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I usually tip the porters at Civi either 2 0r 3 euros per piece of luggage, depending on how heavy each "bag" is.

I believe it would be the Cruise Director, who is usually responsible for activities for passengers. vfr

There will not be a shuttle bus since, Florence is 93 km (@1.5 hrs driving time) from Livorno. You will need to take a paid ships tour bus or paid private transportation (e,g,. cab or private care). Check with guest relations or the tour desk on the ship for transportation options.

When the Captain's navigation announcement came on, was the in-cabin TV turned on and tuned to the Navigation channel (which also plays music)? If yes, then that is the reason for the announcement to be heard in the cabin. The other speakers in the cabin are used exclusively for "emergency" announcements from the captain (e.g., fire, fire drills, crew emergency drills, medical emergency, weather emergency, etc.). The navigation announcement can also be heard throughout the ship thru the address system in the public areas of the ship, including speakers in the cabin hallways. if your cabin door is open, even slightly, the announcement will be heard in the cabin. VFR

Is your mother going to be on a cruise ship for the 30 days? If yes, you or your mother should call the cruise line's "Special Needs Dept." to find out if they can offer some solution. Maybe a small portable freezer unit for the cabin or maybe the ship's medical center can store the supply and have the required dosages deliver on a scheduled basis.

I've been on 20 cruises since I had my pacemaker installed in 2016. Like you do at the airport, just tell the security people at the ship's scanning entrance that you have a pacemaker and they will "pat you down" or use a scanning wand when you enter. It's a simple process. Vince

If I remember correctly, in expected cool/cold weather (< then 60 degrees), your cabin steward will leave some in the stateroom the night before. Blankets will also be placed on lounge chairs on the outside seating areas on deck 5.

Celebrity does not have a Sapphire "tier". You must be thinking of another cruise line.