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You might want to take a class in “ boundaries.” I have never had a free one but have had the 20 min back massage. No problem with trying to sell me anything.

Very smart poster. Biggest reason to go to Med center on a cruise is dehydration. People drink alcohol but no water. Dr says one glass water with every alcoholic beverage.

Princess still has good burgers & hot dogs outside their pool.

I loved my view and location of the Four Seasons. Did not want to leave the room.😌

I might be noticing those things also if I paid for a CS.

“Thick tv’s”…..funny….but they worked just fine.Like the layout & vib of the ship

Usually concierge is in prime locations, better than Aqua, I might add.

Agreed….if that is all you are cruising for…the food.

I had one of those burgers at the Mast Grill & was truly shocked at what I was seeing. April 5 New Zealand cruise. I am going on Eclipse out of LA in October & if I see this again, I WILL be going down to hotel hospitality

I insured cruise cost at time of booking. About 3 months later, I purchased very expensive direct flights to Sydney. I insured the flights with Delta separately. The combined costs of the 2 was $600. If I had insured the cruise + airfare with the original insurance, the cost was $900.

Move your $900 deposit to another celebrity cruise. It might cost you $200.

It was definitely about 250 cheaper for 2 nights on a lower floor, no view. And AJ looks very nice. 5 star. Walked by it. I went with Four Seasons because after 15 hr flight, I thought we should SEE the harbor from our room, enjoy why we were there. ….and I was not disappointed. Corner room on Floor 10 with big picture window of opera house + early 9:30 checkin. And we were right there at the port. We loved the room & the bed was sooo big and comfortable. I paid nonrefunded about 3 weeks before & asked for very early checkin. They took care of us. 😌

Just on private excursion Wellington, New Zealand. She was raised there and formally educated. Instructed us to carry Passport. We always take Passport when in foreign country.

Try having a medical ER when off the ship, needing police and/or hospital services. Good to have Passsport on you.

Initially, I made reservations at Amora Jamison but then changed about 3 weeks prior to the Four Seasons. Glad I did. After spending thousands on airfare + cruise + excursions, the location & service at the FS was excellent. I prepaid room about 3 weeks prior & asked for an early checkin after flying 15 hrs, was accompanied at arrival around 9:30 AM. Could not have been happier. Did not pay for breakfast there but enjoyed several outings to Fine Food Store recommended by the concierge.

I always take original passport with me

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I did not know where John lived as I was the first to reply.Did not recognize Port M…. Hope John finds what they need regarding pre-existing conditions with all your good recommendations.

I can only speak for US. If I pay insurance at time of booking or before 14 days, my pre-existing conditions, if any, are covered. Trying to get whatever pre-existing conditions you have covered at a later date, is not only time consuming but more expensive. This business of pre-existing is very important for those of you with specific issues. …which is why you must read carefully or be guided by an ins rep. Ins usually pays easier when there is a fall, something broken, or medical problem while cruising. FYI, woman I traveled with yrs ago showed symptoms of a TIA. Went to Med and they put her to bed with IV. Turns out she was dehydrated as does not drink water. Dr says common condition on a cruise. She was released 4 hrs later. $600. She did not want to take travel ins ( bridge cruise) but I told her I would not go unless she did. Dr told her if he had Dx her with a TIA ( which I could swear she had), she would have had to be taken off ship.

You need to get your insurance 14 days or before initial deposit if you want pre-existing conditions to be covered. You are too late for that. Yes, ins expensive for your ages. Get use to it. Plan as part of trip cost. You will be glad you have it if something happens & it is too easy to fall at your ages. I get Allianz. You might check on Celebrity ins & see about cost.

Dear GC. Thank you for your interesting & very enjoyable post. Your experience in Sydney must have been something…what good sports! …And big animal lovers. I smiled reading… I wish I knew you in person. 😍

We will be in Sydney 3 days post cruise. What did you do that you most enjoyed + any particular restaurants?

Lockdowns lockdowns. Isolated, controlled people by the govt are very unhappy

All sugar. Not a protein drink.

Usually the discounted first night is sold out. I would not try to prebook unless you have a specific day and time & are celebrating an occasion. Go to the specialty rest when you get on the ship and see what times are available for whatever day you choose. They can usually find something. Often the restaurant not full because they are short staffed & stop reservations.