Millennium Alaska Cruise ex Seattle - Procedures?

[Fly and Sail]

Just managed to move an Alaska sailing that I pushed into 2022 back into this year, July 30th ex Seattle to be specific.

 

Since these are now wholly domestic itineraries can someone chime in on the procedures regarding customs and other checks? Just an ID check or a full customs procedure?

 

I now have like $800 OBC for that week after all the cancellations, no idea what to spend that on really since I don't buy alcohol. Do we have a registry here what Celebrity OBC can be used for?

[TMLAalum]

No Celebrity cruises sail from Seattle until next Friday, July 23. Suggestion that you post on that roll call (millennium) to ask members to report their experiences on this, the Celebrity, forum. I am interested too but we don't sail until 9/10.

 

OBC can be used for specialty dining, jewelry or anything for sale in the shops, shore excursions, etc.

[Fouremco]

Google "cruisestitch obc list" to find her excellent and extensive list of things to spend OBC on.

 

Or wait for @cruisestitch to respond to this post.

[cruisestitch]

Here I am….

 

Because this gets asked so often I've compiled a list of things to spend OBC on. The only thing I know of now that you CAN'T buy with OBC is a deposit on a Future Cruise. You need a credit card for that. There may some game in the casino that is cash only.  Otherwise, here you go:

 

 

Acupuncture

Airport transfers

Alcove Rental (some ships)

Apple products etc. and Ilounge classes

Art Auctions

Babysitting

Barber Shop services (Edge only)

Beverages -- Alcoholic, carbonated soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas, bottled water

Bingo

Bottles of wine

Casino

Chef’s Table

Duty free liquor and cigarettes

Extra cost entrees and other items in Main Dining Room and specialty restaurants

Extend Your Stay program

Fitness classes

Flowers

Gelato

Gift shop souvenirs, purses, cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, etc.

Gratuities, and extra gratuities

Guests dining with you in Luminae (applies to Suite Passengers only)

Guest entertainers' CD's and DVD's

Hair and nail salon

Hollywood hot glass experiences (some ships)

Internet

Laundry/pressing/drycleaning

Luggage Valet

Martini Flights

Medical Center purchases (but not treatments)

Mini bar

Portrait photo sessions

Pay-per-view movies

Persian Gardens passes

Personal Training Sessions

Photos & cameras

Room service up charge items, and late night delivery fee

Shore Excursions

Shuttle to town (some ports)

Spa -- massages and treatments

Specialty restaurants

Teeth Whitening

Telephone calls using ship's system

Transfer to another passenger's account

Voyage in Review DVD

Wine and liquor tastings

Zumba

[rondl1]

On 7/17/2021 at 1:19 PM, Fly and Sail said:

Just managed to move an Alaska sailing that I pushed into 2022 back into this year, July 30th ex Seattle to be specific.

 

Since these are now wholly domestic itineraries can someone chime in on the procedures regarding customs and other checks? Just an ID check or a full customs procedure?

 

I now have like $800 OBC for that week after all the cancellations, no idea what to spend that on really since I don't buy alcohol. Do we have a registry here what Celebrity OBC can be used for?

I too will be on the July 30 cruise.  I called Celebrity and they will be requiring Passports and original Covid vaccination cards to board the ship.

 

They will be very strict on the boarding process so you will need to arrive during your assigned time, unless you are in a Suite, Aqua Class or higher and/or Casino invited Guest.

[Fly and Sail]

2 hours ago, rondl1 said:

I too will be on the July 30 cruise.  I called Celebrity and they will be requiring Passports and original Covid vaccination cards to board the ship.

 

They will be very strict on the boarding process so you will need to arrive during your assigned time, unless you are in a Suite, Aqua Class or higher and/or Casino invited Guest.

 

Thanks for this. I'm on a MGM paid cruise booked via Blue Chip Club and at least as per the Noir  benefits I should have free range when to check in. However the time they assigned to me ~ 3pm works perfect for me.

 

I was told as well that passports are required but couldn't get an answer if there is an actual customs and immigration process involved at any time.

[iamaqt2]

I am also on this cruise.  Note that even though Celebrity documents keep saying Pier 91 embarkation, in the fine print it is actually Pier 66 embarkation, and Pier 91 disembarkation.

Also there is an informal Meet and Mingle at 5 pm before sailaway at the Sunset Bar if you'd like to join some fellow CC'rs.

[Fly and Sail]

I'm rather excited about these new app muster drills and all other functions implemented with the app which was quite horrible before.

[ebuptegrove]