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Attached is the beer list for Craft Social.  There were a few solid choices to include  the La Fin Du Monde Tripel.

14 hours ago, Luvcrusn said:

I ordered our tests for our upcoming cruise, downloaded the NAVICA app on DH and my phones, and set up our separate accounts. Is there anything else I'll need to do prior to starting the tests (once I've received them obviously)?

Nothing else but wash your hands & have a driver’s license available before you start your test.

19 hours ago, Nancycat said:

I am wondering, I am tested 2/week at work, I’m a nurse, would my work rest be sufficient? It is done by another nurse 

Should work if it meets the Celebrity guidelines.

Completed our testing this morning & it is good we had a backup kit because 1 kit had INVALID test results.  Only the blue control line appeared without any pink lines appearing in the test window after the 15 minute wait.  We were told we would be contacted to replace the kit that did not work properly.

Cannot compare the 2 but we loved Norway & the Fjords due to the spectacular remote beauty.  If you enjoy the outdoors, hiking, etc you will love the options in Norway.  We were there in August & you could sit on the sundeck & have a cocktail in your swimsuit & enjoy the snow covered mountains...so beautiful.  

Like the ports better on the EDGE.

9 minutes ago, miched said:

Where is the form on Celebrity’s website?.   I can’t find it 

 

thanks

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

 

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4 hours ago, CruisinNole said:

We were never notified. Just saw the OBC in the cruise planner. Used the online form.

Same here

36 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said:

Perhaps, booking directly with the airline, but Celebrity flights fares are pretty consistent whether online or by phone.  What I see online has always been offered by the agent on the phone.

Usually what I have seen is when I try to book it is higher by calling versus booking online.  

4 minutes ago, IDLnyc said:

If I book standard (not Basic) economy with Celebrity Air, can I still select a "preferred" or "Economy Plus" seat with the airline for the better legroom.  I'd appreciate hearing if anyone has done that successfully. 

I'm too tall to sit in regular economy, so don't want to risk ending up in one of the standard seats.

Yes, you can as this is how we usually use Celebrity Air but don't book Basic (like with United).  However, I am not sure about non-US carriers as I have only done this with US airlines.  You will not be able to upgrade your seat until after you make final airfare payment & once I had to call Celebrity Air to do this.  Also, it might be cheaper to book Premium Plus on some airlines initially vs paying for the upgrade after final payment so check the prices.

Your Mother could very well be correct.

If you book with Celebrity Air you are out no money until final payment is due & this has been helpful with COVID & cancellations.  Just make sure you book refundable airfare.

There is a discount on flights thru Celebrity Air now until Nov 1st but most flight schedules open up 11 months from departure so this might not apply to your trip.

You can choose the date you depart & you can select which airline you would like to book with.

Do your research by looking at options through the airline, then look at options online through the Celebrity Air link, & also call the Celebrity Air travel desk.  Our fares have usually been cheaper by booking online w/ Celebrity Air vs by phone.

And as others have mentioned if the fare drops in price you can cancel & re-book at the lower fare.

Finally, we usually book economy tickets, then after final payment is made you can pay to upgrade your seats, depending on the airline.  I know you can do this with American Airlines as I have done this.

Would go ahead & order as my friend tried to order 1 kit from Optum the other day & they were out of stock.  Just checked now & it looks like they are now available again.

FWIW, it I were high risk regardless if I had the vaccine & booster, I would probably stay home due to the many cases of breakthrough cases with those having received the vaccine.

4 minutes ago, The_Mac said:

They are not printed on the kits.  read below.

 

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/Extended-ExpirationSCRTECHS-0384-v2-D-NOW-COVID-19-Cat-No-190-000-Test.pdf

 

When the proctor scans the barcode, they will know the new exp date.

 

 

 

Yeah, I thought maybe the udpated date would be added to kit box but the new date is not on the kit.  

Ordered our kits from Optum on 9/24 & received our kits today.  The expiration date on our kits is 12/29/21 according to the Abbott website but the new expiration date is not listed on the kits.

12 minutes ago, cruising diva said:

quick question. Can I do the test on my iPad?

thank you in advance.

Yes you can as this is how we did ours.

5 minutes ago, bama4cruisin said:

Apex does; the Casino Bar was changed to Craft Social in the building of Apex.  Since I am not a beer drinker, I haven’t compared those listed on the app to the referenced list.  However, The app includes the Craft Social menu.

Just checked the list & I hope there are more options than what is included on the menu in the app, however, there are a couple of Belgium beers that look decent.  Thanks

2 minutes ago, OtherFigment said:

Pretty sure neither edge nor apex have a Craft Social bar.

Just checked & it is available on Apex but not Edge.

Does anyone have a beer list from the EDGE or APEX available at Craft Social Bar or are there no additional beers not included on the link above?

8 hours ago, abbydancer said:

I'm on a cruise on 10/8 (as well as 11/3).  So far, neither has test requirements, but I full expect the 10/8 email to come soon.  I'd really appreciate it if people here who buy the tests (FYI a 2 kit of Abbott is about 24.00 without proctoring, so that seems like a good price) report back on how easy it is to schedule the test.  My fear is that I buy it, and can't get an appointment in time for the cruise.  Thanks!!!

The tests without telehealth support are not approved for travel clearance to include cruise and international flights as you will need to make certain you order the kit that is proctored with support.

AMA Waterways river cruising is a remarkable experience.  Would do either the Danube or Rhine to start.  The food was wonderful, tours included and excellent, and the small towns and history are unlike an ocean cruise if you are looking for something different.  Not to mention visiting cities like Prague & Budapest are worth the effort.

4 hours ago, Turtles06 said:

 

Folks ordering the kits should keep in mind that it is recommended to have two kits per person, since it's possible that a test could produce an inconclusive result. 

 

Agree, I will always have an extra kit just in case one malfunctions or if there is a user error (me) but if you have several trips planned like we do there could be some extras.  I have 4 in the closet from the last trip.  Just hope I get to use all the kits & there are no cancellations.

9 minutes ago, 39august said:

I am very confused about how this test is monitored. What kind of devise is this done on, please? Is it only on an I phone, which we don't have. On an I pad? On line using your lap top?

You need the ability to scan the bar code on the test kit from the device you are using to login to complete the testing & you need to have internet access on the device.

15 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

Here it is as advertised:

 

Optum Store | Optum Store

 

So it looks like this could be a better option for some depending on how many kits are needed.  If kits are ordered direct through eMed they are $150 for 6 pack or through Optum/Celebrity $99/3 pack or $69/2 pack.

54 minutes ago, Stockjock said:

I can get 5 unproctored BinaxNow 2-packs free per month without cost (my employer pays).  Sounds like there's no way to pay for those to be proctored.  If anyone has info to the contrary, please let me/us know.

The home test without telemedicine support is not an approved test for travel purposes, however, I was going to submit my cost for the kits to my healthcare spending account to see if they would be covered.