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We are sailing out of Dover next May and need to discover the best way to get there from London. Will fly into LHR at least a day prior.

Was that Canadian issue recent? Our service covers us to/from US to Canada and Mexico.

Done a few B2B and not had the raffles or other offers!

Tell me more about the walk to Mambo Beach. Have been a few times but was part of shore excursion and seems that the walk is quite a distance. How far if walking and what is the distance? If driving have to go over the high bridge but if walking don't have to go that far.

Quite often The Club was quiet at that time of day.

Just did B2B on Beyond and did not receive the health questionnaire. Also did not have one on the app. Only had to do Muster Station stuff.

When in Bruges last year, dined outside the in the old town and was surprised when large restaurant preferred cash. Had not much euros on me and took my card but had to go inside and use traditional card reader. Did not have card reader that is brought to table. Contrary to no one uses cash in Europe

Looking forward to the review as we will be getting on when you exit. Did B2B February 2023 and enjoyed the Equinox. DH tested positive for Covid beginning of 2nd cruise and received great treatment from all staff.

We are trying HAL for the first time on a 14 day British sailing around d Scotland. Was enticed by the $1 deposit and it is going where I want to go. Did the early booking with all included. Will miss the complimentary laundry I have on Celebrity. As for Celebrity, after experiencing IV in both hot weather and cold windy weather, will not do it again. Loved the Retreat on the Beyond that we got as a Move Up bid, but it is double what I am paying for my SV on the Ascent. Disappointed that, as of now, only building ships with IV.

On our Beyond TA, the IV was locked for a few days as we had a string of bad weather days last November. On our Apex TA, we were in a SV and the IV’s were locked for a few days due to storms. Our veranda furniture was brought in to the room.

Appreciate your comments and do agree.

Was on the beyond. Did retreat on 2nd leg of B2B so got to experience MDR and the Luminae. Have been on many Celebrity sailings and usually found food in MDR good or very good. Was looking forward to an incredible dining experience and were we disappointed. After 2 lunches, gave up on that. Dinner was a very unexciting experience. Sure you could order the classics from the MDR if nothing sounded good but what is the point of that. Sauces were added to food that didn’t need it - added a sauce to the lobster and must not have read the menu close enough. We had a 3 dinner dining package so enjoyed most of those and added a Raw on 5. Asked some other retreat passengers about their experience in luminae. 4 couples all had our same opinion and one couple ate dinners in the ocean view. We could have eaten in Blu but those menus were not appealing. Maybe other ships have better chefs for the retreat. Not all selections were bad. Hamburger was good and the marinated chicken sandwich at the retreat bar was good. Perhaps our expectations were too high or not expecting the extra touch added to dishes. Pigs foot carpaccio anyone? Waiter said no one ordered it. We did like everything else about the Retreat experience.

Based on my recent experience on Beyond , would not pay anything to have a guest join me. Enjoy a tastier meal with them in the MDR.

I would contact them now to inquire about doing this. Happened to me twice but due to flight issue. Was able to board in Mexico and in Puerto Rico. This was a long time ago.

Currently on the Beyond on the March 1 - 11 sailing as B2B from this one. We had a IV (for 2nd time) and got a bid up to Aqua Suite on current sailing (Minimum bid) Love the larger room, larger veranda and larger bathroom. In many cruises, this is our first time in a suite on Celebrity. One experience that we are not enamored with is Luminae. Not bad, just not exceptional. Have not rated at Blu, which we could, but don’t find that menu exciting. May try just for experience as have never sailed in an aqua cabin. Have aft veranda for a future sailing on Ascent and will be hard pressed to sail in an IV again. Especially in a warm weather sailing. Next sailings are on S Class with traditional veranda.

We are also on board and have been to Aruba on a Sunday. Very quiet! We did not go, but were told from others that beaches were very busy that day. Went to beaches last year as was a weekday. We saw the Captain being interviewed by the port people in Cartagena.

Have always had one or more enrichments speakers on our TA cruises. It is not usually advertised before hand unless a specialty cruise (which have not seen). Have them mostly sea day unless ahve an issue as we had but was after ship had sailed from a port and not during the day. Sometimes the enrichment speaker will join the roll call and make the announcement. What sailing is it? Haven't seen one that has that few sea days consecutively.

If 7.99 is the upgrade price to premium it is per person per day. Can upgrade one person or both (if 2 in room)

We have. Had asked that question a few years back and was told yes. Full elevators may be an issue later on. But just go up and then stay on and go down.

I was curious if the suites had the handle on the outside to lock/unlock the sliding veranda door.

Thanks for all the info and beautiful photos. Do agree that this type of sailing would be beneficial for this part of the world. Just have to get my DH onboard for this long a flight from northern US.

On the apex sunset veranda there is only a locking handle on the inside. Had not see this on a veranda. Actually discussed with room steward about getting locked out. She said she checks to be sure no one is outside. Also noted that there is a sign next to door that says no A/C if the door is not locked.

Have read postings that the weather prevented some from stepping onto the Antarctic as these had to be cancelled due to poor weather or sea conditions. I would be disappointed to sail on an expedition cruise and miss this experience. Have you encountered this?

Thanks. Now looking forward to it!