Vanman725

I have done two Alaska cruises just before re-positioning. Both times there were a maximum of one other ship in port. That made for much nicer time ashore. Stores were clearing out merchandise on shore and onboard the ship. Good deals. There was no difference that we noticed on board.

Were you given a "Priority" placard for your vehicle in Fort Lauderdale? Also it has been mentioned that there is a building pillar with the "Priority" sign on it for luggage.

First time Celebrity cruiser. Previously RCL, Princess and HA. I like to be prepared before traveling. I have searched the forums and found conflicting information on embarkation for upper level suites (particularly Edge Villa) from T25 in Fort Lauderdale. I have seen that there is a pole outside the area where you line up to get into the terminal with a Retreat sign on it. Is this where all Retreat guests drop their luggage? I have also heard that there is a special area for uppper level suite guests to drop their luggage and that it gets priority? Do the upper level suite guests get escorted onto the ship? I have seen some comments that Edge Villa guests were able to access their suites right away upon boarding.