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I concern myself with the points (obviously) and there's no chance they'll increase my tier. Celebrity successfully "Gamified" this promotion. I can't imagine any type of advertising that would get more successful engagement for the cost to Celebrity. Witness this 329 page thread that lights up every time a new webinar is released. Harris Denver, CO

I've often noticed that a lot of the people that have nothing good to say about Celebrity are certainly anxious to get the extra points. Harris Denver, CO

It looks like they're coming today (Friday, Jan 12). The five points are showing in the points history on my account, but not yet in the total. This has happened before, and usually updates after a few hours. Harris Denver, CO

You were advised correctly. During the sailing, the accounting transfers to on-board, and shore side can't access any of it. This continues until a few days after to conclusion of the sailing, when the ship closes out the sailing, and the records go back to shore-side. There is no reasonable way for a party not on the ship to add OBC to a passenger's account mid sailing. Harris Denver, CO

@tnm6217 Yes, those sites list ships without regard to any actual effort to sell ships. It’s not an actual case of the ships being offered by Royal Caribbean Group, and nothing to concern anyone as far as their cruise plans. Harris Denver, CO

I imagine Celebrity's legal team is quaking at the thought of going up against an attorney who's clients have decided to file their case in the District Court of Cruise Critic. Harris Denver, CO

I’m a scuba diver, so I’d I’m going to take over on a cruise ship stuff has already gotten pretty real. 😁 Harris Denver, CO

Seems like on most tours the bus driver either gets arrested, or walks off the job half way through the tour; necessitating one of the tourists from the ship having to take over operation of the coach. You wouldn’t want to be stranded in some foreign land just because you couldn’t step in to the breach. 😂 Harris Denver, CO

@BOB999 is correct, the cruise visitor tax is in the taxes and fees, and is $10.00, not the higher amount charged for other visitors. Also the marine park fee is not charged for single day visitors. Harris Denver, CO

Generally, I would allow 4.5 hours to be back off the dive boat from the start time. This can get longer if you’re somewhere with extended travel from the marina to the dive sites, and wouldn’t include time from the ship to the dive shop. If you use 8:00 am as a scheduled time, here’s how it breaks out: 8:00 am paperwork and gear fitting, getting on the boat. 8:30 boat actually gets underway, gear assembly and dive 1 briefing en route to first site. 9:00 in the water 10:00 out of water, change tanks, surface interval, briefing for dive 2. 11:00 dive 2 in the water Noon out of the water, gear disassembly en route, cleaning and paperwork at the shop. Harris Denver, CO

Neither island is known for particularly challenging diving. I think the reefs are healthier in Curacao, and from your post I'd say it would be your better choice if you can only dive one of the two. I'd recommend you contact Hans Pleij at CURious2Dive. He'll pick you up and return you to the port,and you could ask to do a drift dive from Director's Bay to Tugboat beach. You'll see a lot of interesting things there; the old surf nets at Director's bay, the sunken tugboat, and then the pier where (currently) there's a drill rig in for service. (https://www.curious2dive.com/). If you decide on a Aruba, there's a wreck there that's interesting for its history, the Antilla (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Antilla_(1939) It's hardly a challenging dive, but it's always enjoyable. for Aruba Jeffrey Kost at Happy Divers Aruba can set you up. (https://happydiversaruba.com/). Harris Denver, CO

It's a 750 ml bottle, and it's been reduced to one per adult passenger. Guests are not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages onboard; with the exception of embarkation day when each guest (of legal drinking age) is permitted to bring onboard one (1) 750 ml bottle of wine (which are subject to a corkage fee) per guest. A corkage fee does not apply to guests with the Classic Beverage Package or Premium Beverage Package. Harris Denver, CO

Usually it's a sold out cruise that causes this. Harris Denver, CO

At the earliest, the points will credit on October 14. Since the period to watch the video ends today, it may be the points will credit on November 14. Also - as it seems you may not be clear - you'll get 3 Captain's Club points for 30 Power Up points. Harris Denver, CO

Not if it's a/the bottle given by Celebrity. Harris Denver, CO

You can indicate that you have a special occasion pre-cruise. Your stateroom attendant can also make these things happen. However, being Concierge Class, you could also contact the Concierge as soon as possible after boarding, and they can likely arrange for whatever you like. If you post which ship you're sailing, someone here may even have an on-board contact. Harris Denver, CO

Yes, I definitely recommend Happy Divers Aruba. Jeffrey will take care of you. Harris Denver, CO

Should have been "whine" dispensers. 🙂 Harris Denver, CO

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@jbrinkm Upon reflection, your best option may be Curacao. Talk to Hans at CURious2Dive. I'm thinking you could dive either Tugboat, or Director's Bay to Tugboat, while your snorkelers could snorkel in the Tugboat Bay. There's the sunken tugboat at easy snorkeling depth, and a pier there that is a haven for a lot of sea life. Added bonus is there is a bar/restaurant there so if your snorkelers don't want to snorkel as long as you dive, they have a nice place to hang. Harris Denver, CO

For your specific question - combining snorkelers and divers on one boat, I'd probably say Aruba. The Antilla wreck there is very popular with snorkelers, and is also a good dive. Most of the better dive operators will not have snorkelers on a dive boat, as it invariably ends up wiht no one getting an ideal experience. Harris Denver, CO

@Dharma2003 I don't know who the cruise line's operator may be, but I can tell you St. Thomas is a port where it's hard to find an operator independently because of transport issues. When I cruise I take all my own gear. That includes a roller bag to go from the ship to the pier. It's a bit of a hassle for packing and what not, but it's worth it to me, since my gear is perfect for me, and I know it's properly serviced, and cared for. at a minimum, I'd say take your own mask and dive computer. Those are easy to pack and your own are always going to be better than the rentals. Harris Denver, CO

Well, as you know it wasn't on my list for Discover Dives from a cruise. However, there are plenty of calm spots for Discover Scuba dives, or for training. Harris Denver, CO

I've only dove there once, and it was not impressive, plus the diving was a long way (like 40 minute taxi) from the port. Add to that I don't care for Jamaica topside, and I'd say you're asking the wrong guy. You were posting this question right when I was posting thie info above about Aldora. Harris Denver, CO

@jstewie23 If going to an island is the alternative, I just got this from Aldora Divers in Cozumel. They could defintely do a Discover Dive first, and to get the full Open Water Diver course including dives, AND Nitrox for $586 is an AMAZING deal. And I can tell you Aldora is probably the best operator in Cozumel. Harris Denver, CO