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8 hours ago, C-Dragons said:

 

There have been several glitches lately in X's system.

I was looking at itineraries several days ago and saw a Transatlantic on Beyond listed on Celebrity's website under Caribbean Cruises. I called my TA and when she tried to book a cabin for me she said all of the inventory on the ship was listed as “sold out”.

Yesterday the Beyond TA was back on the X website again. This time I called X and an agent confirmed that it was open for booking. Ten minutes later X removed that sailing from their website.

I  can't even find any TA's for fall 2023 !

The first sailing I see for  the Eclipse is for March 26, Pacific costal, LA return 7 days.  I believe the ship is now sitting somewhere in Malaysia. Where will it be between now and March ?

2 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

You have to read the whole question this was a response to.

 

Basically if a cruise started in Hawaii, then connected to Vancouver - Seward cruise, the combination would be a violation.

 

it’s the B2B issue that is in question, not a simple one-way Vancouver - Seward cruise.

That is what we were booked on for 2019 when the pandemic hit and was cancelled anyway, but about three months before that Celebrity cancelled our Alaska portion as it was in violation.

12 hours ago, Auntiemomo said:

If you are talking about the 23 Apr 2022 YVR to HNL?  It's up there now to book, but too pricey for me.  $5300 for the cheapest balcony, and the perks aren't that great.  I guess they are trying to make up for lost revenue.  I was hoping it would have been reasonable transportation to HNL.

See it now.  The prices are crazy compared to what we are used to, so I guess I will stick with what I have and fly over.  Booked my air on FF miles which are refundable.  The hotels in Hawaii are also sticker shock price compared to what we are used to.

7 hours ago, Auntiemomo said:

Looks like Eclipse is repositioning to the West Coast for a few coastal cruises then doing a B2B from Vancouver to Honolulu to Vancouver prior to her Alaska sailings.  My question is will this B2B violate the PVSA/Jones Act, or whatever it's called?  Previously, I was under the impression that Eclipse from Honolulu to Vancouver, then staying on board to do Alaska was a violation of the PVSA/Jones Act.  If that is true, wouldn't the B2B from Vancouver to Honolulu to Vancouver violate the PVSA/Jones Act.

 

Maybe I got some bad information.  Just don't want to book then later told l would have to cancel one of the two legs.  Celebrity says that's not an issue, but what do they know?  😉

I don't see anything on the website yet.  

2 hours ago, maggie.1008 said:

I wonder what will happen to the Eclipse prior to the May Hawaii cruise ? Hopefully it will be cruise on the West Coast.

I wonder too.  doubt if they would cruise the West coast and then go to Hawaii for just one cruise.

Where is the Eclipse now? 

 If they do decide to cancel I hope it will be sooner rather than later, and not after final payment.  

1 hour ago, ROYALBOY said:

Now I question our Hawaii on May 4 on the Eclipse.

I wonder that too since its only an 11 day sailing and then supposed to head to Alaska.

In our new world, I would always arrive at least one day in advance.  There are too many hiccups with the airlines.

Also if you have never been to Amsterdam, its definitely worth a two or three night stay before your cruise.

I am loving your review and abundance of pictures.  So happy to be following along with you since we have  never been on an E class yet, but  will be on the Apex next year.               Before that we are supposed to  be on the Eclipse in May, but doubtful if it will sail as it is coming from Australia.

8 hours ago, coopster said:

Hi we will have 2 nights after our cruise looking for the best area to stay in and around. Not looking for low end. looking for 4 star or better. And is it recommended to get a car rental or just  uber? 

If you want really upscale, try Espacio, right on the ocean.

1 minute ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

If you open the IV window the AC goes off.  With the port hole you can cycle between the hot balcony and ice cold stateroom.

If you open the IV window and keep the folding doors closed, does cabin stay cooler?

24 minutes ago, lola2013 said:

I just got confirmation that 8313 and 8315 are traditional balconies.

Thank you.  I guess I'll stick with the IV, especially since its a Western TA in Oct/ November so not too many hot humid days.

14 minutes ago, C-Dragons said:

1A

Deluxe Porthole View Stateroom with Veranda
 

They’re shown as pink cabins on the Edge deck plans.

On deck 8-

Forward there are 8 cabins. Aft there are 4 cabins.

On deck 9 there are 4 cabins- 2 forward and 2 aft.

Deck 7 actually has the most 1A cabins, 22.

Yes I noticed that, but because they are classified as P1 or P2, I am assuming they are porthole .  Too claustrophobic looking for me.  

Pink is the usual color for A1 on S class. Too many categories on E class and too confusing.

1 minute ago, lola2013 said:

There were several on either side of the ship on decks 7, 8 and 9.  Still waiting to speak with my travel agent to confirm!

Please post the numbers when youfind out, I was told there were none.

58 minutes ago, lola2013 said:

elf426...thank you; thank you; thank you for reminding me how much I love and miss cruising.  I happened to catch an episode of Mighty Cruise Ships yesterday featuring Symphony of the Seas.  It got me to thinking that I can't wait for my January Equinox cruise.  I'm now booked on the Edge 9/11 sailing and cannot wait.  Unfortunately, the 8 SVs that showed as available last night have magically disappeared.  The Celebrity rep found me two "regular" balcony staterooms on deck 8 (not a SV and not a IV). 

I'm a happy girl sailing in just 61 days!

 

I did not think there were any regular balconies other than the SV.  Or are you referring to the porthole balconies ?  Which numbers did the rep give you?  Thanks

Any changes to the IV cabins, especially the glass doors?

Just now, Germancruiser said:

Priority Boarding saved us at least 1,5 hours when boarding the Apex for her Maiden Voyage. So that perk still works. The others- well- very watered down, due to the Always included concept!

I used to take Concierge Class cabins- mostly for the wonderful breakfast you got- and to take it in your room- that was about the only perk which was worth booking Concierge. Elite- -Elite plus- well the difference is not very big.

Iy used to be when you got Al Bacio for plus.  Now with the all included, everyone gets it.

Absolutely, more points, better thick bathrobes, embarcation lunch even though its a very limited menu

3 hours ago, coffeebean said:

Are you referring to the glass folding doors that block off the window that slides open and closed?

Yes, the folding doors.

1 minute ago, darsura said:

So I learned from these boards today that my 2021 cruise on the Reflection in September out of Amsterdam was cancelled today.  Have yet to hear from Celebrity.  I am looking at a similar cruise in September 2022, but this is on the Apex.  I have not been on the Edge class.  I usually book Aqua class, and these cabins are sold out (as are the suites) on this cruise.  I see the available concierge cabins have “infinite” verandas, and I think I would prefer a traditional veranda.  Are there any traditional verandas on the Edge class of ships? Thank you for any information on these cabins, and any information on your preferred decks.

Try SV. They are traditional verandas at the very back of the ship.  Or else you can waitlist for a suite, but that's it.

5 minutes ago, Germancruiser said:

Thanks for your kind words. Enjoyed a great day in Santorin. Quite a bit surreal- really- no rush, not many people. We where the only ship in port- and we are only 672 passengers on board. 

 

Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes, Seaday, Cyprus, Seaday- Piräus. 

that would be the itinerary for the week. 

 

More to follow later, off to dinner now. 

Can't wait for your next post.  This is so exciting that I am able to cruise for now through your eyes. hope to see lots of pictures. Enjoy ....

When these type cabins first came out, I said NEVER...I love my balcony and we usually get the first one off the hump since its the largest.  Well now you can see from my signature that we have an IV booked for next year. Now I am looking forward to it  after the experience we had on a TA from Southampton where the seas were so rough and we had to change our course and all the furniture was tied up, all the outside decks locked were down for days and because the size of the balcony was so much larger, the ocean was far away. Now with an IV window so large I will be at the water no matter what the weather !  

Hopefully I will like the new experience.

8 minutes ago, Denny01 said:

Yes. tap on your name at the top right side of this page and go as said by Luv….. above, ‘Account Settings’ then on the left side you’ll see a list with ‘Signature’ listed. click on that and off you go!

 

Thought I’d add the ‘tap on your name’ comment just because although LuvCruzn4Ever had it exactly right, I haven’t posted for a few days!!

 

den

THank YOU both ... as you can see it worked ! 

Help please......For some reason I cannot figure out how to edit my signature.  It used to be so easy. Thanks

I think I read somewhere last year they were changing the glass from clear to frosted ??