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  1. Thinking of booking a Celebrity cruise. How bad of an idea is going with the base cruise fare?
  2. Seas have been rough lately, not the kind of boat you want to be out at sea with. Thank you for sharing the picture.
  3. Carnival Celebration has been doing 2-7 knots last hour or so just South/Southwest of Key West. Sea rescue or man overboard?
  4. It’s going to get rough next 2-3 days as you head South. Fun starts tomorrow morning and will progressively get worse.
  5. Just got off Celebration yesterday, MDR was ok. Breakfast was a mixed bag, some mornings it was good, others not so. Service was incredibly slow mornings and evenings. BTW, we went to the steakhouse on Thanksgiving Day, filet mignon was tough and sides were small plus cold. Emeril's was a hit this cruise, everything we ate was delicious and hot plus it was served quickly.
  6. I was on Horizon a couple of months ago and it was being offered, had lunch there on embarkation day. I don’t remember it being advertised anywhere, just head there when you board. It’s a quieter venue, compared to the Lido madness. Menu is limited and if you are looking for certain beers they might be limited due to provisions being underway.
  7. Norwegian Sky has been in rough seas since last night, doesn’t look to be getting any better. Anyone onboard?
  8. Those are not StarLink numbers, looks like the old internet system. If you cruised on Celebration, those speeds are way higher.
  9. I have two of them, they are nice and battery last a long time. Bought them at the Carnival online store.
  10. When was elegant night? Which shows were on each night?
  11. Steakhouse free wine is first night or first elegant night. Plus if I remember correctly, pricier wines are discounted during the same. I’ve taken advantage of this policy, it’s across all ships. Most recently did so on Conquest.
  12. Been on Magic prior to its recent dry dock but here are some comparisons: Magic: Rooms are a bit dated, at the time I went on, the carpets were in need of replacement (Stains). Mattress was on its way out but besides this and above, everything else worked as expected. Rust was everywhere, even the paint job as a whole had an orange look to it (Pre-Covid). Shower curtain, no big deal. Staff was fantastic as well as all the dinning venues, older Carnival shows but you'll enjoy them. Internet was abysmal. No USB or additional outlets by the bed, just the desk area. Celebration: Blazing fast Internet. Rooms are a bit more narrow but longer, bathroom is on the small side. It has a shower door and lots of storage space. Plenty of outlets at the desk area, USB by the bed, both sides. Newer ship, decor is more pleasing compared to Magic. Not that the Magic decor is horrible in any way, shape or form. More modern/upscale looking. Lots of dinning options including some new restaurants (Shaq's Chicken, Rudi's Seafood Grill, ChiBang, Street Foods by Lido (3 options), Emeril's. Lots to do on the ship while at sea (Bolt, Bigger Obstacle Course, Multiple Pools,Etc.) Al Fresco options when it comes to dinning/eating, as well as plenty of outdoor seating areas. Loft19 as well as an expanded Serenity area. Ship is big and didn't feel crowded at all. The only negative about the XL Class is the stage area where most shows are held, seating is limited as well as the viewing areas. It will be a turn off as you'll have to get there quite early if you want good seats. Limited shops, for a ship this size, not many. Also, depending on where your cabin is, the viewing angle to front/back of the ship might be limited. Unless that is, your cabin is one of the ones at the very edge of the ship or a Cove Balcony. Avoid a cabin next to a Suite (Corner Ones) as they can see into your cabin from their balcony. YouTube to get a better idea. Main dinning room food or service was not great, however, I went on the inaugural cruise out of Miami. Expected as the crew is just getting their sea legs when it comes to service. Breakfast is served in different venues, plenty of options, not just Buffet or Main Dinning Room. Guy's Burger has its own covered seating area. Pig and Anchor is much larger, includes a "Heroes Tribute Lounge", plus you can get dinner as well as a free breakfast option here. We had a great time on both, I prefer Celebration. In fact, we will be back on this Thanksgiving on a 7 Day to the Eastern Caribbean. With that said, you can't go wrong with either one.
  13. I think Crown Bay is mostly used by Royal Caribbean.
  14. Keep in mind, VPN adds overhead, if the ship has the older WiFi service (Slow), it will make things crawl. As Carnival moves the fleet to StarLink, this will no longer be a concern.
  15. A VPN is what secures your connection when on Public WiFi.
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