VitaminSea53

I just read a comment by a fellow cruiser that Suite guests are no longer able to dine in Blu. There was an exception for Penthouse or Royal Suite. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Looking forward to your posts. We will be on her next September.

I am looking for post-pandemic recommendations for Pre-Cruise lodging in Civitavecchia. My usual go-to has gone up to over $300 per night!! That’s crazy. Where do you guys suggest?

OP here….. I know about the codes on the Sea Pass. I was hoping that I wouldn’t need to carry around the pass on ship. Since I can unlock my door with the App, the only unanswered question is can I get adult beverages and just show the server my profile on the App to prove that I have a beverage package. I always carry my phone with me. On past cruises, the server would ask for my Sea Pass card. They never asked for my cabin number. It’s been a minute since I cruised last so maybe things have changed. Thanks for everyone’s input.

If only the cabin number is needed, that would work as well. Like Barwick Cruiser said, my phone is readily available but my sea pass may not be. Along those lines, going off and getting back on the ship, they scan your sea pass. Can they scan something from your profile on the App as well?

Do you have to show your room card to the waiter for proof of Drink Package or can you show them the App on your phone? In other words, does the App show proof of drink package?

Good Job! If it was now, you would have been flagged as a terrorist and security would have given you the 3rd degree….because of : Last minute booking …. And no luggage.

I took note of your recommendation of the Airport Hilton and had considered staying there for our Fall cruise but I was told by them that the Executive Club evening food assortment and their Free Shuttle to downtown Rome has been discontinued because of Covid. Do you know if it has started up again?

I have read on other threads that the Reflection is going into dry dock for 2 weeks in ? Oct ? Of this year and will have soft surfaces replaced (chairs, sofas, carpet etc) - not revolutionized but revitalized.

Thanks to the CC community for all the sale notifications. I just added $400 OBC to my 2023 cruise.

Is it $200 OBC per person or per booking?

For anyone reading this…. I hope you realize that the Free covid tests provided by the US Gov will work for Pre-Boarding as long as you take the test with an on-line Proctor. There are several websites that offer this service (for a fee).

This is from the Viking website: “Jun 1, 2022 — Italy does not have a testing requirement. You must meet Viking's requirement prior to joining your Viking journey.”. Does the news from Viking on June 10th now mean that Viking won’t require testing for boarding in Rome?

The staff in BLU were very accommodating to 2 members in our last group. One was gluten free, low fiber. The other was Vegan, No Oil/Fat. They were happy if you just told them what you wanted and they did their best to accommodate. You will be able to see the next night’s menu and they will customize your meal to your needs. They were happy to oblige (and we tipped them generously).

At least it is up to the country, if they want the tourism dollar then skip the futile testing requirement. The passengers will respond and the economy will help to rebound.

Any idea when Capt Tasos rotates off The Edge and who will be Captain in October?

Does anyone know where I can look up cruise ship captains with their schedule to rotate on or off?

When I cruise in October. If I can learn how to look it up, then I can have the information for future cruises.

Viking Ocean is leading the way in dropping required Covid testing Pre-Departure (unless destination countries require it). I hope Celebrity follows suit. https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/why-viking/health-and-safety/health-and-safety-program.html

How do you find out who the captains are on the various ships and when their term expires?

Thanks for the firsthand export. We are deciding on ‘go or no-go’ for Fall cruise on The Edge. Final payment looms. Being allowed to stay in your originally booked cabin (if tested positive) is a big deal. The thought of no “balcony” (fresh air) for days on end is suffocating. I am thinking we will roll the dice and ‘go for it’.

Celebrity’s Covid regulations are governed by the home port. I am planning a cruise that starts in Italy (Rome) and ends in Spain (Barcelona). What is the home port country? Country Travel Requirements Travel requirements vary by homeport country

I thought the tests kits sold by Celebrity were ‘special’ but have come to realize that any OTC Covid test is eligible for a proctor supervised test. USA residents can get free tests from the government and Medicare recipients can get up to 8 test kits per month for free. You just log into one of several proctored testing sites and pay around US $20 and the proctor does a video of you testing just like Emed and they send you an email with the results. This way you can have several test kits with you and if one fails, you just pull out another one. Such a relief to have back-up. just wanted to share.

An ipad should be fine. I know people who have taken them with their iphone.

And don't forget that those on medicare can get 8 test kits per month for free. "Medicare has a new initiative that will cover up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests each calendar month, at no cost to you. Who's eligible? Medicare will cover these tests if you have Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.Apr 4, 2022"