Unfortunate last month's storm has now so badly damaged the USS Palo Alto that it is pretty much just rubble. It was fun to go out on her.

It is an incredible National Marine Sanctuary. Especially fragile from my understanding it the Monterey Bay - There is an extremely deep Sea Trench that helps a great marine diversity. "Monterey Bay is home to one of the largest underwater canyons on the West Coast. Monterey Canyon twists and turns almost 250 miles (400 kilometers) out to sea. At its deepest point, it plunges to 2.5 miles (4 kilometers)."

They only time I've seen a reservation system was for some of the Free classes, as they were space limits. The remainder of the Gym was open without reservation.

You can do that in the App --- Real time - LOL

One thing I found recently that help are some HDMI extenders with a 95% angle. I fond both varieties if you have more than one HDMI Attached. The hardest part of many cables is to get enough pressure to insert with your cramped hand behind the TV

Traditionally I have always tipped additional at the end of a cruise according to those that have done above and beyond to make our vacation memorable. In recent years my attitude on this evolving. The main reason for this is that in most locations the tips that are given are pooled and even go to those who may not have given me good service. Also in Specialty Dining where they are now adding a 18% on top of the cover charge I no longer feel at all obliged to tip additional. I think that in America we have gone well overboard in feeling we need to tip everyone we come in touch with. Often when you order something at a counter you are almost embarrassed into tipping extra by the tip button on the terminal while the waiter is staring at you indicate your gratuity level. Saying that we normally tip our Waiter and Assistant Waiter, Sommelier, Butler and Stateroom Attendant. If I have a Barista that really took good care of me over 4 - 6 weeks I would definitely give them some extra. To be honest some that I have become close with me in private have thanked me and told me that a really good review is much more important to them. With this in mind, At the mid-point of every cruise I write the Hotel Director a thank you note and call out they top staff how have made our cruise so enjoyable. I usually get a thank you from both the HD and the staff members as they are called up at staff meeting for a special recognition.

Monterrey sits within the Monterrey Bay National Marine Sanctuary - One of our nation's most spectacular marine protected areas. I do not think that dropping Monterey from the Pacific Coastal will have any impact on Solstice cruises on the California Coast. As a matter of tact at the end of Covid we did a back to back and both Monterrey and Santa Barabara were pulled an we had a fantastic cruise with port of Ensenada, Catalina Island and an overnight in San Francisco.

LOL -- yes they have a pier better defined as a Wharf, it definitely is not designed to handle large numbers of cruise passengers and can't imagine they could handle mobility impaired passengers. This is just my personal opinion after living in Santa Cruz for over 30 years. While Santa Cruz is of a good size the downtown is not a major attraction. The boardwalk and large wooden Roller Coaster might be fun.

We were one of the first off the ship after walk offs as a Suite Guest. I immediately summoned a Uber and after waiting over 5 minutes without my ride being accept I said let's just grab a cab. There were 2 waiting and we were the 3rd there. Another pulled up withing 30 seconds and we were away. Personal opinion only as we were on a b2b and I was watching the Uber / Lyft apps in anticipation of our departure the next week. We had an 11:00 flight. Noticed prices right at 7:15 to be normal and then 10 minutes later surge to over $100.00 then about 30 minutes later drop only to surge again. I have a feeling that the limited numbers of drivers in the area know if they start not accepting rides it kicks in the Surge Logarithm and the prices surge. I found the Taxi rate were a little higher than the lowest price but far lower than the surged prices. The taxi to LAX was similar to our cost from LAX to San Pedro.

Sorry to hear .. I was going to try it and now may just give a miss. On the other hand. I tried his starter and main ONCE -- really wasn't to my tasted. Will try the Duck but would have preferred the corn soup hot. (Maybe I can talk them into sticking it in the microwave. )

For Muster Station - Get the App - On the screen with Daily planner - Slide bottoms over to Safety - It will tell you your Muster Station and if you click under picture find on Deck Plan it will show the location on the deck plan

Heineken Zero and O'doules

Yes they have Fre by Sutter Home Red, White, Rose and Bubbly. They do NOT have alcohol free liquors.

Last updated February 6 for the TransAtlantic - (definitely not as of today but close enough). It clearly states you can do either - I would assume most will just take a picture. I've been told by those in Australia the agent checks the meta data of the picture to verify the date and time. As you indicated this can and maychange the closer we get to sailing. It might be a good idea to pick up the tests quickly as all indication are once Biden declares the Covid Emergency is over free distribution will stop. All indications are medicare recipients will still be able to obtained free if doctor recommends a test.

Yes all the ships have HDMI cable. Access is usually pretty easy in rooms from SS down and the back in accessible. The suites can be a pain as the are often mounted inside wall boxes and getting your hand in can be difficult. The larger TV's usually have the HDMI and other ports about 1/3 of the way in. Just follow the instructions someone posted above. I've found them to work on about 8 ships across all classes since they changed to a new technology. The TV's now work more like a computer monitor and the main menu page is actually a URL address. From the same input menu you can select Casting and control a soundbar which many of the suites have.

Generally disembarkation begins begin around 7:15 and is done by group time. You can go to front desk and ask to change your number for an earlier time. Unless your ship happens to return to the outer port with no terminal it is very fast. Best to check port schedule - If Princess has 2 ships in port Celebrity gets sent out to Pier 50 and has Customs aboard but must be bused back to the main terminal area. At the other two terminals Customs is done by Electron Facial Recognition and is VERY quick - 10 Minutes max from ship to curb.

Last I heard they are handling like in late stage of Covid Isolation. You should report to Medical and they will send a nurse up to confirm. Husband will probably be quarantined for 5 days and tested again. Spouse is also tested and if negative and a cabin is available will give the chance to move to the open cabin. If reported you will receive FCC credit per day of time in quarantine.

This pdf is the most accurate I have seen - https://www.celebritycruises.com/content/dam/celebrity/pdf/Celebrity-Cruises-Beverage-Packages.pdf It might be better to understand what you are actually wanting or expecting. While the price per drink is a major deliminator there are many exception. Red Bull is only available on Premium What comes to mind is San Pelegrino or Evian only costs $5.00 but is not part of the Classic Program. Unlike what you were advise Premium Juices are included under both Premium and Classic but it is important to understand that on Celebrity Premium OJ or Grapfruit is factory squeezed like you purchase in the refrigerated section. Regular is Frozen Concentrate. Fresh Squeezed is only available in Blu, Luminae, Elite CC Breakfast and Retreat. You may be disappointed as what they have for juices in Spa Cafe are "smoothies made with lots of weird (my opinion) ingredients like Kale, Chi etc etc. They are also not frozen smoothies but lukewarm. Here is what you are also showing under Zero Proof Now the Zero Proof - What's Included Premium Coffees Premium Teas Acqua Panna Water Evian Water San Pellegrino Vitamin Water Red Bull and Editions Bottled Iced Teas Sodas Spa Café Fresh Juice Zero Proof Cocktails, Frozen & Non-Frozen You may get better resolution by looking in the App