chicagopaul Posted September 3, 2017 Author #326 Share Posted September 3, 2017 So when a late schedule change is made like the upcoming Equinox posted above, how does that affect excursions? Most of the ports look the same but dates changed. Will people lose deposits on the two ports that are skipped altogether now? Just curious, never had this happen to us. If you booked excursions through Celebrity you'll be completely fine financially. Since some are on different days I assume some excursions will change and on embarkation day I'd imagine they still might be making changes to the excursions. At least you have two sea days to start with (if the alternate schedule is used) to use to plan excursions. If you booked independent excursions I imagine you might be out of luck. Though if those islands are being affected by the hurricane then Id imagine you can push for your deposit back if they're reputable. Lastly, if you have travel insurance or booked with a higher end card such as Amex Platinum or a Visa Infinite card, call them as well. You'll have some insurance built in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 3, 2017 #327 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I agree with that 100%. It's always the people. They always work hard to make your time special. Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes! It's about the fabulous crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted September 3, 2017 #328 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yesterday we met some great people at the Martini Bar who started their own bar crawl at 11am. Not a bad idea for a sea day. Here is their list. You can see they numbered them as they went along. That is one SERIOUS bar crawl! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaCruisers Posted September 3, 2017 #329 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 3, 2017 #330 Share Posted September 3, 2017 http://www.resortpass.com/florida-7 QUESTION for all of you! So we have a late flight tomorrow, 6:45pm. Apparently when we booked it we were being cheap and wanted to save $100 each. So we booked the hop on and hop off bus so they can store our luggage (our flight is too late for luggage valet on Southwest). So our plan is to find a place for brunch / lunch. It's Labor Day so there should be plenty of options. Let us know if you have any recommendations that might be near the hop on / hop off route. I'm looking for a nice place where I can park myself for a while. Get drinks, eat and ideally plug in my phone so I can upload photos and video for you all. I'm open to hotels, etc. even if it's overpriced at this point I'm picking convenience over anything else, I learned my lesson! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oolie Posted September 3, 2017 #331 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Lucky to be sharing this cruise with chicagopaul - what a great time we had... yes, it's the crew, but also meeting some fantastic new friends!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 3, 2017 #332 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Wishing you safe travels home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie mommie Posted September 3, 2017 #333 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Chicago Paul, Great review was on Equinox I believe is was 2 years ago. We called Milton "Dr. Jingles". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare killsport Posted September 3, 2017 #334 Share Posted September 3, 2017 QUESTION for all of you! So we have a late flight tomorrow, 6:45pm. Apparently when we booked it we were being cheap and wanted to save $100 each. So we booked the hop on and hop off bus so they can store our luggage (our flight is too late for luggage valet on Southwest). So our plan is to find a place for brunch / lunch. It's Labor Day so there should be plenty of options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think you're coming back into Miami. In that case, take advantage of the Miami Spice menus! http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/special-offers/monthly-deals/miami-spice-month Many of the restaurants are near the hop on hop off stops on the beach. PS: I really appreciated that you encouraged questions and answered them with class, allowing others from different backgrounds / situations to understand. I often ask delicately worded questions to my neighbors & friends of different backgrounds, which opens up a discussion and I often learn why something that seems acceptable to me is actually quite offensive or inappropriate to them. It is one of the few ways that I (a white, heterosexual male) can actually understand the WHYs. Also, your review(s) were very detailed and helpful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinBanka Posted September 3, 2017 #335 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks ChicagoPaul for the great review and all the time you took out of your vacation to share it with us! I almost felt like I was on the ship with you all week! Looking forward to my upcoming Equinox cruise even more so now thanks to your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusea Posted September 3, 2017 #336 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hello Paul, I came upon your blog by chance while surfing the Celebrity board on CC. Then I couldn't stop reading. I know how much time and effort are involved in posting a blog, especially one as comprehensive and enjoyable as yours. It is much appreciated. I would like to know if you will be communicating on this site or somewhere else when your travel plans for April next year are resolved. My partner and I have booked the Reflection to Rome in April and would like to say hello if you and Edward will be aboard. We will be sailing on the Oosterdam in October and the Viking Ocean SKY in Nov/Dec prior to the TA in April. The cruise addiction never ceases. Jay and Al in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisingWalter Posted September 3, 2017 #337 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks for the heads up on the new itinerary starting Monday. I received confirmation from Celebrity on the change. Really looking forward to the sail! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted September 3, 2017 Author #338 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Cruise is not over yet!! Thank you all for the wonderful comments above. I'll respond to all comments this evening. Doing the hop on and off bus tomorrow and will hit a few bars / restaurants in Miami. I'll take you all along for the ride and will get some videos up from the cruise too for you all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted September 3, 2017 #339 Share Posted September 3, 2017 QUESTION for all of you! So we have a late flight tomorrow, 6:45pm. Apparently when we booked it we were being cheap and wanted to save $100 each. So we booked the hop on and hop off bus so they can store our luggage (our flight is too late for luggage valet on Southwest). So our plan is to find a place for brunch / lunch. It's Labor Day so there should be plenty of options. Let us know if you have any recommendations that might be near the hop on / hop off route. I'm looking for a nice place where I can park myself for a while. Get drinks, eat and ideally plug in my phone so I can upload photos and video for you all. I'm open to hotels, etc. even if it's overpriced at this point I'm picking convenience over anything else, I learned my lesson! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk . Bayside Marketplace, even though it is a little touristey, has plenty of restaurants, shops and places you could park yourself and has a hop on/off stop right at the front entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted September 4, 2017 #340 Share Posted September 4, 2017 It was great following along with your posts, chicagopaul! Outstanding! Safe home tomorrow!😊 Sent from my SM-T350 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innkeepers Posted September 4, 2017 #341 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Thanks for sharing your vacation with us. We have sailed the Equinox many times and know so many of those wonderful crew members that you have spoken about. So happy for Bailey and his wife as he has shared his innkeepeing plans with me throughout the years. If you see him again tell him congratulations from the River Rock Inn and he should contact our inn thru Facebook so we can be a support to him when he has questions. If you see Namik (buffet asst mngr) let him know Bob and Lisa say hi. Your writing is superb, so enjoyable and bravo to Edward for being patient and sharing you with all of us. Maybe we can sail together sometime. Again, awesome job! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVet65 Posted September 4, 2017 #342 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Chicago Paul...thank you for a wonderful blog/review. You have us counting the days to our late November Eclipse cruise! Lisa & Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted September 4, 2017 #343 Share Posted September 4, 2017 As everyone else has stated great job. For some reason I thought this was a 10 day cruise not a 8 day cruise, now I am depressed:::::(:(:( Always glad to see your reviews. I will be on the Infinity 09/17/17 and the Equinox 10/27/17, Hope to run into you and Edward in the future. Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted September 4, 2017 Author #344 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Chicago Paul...thank you for a wonderful blog/review. You have us counting the days to our late November Eclipse cruise! Lisa & Gerry Late November as is the 26th? If so we will see you there! We're booked on her and making final payment tomorrow. Cannot wait! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted September 4, 2017 Author #345 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Cheers everyone. Thank you all again for the wonderful comments. It truly makes me enjoy writing these reviews that much more. I'll be responding to many of you tomorrow while I wait hours and have many drinks before boarding my flight. And as long as you all don't mind I'll update you on our post cruise activities tomorrow while I finish a cruise recap review. Tonight we hit Martini Bar after packing, which was around 6pm. At 6pm the faces around the bar seemed depressed! But by 7:30 they were picking up as the liquor kicked in haha. We had dinner at Murano tonight. Two nights ago we were asked if anything special off menu could be prepared for us. We chose the Steak Dianne and it was incredible. Truly amazing and such a wonderful way to end the cruise. Marko from Serbia prepared it for us and it was a joy to watch. Here are some pictures below. Above pictured is a margarita sorbet. Yes, you could definitely taste the tequila! Great palate cleanser before the main entree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted September 4, 2017 Author #346 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Steak Dianne prepared table side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchclogs Posted September 4, 2017 #347 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Wish we had an appreciate emoji! We're looking to sail on Equinox same time next year. Different itinerary (ABC islands) but greatly enjoying your insights sailing Equinox, and especially taking note of the weather . As a matter of interest. was the Sky lounge used for Elite cocktail hour or did you have vouchers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobilee Posted September 4, 2017 #348 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Thank you so much Paul & Edward!! We joined you on your last cruise blog and can't wait until your next! You've had a wonderful cruise and you've so generously taken us all on the ride with you. Safe travels home - looking forward to the next adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollinge Posted September 4, 2017 #349 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Thank you Paul. All information gratefully received. Sent from my iPad using Forums Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted September 4, 2017 #350 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Wonderful review. I always enjoy reading them. Do you have links for your TA reviews/blogs? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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