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Very true. If you spend your time by the pool, it is not likely to be an issue.
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On my TA on Odessey, they gave all Diamond and Diamond plus cruisers one free specialty coffee per day in addition to the 4 or 5 free drinks. Nice benefit.
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It is a real benefit. But for me, not worth losing a real veranda on a Transatlantic cruise. I wash my shirts in the sink. 😉
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I miss the free bag of laundry on Celebrity v. $10 off a $35 bag of laundry on Royal but the four free drinks during the day makes up for it since I don't buy the drink package.
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As an Elite cruiser on Celebrity, I have been booking the newer Royal ships with real verandas (Oasis class, Odyssey). Not as upscale as Celebrity in some respects but I love the real verandas and the Diamond benefits on Royal are superior since I can get 4 drinks all day rather than during the two hour cocktail hour.
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Many of us don't like the windows that they call "infinite verandas." Other people love them.
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True. I recently got off a transatlantic. 3400 passengers. No mask requirement. We were told that the cruise had ten covid cases.
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Elite Members VS Royal Diamond, Diamond + and Pinnacle
basenji56 replied to Gitana's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Can you use the benefit to get free specialty coffees? With or without alcohol? -
I have used Uber/Lyft many times at Port Everglades but have recently switched to using taxis. The cost is roughly the same. The cabs take credit cards. And it is much faster and easier to find the taxi. The problem with Uber/Lyft is that there are so many people crowded around and so many cars coming through that it will take a fairly long time to get your car.
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Yes. Very common.
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Is it true that the showers are too small be usable except for petite people? I have read that people of larger size need to go to the locker room in the spa to shower every day.
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I think it is easiest to just get a rental car at the airport via a taxi.
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It’s a fabulous ship. Wonderful windjammer. 270 cafe has great breakfasts and lunches. The Book requires reservations as soon as you get on the ship.
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My bag time was 8:30 am. If I was going to plan on a 9 am flight, I would have taken my bags off. But I am told that even the self disembark passengers on the crossing couldn't get off until 8:30 am or later.
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It’s main benefit is that it reduces drag and saves fuel. But it’s been sold as an enhancement. It’s not. if you don’t use the balcony, it may not be a real negative. I do and for me it is.
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Was this the TA? What was bad about the IV?
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My 2-cents worth on Beyond, October 26th repositioning
basenji56 replied to adolfo2's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Unlike Chops on Royal which has a fantastic shrimp cocktail. 🦐 -
On Odyssey today. Still in customs line at 11:25.
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Odyssey Transatlantic something’s up
basenji56 replied to RRTcruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Are we heading northwest? -
Celebrity to RCL - Best Ship(s) for Us?
basenji56 replied to amevola's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I am on Odyssey and it reminds me of S class ships. -
I spoke to woman on the Odyssey TA who said her husband tested positive for Covid in Valencia, Spain. He was not removed from the ship but was placed in five day quarantine and allowed to make the crossing.
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Help, Last minute booking question on Silhouette
basenji56 replied to 20165's topic in Celebrity Cruises
What is the price difference between Aqua and a regular veranda? -
Would you choose Oceania versus Regent?
basenji56 replied to silversneakers's topic in Oceania Cruises
I know you said “if cost is not an issue” but cost is a big issue. Especially for people who don’t drink so don’t need to pay for the very expensive booze included. -
Yes, a bigger deal to me too.
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I've never gotten the ripped jeans deal either. Especially as "high fashion." I'm lucky I am so self-centered that I don't usually notice what other people are wearing in the dining room.
