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  1. Guess what. I kept looking and found the current rate has gone up to $15.75, still less than some other ports. Oh, to Eaton Doolittle, thank you for your post. I guess we posted at the same time. I do appreciate your attention. That web site will probably be helpful for other information I need having never been to the Port of Tampa Bay.
  2. Leaving from Cruise Terminal 2 at Port of Tampa Bay. Last I checked parking was $14 a day, but is that the current rate?
  3. We weren't given one during our early December Reflection cruise. No tote was in the closet or any drawer.
  4. Just left Reflection a week ago. We didn't get a welcome Prosecco. Additionally, we didn't get the usually Celebrity tote bag as a gift in our room. We used to get two separate plates of tiny canapes each day in our room. That has been reduced to one plate. They might as well send nothing, because the canapes are so tiny now. We did still get a small vase of flowers on the first formal night. Some of these perks seem like such a small matter, but they do create a feeling of hospitality and appreciation from Celebrity for our patronage. There are so many ships to choose from now. We wouldn't have to sail Celebrity but choose to because for many years we have liked their ships and service. I don't appreciate the sneaky little cutbacks and feel that Celebrity believes new guests won't notice what they have never been offered and the long term regulars are probably tired of the gestures anyway.
  5. My last few cruises on Celebrity I have seen virtually every level of casual, sport, athletic, and, well anything except bathing suits and bathing suit cover ups. There is no ship's authority or security posted at the theater doors sending folks away because their attire does not meet written standards.
  6. Glad to know this. We will be on Reflection soon. By the way, why wouldn't a waiter just automatically tell diners the special? Just trying to save time?
  7. I feel left out. Celebrity did not send me this new survey.
  8. One thing I'll say. I love the sail down (and up) the Mississippi River. So picturesque. However, you might sail south and sail back in the dark. That would be a pity to miss this scenic ride because you can't see it. I will say though, New Orleans and The Crescent City Connection Bridge are beautiful at night with all the lights. The skyline is awesome. So that is the advantage of a night departure. One other fun fact, right beside your NOLA dock, there is a pretty good sized shopping center, all enclosed. If you have time, check it out.
  9. Being a Libra, I think everything has to be fair. This piggybacking on Diamond Plus status is not fair if it has been earned only by association and not actual cruises. One feels such D+ numbers inflation when trying to get a seat in the Crown Lounge or standing in line at the espresso machine. It seems that Royal could remedy this error if they made it a priority to award cruise points more strictly and not allotted to temporary romance partners. Royal Caribbean isn't the Love Boat.
  10. Don't know the dates of the nine-night cruise, but if it is Easter week, spring break, Christmas, New Years, Fourth of July, etc or includes Panama Canal, it will cost more. The times of the year I just stated just plain cost more.
  11. I always respect your opinion. We are booked on Connie next year, but have been unsure if we really do want to go. I'm a big fan of big, new ships. But I'll take your word for it. If we are disappointed, I'll tell you where we felt Connie was not equal to big new ships. One thing for sure, the itinerary is special.
  12. Maybe Celebrity just couldn't source the longer pencils anymore. The short ones do look like cheapies. I remember when the notepad included a pen on Celebrity ships. In fact, I even recall some envelopes too.
  13. I've only once seen Celebrity make early arrivals wait at the side, as personnel outside the terminal door were checking arrival appointments. That has happened no other time in my cruising experience. It was right after the pandemic, so perhaps they were beng careful to keep crowd numbers inside low for the six foot separation rule ( which went by the wayside in elevators on the ship.)
  14. This may not help you, but an acquaintance took his four year old son on an Edge Class ship and had a porthole balcony. He really liked it because he felt it was a safer option for the child than a standard railing design. he said he'd choose that again for that reason. If you are not traveling with children this advice won't help you.
  15. We' sailed Royal and Celebrity pretty much equally. Royal is definitely livelier and more family oriented of the two lines. Years ago, there didn't used to be a lot of kids during school months, but that is definitely changing. I guess more kids are home schooled or take advantage of Internet technology to study & cruise, so there isn't as much slack a before. That said, I doubt Rhapsody would attract the usually very active families and singles crowds. Newer Royal ships offer so much more to the energetic demographics. Given the choice you have, I'd choose Summit, but neither of your choices do much for me unless one of those two ships has an amazing itinerary you really want to experience.
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