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My dh and I are sailing on the Edge July 24 and we got an updated email this morning.  It sounds to me as if they are only accepting unvaccinated children under 16, not adults.  They have removed any mention of adults paying for testing or wearing masks.  This is the relevant part of the e-mail.  What does it look like to you?

Would they do a Grand Marnier soufflé?  We are on the 24th and 31st cruises on the Edge in the Retreat for my birthday and I would love a Grand Marnier soufflé to celebrate!

We will be on the Edge B2B on July 24 and 31.  We have done other B2Bs but all precovid.

15 minutes ago, KKB said:

Curious your take on the MX pharmacies since you are a local now...

That was NOT me who spoke about the pharmacies.  I use Mexican pharmacies for all my medication needs.  I only spoke about the laws in certain Mexican states regarding mandatory mask-wearing.  I believe it was the OP who distrusted the Mexican pharmacies.  We like being able to get many of our formerly prescription meds without a prescription in our chosen locale.  And I pay less for them than the co-pays I had to pay in the US.

1 hour ago, CruisinMama2003 said:

I also wonder why that is as well. Inside stores, yes masks on, but walking around outside? 

Mask wearing is mandated for Costa Maya by the state of Quintana Roo.  It is a statewide mandate.  I live in the state of Jalisco.  Mask wearing, even outdoors, is mandated in Jalisco as well.

I realize that Azamara is no longer owned by RCG but we have a B2B in December which will amount to 28 days.  I really hope we get to take both of those cruises.

Wow, Celebrity has some real explaining to do.  This is outrageous!  And it is about the worst public relations I can imagine.  If there were a government requirement Celebrity had to follow they should be upfront about the issue.  Someone who books B2B2B is a loyal customer. I will be watching how Celebrity handles this before I book another Celebrity cruise.  We are going B2B on the Edge on July 24.  Will they be tossing B2B customers next?  Celebrity has to have a very good reason to do something like this.  The least they can do is share the reason.  I certainly hope Celebrity goes all out to make those affected “whole” again.  Not just a refund of the cruise they are denied.

18 minutes ago, tori0417 said:

We are sailing on the Edge on the 24th and just received in email stating check in time "none". Has anyone else received this? 

Did you select a time when you did your online check-in?  You might want to ask this on the roll call for the 24th.  I answered because I am also going on that sailing.

1 minute ago, tori0417 said:

We are sailing on the Edge on the 24th and just received in email stating check in time "none". Has anyone else received this? 

No, mine said 12:30-1:00

2 hours ago, Gracie115 said:

So I was looking at a booking on Edge in August and "Simply Sail" was an option on a suite guarantee.  If this is booked do the normal suite perks still apply?  

No, the suite perks would not apply with Simply Sail other than the Retreat Lounge and eating at Luminae.  You would still pay for drinks, tips and WiFi 

Just now, morpheusofthesea said:

Separate. When you pass by the security guard stationed in the middle of the road at terminal 25 and the bow of the ship, stay to the right and pull up to the blue signs at the curb "PRIORITY". The amazing porter yelled at me not to touch my bags, that my vacation has started and she will handle the luggage. We did not have any luggage tags which she had an abundance dripping from her pocket.

Thank you for the helpful info!  We will be sure to go to the Priority sign.

Was there a separate suite luggage drop or is there a single drop area for bags?  Have a wonderful cruise! We will be on the Edge B2B beginning July 24 in a Sky suite so will be following your posts attentively.

Is there a separate bag drop for suite passengers or did you drop the dw’s 8 bags off with all the others?  Thank you

If you are in a Sky suite, is there a separate baggage drop for suite guests or do your bags go with all the others?

Thanks for posting.  Definitely bring home some lovely jewelry with that onboard credit for such a great woman.  She’s a keeper!

5 minutes ago, RoamingRetirees said:

Logic says the unvaccinated would not leave them on. 

Exactly.  They will remove their “scarlet letter.”

Enjoy your cruise with perks reinstated.  That was a harsh way to start your cruise.

On 6/30/2021 at 8:33 PM, Jim_Iain said:

It is so nice see all the familiar names.     I have not been on in about a  year.   Covid depression forced me to discontinue reading all the disappointments of cruises cancelled.  

 

We have been waiting to hear how things work out on the first cruises before committing ourselves.      We had about 12 cruises cancelled and is still a mess of what credits were applied and where.    I'll have to call in to Celebrity after the Holiday and see if they can run a report for me.

 

For now I transferred some South American Cruises for 2022 to a B2B2B on Silhouette TA and the next two cruises for March of 2022.   It is incredible how fast the addiction takes over again.      I'm sure we will cruise before then but currently in a wait and see mode.   I'm really enjoying the live posts that are popping up this week, they really help to alley fears of hitting the seas again soon.

 

We are both vaccinated and luckily our county in California is at a 85% vaccination rate so feeling safe enough to stop wearing a mask both inside and out.   I always keep some on hand just in case.  

Hi Jim!

Our best to you and Iain!

We were in the suite next to yours on the Millennium TA WB in Dec 2007.

Always love reading your posts!  We too had so many cruises canceled we are also making up for lost time!

Enjoying reading your live.  Thank you for showing the bracelet.  We are on July 24 for a B2B so are living vicariously through the lives until then.

Room service beverages are not covered by the package. And exactly wrk2cruise, the gratuity would need to be paid on any up charge.

2 hours ago, PaperSniper4 said:

Would you be more specific about the drinks? I know the Celebrity basic (Classic?) beverage package excludes soda, water and specialty coffees. Is that what you meant? I agree with everything you said about Princess. We have sailed more on that line that anyone else for a variety of reasons. However, we have sailed on Celeb maybe 6 times and enjoyed every one of those cruises. Let's face it....ever had a bad cruise?😉

 

Doug

Princess charges less for their drinks and therefore the dollar amount over for a premium drink would be less.  Plus the gratuity on Princess is 15% where it is 20% on Celebrity.

1 hour ago, bnurick said:

Good evening all, I’m fairly stuffed and the vino was flowing at Chef’s Table.  Have an excursion in the morning.  Will catch-up with y’all tomorrow afternoon. Cheers late from the Edge!

Buenos Noches!  Enjoy a well-deserved rest.  Tomorrow please tell us about the Chef’s Table.  We have it booked on our upcoming July 24th cruise on the Edge and are very excited.  Thank you so much for all your info.  Enjoy your cruise!

I love both lines but I have to say drinks are a much better value on Princess. The Ft. Lauderdale airport is much closer to Port Everglades than the Miami airport is to the Port off Miami.  Princess seems to offer more exotic and longer itineraries, which is fun.  Though if you want a week in the Caribbean with specialty dining Celebrity is great.  I do love the Medallion on Princess for seamless cruising though.

Can you post later please as to whether there is a dedicated suite check-in line at the terminal?  Thank you so much!  Born Voyage!  We are watching with great anticipation as we are sailing Edge on July 24 B2B.

*IMHO Federal law generally supercedes state law so the Fla governor can pound sand.