Cruise a holic

We actually dined in the Cosmopolitan restaurant and it was really nice. Service very good nice table for two- food very good- pleasantly suprised.

When onboard will complain

They make you leave early. Want to empty the ship

Paid $405 for both yesterday to choice air

The menus the same for lunch. With a back to back not great

When I purchased choice air, I was advised the reason the flight cost "a little more" is that it included no change fees. This wasn't represented correctly. I wasn't advised when paid in full, it wasn't in effect. Of course the lounge issue isn't their problem- it is Delta's. In addition, if you book with flights by Celebrity, or another third party, Delta has zero responsibility.

In the future, I will reserve flights accordingly

We love Bermuda- Beaches great- interesting sites to see. We used to go every August from NJ, but they no longer sail to Bermuda when it works for us. Love the Summit also. Enjoy your special cruise!

Since Covid, I haven't flown out of Fort Lauderdale- does this apply to Miami and Orlando as well? Does it apply across the board?

While this is a problem with choice air, I thought I would have more people see it on the regular celebrity cruise critic site. We recently sailed on the Apex in January out of Fort Lauderdale- we as we typically do, used choice air and flew delta. We arrived at the airport about 8:15 AM to depart out of Fort Lauderdale airport. Checked our luggage outside- no problem. Proceeded to the Delta lounge- we were told that because our flight departure was after 12 noon, we couldn't enter the lounge- not sure if a new rule, but you can only access the lounge three hours before your flight IF their is room in the lounge. We had to wait about 1/2 hour to get into the small cramped airport lounge. We also have another cruise booked in March. Over the past few months the time of departure has been moved up. I didn't realize until our January cruise that departure after three o'clock would be a real problem. We wouldn't be allowed to check our luggage (earliest 5 hours before your flight) or use the lounge. We decided to change our return flight. We had to pay a $200 pp penalty to choice air! Didn't realize this would be a problem, as the initial flight we booked was scheduled to depart about 1:00 PM! I was told since we paid in full- basically too bad. Not sure if this is a ft. Lauderdale only issue, or something new since covid. Based on this, I will not use choice air again. Had we dealt directly with delta, change would have been easier! We fly first class and are frequent flyer members.

While this is a problem with choice air, I thought I would have more people see it on the regular celebrity cruise critic site. We recently sailed on the Apex in January out of Fort Lauderdale- we as we typically do, used choice air and flew delta. We arrived at the airport about 8:15 AM to depart out of Fort Lauderdale airport. Checked our luggage outside- no problem. Proceeded to the Delta lounge- we were told that because our flight departure was after 12 noon, we couldn't enter the lounge- not sure if a new rule, but you can only access the lounge three hours before your flight IF their is room in the lounge. We had to wait about 1/2 hour to get into the small cramped airport lounge. We also have another cruise booked in March. Over the past few months the time of departure has been moved up. I didn't realize until our January cruise that departure after three o'clock would be a real problem. We wouldn't be allowed to check our luggage (earliest 5 hours before your flight) or use the lounge. We decided to change our return flight. We had to pay a $200 pp penalty to choice air! Didn't realize this would be a problem, as the initial flight we booked was scheduled to depart about 1:00 PM! I was told since we paid in full- basically too bad. Not sure if this is a ft. Lauderdale only issue, or something new since covid. Based on this, I will not use choice air again. Had we dealt directly with delta, change would have been easier! We fly first class and are frequent flyer members.

While we sail in suites now, on the edge class ships we sometimes dine in the regular restaurants. Just for a change of pace. Not crazy about buffets

Not every day. Not served on port days. However you can have lunch in the retreat. Menu is limited to a wrap, cesar salad and a nice burger with the works. They come with french fries and chips. Also about 3 Pm in the retreat lounge you get sandwiches and desserts

Imo reason to book concierge class is the extra points you get. Otherwise if not important, I agree regular balcony cabin and a few dinners at specialty restaurants

What is the difference?

Then I surely wouldn’t sail on odyssey. Keep the “ultra”.

As long as both are Oasis class, look at price and itinerary. chose which works best for you. We really didn't enjoy the Quantum of the Seas- poorly laid out ship- Will not sail on that class of ship again. Enjoy

Had heard that isn't necessarily true.

I enjoy newer ships. I would definately vote for the Beyond. We have sailed on the Infinity and the Summit along multiple times on S class ships- but the E class wins hands down. Why not enjoy a newer more modern ship? Of course if the price is significantly more- do what works best for your budget. Enjoy

We enjoy the sp restaurants and typically take a package which saves you money- Book a package and watch the pricing. If pricing decreases, cancel and rebook. Enjoy your cruise.

Loved the ship! We did a b/2/b the week before you and New Years week. Will be on her again this march! We really enjoyed dinner at Eden and the Grill. The steakhouse and Le Petite chef were also good.

Interesting that you booked AQ. Concierge class gives you the same perks- without the spa and blu access and is typically much cheaper. The money saved could be used to book specialty dinners. Cabins the same as balcony cabins with a few alleged perks. If you go to Blu, go early so no problem getting in. Or dine late- between six and eight crowded.

Just off the Apex we were in a suite- no mention of any b/2/b luncheon.

Good news, went on Retreat in Dec and January- they have upgraded the wifi! Much better .

My DH and I no longer go on ship sponsored tours. Hate waiting on line for the late people- dislike craming into buses, especially now. We do prefer an independent tour or a small private ship sponsored tour. Depending upon the country, can be risky to take an independent tour. If the tour comes back late- the ship might leave if not ship sponsored.