CruisinDawn

When you check in you choose a check in time. I just checked in yesterday for April 7th so your check in date is coming up. I am a light sleeper so got up at midnight & checked in by 20 after and got 11:30am check in for the Reflection.

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Dawna

13 hours ago, Shellyd22 said:

Can someone tell me how to do online check in without a passport? Can you just skip over that section if you’re using DL and birth certificate? I understand passport is highly recommended but we don’t have time and it’s not needed for my closed loop itinerary. Thank you 

Just finished checking in, there is a drop down menu that has Birth Certificate as an option.

Got the 11:30 time slot for all of us, yea!!

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Dawna

Thanks everyone for your help. Relives a bit of stress.

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Dawna

2 hours ago, Tyler414 said:

Link your reservations together and you will all have the same arrival time.

Great news! We are already linked and I can see their reservation on my account.

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Dawna

Boarding the Reflection in April & we are able to check in tomorrow. I want to check in my technology challenged parents after I check in myself. Last Celebrity cruise was right before covid & when we checked in things were like the used to be. Now it seems we do most of the stuff during online check in like our sea pass photo. What all will I need to get my parents checked in? I have photos of their passports & head shots with white backgrounds. Anything else? Just want to get everything from them today so I will be ready when check in opens. 🙂 Sure miss the doc dance we did in the old days. Are there still assigned times? 

Thanks for your help!

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Dawna

On 2/24/2020 at 5:25 AM, CruisinDawn said:

Happy to report all is going well on the Equinox! First evening we drank 3 bottles of Tito's, 2 diet cokes, large bottle of Evian, ate a can of Pringles and a Kind bar. When our cabin was cleaned our mini fridge was not only relished but now there are 8 bottles of Titos!

 

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Dawna 

Back from the cruise, every evening at turndown we were fully restocked! For the price we paid we would definitely add the option again to the free premium drink perk for the price we paid. Was so nice even though we don't drink wine.

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DAWNA

Happy to report all is going well on the Equinox! First evening we drank 3 bottles of Tito's, 2 diet cokes, large bottle of Evian, ate a can of Pringles and a Kind bar. When our cabin was cleaned our mini fridge was not only relished but now there are 8 bottles of Titos!

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Dawna 

On 2/12/2020 at 7:01 PM, Jim_Iain said:

I don't think we would sign up for it but if you have a Premium Drink Package -  How do you upgrade to the Drink and More Package.   Just curious as to how it would work on a 7 day cruise.   The price difference between the two packages is approximately $52 (from cruise planner so not sure of the upgrade amount).   But would seem like a no brainer to get a $100 Casino credit for $52.   Am I missing something.

 

I'm sure we probably wouldn't wouldn't sign up for it as I'm not a drinker and Iain only drinks good wines.  We are also not big gamblers.   I haven't even hit Pearl level yet.

We called and upgraded on our 7 nighter for $63pp (includes gratuity) so ya take the $50 in the casino we would spend anyway off it was only $13 a person for the week to upgrade, no brainer for me. We figured it was well worth that to have Diet Coke & water stocked in the cabin would be worth that. Also I am a salty so Pringles were a huge plus but now I am worried. 😞 Depart tomorrow and will be sure to post our experience with the program on the Equinox.

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Dawna

Thanks for the review, we board her tomorrow!! In a Concierge cabin as well, like the idea of the cheese & crackers request.

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Dawna

Get on the day you get off 🙂 What version of iPad Pro's do they have & price? Have a huge chunk of OBC to spend and thought about getting an upgrade. 

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Dawna

12 minutes ago, cruisestitch said:

Yes, it offers Luggage Valet.  What time is your flight?

3:30 so I believe there is no issue on time. 🙂 Do you know how much it is?

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Dawna

Trying to plan our disembark plans for our Equinox cruise. Right now we have a rental car booked but thinking about Ubering it over to Sawgrass to watch a movie before heading to the airport but the only way we would want to do this if we could get rid of our luggage first. Does the Equinox have a luggage valet program out of FLL like Royal does? Base cost? (Southwest so luggage is free)

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Dawna

18 hours ago, chemmo said:

 

Available for all rooms...Just phone...Best to choose a desert that doesn’t melt! The advantage of being in a suite is you can ask for it to be served course by course, generally all your courses come together.

 

Shorts are fine in the buffet so don’t forget they do have a grill station for steaks, salmon, lamb...We love the Indian section, worth an evening buffet visit on its own merits...

 

Do remind your husband that he doesn’t need to dress up for the MDR...lightweight trousers and a polo are perfectly adequate if you do fancy visiting it one evening...

 

Hope you have a fantastic cruise!

Great news! Don't eat dessert so I am good there. We have just decided for a HUGE change we are going to the buffet or order room service for dinner each night. Love Indian food and looking forward to the grill. For the past 33 cruises we have only done the MDR or Speciality so stepping way outside the box this cruise. Thanks for the info!

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Dawna

5 hours ago, chemmo said:

 

I think dining in suite with the MDR menu has become less popular....With most guests ordering room service from their TV they quite possibly don’t know the option is available.

 

I also think the evening buffet options have improved for those too tired from busy port days to want a formal meal too...The introduction of  tiny tables on balconies don’t exactly promote in suite dining either...

 

 

We will be on board the Equinox next week and was looking forward to ordering MDR food from room service. If it's not on the TV I assume you just call room service & ask for the food from the menu on the app? We are in a Concierge, hope the comment that it's only for the PH cabin isn't true. My husband is not even bringing pants let alone a collared shirt this cruise 🤣 so we not even going inside the MDR all week.

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Dawna

12 minutes ago, ASell said:

I have to say I had a great time, not just making a piece ( though they do most of the work ), 2 tumblers and a vase later, but sitting and watching others make items.

 

As to it not looking exactly as expected, its art; not machine made. That is part of the reason I enjoyed watching others making things too. 

It is more expensive than when I did it, but I will do it again next time I am onboard, cause now I want a whale tail mug 🙂

Do you have a picture of the whale tale mug? There is lot of confusion with the change inthe program. We booked when you paid for what you make but now several items are included including the whale tail mug. We were originally going to make tumblers but those are not offered on the free list. What does a whale tale mug look like? We are looking to make glasses we can make drinks at when we are home.

Has anyone paid the old pricing structure and go to the all inclusive package yet? Wondering what to expect next week. We bought when you had to pay for upgraded pieces, now those things are included. Curious how it will be handled.

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Dawna

I was concerned because we booked Feb 22nd, 2020 on May 28th, 2019 that we would not get it so I waited until late January to request it, BINGO another $100 in OBC appears then got a confirmation email, whew!!

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Dawna

We changed cabins from a Sunset Veranda to Concierge after final payment and then ours appeared, who knows why.

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Dawna

On 9/7/2018 at 12:33 PM, mfrc said:

I just booked an aft cabin deck 11 on Equinox. I do not remember how much privacy on the balcony you have from people (me being one of them on past cruises)looking over from the Lido Deck.It will be my first time in an aft cabin Does any body have pics looking downward toward cabins? or what has been your experience?

Going on the Equinox next month aft deck 9, plan on taking pictures looking down & up from our cabin. Also plan on hanging out at the Sunset bar and will grab some pictures to put in a review.

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Dawna

Keep it coming 😀 Next month can't get here soon enough!

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Dawna

Called and got ours upgraded from the Premium to Drinks & More on our cruise next month for $126 so basically $26 because we would spend $100 easily in the casino anyway. 😎 (Note the Drinks & More package is currently 10% off in the planner). 

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Dawna

7 minutes ago, son3cruisers said:

When the package was first released, you were not allowed to UPGRADE to the drinks and more package if you received the drink package as a PERK. I called customer service to clarify that the package was per person, ( including $50 casino credit per person) and she too said I was not able to upgrade. I looked online, and was able to upgrade  through my cruiseplanner and used stateroom credit! I sail in March, so hoping it all works out! 

How did you do it online in the cruise planner? If I put it in the cart it wants the full amount. I would rather do that than call. 

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Dawna

Anyone know how that works with the Premium Package as a perk and upgrading to the Drinks & More? Online Premium is $69pp on our cruise if you were to pay for it, Drinks & More is on sale for $76.50 so $7.50x7days=$52.50+additional tip? but $50 casino credit makes it a no brainer IF that is how it would be calculated. Thoughts? Also I assume that would take a phone call, can you use your available showing OBC for something purchased over the phone?

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Dawna

Curious, we booked 2 people for hot glass on a slight sale for $107 but that was when you had to pay additional for the piece you make. NOW they only offer a package for $120pp that includes the piece you make. Anyone know how this is being handled on the ship? I don't have the old wording for the HotGlass experience but this is the new wording. Also anyone have a photo of the Mermaid Mug or Whale Tail Mug, we intended to make the tumbler before the change. 52 days woohoo!

Overview

Discover the ancient art of glassblowing, invented during the Roman Empire, in one of our world-famous hot glass classes, offered exclusively by Celebrity Cruises. Use vibrant colors and high heat to create your own unique piece of art from one of eight impressive designs. Your handmade souvenir will remind you of all the amazing experiences you had on your vacation for years to come. Classes are extremely popular, and sell out quickly, so make sure you reserve your spot today. 

SOUVENIR OPTIONS:
• Wave Vase 
• Vase 
• Starfish 
• Heart 
• Pumpkin 
• Jellyfish 
• Whale Tail Mug/Mermaid Mug 
• Tropical Fish

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Dawna

Thanks for the review!! Can't wait for Feb 🙂

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Dawna

You said you had 8 hours to kill. Seems we have experienced airlines have a 4/6 hours max early luggage check in policies. Sure this wasn't the case? We have been to many airports more than 2 hours early. This will cause a real issue for us in Feb if we can't check our bags until we are within 2 hours and they cut off luggage 60 minutes prior to departure, EEK! Can you elaborate please? Thanks!

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Dawna