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My family of 11 are cruising on Summit in a month. I have been told by Celebrity that ten is the max. We linked all the reservations and I guess my grandson will sit on my lap. There is a reason it's called a "family" cruise. Note...same owning company, I and my DW, were on a repositioning cruise in November, on Royal Caribbean, asked for a table for two and were seated at a table for twelve. I wonder why Celebrity can't accommodate?

We are doing a B2B on Celebrity. If we took some liquor in our suitcase and it was discovered.

We understand it is taken from us and returned at the end of the cruise. So we would get it back at the end of the first cruise and would have it for our second cruise.

Anyone had that experience?

Without trying to bash you, or start a confrontation, what is the obsession with "SNEAKING" liquor in your suitcases? I know there are many, many people with more cruising experiences than I, but I've never been on a ship that ran out of ALCOHOL. Cruise prices have gone up, I get that. If I can't afford the cruise, I stay home. Is it the excitement of doing something against the rules? Again, I have no dog in the fight, just trying to understand the psyche. That's all, I'm done ranting.

Hi All,

I, my DW and kids and grandkids are cruising on the Summit and I just booked Q-sine. Can someone please explain the ordering from the rather large menu. There are eleven of us total, if that makes any difference. Thanks for your help.

My husband and I are planning a cruise for 2016. We were going to book on RC but then noticed that Celebrity has an Itinerary that we like. We have never sailed on Celebrity so I wanted to ask what Celebrity might have to offer that RC doesn't. Any preferences?

Thanks!

In my humble opinion...ATTENTION TO DETAIL. I have cruised both. Royal is nice, Celebrity is wonderful. But, a cruise is FANTASTIC!

Can those of you who have recently renewed your US passports give me some idea of how long it takes to receive the updated passports. We mailed off our renewal forms/old passports yesterday and I am wondering how long we will have to wait to receive the new ones. Thanks.

I got my renewal this past Monday. The whole thing took just less than three weeks. John

I know it says it include the gratuities as part of the package but is it custumary to still tip a $1 a drink? Is it like on RCCL during Diamond happy hour time at the bars? Your drink is free but you still have to sign a slip and it feels weird not to tip something.

Here is just a "tip" on this subject. I'm from New York, if you don't tip you will never see the bartender again. My DW and I cruised on the Royal Caribbean repositioning cruise and we boarded with $200.00 in $2.00 bills. They are a novelty and most non-Americans want one as a keepsake. I gave one two dollar bill for each two drinks (we had the Premium plan). When we entered a lounge, the waitstaff were on their way. No problems.

Hi All,

Can anyone help me with information on getting from the port (Canaveral), to Orlando's Amtrak Station. Thanks in advance, John

Hi all,

After a fantastic October sailing on Explorer, we will again board her in July. Having never taken the "shorter-length" cruises, can someone please tell me the expected formal night event schedule. My family (5 cabins in all) are celebrating two thirtieth birthdays and a wedding anniversary. I don't want to book Portofino's against a specialty night. Thanks again in advance for all your help on these boards. Regards, John