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LIVE from Jewel May 15, 2024 - 27 nights
mac_tlc replied to twangster's topic in Royal Caribbean International
It truly was a trip of a lifetime. We all talk about it often and would love to go back. We had a 2:10PM flight from Amsterdam to Reykjavik, then on to Newark. We used Royal transfers from the cruise terminal. Normally we would use a third party, but with four of us + 6 bags plus two backpacks + a wheelchair, we wanted to play it safe. Left terminal around 8:30 and actually got to the airport about 10 or so --- too early to check our bags, which is three hours before departure. Checked in at 11:10 and Security was no problem and we were at the gate with about 90 minutes to spare. Schiphol is huge with a lot of shops etc before security. I would plan on arriving early so there is no stress. We actually had time to go to one of the grocery stores in the airport -- had to get some Dutch Gouda for home !!! You never know about crowds, traffic, security, etc. I am not one to try to get the earliest possible flight, I'd rather get a slightly later flight and lower the stress level. Have a wonderful time -- I hope the weather cooperates !!! mac_tlc -
Here we go again... LIVE from Beyond, February 19, 2024
mac_tlc replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
That would be great! The 4/9/2023 Beyond had us, @GenerationX. @Mrs_Tiki. @Silkroad, @KKB, and @Irishredhead21. Let's get the group together in 2026!!! mac_tlc -
Live from the Beyond! May 18, ABC Sailing
mac_tlc replied to AbbyCruiser45's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I have only two words: Pancakes Amsterdam -
Here we go again... LIVE from Beyond, February 19, 2024
mac_tlc replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
@Stem2stern, On my 4/9/2023 Beyond cruise, I chimed in on a thread started by @GenerationX. That one was fun….. Two other Edge cruises were in 2021 and affected by Covid protocols, although sailing on a 1/3 full ship was glorious. mac_tlc -
Here we go again... LIVE from Beyond, February 19, 2024
mac_tlc replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Here is the Apex from way back in January 2022: mac_tlc -
Here we go again... LIVE from Beyond, February 19, 2024
mac_tlc replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Here is the Beyond January 29, 2023 sailing: mac_tlc -
Here we go again... LIVE from Beyond, February 19, 2024
mac_tlc replied to mac_tlc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I can do that… This is for the 1/21/2024 Ascent sailing: mac_tlc -
Hope all goes well!!! Godspeed. mac_tlc
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LIVE from Jewel May 15, 2024 - 27 nights
mac_tlc replied to twangster's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Great itinerary. We did the Jewel out of Amsterdam to the fjords last year. A very memorable experience. Had an aft balcony. Wonderful views. Hope your fjord weather is like ours—- it was 84 degrees in Flam. mac_tlc -
Agree with all the previous posters. Ours have always been refunded to the original form of payment. mac_tlc P.S Tiki_man --- hope all went well with your knee!!!!!!!!
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That is indeed an odd change, especially given that it has had a minimum occupancy of 8 to book it. We had it on Harmony for a group of 8 and it was wonderful. Wanted to book it on Symphony for summer 2025 but the $39K price tag was a bit too extreme. Others must feel the same as it is still available for several dates —- it’s usually a cabin that is gone on release day. mac_tlc
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Comparing Celebrity with HAL, NCL, and Oceania
mac_tlc replied to dszrew's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thank you for your comparison! In 2025 we will be doing our first HAL and O cruises. Trying to find a time slot for Silversea and Viking, but recent price increases have lessened the urgency. mac_tlc -
Fractured leg on Beyond; Need Disembarkation Information
mac_tlc replied to helen haywood's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Glad you made it home and can get some much needed rest. My wife has a wheelchair most times we leave the cabin and I can relate to the hallway obstacles. It is one of the reasons we get a cabin as close to the elevators as possible. Besides the attendant carts and the hanging laundry bags, the room service trays are another nuisance. At least there are no trays on debarkation morning. mac_tlc -
Glad you are enjoying Beyond. We just switched out 12/1 Ascent cruise to the 11/25 Beyond sailing. Not a fan of the a la carte LeGrand Bistro. It was a great lunch spot. For what used to be $20, then $30, will now be more. mac_tlc
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Live from the Norwegian Fjords May 5-13, 2024 - Silhouette
mac_tlc replied to kk20's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thanks! I was like a kid in a candy store snapping all those pictures. I must have over 100 from the top of the mountain. mac_tlc -
Live from the Norwegian Fjords May 5-13, 2024 - Silhouette
mac_tlc replied to kk20's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Following along. Our trip to the fjords last year was a lasting memorable experience. I hope the weather cooperates in Olden, the sky lift was unforgettable:- 126 replies
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Thank you @chengkp75 for your input. Whenever there is mention of a ship “episode”, I await your response, which has the advantage of being based on years and years of maritime experience. It must be tiring trying to combat all of those that lack your experience but nevertheless appear to have the answers🤔. Thanks again. mac_tlc
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LIVE Norwaylady & The Queen is coming to Infinity 6-16.5.24
mac_tlc replied to Norwaylady's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Always fun to follow along with @Norwaylady! Have a safe flight and a wonderful cruise with the Queen ! mac_tlc -
We have done Sky Suites on all the E-class ships and enjoy the extra cabin space as much as anything. We spent a decent amount of time there. We did the Norwegian fjords last year on the Jewel of the Seas. We had an aft balcony. I would highly recommend one. If you can get an aft Sky Suite that would be wonderful— except for the walk to the elevators. My wife has limited walking ability and we used a wheelchair all the time she was out of the cabin. Geiranger, Flam, Alesund, Honninsvag —It was a trip of a lifetime. Just a couple pictures from our aft sailing to Geiranger. Words do not do it justice… I hope you also have the trip of a lifetime !
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Safe travels….look forward to following along. Would like to do a TP from Japan to North America… it’s a good way to get to see Tokyo Disneyland 😜😜. mac_tlc
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Maybe we will meet you on the Silhouette….we are on the 4/4/26 sailing! mac_tlc
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So glad you had a wonderful time. We do enjoy the Beyond and Ascent !! Thanks for taking us along~ mac_tlc