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I don't think a 10 day cruise on Celebrity is the cruise of choice for that age demographic.

Generally, I saw men wearing nice "polo" shirts or those floral Hawaii-type shirts. Very few tuxedos. Women wearing nice dresses or nice tops with capris or pants. Not many gowns. We were thrilled to not have to pack a blazer for my dh. He wears his BIrkenstocks with his long pants to dinner. I've seen lots of men who do that.

We buy our wine the day before getting on the cruise since we always arrive at the port city the day before. We buy those bubble wrap "skins" to put the wine in and we put it in the checked luggage. Never had a problem that way. Or you can carry it onboard in your carry on luggage.

If you are just interested in lying on a beach,there is no need to book excursions in advance in the Caribbean. There are always cabs and vans or public transit near to where the ship docks at a fraction of the cost of the ones offered by Celebrity. Just head out there and tell them where you want to go and ask the price. Also, arrange for them to pick you up at a designated point and time bearing in mind the time needed to return to the ship on time for sail away from each port.

A good place to check out where to go in each port is to go to the boards here on CC where the ports are listed. Click on which ones you want, eg. Barbados, and scroll away and research what others have posted.

Port Everglades cruise terminal

1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

We have been really pleased with the lunch in the MDR on sea days. We don't feel the need to spend the extra money.

No need to book in advance. There are always discounts. Frankly, after cruising on Disney, you may find the dining experience on X to be disappointing.

I have been booking through Celebrity in Canadian $$ and so far it has been to my benefit. When we fly in now we spend only one night in the US ( when we have to in winter). Our next cruise is mid April and we will be past snow time so it will be day of cruise. With our $$ so low we just don't spend onboard. We are not drinkers.. except for Elite happy hour.. so no package needed. Don't mind the tap water at all..

a year ago March the $25 pre purchase OBC was a deal when it would have cost me $33 . I bought a lot and cashed out at the end using the money for our drive from Florida to Canada:D

In my opinion,flying in on the same day at any time of the year seems risky. Airlines operate on really tight schedules and budgets. Delays for all kinds of reasons happen all the time. Not to mention, the limited opportunities to be able to be re-booked on another flight. We are also Canadian so I know how quickly the difference in exchange can add up to the bottom line. But really, for piece of mind it just makes more sense to arrive the day before.

It really boils down to the price. We've done both the 11 day (3 times) and the 14 day (2 times) cruises. Check out the itineraries and decide. We especially enjoyed the overnight stay this past winter on the Eclipse in Aruba. But I think that has changed for 2018. Since that 14 day cruise will end in 2018, then if it's in your budget and to your liking,then by all means, take it.

Weather.com is a great source for up to date and future weather.

Not sure why you want to take fresh fruit. It's plentiful at all times.

In reality,thousands of people cruise every year and only a very small number post at this forum (or any others).I value the opinions of the seasoned cruisers who compare things to "back in the day" but we are fairly new to cruising so for us, we enjoy the opportunity to cruise. We've been on X and HAL and while we enjoy the X experience, I felt the service on HAL was more attentive. The way things are headed these days with pricing,we will definitely be looking towards the better value in any future cruises.

The lobster served is warm water lobster. For lobster lovers who are used to the great cold water lobsters of North America,it's disappointing. But the ones served on the ship are acceptable.

As for the steak,it's not something we order. We always order the prime rib when it's offered and we've never been disappointed.

Here is the info.

https://www.hop-on-hop-off-bus.com/new-york-city/24-hour-new-york-city-hop-on-hop-off-ticket-downtown-loop_5150

The starting point is at the Port Authority and the nearest drop-off is Rockefeller Centre. Both points are easily reached by taxi and aren't all that far.

Doesn't look like it.

Works well as others have said. It

Call Celebrity.

It's all about the bottom line. I would imagine that over the last couple of years, it's been harder to fill the 14 day cruisers. I would guess that many Canadians have chosen not to do this cruise due to the falling dollar. The cost for that cruise is prohibitive for many in light of the fact that the cruise tends to draw a more "senior" crowd. Add to that the aging of that particular cruise demographic. The future of cruising is in attracting the younger passengers. No doubt it's much more cost effective for Celebrity to shorten their cruise lengths and expect that those who want longer cruises to do B2B's.

Did you report it? If so, what was the response?

Please call Celebrity directly for the information you have asked. Relying on the internet isn't the way to go.

I don't think they have all the latest and greatest. The ones on sale at the end tend to look like the bottom of the barrel.

Thousands of people cruise and don't post here. Your reasons for an inside cabin are shared by many. We don't take any of the alcohol packages. Our OBC is used for the internet and the specialty restos. Any vacation whether it is on land or sea is what you make of it.

You can eat in the MDR.

Captain's Table is gone. As for shoes, DH wears his Birkenstocks with long pants to the dining room,nightly. Never a problem. Wear what you want.

I know people who have cruised all winter on the same ship. No upgrades.