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In view of the reported wait time, we will call early on Tues for making final payment..

agree but it always seems to come to choosing sides!

turn cursed into blessed..all you can do!

surprised no warnings on Dubai.. have been issues with airport security should not affect you.

Mark how are you doing with the quite likely revised itin..?? lots of Egypt??

can it be done at the end or must it be done day by day.. just curioud we never did that and almost always give more in cash. we have grats pre pd next 3 cruises

so sad.. for the victims and their families. Some who booked a cruise to Israel may have hoped to make it their "lifetime visit" .. Hope maybe they will get another chance in future yrs Not much you can do abt the new itin but make the best of it..

pls no quail..we have them roaming our back yard in Fla.. where they are known as Bobwhite ! We had real Alaska salmon in Seattle.. it was truly amazing! but I still enjoy other "versions"

maybe Aquaclass suites are larger. But when we had the mats we just slid them under the bed as we could not use..That's why I picked bands and weights..available in the gym anyhow! they have beefed up concierge class and have mostly neglected AQ which costs more ( due to BLU) but they I think they could give some other perks.. we have booked an SV and Concierge for future cruises..based on escalating prices for AQ Class

Send it out before end of 1st cruise and same for second cruise. You can supplement with some hand washing of delicates, if needed

Safety comes first! Itinerary changes will be likely. Mark and parents may be going to other ports.. Prayers for the Victims!

Something new for us: we received info abt in rm items we can request in advance..pick three. Inf balc rms are small so some items offered might not be very practical..we pucked some weights and bands copy from the e- mail: "We have a wide range of in-room fitness accessories that you're entitled to use as an AquaClass® guest, to enhance your onboard wellness journey. We're excited to offer items for yoga, meditation, stretching, recovery, strength and conditioning, and cardio. Enjoy the recovery kit featuring an acupressure mat designed to massage hundreds of acupressure points, the infinity roller made to go deeper than the traditional roller, and the aligned domes for self-massage, stability, core strengthening, and the meditation pillow. Availibility is limited, so reserve the accessories you want before you sail."

i think Prime and Deluxe relate to location..not size.

I think most of us are like Zitsky....We've been on X since Mercury Century days...mostly in AQ Class.. Just want decent good tasting food, nicer presenation and attentive service!

OR book 1 balcony cabin for 2 with an inside cabin for 2 across the hall..book 1 adult and one teen in each but if teens are responsible they could sleep "inside" this combo gives 2 bathrooms, at least 1 balc and sufficient storage.

We will post how things go with making final payment by phone next week.. We'll try the Cap Club # first, but lately unless it's a points question it goes over to the the gen phone queue...

It appears the buffet has slightly improved from what was previously posted.(had been down to few open choices) We use the buffet a few times for bkfst( waffles), maybe a lunch or two and once per cruise for a night off from regular dining. To us buffet dining is associated with short gambling cruises in the bahamas. The "new" mdr menus are of interest to most cruisers who are not assigned to BLU or Luminae and who associate cruising with nice dinners , esp on Celebrity which received many culinary awards over the years! Hoping conversation will also include BLU and Luminae menus, the 4 mdr menus on E class and Specialty venues on various ships The thread title is broad enough to cover it all..thanks to OP for starting it.

funny..our overbearing BUTLER on Beyond never informed us about this! I discovered some fruit and croissants one morning when I stopped in the R Lounge to ask a question . Never had drinks there other than embarkation day. Seemed like a fairly sterile space. We had a SS so would not get a Butler nowadays.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/yellow-bird-recipe-761642 link to recipe..

i knew this would turn controversial.. Seems everything is these days.. Our local bank has a sign " we will be closed for Indigenous People Day". not one mention of Christopher Columbus. Many depositors not happy. Whatever happened to " sail on, sail on sail on"..? On a cruise a few yeaes ago, we went to a beautiful place in Spain ( maybe Valencia?) where the Explorer was honored! It was very moving... Just saw an interesting article..discovery of pre Incan mummies..so who is indigenous? Cruise lines want to sell...so lately playing it safe!

we will be in BLU next but could manage those menus with some creative ordering.. Presentation of the food itself is no longer appetizing, but of course it's the taste that counts. No idea where X sources its food but where we are in NY and Fl...quality of meat is down..prices are up. Only get top quality at upscale restaurants at premium cost!

has anyone made final payment this week by calling in to the Celeb Line? We will do so on Monday and hope not much has changed. We usually make the call, agree on final payment and give our cred card #. We wait on the tel line while the fully pd invoice is sent via e mail. hope we can stlll do that!

i think your reports are great. Can,t ait to hear abt Neptune Ceremony..pics?

there are NO formal nights on Celebrity..not in a long time. In our experience, the Chic night dress suggestion is so broad that most any nice outfit fits in..The range is fancy to smart casual..just not tee shirts /shorts or beach wear. Interpretation of Chic is what u make of it..not a big issue on board with few exceptions! Dining is complicated enough already!