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Considering it after multiple Celebrity cruises. Would appreciate any and all input. Will be in a Veranda cabin. 

What are the main differences you have noticed?

First time Oceania cruiser - considering the Nautica. Any issues getting a table for 2 for dinner?

First time considering Holland America - can I get a table for 2 for dinner every evening?

Does anyone have recommendations for a clean and comfortable hotel in Southampton, preferably with a good breakfast?

I was in the Beyond on a Transatlantic and absolutely loved it. Eden (for relaxation and cocktails) was a pleasure. And don’t get me started on how great the Rooftop Garden is! On a cruise of this nature, it was great to be able to sit close to the windows in my cabin during the day and gaze at the sea, opening the window if weather permitted. I loved it so much I booked another Transatlantic E-class cruise next year. 
it just shows, everyone’s tastes are different and we should be free to express our opinions on this board without facing denigrating comments. 

7 minutes ago, Cruise till you drop said:

We love Eden breakfast and will do that about half the time (but for us, dinner is a big no as well)

Breakfast or lunch are good if you want something light. 

1 hour ago, tjunmin said:

Thanks for the clarification.

What would you say is the percentage of people wearing masks on cruise ships these days?

Very few. I was on the Beyond transatlantic and not a lot of masking but a LOT of coughing I wore a mask in the elevator, in the theatre, and when the buffet was especially crowded. 

I have been in a Sky Suite twice. My last cruise was an infinite veranda on the Beyond. I loved rotating dinners at the 4 main dining rooms. We also ate twice at specialty restaurants. I preferred this food to Luminae, particularly since it may be difficult to substitute food from the main dining room on an Edge class ship. 

Cabin 7230 was fine. Just minor noise one night during extremely rocky seas, which is to be expected. 

I got 3 emails and I have only 2 cruises booked. 

Does anyone know how and when we can find out our boarding time?

Not sure if this was covered - what non-alcoholic beverages are included with Classic package? 

3 minutes ago, LadyBerard said:

It came out to about $14 a day after my elite discount.  Just did it a couple weeks ago.

 

Thanks. I assume that is US funds. 

7 minutes ago, JUST TRIPPIN' said:

I'm not elite, but I just paid $111.51 pp to upgrade to Premium.  US$

For how many days?

2 minutes ago, Alakegirl said:

Look on your cruise planner and it should tell you there,

There is a discount for Elite Plus. The math is too complicated for me!

Does anyone know how much it is for Elite plus to upgrade from Classic to Premium beverage package, per day? If you know in Canadian funds, that would be even better. Thanks. 

1 hour ago, RichYak said:

Well now you're pulling one word out of context and ascribing rhetoric and judgment to a post that contains neither.

I am out of this discussion now. The comments are uncomfortable. 

2 minutes ago, canderson said:

Just elaborating on @SusieAV8R 's list of best practices.  If someone wants to go the mask route with any expectation of actually minimizing exposure, each item is important. 

 

I'd add to that list by noting that the mask must be tightly fitted.  If normal breathing isn't causing the material to flex in and out, it probably has gaps that defeat the purpose.  

 

As for us, we mask nowhere that it isn't required.  So you're preaching to the wrong audience.  Understanding their proper use in order to be effective doesn't imply a belief that masks are always necessary.

No one should be preaching. This is the rhetoric that has no place on a cruise message board where people are looking for information, not judgment. 

22 hours ago, RichYak said:

No one here is being critical of those wearing proper masks like you do.

I am concerned that the anti-mask rhetoric that is common on land will extend to the ship. That would make for a very uncomfortable cruise. I do not tell others what to do and hope for the same courtesy in return. 

I continue to wear an N95 mask in public places. I will likely do so when possible on my cruise. It is my personal choice and just as I do not tell others what to do, I hope others are as courteous and do not make negative comments to me. 

Not limited mobility but do not want to carry luggage up and down stairs. 

What is the best way for 2 seniors to get from Rome to the Civitavecchia port?

Does anyone know the price of a pedicure?

Does anyone know if they have added everyday items to the dinner menu?