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3 hours ago, Straughn said:

Let me repeat, that I am sure most Pinnacles aren’t like that. But we did notice that Pinnacles seemed to announce their status to staff and other passengers a lot. I have yet to witness that behavior from a Zenith on X.

We have met 4 Zenith's in MC. Very nice and very knowledgeable about cruising. It was nice hearing their stories. Last year on a sailing from Vancouver BC to LA we had to go through customs in Seattle. Well it was a disaster. We were in suites, what was to take under 2 hours, took up to 6 hours. X had to bring down water and sandwiches. While DH was getting water and sandwiches. I could hear was women say I'm Zenith let me through. I want back on the ship. You know I'm Zenith.

Many of us that cruise, know that X must zero out the ship before they can start reboarding. 

On 8/14/2024 at 12:04 PM, mother_of_doggos said:

Hello, we are staying in your exact sky suite at the end of the month.  Do you recall if the hair dryer is a wall model or a stand alone that you can use anywhere in the room? If it’s a wall mount I might bring my own.  Thanks for the great review of the cabin!

I only remember seeing stand alone hair dryers. The hair dryers are the type you need to hold the switch down for it to work.

On 6/12/2024 at 5:44 PM, haynesra said:

At Icy Point, how much was the Gondola and zipline?

 

Thanks

I paid $413.98 for 2 for ziplining next month. That was with a 5% discount. It is great fun. We have done it once before. 

27 minutes ago, doghog said:

Yes. I use the same plastic luggage tag holders for RC, Celebrity and Princess.  

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4SQNLS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Those are for RC, Celebrity. Princess are shaped different. The other items are for your Princess Medallion.

1 hour ago, Gramontherun6 said:

Could someone who has recently sailed advise about their experiences with bringing wine on board? Is it two bottles per stateroom or two bottles per guest? Going to try and call to get info but would like to hear from someone who has recent experience.  Going on the Eclipse in September to Canada/New England.  Thanks in advance! Gram

This is from our Cruise Documents for next month.

"Guests are not allowed to bring beer or hard liquor onboard for consumption or any other use. Guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard with them on embarkation day may do so, limited to one (1) bottle per guest, but when consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00. A corkage fee does not apply to guests with a Classic Beverage Package or Premium Beverage Package."

11 minutes ago, Frenchkona said:

Here is the floor plan of Celebrity Beyond Celebrity Suite and it does have a balcony and not an infinite veranda. 

Check out this video. About 30 sec in you can see the balcony divider. Small round hole for the allen wrench and the hinges to swing the divider. 

X normally wants you out of your cabin by 8am. Off the ship by 9:30am. X must zero out the ship before they can start the new passengers boarding. We normally dont show up until 11:30 after the rush.

Can you print luggage tags from the app? 

While I do remember getting a pager once for Blu. We were on Apex out of Southampton recently during the UEFA European Championship. After the game I went directly to Luminae to get a table for 4. The other 3 said there was a long line of guest wanting to dine. It is called timing and planning.

We were on Apex in a Sky Suite. I thought the balcony dividers opened. I just watched a video on YouTube that you can see the hinges on the dividers.

We were on Apex last month. I asked about booking Silversea and the answer was not at this time. 

3 hours ago, doghog said:

Note to self. Stick with Celebrity Alaska cruises and avoid RC cruises going to Alaska. 

Friends are on Quantum of the Seas this week. We are sailing to Alaska out of Vancouver BC next month on Solstice.

Last month we did private transfer from South Hampton to LHR. We were picked up at 9am. We were at Windsor by 11am. We did 2 hours in Windsor, then drop off at terminal 5 about 1pm for a 4 pm flight. We were flying 1st class so check in was quick.

Just now, mahdnc said:

 

30 days

30 days are for document and luggage tags. I think online checking is 45 days before. Time is based on local time zone of ships port.

On 8/8/2024 at 5:54 PM, hcat said:

we thought you had to go up to the buffet  for waffles..

 

but the French toast is amazing!

It has been a few years since we ate in Blu. We were on Solstice Class ship. DH ask about getting a waffle. The staff in Blu went to the Oceanview Cafe to get the waffles.

2 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

I believe Beyond and Ascent do have a bar there, just no seats..I ordered drinks on Ascent there to take to the cabin.

Apex also has a bar with no seats. Sky Aqua Suites do not get champagne, it is sparkling wine.

We were just on Apex last month. We ate at Fine Cut Steakhouse and Eden. Both were over priced. We had a ton of OBC. My meal in Eden was not good. The filet Mignon was ok, but the mini short rib wellington was just bad. Dry with no flavor. I thought about Rooftop Garden. As we were in Iceland I was not interested in eating dinner outside. 

Through the app you can view MDR menu on the current sailing of Beyond. 

Just now, Liao said:

That is my recollection as well.  Seems lacking to not have a truly full service bar in the Retreat Lounge.

How many people like hearing a blender crushing ice in a lounge.

I dont remember seeing anyone with a blended drink in the Retreat Lounge last month on Apex. That being said. The E Class ships can make blended drinks at the Retreat Pool Bar one deck up.

Through the app you can look at your ships current sailing. Our next cruise is on Solstice out of Vancouver BC to Alaska. I can look at the Solstice current sailing menu's so I can pre booking what nights I want to do specialty restaurant or to dine in Luminae.

4 hours ago, Atarangi957 said:

Is there some reason the app does not show a menu option for Tuscan Grille ? We are on Eclipse cruise out of Newark on Aug 4th.

The OP is asking about Tuscan Grille? Right. 

3 hours ago, sdnich said:

One more thing to add it is the last room SS 2124 on the Solstice under the Ocean view cafe .

As this SS is right next to the Aqua SS and on the Starboard side. I think you will have very little noise from above. I would have your TA put a hold on the 2124 suite.

17 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

Absolutely, the Alaska option wasn't cheap, $350ish in the summer of 2019, probably around $500 now.  With Alaska, the small boat picked up passengers directly from the ship.  As you're pointing out for Norway, the cruise ship could dock where allowed and then sell fjord tour executions on small boats

You are so close. X has the execution at Hubbard Glacier for $526.05 on sale 5% now $498.99 pp.