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    ABC Tours in Aruba

    in Aruba

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    We have just returned from our 10 night Equinox cruise. We had a fabulous time doing the north coast safari. Just a warning there a parts that are not for anyone with mobility issues. It involved climbing down a steep ladder and over rough rocks and for some quite the jump into the natural pool. I think the tour needs to establish a warning on this part.

     

     

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    LIVE!! FROM THE EQUINOX PRESIDENT's Cruise August 27th, 2017 - ChicagoPaul

    in Celebrity Cruises

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    I'm more than happy to answer this question. Though I ask those who are reading my response to take it as just that, my response and let's not turn this into a thread about this topic. Thank you for asking a question you're curious about. Too many people I find are afraid to ask certain questions and too many people get offended when they are asked, regardless of topic. Personally, I've always been an open book. I think the more we all understand about each other the better we can get along. Ok enough about that.

     

    FOD, or Friends of Dorothy as it's called was started years ago when being "out" wasn't acceptable to many. This has since evolved into the LGBT happy hour. Even in 2010 when I started cruising Celebrity this wasn't published in the Daily. Instead it was posted on a board by guest relations. When we first started cruising we attended the LGBT happy hour to meet other couples who were gay, or singles too, to socialize. It made us feel more comfortable. Even in an ever accepting world, there are still those who do not.

     

    However as time has gone on, we no longer attend them. Mainly because they're at 8pm and that's our dinner time. But we still love the Martini bar. And we can make friends with everyone at the bar regardless of orientation, race, age etc.

     

    Back in Chicago, while we have many gay friends, we don't frequent gay bars at all. It's just not our thing. If I was single then I probably would. Or if we lived in a town that was not as progressive or understanding then I probably would too.

     

    With all this being said, I think the LGBT happy hour exists for the same reason the Bill W events do and the same reason the Scotch tastings do. There is simply a demand for it on the ship and Celebrity is meeting that demand. Examining the reason for that demand in today's society could be the topic of a doctoral thesis so I'll digress here.

     

    But I want to end by saying I always welcome questions like yours and encourage them. I think meaningful discussions like this are awesome to have and allow all of us to better understand each other. I hope to have a drink with you someday soon at the Martini Bar!

     

     

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    Really enjoying your live review/blog. We have sailed a number of times on Celebrity but October 27 will be our first Equinox cruise. We are sailing with 3 other couples. Thanks for taking your valued vacation time to share.

     

     

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    Live Equinox August 13th Sailing

    in Celebrity Cruises

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    Following. We are 4 couples on the Equinox for a 10 night cruise departing October 27. We are also staying at the Marriott Biscayne Bay. My sister and I are doing your same itinerary February 24. Thanks for taking the time for your review. Enjoy your cruise.

     

     

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    ABC Tours in Aruba

    in Aruba

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    They have good reviews on TripAdvisor. I have booked a tour in November for our group (4 couples). There is a 10% discount for when booked in advance. You can cancel up to 7 days prior without penalty.

     

     

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    Airfare strategy

    in Florida Departures

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    SW is great. I always book one ways as easier to rebook when price drops. We booked Buffalo to FLL direct for $119 late October and return via Baltimore for $70. I find rates are good on release then go up quickly and will drop with sales here and there. Just need to monitor regularly.

     

     

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    Carnival Corp lost some $$$ tonight

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Our scenario was different. We had an inexperienced agent at Carnival. She failed to convey change in deposit terms. So since we did not put extra deposit down the cruise was cancelled without notification. When this came to light Carnival would not reinstate at our original booked rate. So I often refer they fired us as their guests. Best thing to ever happen and don't miss them one bit.

     

     

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    Carnival Corp lost some $$$ tonight

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    We had a similar scenario in 2013. Their approach to us as long standing customers was non existent. They didn't care so I booked our first cruise with Celebrity. I have now sailed 6 times on Celebrity and our 7th coming up in October. I find their pricing, all inclusive, and customer service great. Never plan on booking a Carnival cruise again.

     

     

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    Chartered Cruise Question

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    I completely understand the full charter! My predicament at this point is I could be sailing with a 90% of a partial charter with a group I don't want to sail with. My complaint is how NCL compared to Celebrity approach customer service. The longer I wait on the gamble of this scenario the prices go up on other sailings. As it is, what I booked on Friday to today is another $200 plus.

     

     

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    Chartered Cruise Question

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

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    My sister and I were booked on the January 14, 2018 Pearl. This cruise was pulled from inventory last week so I suspected a large group or about to be chartered. Of course NCL won't tell you anything. I googled and found it was a ship takeover of the ""17th annual grown and sexy -- biggest party at sea". This group shows all cabins sold out but also states more cabins to come so have waiting lists. I tried to get NCL to honour our booked rate for a cruise in the February but given their zero customer service they refused. I ended up cancelling and booked in February but had to pay the higher rate. The whole zero just left me "sour".

     

     

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    Celebrity Equinox 5th May 2017 Live Review

    in Celebrity Cruises

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    We have sailed Celebrity several times but only the M class ships. We are 4 couples on the Equinox late October. Following as same itinerary and my first time to all ports except Key West. We have private excursions booked in all except Curaçao and Key West. Thanks for taking the time for the review and enjoying the photos.

     

     

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