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Celebrity charges $51 pp for the pass with 1 drink or $72 with lunch. I emailed the resort and they responded that I need to purchase it thru the cruise line.

Where did you purchase day passes and how much was it?

On 6/29/2023 at 6:56 AM, Gambler458 said:

I booked the World Resort package day pass excursion.  It includes 1 drink and access to the beach and pools and lunch. I didn't see any offers for all-inclusive drinks.

On 6/29/2023 at 6:56 AM, Gambler458 said:

I booked the World Resort package day pass excursion.  It includes 1 drink and access to the beach and pools and lunch. I didn't see any offers for all-inclusive drinks.

How much did you pay for this package?

There are many listed. For example, shoreexcursioneers.com, explorecayman.com, violator.com, shipmates, etc.

I think they will do it if there is availability. In my situation, the cruise seams to be sold out, therefore, I was not successful in changing my cabin.

Here is my update. Since my TA didn’t call back, I called Celebrity direct as I had some other questions. The agent was very nice and I explained that I am looking for a better location. She said she will check if there is even availability before I go back to my TA. Turns out, this cruise is sold out and nothing is available. This is quite interesting, because many cruises were going at half or 3/4 occupancy. This is actually my 2nd time booking guarantee and I had good luck last time.

Thank you all for valuable comments. The interesting thing is, I was trying to go into the search for our cruise (like I am trying to book) to see what’s available, and our cruise is gone from the available cruises. Does this mean it’s sold out? My TA has not returned my call yet, but my DH thinks this is not such a bad location. It’s forward about 2/3 from the very front and 1/3 from the front elevators. Will see what happens and will report to this thread.

Thank you. I will give it a try.

We are in Equinox 6 day Caribbean from FLL. Booked concierge guarantee and was already assigned a cabin, even though we are still over 45 days until the cruise. I really don’t like the location of this cabin. Has anyone tried and was able to change the cabin? I don’t rely on the upgrade, and the bids for upgrade are high. Any recommendations?

Thank you so much. I will look into it.

Our cruise ship is there from 7 am to 4 pm. Since it’s a tender port, it might take time to get off the ship. Any recommendations as to the beach, sightseeing, etc. activities? We usually don’t take cruise ship tours, but perhaps in this case it’s worth it? There are 2 ships in port that day, so shouldn’t be too crowded.

I noticed this as well for end of May. Keep checking and fully refundable prices are even higher. Would like Royal Ramblas.

We are on the same cruise. The check in is not yet available. Perhaps in 2-3 weeks. We were on this same ship in 2018 and booked shows on line. As to excursions, we are doing Aruba on our own and booked private tour for Curacao (we are a group of 4), although I have to say a lot of them were sold out. Depending on what you want to do and see, you might still fine something. Also, I read that you can catch a tour once ashore. There are vendors out there.

Helen.

how was covid situation? Can anyone comment please.

Anyone stayed at Royal Rumblas? 

Did anyone tried Samurai tours? I emailed them a few days ago and didn’t hear back. In their description I liked that they pick up by the ship and we can customize the tour to our liking. 

We are going to be on Harmony in November. Looking for recommendations to go on our own without renting a car. Read about tours and car rental cars, but that’s not what we want. Perhaps going to a resort for a day and then walk around town? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you all. The issue is that these folks are not US citizens,  but Israeli. Therefore we are not certain they will get the permission to disembark. 

We are planning on Mediterranean cruise in 2023. We have friends that are Israeli citizens that would like to join us. Does anyone know if a cruise line or a tour company provide visa for such passengers.  

Thank you. 

Just as stated, main concern is the hot weather on this itinerary. Also if the veranda cabin provides plenty of space for 20 day cruise.

We are considering this cruise, also we are new to Oceania. Has anyone traveled this route? How is this itinerary? Wondering if it’s too hot during that time. Also, how is the veranda stateroom on this ship? Thank you in advance.

2 hours ago, Turtles06 said:

We did a full transit a couple of years ago (Miami to LA) and brought mosquito repellent with us.  (We had picaridin rather than DEET, less greasy.)  Put it on a few times iirc; never saw a mosquito.  I’d still bring some. 

 

Enjoy your trip!

Thank you so much.

15 hours ago, cb at sea said:

Actually, during the canal transit, you should keep your balcony door closed...there are bugs of the flying variety...and they will come into your cabin. They didn't bother us, but every time we opened the door, there were flying insects....  We didn't need mosquito repellant on the ship or at any port....but we weren't in the deeps of the jungle, either.  If you plan to go off the beaten path, do bring and use a repellant.

 

Thank you so much. Good points. It might also depend of the time of year what kind of insects are flying around.

Thank you all. The only one I can think of is Costa Rica since we’ll be going into the rain forest.