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Blue Collar Diamond (+) does Wonder!
mac_tlc replied to BillOh's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thanks for the review! I, for one, enjoy the pre-cruise info. I usually include it in my LIVE’s —- some folks complain but that’s what the scrolling function is for. We are considering the Wonder for a family cruise in August 2025, but so far the pricing is a bit rich — since we need four cabins but there is only one payer 😳😳. Thanks for taking us along! mac_tlc -
Do the Broadway shows ever change ships?
mac_tlc replied to OceanCruise's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Oasis originally had Hairspray, now it has Cats. Hairspray took a long vacation then popped up on Symphony. mac_tlc -
Makes me glad we bought CO for our 18 day Koningsdam cruise in January! mac_tlc
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Obviously, we can not.. Three more examples . All are V1 Veranda cabins, on S class ships, within a week of each other. All non-refundable deposit, all no perks. Silhouette - 10 nights - 4/28/2025: Total Price for 1 = $3089 Total Price for 2 = $2217 Reflection - 8 nights - 4/26/2025: Total Price for 1 = $3774 Total Price for 2 = $2689 Equinox - 14 nights - 4/19/2025: Total Price for 1 = $2505 Total Price for 2 = $2860 Frankly, the pricing for 2 for all three is pretty attractive. mac_tlc
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Where Should Celebrity Create New Routes & Sailings?
mac_tlc replied to Tom and Ingrid's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I get Silversea emails, along with HAL, Viking, Oceania, X, Royal. Personally, I’m not swayed in any direction based on who is in their ad. If I like the product from my experiences and the price is acceptable, I’ll book, regardless of who is on an ad . mac_tlc -
I agree with your view on the surveys. It is getting ridiculous. There is always room for improvement and a nine should not be viewed as “bad”. And I would NEVER ding my waiter for bringing a bourbon and peaches 😜😜. Thank you for your review. I plan on doing a LIVE when we are onboard in August. Safe travels home… mac_tlc
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Where Should Celebrity Create New Routes & Sailings?
mac_tlc replied to Tom and Ingrid's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Id love to see it on X. Haven't sailed Viking yet, but it's on our list .... someday -
Where Should Celebrity Create New Routes & Sailings?
mac_tlc replied to Tom and Ingrid's topic in Celebrity Cruises
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Where Should Celebrity Create New Routes & Sailings?
mac_tlc replied to Tom and Ingrid's topic in Celebrity Cruises
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That last part has “pending legal activity” written all over it. mac_tlc
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You left out my favorite…. French onion soup ! mac_tlc
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Certainly not a scientific sampling, but I have seen prices on many Ascent sailings in spring 2025 drop from prior levels, especially Sky Suites. Rarely less than $500 pppd, many are now around $420 pppd. I enjoy hunting for a bargain, my strike price is $400pppd. You can get a Prime Veranda, no perks, on Equinox TA next spring for just over $100pppd. mac_tlc
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LIVE from the Edge - Alaska Dawes Glacier B2Bs May 24-June 7
mac_tlc replied to SerraG's topic in Celebrity Cruises
The short ribs is one of our favorite Luminae dishes of the entire week. That --- and a Bourbon and Peaches -- and I'm all set. -
LIVE from the Edge - Alaska Dawes Glacier B2Bs May 24-June 7
mac_tlc replied to SerraG's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Ohhhhhh….Dang! We are on 8/16!!!! Bummer we will miss you and Mr_Tiki!!! About that 4/4/2026 Silhouette to the ABC islands…🤔🤔 mac_tlc -
We are in a similar position, I think. E+ on Celebrity and have our first O cruise booked for November 2025, a TA on Vista. We enjoy the entertainment on X so have similar concerns with O. But, we will never know if we don’t try it. We haven’t discarded X, just a little more selective. Prices have jumped a lot on Retreat so we bargain hunt. Found a decent deal in November 2024, January 2026 and April 2026, all under $400pppd for Retreat. Trying HAL and O in 2025. Also searching SS and Viking to try them out too, although SS prices have jumped a lot in the past couple months so they have moved off the front burner for us. We are looking forward to trying something different. mac_tlc
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LIVE from the Edge - Alaska Dawes Glacier B2Bs May 24-June 7
mac_tlc replied to SerraG's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Looking forward to following along. We will be on Edge in August in Alaska. mac_tlc -
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