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CruisinRoxy

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    Near Buffalo NY
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    The Lake House, Travelling, Road Trips, reading, music, cooking
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    Celebrity and Royal Caribbean
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    Caribbean and Alaska
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  1. CruisinShips I agree with you all the way! We were also in a Celebrity Suite that exact same week. Throughout the Embarkation process, you felt like the welcoming staff was totally overjoyed that you were there! It was a totally enjoyable experience, no stress whatsoever. Enjoyed all the specialty dining. And that we were able to use onboard credit, so technically did not cost us any extra. And we booked the exact same week for next year while on board! That's how much we loved it. We did not give Luminae enough of a chance though, as we thought the menu was a bit weird. We like more simple fare. But next year we will. As for the entertainment, we loved it all, the dancers, acrobats, the comedians, and especially the Apex Orchestra - what a talented group of musicians! And I'm relieved to hear we were not the only ones who thought that Tina Turner dude was strange. Did not have the nerve to walk out though, because so many folks were doing just that. Can't wait to go back next February. And yes, the staff was awesome! Thanks for your review, and reliving the memories!
  2. We will be spending three nights in Rome post cruise from celebrity Equinox. Celebrity is offering a shuttle but it drops off at some station, train I presume? I’d rather take a cab or private driver, so as to be dropped off directly at the hotel. Not interested in public trans at all. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!
  3. Is it worth it? I mean, it's Florence, so of course folks want to go there. But 4 hours on a bus? What do you all think? Just weighing our options.
  4. Oops. just did some looking at previous posts, and the Celebrity website itself, and found reference to making reservations on Embarkation Day. So that's great!
  5. Hi We are cruising on Apex soon and are staying in a Celebrity Suite. Can the Butler or Concierge help with getting dinner reservations at the Specialty Restaurants? I booked the 3 night package awhile ago, but the App is saying there is nothing available. Any restaurant, any time. I find that hard to believe, but if so, I'm worried we won't get to go! Is the App just acting funny? Or is this possibly true? Thanks all!
  6. Yep Saturday! Flying down to FLL two days prior. Can’t wait to get out of this never ending Blizzard we’ve had for a week!
  7. Heading to Fort Lauderdale to board the Apex next Thursday! Can’t wait!
  8. I was wondering that too. In days gone by, you’d have a few envelopes on the last day, and personally hand it to your stateroom attendant, or butler, in the case of a suite. Or a waiter or maitre d if the service was exceptional. Does anybody do that anymore? Leave cash dollars? I’d really like to know, as I kind of like that whole thing.
  9. It's when you check in online. Which is available 45 days prior to your cruise. Or anytime thereafter. the earlier the better I guess, so don't wait. Yes ,they give you a choice, but a limited one. When I did it, the times were 1 pm or 1:30 or 2 pm
  10. I'm wondering how Celebrity determines who gets early embarkation times and how closely they monitor the time you are designated. Do you have to start Check in at the 45 day mark to get the earliest times? And how closely do those at the port pay attention to your designated time? Does 1 pm really mean 1 pm? Even for Suite guests?
  11. Thank you for that amazing cruise review! I feel like I was there with you. The food pictures were so helpful too. And your coordinated outfits! Perfect! We were on the Equinox back in 2019 before Covid, and did the hot glass. I treasure those pieces. And were going to be cruising her again in Fall 2024, on the Mediterranean. So excited! Hope you get to go on more frequent cruises, but I sure know how it is with kids! Hubby and I are retired now (just). And even though we did manage to go a bunch of times, we usually took the troops with us. Now we’re going duo! What a wonderful anniversary you had!
  12. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Just booked the Equinox for Europe 2024! First time on her since 2019. Elegant ship!
  13. "Swallowing their spit wrong" Now that's funny. But very true. We just got off the Royal Voyager of the Seas. You could say a lot of these things applied there, too. Noticeably, the Windjammer not opening after dinner, for snacks and desserts. Dining not as good as it was, extra surcharges for things, crowds, chair hogs, insufficient staff, whatever... I think this is just the New Reality, in this day and age of Post Covid, inflation, climate change, whatever you want to call it. We just booked Celebrity Apex for next February, I hope things are more back to normal by then. But I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. We were on Summit and Equinox and loved them. I have High Hopes for Apex - but many You Tubers have sung its praises! I prefer to look at the bright side.
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