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Let me start by stating that we are Elite with Celebrity and on our way to Elite Plus soon. On that note, we usually add on a or upgrade from a Classic to premium Beverage Package for the simple fact of NOT worrying about when you want something, you really don’t have to think about it. However I was just watching a GO Travel podcast on YouTube with a Celebrity representative for the Ascent, and that stated that even with the Classic package that I already took, it would include all beverages up to $10 each and if that beverage is more than the $10 than you can pay the difference. I believe this is accurate however what I really would honestly like to know is if the cafe, coffee, cafe latte, fresh juices, vitamin water, bottled water are also included in the Classic Beverage Package as well if it. Is under the $10 mark as well? She seemed to make it seem like everything under $10 would be included. Did I hear correctly? If that’s the case, Than since we really don’t drink Alcohol that much and when we do than if we have a couple/few that may go above the $10 mark, and All of our cafe al’Baccio coffees, juices and waters will be included? It would make sense to just keep the classic package and just what little bit over than. Paying for the premium upgrade is like an extra $489 for the 12 night cruise for the two of us.  Any help would be great. Thank you in advance.

Sounds great to me except not having a view of the ocean, and the walkway where everyone is walking past. Do you know what the hours of use of the cabanas would be? 

On 10/22/2022 at 3:40 AM, PinkSandGirl said:

Hi!   I'm Kelly. 😃  aka PinkSandGirl 🍹  

 

I will be on Beyond’s first sailing from the U.S.A. 🇺🇸  on October 26th, 2022.  I guess technically it isn't the first time it'll Set Sail from the shores of the United States.  🗽 The Beyond is currently on it's way here to the USA on it's first Transatlantic that left from Barcelona, Spain.  The Beyond arrives in Cape Liberty, NJ on the 24th.  There will be two 1-night press sailings and then it's us.  Yay! 🥳

 

We Set Sail on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 from Cape Liberty, NJ 🗽and embark on a 9-night repositioning cruise to take the Beyond to her winter home in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Port Everglades, with an arrival on Friday, November 4th, 2022.  Before we arrive in Fort Lauderdale we will be visiting Bermuda, Curaçao and Aruba. 

 

 

I'm starting this 'Live' thread early because, well, it's a bit crazy just before travel and this lets me get it started and add to it in between the packing and checking off my checklists and To-Do Lists.  😉 ✔️

 

My goal is to post during the cruise and then when we return home I will give a wrap up review.  Feel free to comment and ask questions.  Also, anyone on my Roll Call is welcome to chime in as well.  

 

I attempted a 'Live' last year on the Equinox but the internet wasn't my friend and my good intentions to finish it when I returned,  well...it just never quite came together. So...I am going to make up for that one now. 😉

 

I may at times 'talk' a lot and wander a bit off topic but that's ok.  Sometimes that wandering leads to some good conversation and insight.  😉

 

I take a lot of pictures.  I will have to rein myself in to not post an exuberant amount.  😂  

 

Ok...so some background.

 

> Is this my first cruise since the shutdown?

No.  I sailed on the Equinox last October.  Wonderful time.  That was reduced capacity at 1,267 which was lovely.  I don't think we'll have those numbers on the Beyond.   

 

> Have I sailed E-class before?

No.  Only S-class ships (that I love).  I had M-class booked but the cruise shutdown happened.

 

> Why never E-class?

The biggest reason.  Those pesky infinite verandas turned me off.  I know people love them and I haven't experienced one but I love real balconies.  Morning, noon and night.  You name it.  There are things I love about S-class that the Beyond isn't going to have (ice topped Martini Bar, glass elevators...I'll just name two) but I'm going in with an open mind. The ship is going to be different.  It's nice when something is familiar but it's also exciting to experience something new.  That first day exploring every nook and cranny. Yay!  🥳    

 

> Cabin type?

Sky Suite with bed facing the water

 

> Have I sailed in suites?

On Celebrity. No.  I will explain why if anyone wants to know but my Celebrity cruises have either been Concierge or Aqua.  When I sailed on Royal Caribbean, I always had larger suites.  I honestly didn't think I could handle a regular cabin (turns out I could) 😂 but I had wonderful cruises in those Concierge and AquaClass cabins. - Side note. Once we tried Aqua, we decided at least Aqua moving forward.   We enjoyed Blu.

 

> Why did I choose the Beyond?

Over the years I looked at the Edge and Apex a few times but was never thrilled and those infinite verandas really did it.  While on the Equinox last year there was buzz about The Beyond. Particularly one day at the World Class Bar.  So, when we got home and I had those Future Cruise Booking Vouchers, there was something that intrigued me and I seriously was considering the Beyond.  I liked some of the changes and additions from her sisters and thought...'Why Not?'   Since I wanted a balcony and the Retreat was born on the Edge Class, I thought it was time.  A Sky Suite on the Beyond.  

 

 

> When did I book?

End of October 2021

 

> Who's going?

My mom and dad in one cabin. My boyfriend and I in a cabin right next door.  We always book cabins next to each other.  I started cruising with larger groups that I planned but last year it was the four of us and this year, it will be the four of us again.  We travel together often. 😃  

 

> Cape Liberty.   Have I sailed from there before?

Yes, a few times but with Royal Caribbean and the last time was 2011.  We always sailed close to the Statue of Liberty 🗽.  Such a wonderful experience. (Hopefully the Captain gets close with the Beyond).  I think of my ancestors when they arrived in the United States of America to embark on new lives. 🇺🇸   It's also neat to go under the Verrazano Bridge.  To have driven over it many times, I had alot of family that lived in Brooklyn, it's a unique experience sailing under it.

 

> Have I been on a repositioning cruise?

No.  First one.  I had one booked in May 2020 but we all know what happened to them.  

 

> Getting to Cape Liberty.

We're within driving distance so we have a car service dropping us off.  

 

> How are we getting home from Fort Lauderdale?

Flying.   

 

* It feels a little weird leaving from one port and debarking from another. Especially since we're driven to one and fly back from the other.  I'm used to flying in before the cruise but for this cruise, we are starting our vacation the day we Set Sail. No hotel stay the night before.

 

> Itinerary 

 

 

> Have I been to all of the ports before?

Yes. My mom, dad and I have.  My boyfriend hasn't been to Bermuda.  I love Bermuda. I wish we had more time there.  Such a tease.  

 

> Ports.

I will go into detail for each as the thread evolves. 😃 We have everything planned ourselves. No ship excursions this time. 

 

I will add pictures, descriptions and thoughts about food, cocktails, the cabin, ship, what we do, where we go & more!

 

I have enjoyed the many Live threads that so many fellow... Cruise Critic'ers or Cruise Critic-ees...have done.  😉  I've learned things, gotten to see what others do and had insight on many things.

 

I hope you enjoy this and maybe learn something along the way.  You learn something new everyday. 😉 I find it interesting to see what others do.  I have my 'routine' and favorite things to do on cruises and used to think that’s what everyone does.  However, we all have our own things that make us happy.   I always say - "Cruises: You can do as much as you want or as little as you want". 

 

So...if you join me on this journey, Welcome!  😃

 

Kelly 😃

PinkSandGirl 

 

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Can you please find out for us how or if we can pre book our specialty restaurants onboard prior to sailing? We sail on November 20th which is the week of Thanksgiving. We have pre purchased the 6 night specialty restaurant package and need to eat around 6 or so since My spouse is diabetic. Thank you for any help in this matter.

Anyone traveling on this Cruise know about upgrades for Yacht Club Suites ie Flowers in suite etc

We're going on the Brillance of the seas October 6 out of Tampa, Fl.and on Celebrity Edge in April. Anyone else going to be on the October 6th cruise?

Our family is growing, finally!

We're thrilled to announce that a third sister ship will join the Azamara Journey and the Azamara Quest in 2018.

What’s her name?

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Good morning Bonnie, my name is John Salvatore. We are going on the Quest 12/16/17/17, and wanted to see if you had any updates on any of the following:

Will the Quest still depart port of San Juan?

Are all the ports of call still on the intinerary?

We're not hearing anything at all at this point.

Thank you for any information