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Not I said the little brown cow!

Not even close

Actually Rome in Limo will do about anything you want within Reason. For us they did make suggestions in our correspondence back and forth. They have a fabulous reputation. On our last Amalfj Coast (July2022) we started in Ravello and came up the coast. The only issue with that direction is you are on the other side of the road from the coastal side. Our driver did stop when we could. There were some wonderful surprises we did not see when we started from Sorrento and did not see on two previous trips. Ravello was just opening and setting up their shops when we got there. The traffic was in Amalfi and Positano. By the time you stop for the most amazing lunch ((RIL) is famous for those connections there may not be time to stop in Pompeii. This is where choices come into play. As I remember we were picked up around 08 when we went to Pompeii(1st trip) It was amazing to get photos with no people in them. We did not go as far as Ravello. We did have an hr to look around Sorrento then had the most amazing lunch in a cliffside overlooking Sorrento and the coastline. We remember our fabulous Italian experience at these lunches more than the sites!! Then we did the Amalfi Coast drive down as far as Amalfi. On the way back our driver knew where the ship busses were. They are in contact with other drivers who were right behind the busses or in one case the bus was behind that driver. We made it back with about an hr to spare. As I said they have a huge reputation to uphold. The following photos 1.small narrow canyon on the land side of the drive between Ravello and Amalfi 2.Year round nativity scene in a small cave 3. Amazing lunch at a fab small family restaurant that our driver knew the owners. Our driver ordered and served for us. The wine was flowing and it was something we cherished about our private excursion

We have been long time Celebrity Cruisers. We also currently have eight on the books. We do not cruise in suites but instead mostly SV when we can get them. Most all our cruises are booked at least 1.5-2yrs out although we do book some only a few months out. We do not have much to complain about as we do not have the major changes some folks have as we’re not in suites. We have been cruising Celebrity for over twenty years after we moved over from Royal. Sure the midnight buffets are gone and the towel animals in the room and sometimes the chocolates on the bed are gone! As a result so far we are happy and go along with the flow. On our two coming up in Nov we do not even have any perks at all and will buy drinks as we go and use our elite benefits. We can almost always find something to eat and have never left a cruise starving. Sometimes for us the dining room is a little heavy on fish dishes and we do not eat fish( we’re in the minority there). We’re just happy to be cruising and will stay right where we are.

Thank you. We just booked with Bonaire Cruisers for our Feb Cruise.

I was going to guess Residence Inn before I saw your description!!!

We usually pick up a glass of wine and take it into the dining room with us!

The way we look at it is we will just book it as CRUISE ONLY. We never do drink anywhere near enough to make the drink pkg a break even anyway. We will save $$ by purchasing as we go. We will use the elite happy hour and pick up extra bottles of water. Probably have a drink too. We want the staff to get their tips as that is what helps support their families and they depend on them. Will leave them to be added daily. Cutting out the tips in the Al is not a deal breaker for us even though we are accustomed to having it part of the pkg. We realize times they are a changing whether we like it or not!

We’re sad too. For many years we begged to get some west coast cruises. Then the pandemic hit and unfortunately there has not been the demand. We have supported the west coast with four bookings. We have enjoyed a quick hop down the coast instead of flying clear across the country.

I think it is probably showing you this because the hotels have not yet released availability this far out. We have also stayed at the Jazz numerous times. Very convenient hotel with big rooms.

Enjoy your cruise. Keep an open mind and you will enjoy it. Glad you are looking past the negativity. Frankly we are very tired of all of it! We too are on the Eclipse Pacific Coastal and the one following. We just enjoy cruising. We moved over from Royal a number of years ago. We were on the Transatlantic and the cruise following and we loved them. No complaints. Just love being out on the water.

Thank you for sharing. I assume you mean per couple on the tipping. What did you do about the No-show? I assume you all picked up extra to cover for them.

Last cruise we did our own. But at check in they retook them. It was a B2B and then they used our own for the second cruise.

We repriced last Oct during a brief drop and got $1500 per person with the Al on a SV. So we’re pretty happy with that.

I just looked on the Celebrity website and it is showing $525 for the Al. That includes drinks Wi-Fi and tips for an infinite veranda.

We did exactly this with Rome in Limo in May. Picked up at the Port and driven around Rome before being dropped off at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel for our flight the next day. Wonderful relaxing end to our trip before flying home.

We stayed at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel by the airport after a cruise. We were picked up at the Port by RIL and toured the city and then were dropped off at the hotel. Definitely recommend. Obviously you can do the other way around and be transported to the Port from the Airport Marriott.

We visited Pompeii as part of an Amalfi Coast tour with Rome in Limo. They arranged for a wonderful guide who met us there. We were among the first off the ship in Naples and were whisked away to Pompeii where we were first in line through the gate. We have fabulous photos with no tourists in them! She was able to show us the highlights so that we could make the most of our time. Having a guide really brings Pompeii to life.

Sharon.. We have kept our groups small (6-8)so everyone gave the guide their own share. Do whatever you feel comfortable with. RIL has also arranged for guides for Pompeii and the Vatican for us. We paid the guides separately but I would ask Janny if they now pay them for you or should you pay them directly. Enjoy your cruise.

Sharon the way I have arranged tours with RIL or other tour companies on our roll call is I book it about six -9 months out. I book it as a private excursion and I pick the size of the group. I don’t like to post it on the roll call too early as too much can change before next Oct. People cancel and forget they committed to your group. I have booked tours with RIL in all these ports. All very successful. 1. I post my tour and price and group size. I use a gmail for contact on the roll call and I ask anyone that is interested to write me privately off the boards. ( I do not use our own private email). I do not like to go back and forth with everyone on the roll call itself. It’s not fair for other members to have to take up all the space organizing your tour. 2. I ask for commitment once they have expressed definite interest and I want to know their names and stateroom number and contact email and phone. 3. I do not ask everyone for their ideas on what they want to see. I research it ahead of time and get input from the tour company. Then I post my excursion. 4. Touch base after final payment with everyone. 5. Arrange a brief face to face meeting with everyone in your group onboard so you know who you are looking for. 6. Get off as a group. That way you are not waiting for stragglers. Set a meeting place and time. Make sure everyone knows they need Euros for excursion and tip). We have never had a problem with a NO SHOW as I keep our arrangements tight and communicate with participants. There is always the risk someone will cancel and that’s the risk you take but have found it easy to replace them by posting an opening on your tour. Folks are always looking for a private tour. We have the highest regards for RIL. They are great to work with. Hope this helps. Mary.

I just did a dummy booking on an Alaska cruise for next May and the tips were still I included with the Al incl perks.

I was happy to see it was indeed possible. I’m glad you were able to find a place that will work for you. You are in a really fun walkable location.

I just did a quick look on Bookings. I put in a date the end of July and here is what I came up with. For the cheaper price they might be prepaid rooms. I did find rooms for just slightly more that are cancelable and no prepayment so it is indeed possible. You can write and ask about elevators in the comments (requests when booking). We found the innkeepers to be pretty quick to respond.

We have stayed at the Sheraton the last three times we have flown in and out. Can’t beat it for convenience. Very nice am brunch too. Very convenient and easy for getting into the city and elsewhere. Agree staying in Amsterdam is very nice and fun for wandering if you have some extra time. You may want to check out the train station for locker storage for your luggage so you do not have to spend extra time checking into your airport hotel and returning back into the city.

When we did our booking we asked to be waitlisted we did an onboard booking. We are #5 on the list. If it comes through we probably will not know until after final payment. By then it will no doubt cost a lot more! Since it is for a New Zealand cruise it would be wonderful. If it does not come through we will still be happy. Plenty of places to be outdoors.