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Dear Phoenix 42. I too had brain cancer, had a craniotomy in January 2024. Had 19 stitches on top of my head! Under going chemotherapy but all my doctors say travel, life is too short. I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic brain cancer in 2018 and plan to fight to live another day! I would recommend an accessible room, either Aqua or sky suite. The tubs in sky could pose a problem for her as they did for me. We currently have 4 cruises booked, all with refundable deposits, because you just never know. we sailed in November last year and on December 21 my MRI showed a brain tumor. Again, you just never know. Best to be safe, refundable and trip insurance. Marie

Does luggage valet also work for MIA flights?

Jim, we will be on board Edge B2B starting February 15, sailing from Auckland and continuing onto GBR for the following cruise. Marie

Happy Birthday Jim and enjoy your day! Marie

Hi Jim! Pulling up a chair and looking fwd to another great review! Marie

Hopefully they have a photocopy of their passports to show the people at the Embassy. We always travel with copies.

Same here in Rehoboth Beach, going south on Coastal Highway. Marie

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Was that cheesecake I saw!!? Marie

Us as well. Will be following along. Marie

Yes, do bring tests. When we got home from our Apex cruise last month, hubby said we’re fine. 3 days later….positive! Marie

Jim, my all time favorite movie is Somewhere in Time. The music is amazing. Marie

Hi Jim, looking fwd to your review and comparisons. We are booked on Silhouette in a SS then Edge next February:March for New Zealand/GBR. After that, who knows. Maybe time to start shopping around. I’ll follow along on both boards. Marie

Absolutely agree. Our two SS bookings are non-refundable. First is New Zealand:GBR and second to Israel/Egypt. Nothing booked for 2025 since they cancelled Antartica but in retrospect that’s ok. Marie

Murano!

We were on that sailing and yes we had fun!

Regarding more time to get to your gate, I’ve read that you can now request a time slot for customs/immigration. They have a separate line but appts are only for 15 minutes. We share your same concern.

Great review Norris. Question. If your pick up was at 7:30 and it took 30 minutes to get to the airport, then go thru security and passport control, what time was your flight originally. Thanks and glad you are feeling better.

Same with my response from the executive office. It had our Apex sailing this month and reservation number in the header.

Just sent my email of displeasure. No regard to those with health conditions. Yeah healthy at sea my a%%.

Have you booked hotels? Any suggestions welcome.

When are you sailing, September 2024?

Hey Jim. I totally agree. We have never been disappointed in our almost 30 sailings with Celebrity. Have we seen changes, and cutbacks, yes we have. But have they diluted the experience absolutely not. Have sailed in balcony, Aqua and suites. Service is top notch in any category. We have 6 sailings between next month and January 2025. Marie

Any idea when schedule will be available for cruise called the “spice route”. Perhaps departing from Rome, transit Suez Canal and ends up in Abu Dabi or Dubai. It’s on my list. Thx.

Would someone please explain to me why the 20% gratuity is added on just about everything. Is this simply a money grab? I just don’t get it since I’m already paying gratuities. I understand the debt but seriously! Thanks.