Let’s Go Beyond ~ LIVE Sept 7-15, 2024 with Stem to Stern for 8 Steamy Nights to the ABCs ~ Happy to Answer any Questions ???

[Stem to Stern]

Getting a bit of a late start, but I am happy to answer any questions.

Will play catch up during the next two sea days back to Port Everglades.

 

On board Celebrity Beyond for an 8-night sailing.

Visiting Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.

DH’s and my third visit to these lovely islands.

We always end up here in Sept or Oct when it is hot, hot, hot.

 

We are not in The Retreat or in an Infinite Verandah.

We have a Sunset Verandah which we find more than adequate.

This is our first experience on an Edge-class vessel.

 

More to come….

[Stem to Stern]

Embarkation Day ~
 

On Saturday we hit the road shortly after 8:30 and pulled into Park N Go at 10:30.

 

 

First glimpse of Celebrity Beyond from the Park N Go shuttle bus.

 

We went through Terminal 25 security and check-in pretty painlessly even with the mob of people filing into the building.

 

10:49 ~ All of the circular benches were full, so we were sat in the airport style seating (which is more comfortable) all the way to the back to the left of the restrooms.

11:16 ~ Stepped on board.

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Itinerary

 

 

 

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Booking ~
I entertained several agency offers for this booking.  
Group pricing is the way to go for me when it is an option.
I chose the cheapest one.

Never used this agency before, but luckily it worked out.  Only dealt with the agent via email. She was responsive.  Payments were made through their website.

Total Price: $3,057.00

Refundable Deposit $500 on 7/27/2023

Balance $2,557 due 6/2/2024

Balance paid 5/10/2024

All included with Classic alcohol package and basic WiFi for each passenger.

 

$191.06 per person per night before add-ons, upgrades, excursions, parking, cat sitting, and incidentals.😃

 

 

Edited September 12 by Stem to Stern

[chemmo]

Sincere best wishes for a wonderful cruise, enjoy!

 

Love the stepping on board picture! I may do this myself next cruise!

[PTC DAWG]

Wife and I are boarding on the 21st for this cruise..y’all enjoy 

Edited September 12 by PTC DAWG

[Stem to Stern]

The Sunset Verandah seems like a longer walk to elevator compared to Solstice-class vessels.  We can’t find too much fault with it.  Pillows are hot.  Towel bar and sink are a bit odd.  Bath towels are folded under sink.  

 

 

 

[peanut head]

Thank you for taking us along!  Have a wonderful time!

[PTC DAWG]

The walk is longer, but the views are great from your balcony

[Stem to Stern]

66 is as low as it will go.

Plenty cool unless you accidentally leave the curtains open.😂

 

 

 

Obligatory dust collector pic.  Extra storage concealed above and below this open shelf.
 

Two of the four accent pillows on the sofa had pulls, so I asked Tri if I could hide them under the bed.  He tucked them away for me.

[Stem to Stern]

Sunset Verandah ~
 

We have two loungers, two chairs, and the camping table.  I brought one chair indoors.  The black specks on the decking are not soot.  The floor is designed this way.

 

I should have asked Tri to take away the stained white lounger because the space is really too tight for all of that furniture.  But I did not want to be a pain.

A previous passenger forgot to take their hooks and they have become weathered after enduring the salty Caribbean air for who knows how long.

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We really did have a beautiful day for embarking….

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This is steam rather than smoke according to what we learned from an engineer on board during our Inside Access visit to the control room.

 

[mac_tlc]

23 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

This is steam rather than smoke according to what we learned from an engineer on board during our Inside Access visit to the control room.

 

Beautiful Sailaway day!

[dasi11]

Thanks!!!!  We board on Sunday!  Can't wait.

[Stem to Stern]

2 hours ago, chemmo said:

Sincere best wishes for a wonderful cruise, enjoy!

 

Love the stepping on board picture! I may do this myself next cruise!

Thank you so much!!

[Stem to Stern]

2 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

Wife and I are boarding on the 21st for this cruise..y’all enjoy 

Thank you!!

Have a fun going Beyond!

[Stem to Stern]

1 hour ago, peanut head said:

Thank you for taking us along!  Have a wonderful time!

Thanks for following!!

[lola2013]

The piece of coral under the spotlight is the first thing I ditch!!!

Glad you are having a great cruise.

Susan 😎

Edited September 12 by lola2013

[Stem to Stern]

20 minutes ago, dasi11 said:

Thanks!!!!  We board on Sunday!  Can't wait.

[Stem to Stern]

Just now, lola2013 said:

The piece of coral under the spotlight is the first thing I ditch!!!

Glad you are here a great cruise.

Susan 😎

Thanks Susan.  I did not want to disturb the Zen balance too much after ditching the tatty pillows and moving a chair inside.😂😂

[Stem to Stern]

33 minutes ago, mac_tlc said:

Beautiful Sailaway day!

So far the weather has been great everyday.😎

[DennysDad]

Food porn please. 

[Stem to Stern]

3 minutes ago, DennysDad said:

Food porn please. 

I have plenty of that for sure.

What are you hungry for?

We have visited all 4 main dining rooms.

We also did Eden Cafe for a couple of breakfasts and a lunch.

 

…to be continued….

[Georgia_Peaches]

Hope you’re having a fabulous time!  I love your itinerary and your stateroom looks great!

Looking forward to more!