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Not being a " smart-alec " here : What is the cost of the Premium Access and why purchase it ? On any cruise we have been on we arrive at the terminal around 10:30 am , check in ( they never look at the scheduled check-in time ) , wait a few minutes and are on the ship by 11:15. Am I missing something regarding the Premium Access?

We were on the Silhouette in March---- a group of 800+ followers of Abraham Hicks were onboard --- many young people in the group---- never noticed any poor behavior--- on sea days it was very easy to get a lounge in the Solarium as they were in Seminars---

As long as the cruise is 7 days or more--- I wouldn't worry about it. On every cruise there are folks that drink toooooo much and disturb others. Some disturb others in other ways (I better stick to the topic and not get all " worked up " ). LOL--- Just go, have a great time , and make sure none of your neighbors hang upside down pineapple stickers on their door. Otherwise, you will be getting new neighbors when you get back home.

Congratulations---- You win !! Thank you for reading my post--- Do you think I did it on purpose to see if " anybody " would notice ???

If whomever you are traveling with are charging everything to the same credit card on file, the accounts are automatically linked. An example--- $18 per day per passenger for gratuities = $36 for 2 people ---- Lets say the cruise is 10 days----- $36 x 10 days= $350 will be deducted from any OBC. The balance will be charged on your credit card. How's that for math???

YOU got a complex !! What makes you think it’s you? Holy S—, 99.5% of the men in the Solarium are old and fat ! Are you that “old crab “ that you didn’t like when you were a kid? Let the kids have some fun— let them splash water on you—let them yell at each other—watch them running around the Solarium pool screaming———so what, if their towel hits ya in the “chops “ while you were dozing— Guess what time WE get the hell out of the Solarium?? To be honest, the kids that we have seen in the Solarium were very well behaved—— Much better than some of the adults—— that’s no joke.

So, when we were on the Edge I made a reservation each night for a different dining room---spent " hours " figuring, studying the menus, etc---- a total waste of time. The Maitre'd in the Normandy Dining Room ( forgot his name ) --- real nice guy--- on the first night asked if we liked the service/menu etc---- " Of course, it's excellent ". He said, " If you would like, just come at any time----and bye the way, if there is a " special dish, not on the menu, I can arrange it for you the next night ". It worked out perfectly.

You got to pick up a toad. A lady posted that she got to pick up ( hold ) the Captain’s cat . I’m waiting for some old fart to brag about the 32 year old he picked up. Much more interesting. I doubt it was on a banana plantation tour and cost a lot more. Come to think of it— People that go on pineapple tours , Why do they hang pictures/stickers with pineapples upside down on their stateroom door? I’ll bet they get a good “kickback”.

"Don’t let the critics get you down, we’re a tough crowd" !!!! Not so true----- UNLESS you question/comment on etc: 1--WHY ya puttin pictures of what you ate on CC 2--WHO Cares who the Captain will be on your cruise in 2026 3--Are YOU serious, NO round tomatoes. NO shredded cheese 4--So, YA met her cat ?? OOOKKKK !!! 5--What would you do with $7.50 of OBC not spent 6--My all time favorite----- My Waiter forgot to bring my 3 shrimp cocktails at the same time

Correct--as evidenced in post #5 A total waste of time and $$--- On a positive note----- You are " guaranteed " to see pictures of the Guide's 7,8, " whatever " number of kids. LOL--- I'll bet every Guide has the same pictures with the same kids---

They can order off either menu--- For a " special treat " try Murano if it is on that ship. Excellent food--- French service--- nice memory

Go Chiefs !!! Ok, here goes : Years ago we visited a banana plantation in Limon Costa Rica---- Talk about " agony " !! The cruise lasted about 8 hrs ( ?? ) because it was far from the port-- Anyway---- On the way back our Guide stopped the bus a few miles from the port--- took out a handkerchief , wiped his eyes, and said " I have to tell you, You are THE nicest group I have ever had "---- then proceeded through the bus showing pictures of his kids ( the women looked, the men looked out the window )----- I had a " feeling " of what was coming. When we got back to the port, a few men ( me included ) tried to get off through the back door ----- the bum had it locked !! Guess why ?? Correct---- That hug/handshake cost me another few $$US !! Absolutely true story !! That's called " Marketing 611 "---- sure beats the "1 Free scoop of gelato" when you become Elite !!

1---LOL--- There's the answer--- Save losing the $1000---and forever " guessing " whether you did the right thing. Also, your question is impossible for anyone on CC because I doubt anyone knows your children. Most likely there will be other children on board---- somehow, they will find each other and have a great time. 2---( Been there, done that )----So, If they are bored --- LOL----" Find something to do " !! How ya feelin now ???

Is that " really " true ?? You brought cat toys " hoping " to meet Captain Kate and her cat?? About " Captains "--- Met many--- Every one was very approachable when walking around the ship. Their " public relations " (IMO) is excellent. One day the Captain ( forgot who ) was walking by our Stateroom and we had a little chat-- " How many cruises with Celebrity, where are you from "--- all the standard chit chat ---and finished with " As Captain, I am ordering you to continue enjoying the cruise --- and, eat as much as you want ".

As long as you are " sweet " you can board at anytime --- On our last two cruises ( February--- Equinox and March---Silhouette ) we were not in a suite. They didn't even check our scheduled arrival time. Perhaps it was because we looked hungry ???