amoscotti

7 hours ago, cjwags said:

Our June 25, 2025 Croatia cruise on the Spirit was cancelled as well. Same offer- rebook for 10% discount. Nothing much left out there we are interested in for an amount we are willing to pay during June of 2025. Our time to travel is limited. Not a good introduction to SS for us. 

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We are Just of the Nova In February which we enjoyed but a couple of minor faults, and were looking forward to the Spirit Cruise which has just been cancelled.

We were door to door on the Nova , but looking at alternative cruise in late 2025/ 2026  which suit us the prices for door to door has shot through the roof  now looking alternative cruise lines.

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Can confirm that there are showers in the SPA , in the gents section which gives you access to  a Sauna , Steam Room and entry to the shared thermal pool.

Don't know if this is replicated on the Ladies Section.

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We are just off the Silver Nova at Rio , we had suit 8009 at the front of the ship , we booked this suit as it had a water drop on the deck plan and had it confirmed that the suit had a shower and a separate

bath.

In our suite the bath was on the left hand side on entering the bathroom and the separate walk in shower on the right which was also well sized.

The bathroom was large and spacious enough, my partner wanted a bath which was large enough for a good soak , she also had the butler run her a bath one night after coming off an excursion it was worth it as fake candles on the side of the bath, a sweet treat ,and a bottle of champagne in a cooler on the hand wash cabinet.

One of the best suites we have been in.

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Thanks so much for your input enjoy your cruise.🙂

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We are cruising on the Nova on 5/2 from Buenos Aries to date we have not had any information about our luggage labels , we obtained our cruise ticket from TA  on Sunday but no labels.

A few years ago we cruised on the Silver Wind and a received a box containing the luggage labels and nice metal fasteners for the labels we were very impressed,

has their format changed and you will get the luggage  labels at the post cruise hotel.

Any information would be appreciated. Flights from the UK.🤔

22 hours ago, JSR said:

@seaver Thank you. Yes, we are going to Carnival! Can’t wait. We will have the ship ready and waiting for your arrival. 
 

@amoscotti sorta tea at arts cafe. They have all the pieces of afternoon tea. They have many loose teas and some in cotton bags, scones (not great), I believe clotted cream, finger sandwiches however you go order it at the counter it is brought to you but not served. 
 

just back from port. great tour. Will post photos and update in a bit. Need a rest. Luckily NCL Sun just left and we have our view back! 

Thanks so much for the afternoon tea update.

Enjoying your thoughts on the ship , food , service and entertainment we are coming on board in Argentina.

Last time, many years ago on the Silver Wind they provided an afternoon tea with  a selection of loose tea , scones and sandwiches which we enjoy bit of a British Tradition do they have that on board the Nova may be in the Arts Cafe.

2 hours ago, Nic6318 said:

 

Hi 

 

I understand that what is important is different for each of us, so, just trying to understand, what is it that you feel you will miss out on? You will still get the meal you paid for. Nobody is forcing you to eat at that venue at that time.

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Sparkle lost before boarding , booked on the Millennium sailing from San Juan in December 2022 .

Booked a Tuscan Grill offer on the 1 st night of the cruise at 2000 hrs months ago at the initial special price , then found the sail away is at 2030 hrs leaving San Juan e mailed Captains Club asking to get the booking earlier , got a phone call yesterday informing me that they could move it to an earlier time but it would cost more as that offer has now changed to a higher price ,  takes the shine off the company was only looking for a change of time for the booking very stingy if Celebrity have sailed with them on previous occasions so will miss the sail away 

Thanks for the update

Lets hope that Celebrity Cruise Line re looks at their testing protocols.

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A lot of good information , but still a bit confused sailing from San Juan Puerto Rico on Sat 3/12 flying out from Glasgow on 01/12.

Contacted Celebrity Customer Services saying we could test 3 days before the cruise which means we could test the day before flying we are fully vaccinated and have the boosters.

But looking at USA web site it appears we would need to test 2 days before the cruise. The start  day would be  on our flying day that leaves us a big problem . we need to test at Heathrow with 1 hr 30 min , transfer at same terminal  or then  on to Miami with 4 hrs transfer wait ,  try and get test there or purchase a kit in UK and take it with us .

I would like to test in UK but don't think Cruise Lines information was correct.

We are not great tech users re Zoom calls etc .

Moved this to this arena as seems the most appropriate

Hi

A lot of good information , but still a bit confused sailing from San Juan Puerto Rico on Sat 3/12 flying out from Glasgow on 01/12.

Contacted Celebrity Customer Services saying we could test 3 days before the cruise which means we could test the day before flying we are fully vaccinated and have the boosters.

But looking at USA web site it appears we would need to test 2 days before the cruise. The start  day would be  on our flying day that leaves us a big problem . we need to test at Heathrow with 1 hr 30 min , transfer at same terminal  or then  on to Miami with 4 hrs transfer wait ,  try and get test there or purchase a kit in UK and take it with us .

I would like to test in UK but don't think Cruise Lines information was correct.

We are not great tech users re Zoom calls etc .

I agree checked some other information on cruise critic for other cruise lines one quoted that Regent were dropping the required testing in August.

I hope you enjoy your Windstar cruise ,  we have 2 days in San Juan before returning back to Scotland and looking forward to exploring San Juan.

Can you recommend any Stand out places In San Juan.

Thanks so much Stan

Gives me great options , Managed to contact Celebrity Customers service which confused me even more said we could test 3 days before the cruise which gives us the option of testing in the UK.

They sent  a copy of information just with 2 days and 3 days telling you the days you can count back to take the test but doesn't differentiate between the requirements for the days that apply to you.

But when you read the information it would appear if you are fully vaccinated and had the booster that the protocol is 2 days. 

Thanks for the idea , was on celebrity site trying their port booking if required San Juan no on their list

Also tried to see if can obtain the Video Test via their connecting approved suppliers all USA based with no supply to the UK.

It must be difficult for International Travellers who come in early to the port to ensure they make the cruise

to obtain the necessary Covid Test before boarding . I have e mailed the Hotel waiting on a reply.

thanks Kilkoyne will look at the web site 

The mandatory pre cruise test can be a problem we are still trying to work it out , we fly   early hours from Glasgow to San Juan in December.

If they keep the mandatory test 2 days before the cruise , it means  we are arriving late at night at San Juan  Puerto Rico  on the Thursday so the only opportunity for us to get a test is at Miami Airport where we have a 4 hrs wait before the flight or in San Juan on the Friday with the cruise  departing on  the Saturday.

We have about 1 hr possibility at Heathrow  to get a test but that's tight.

Celebrity can't confirm if we could get a port side test . It makes you think of not bothering with the stress.

we are looking for a walk in test centre for antigen test or will we need to do it online all info re online for a UK resident in the USA.

The mandatory pre cruise test can be a problem we are still trying to work it out , we fly   early hours from Glasgow to San Juan in December.

If they keep the mandatory test 2 days before the cruise , it means  we are arriving late at night at San Juan  Puerto Rico  on the Thursday so the only opportunity for us to get a test is at Miami Airport where we have a 4 hrs wait before the flight or in San Juan on the Friday with the cruise  departing on  the Saturday.

We have about 1 hr possibility at Heathrow  to get a test but that's tight.

Celebrity can't confirm if we could get a port side test . It makes you think of not bothering with the stress.

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thanks for all your help the reply as per bebe08 with the copy of the details , it was the 89 spirts options etc is that just a selection of the top shelf premium package or the entire selection . 

My reading may be wrong but I was thinking it was only a selection of the premium package not the full bundle.

We have a classic beverage package with the booking but like upgrading to the premium as we like a good rum , whisky and champagne.

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We are hoping to cruise to New Zealand in November 2021 , I see on looking at our planned cruise upgrades we can upgrade to the drinks or more or premium drinks package we do usually upgrade from the classic to the premium , my question is are all the premium drinks included in the drinks and more package it just give you a number of the premium drinks available.

The premium usually gives you a dollar price on the drinks available on that package. We looked at the all inclusive package but would a bit too expensive.

We are select members and see we could get a % off the premium upgrade but nothing mentioned about the drinks and more.

We enjoy the specialty coffee and cocktails so we will upgrade to one of them.😊

We did enjoy the rooftop garden the food was like an upscale BBQ which we enjoyed the service was good and the staff very friendly and looked after us well.

It is a bit open and could be a problem if windy although they may have changed the layout as we were on the Edge in March.

We like a wine but are not experts but will look to the Sommelier for guidance , we tried to upgrade to premium plus but were told it was not available as we were in there YC, had an e mail discussion with MSC booking management but were adamant that we could not upgrade before the cruise , but I dare say on the cruise you can and pay the 15% extra seems that the UK end can't progress the upgrade but other areas of booking can.

Thats great info will pack our cases accordingly.

Thanks for the tips will keep that in mind , is there any dress code for the Gala Nights.

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Going on the Bellisima  in the  YC  area in November 2019

We like a bit of Champagne now and again , I take it as the Nicolas F is not listed on the YC list you will need to ask for it , also on reading the forum they do not have an extensive wine list , we like Reisling and Shiraz along with our meal so looks like will need to see if the Top Sail has anything.

We have never been in the YC before more used to Celebrity.