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just got off 10-day repositioning Summit cruise.  

I had $800 obc.

$250 was BAC refundable from Celeb credit card perk. Others were nonrefundable. Used up nonrefundable for gratuities, as well as Casino chips (promotional chips with no fee), and other items while onboard.

I did not use up the $250 refundable BAC OBC. Day after cruise I got a BAC credit to my bank account.

Very simple process.

On 8/6/2023 at 7:07 PM, jwlane said:

On the BoA credit card website click "View My Cruise Points".

Thank you. I just redeemed it for $250 OBC. Does credit show up on Celeb website or after you board?

How did you redeem your points? I assume after billing statement when you reach $$ goal you can redeem?

First time on Celebrity. Will be using RCCL Diamond match.

Some cruise lines give free minutes but must be used in a 24-hour period. Can the free 90 Elite minutes be used by logging in and out for several days?

Very sad. Crew members are one large family, spending most of their day together. Does anyone have a photo of Fabio. Trying to put a face with the name.

I found that after the first day, the servers know your name, room, and what you drink. No need to give card. Just a tip with each drink, keeps them coming back to you.

Was on Niew Statendam a few weeks back. 

Interesting that the first few days of a back-to-back cruise, there were no raisins in the bread pudding. After that there were raisins in all batches. 

If you don't use up the $200 OBC deposit it will be refunded within a few days from end of cruise.

Our Holland America just cancelled Key West for Jan 14 cruise. Replaced with Nassau. 
Is Key West eliminating more cruise stops there?

Just got notice this morning that Jan 14th NS first stop Key West replaced by Nassau. 
Not happy with two stops in the Bahamas. 
Oh well, still better than snow. 

Last month we went back-to-back Boston-Montreal. No covid testing after first leg.

What do most people set cell phones to when at sea on this trip where it is not as far offshore as Caribbean or transatlantic cruises?
Airplane mode?

Will be sailing with you on the B-B cruise.

We definitely will enjoy it. 35+ cruises. First NE/Canada 

What should be a fair tip for a $60 excursion with a narrator on a Boston to Canada cruise?

1 minute ago, princeton123211 said:

My guess is the answer is no (which is what I would answer)-- they are more interested in if you are disembarking in Canada and either flying or driving home, which you are not. Canada most likely looks at this as a long round trip cruise from Boston and you have a scheduled departure date from Canada back to the US. 

 

It most likely is worth a call into your cruise line or ask the Pursers office when you board in Boston. 

Thanks for your reply. My cruise consultant called me back and said answer no to that question.

I am going on B-B Boston-Montreal/Montreal-Boston this weekend.

Last question on Arrive Can questionnaire:

Is your cruise terminating in Canada?

Technically they are two separate cruises, but same cabin and continuing back to Boston.

How are cruisers answering the last question? Yes, or no?

Not sure how I missed it. Glad it wasn't Zaandam.

Thanks

6 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

See post #8

When was this cruise and what ship please?

How far were the gardens from the cruise ship in Halifax?

Strange question. What flavor soft serve ice cream is being served?

Reason I ask is that on my last 11-day cruise in March only a raspberry type was available the entire cruise. Never chocolate or vanilla.

Will be sailing on Zaandam between Quebec and PEI on July 4th. 
Is ship close enough to land to see fireworks while at sea?

Those on or just off HAL Boston-Montreal/Montreal to Boston, how did the ship handle the time zone changes?

Want to be sure for private excursions keeping track of time.

On 5/20/2022 at 6:54 AM, Crazy For Cats said:

Good Morning Everyone,  thanks for the daily report.   Yesterday was an in office day and it felt odd leaving the house.  I'll wait for @dfish pictures and recipes before deciding on today's meal suggestion.   I think my cats are living like millionaires. 

My back door with a souvenir from Ketchikan. 

Your picture to recognize you on your next cruise out of Boston>?

We are doing B-B Boston to Montreal June 25th. 

I assume we use Halifax as first entry to Canada on Arrive Can? 

From what I read still doesn't look like we have to retest if on B-B back to Boston?? 

Last Caribbean B-B you just stayed on ship, and they retested you at n/c.