Jim_Iain

I do have to say I love those Tarts. On Summit they made them with Meringue on top (my least favorite) most of the ships have one little chocolate ball on top.

We have done it also. It is well done and the meal ok. Like @Northern Aurora one and done.

Thanks. I"m sure they are all in much need of a long earned vacation. Thanks again Gerry.

Feel the same. Hope to see you aboard. We are on the first two cruises in December.

Thanks for taking the time to answer. Happy to hear you had a wonderful cruise and looking forward to getting my turn on board.. - Millennium was the first ship we ever cruised in 2001 and I still have a fond place in my heart for her.

Depends on how much you had to drink. At least my new Iphone has it right on the screen

I agree. Remember when they were the least expensive cruises because they were considered a "Re-Positioning Cruise". Party Line ---- TA's are terrible and Caribbean Cruises are so exciting and so much fun.

Cafe al Bacio is the Coffee and Tea Area generally Deck 5 on M-Class and S-Class. This is also where you get the Almond Croissants

I figured there were many in the hardest hit areas that have not been able to get online. The boards have really been quiet for the last week, making me thing that many of our CC members may be in the affected area and may not yet have power and internet. I got a call from some friends we met recently who live about 35 miles to the South and escaped any damage but didn't have water for a day and still don't have power. She wanted to let us know she was ok and kidded us about Ian (different spelling) came blowing through. We were relieved they were ok.

Good to hear it came through. I also had to call the engagement center to get it moving.

I've talked to many of the Maitr' D and it isn't them holding back. They don't have access to the reservation system until 24 hours before the cruise begins. Doing a B2B in a RS I have tried to book for first night and was told he would take my name and once the system was available would try to get my preferred time. As a matter of fact I found that to be the same for shore excursions.

So happy to hear that you are ok and escaped any major harm. Our thoughts have been with all of you that have been affected. It is so sad to see how hard hit some of the area have suffered. I'm sure it makes you so thankful that you were spared such total destruction.

Yes if you cancel it will go back to original form of payment. NR OBC to NR OBC and Credit Card to Credit card. I accidentally hit the wrong button last weekend and an excursion was charge to my credit card instead of NR OBC I cancelled and saw my refund in 3 days.

Thanks Gerry- I know you said the bartender is really good. What's his name? Also do you know if the Retreat Concierges will be the same (We are not on until December). Wondering if we know them.? On Summit it seemed that Retreat and Luminae were fully staffed but butlers were down to 3 and one was suppose to go home but they extended him. He was looking forward to going home as he had been on for over 7 months.

When I choose Plan my cruise - Go to the top right circle with initials in it - choose Order History - Choose the ones with Zero total paid - My agent also breaks it out on the Celebrity Invoice and shows in greater detail showing all the perks. If you booked with an agent you can call and ask for a copy of your booking. If booked with Celebrity I have used Celebrity automated line several times to request copies of invoices... if you're in the US you might try 888-307-8413 and follow the prompts. It is very easy and I believe only requires your booking number. For drinks I see this and for Internet I see this

Believe me they know. How? I don' t know. Generally when you book a B2B your agent whether Celebrity or an agent stipulate that it's a B2B and there is a B2B and a OBC is given for each segment. I guess they also have you name, date of birth and Passport Number and possibly you CC number that would also tie you. I've never had a problem and if in question you could always ask at guest relations. You room attendant and butler (if applicable) will also be notified and will facilitate if a room change takes place. You don't need to do online check in at all if you choose and don't but can check in for all 3. I usually have a stock picture on my PC and just use it for all my checkins. They often retake your picture whether uploaded or not as well as they always verbally ask you the health questions even if you filled out. You will be invited to a B2B meeting a couple days prior to turn around day and they will give you a letter defining the process in detail. It varies by port and sometime done on the shim and often done where you have to go off the ship. It depends on where they are doing immigration.

I'm curious to hear from those on Solstice now or the next week or so how staffing levels are and If their are any changes to the normal service levels we have all become accustomed to. There have been many reports of staff on some of the other ships.

The first night Specialty are generally booked out as much as 6 months in advance especially on a TA. When you get aboard stop by the specialty and see if you can book. They do hold back bookings and there are often cancellations.

I did 2 cruises on Summit B2B2B. Each said they hoped we would not have to do B2B testing but depending on the infection level we had to be tested on all the b2B's. The last one In the morning they said no and 3 hours later I got an appointment on my door. The B2B tested are provided by Celebrity at no cost to you. My only complaint is that after the test you get NO results. When asked they simply said if you had been positive you would have known quickly. The testing when required is done the day before turn around port.

My biggest problem on longer B2B's is that after while I loose track of what day it is. I really enjoy just deciding what I want to do when I want to do it instead of a steady schedule.

I felt much the same on my first cruise. On business I was constantly in the air for most of my career. When Iain first suggested taking a cruise 20+ years ago I agreed reluctantly thinking I would be bored to death . I just couldn't imagine being locked on a ship for a full week. Obviously I loved it and found it to be the most relaxed I had ever been. To the OP. There really is a difference between a very Port intensive cruise like a Med cruise where you are in a new port every day arriving early. After a couple ports we are always begging for sea day for some down time. On a TA you can do as much or as little as you choose and just have some quality uninterrupted time with your with your Spouse, SO or friend.

I'm sure they will as well as any other dietary needs. Might be fun to let him know an he will probably pick up some nice selections for you.

Mine just shows a picture of the Beverage Picture --- no words or name but for Internet It shows one package for 2 and another in my name only for 1. Celebrity IT is almost comical. I would not worry about it. Having said that on our Summit Cruise there was a screw up and drink packages were not on the seapasses of 60% of the guests on the ship. The line for CS was all the way up the stairs and into the Martini Bar. They did end up giving those affected an OBC as an apology.

I Have to agree with you. In Labadee we stay aboard. Last time we were there the Temps were well over 100 F and most that went ashore were back pretty quickly as even in the shade it was sweltering. I'm sure it isn't common to have such heat. I have gone ashore in the past and really didn't didn't see much that would want to make me go ashore again. If I recall they have lots of areas for swimming, Ziplines and the like and a BBQ lunch - BBQ lunch for 1,000 leads much to be desired but he crew do work hard hauling all that stuff and setting up.

Fixed Early Dining and Late Dining are in a different area than anytime dining so should have no impact. Many book anytime then use the app to make reservations for your preferred early dining time for the entire cruise. You can also stop by the Maitr 'd and see if he can get you into fixed time early dining.