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Turn AT&T to airplane bEFORE entering ship
Maggie North replied to oatbagg1's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Also important to turn off "WiFi Assist" (at the bottom of the cellular section under all the apps) even when on Airplane Mode. When WiFi signal is weak, phone automatically switches to Cellular. I even have this and data roaming turned off on land. I always set an alarm on boarding day...a reminder to turn on Airplane Mode around noon on phone and iPad and watch (which is about the time I sign into ship WiFi). -
4 back to backs - likely to get boring?
Maggie North replied to bedrick's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Here is my B2B confession: I like turnaround day, watching everyone leave and having the ship 'to ourselves' for a few hours! Running into crew/staff/officers can be entertaining: "are you STILL here?" Keeping same cabin is wonderful; just unpack once! If you are able to do B2Bs...I highly recommend! -
4 back to backs - likely to get boring?
Maggie North replied to bedrick's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We finished a 4xB2B in June....some of the similar destinations that you have planned, although it began with a Transatlantic. Honestly, even if menus/entertainment repeated, the last three cruises were so port intensive (as yours will be), we didn't care at all. We were never bored; spent time planning our port stops and looking at maps. And during downtime, searched the website for future cruises! Back to backs are our new obsession; only way we book these days! Won't take long for all crew/staff and officers to know you by name!! Enjoy your cruises!! -
Maybe things are done differently now; but that was our experience. Either way, it is a beautiful venue with amazing service and dishes! Enjoy!
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Used TA. Do they check in for me at 21 days or do I?
Maggie North replied to Hrhbob's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Check in opens 45 days before sailing. Look on website and click on 'log in' top right corner. Manage reservation shows you list of cruises; can check in from there. -
We enjoyed this a few months ago on Edge, I believe. It was fabulous; same price as the fixed price. Enjoyed seven courses (smaller versions of menu items), we each picked one item of each course so we could sample everything. There was a wine pairing offered which did almost double the price (maybe that is what you are seeing?), but we decided to just order two bottles (at sommelier's recommendation). I would recommend it just to sample almost every dish.
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Thank you for the report; hope all is well now!
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Premium WIFI On Infinity, Can We Switch Devices/Users
Maggie North replied to wellsme1's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Interesting....guess I will find out in October. Thanks for your detective work. -
Premium WIFI On Infinity, Can We Switch Devices/Users
Maggie North replied to wellsme1's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I am doing the same...hubby read on a FB forum that wifi is very weak inside cabins, but signal is stronger in more public areas such as Solarium and Sky Lounge. Interesting that booking a Retreat cabin (which we do not have), Premium wifi is offered as an amenity. Within the "plan your cruise" section under our account, only Wifi devices is offered...no mention of either Basic or Premium. If I remember, I will report back after boarding this ship with a solid answer. I appreciate your efforts. -
Premium WIFI On Infinity, Can We Switch Devices/Users
Maggie North replied to wellsme1's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I was simply reporting what I heard...please let me if you are aware of more information. TIA. -
Premium WIFI On Infinity, Can We Switch Devices/Users
Maggie North replied to wellsme1's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I just tried to upgrade our internet on Infinity on a cruise in October 2023 and was told by our Personal Vacation Planner that the infrastructure on Infinity doesn't support Premium wifi....therefore only Basic is available. Not a big deal, but we plan to inquire when we board. -
Question about laundry on a transatlantic cruise
Maggie North replied to poeticlicensed's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Ha ha....never thought of that! Will have to give it a try! -
Question about laundry on a transatlantic cruise
Maggie North replied to poeticlicensed's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We pack mostly lightweight tech-type fabrics that can be washed in our sink and hung in the bathroom (using magnetic hooks); everything dries quickly. We bring detergent sheets (little squares that melt in water) and foldable hangers.When we send laundry out, it is usually pjs, undies, socks and jeans (in colder weather cruises) or things that might take a while to dry. There is a Downy wrinkle-release product that we have used on occasion. We just make a point to not pack garments that need a lot of care...and no one has complained that we aren't "chic" enough! Ha ha! Just returned from a 45 day 4x B2Bs cruise and only had one medium sized case and backpack each. We have found that the key is to pack as few shoes as possible, as they take a lot of room. When I stick to one color scheme, it is easier to pack lighter (ie; all black/gray or navy/khaki). Flesh toned shoes/sandals go with just about anything. PS: I realize the original question was about laundry; but these are ways to pack lighter and maybe avoid much laundry. Enjoy your TA...we LOVE them! -
Such great posts and comments; looking into Hurtigruten and sounds so refreshing!
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Thank you! I am quite familiar with IVs, having just enjoyed one on the Apex TA. Don’t understand the negativity towards them; especially on a rocky/rainy/cold TA. Was perfect for us.
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Have not heard of an ‘infinite balcony’. Is this new?
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Hey…can’t believe it’s been 8 days and we haven’t found you guys yet! Has been a great cruise; mostly because we have discovered that we DON’T get seasick! We have been re-acquainted with a favorite server from two years ago (will not disclose her name so she won’t get too busy). We are in an IV now (PERFECT for a rough NA crossing IMHO) but will move to an S1 on the next three. Having a great time!
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I travel to Madeira via Google maps and can see all the tunnels on the west side of the island, where we took tiny roads teetering on the edge of cliffs 40 years ago!! We are anxious to return to look for familiar places but understand things change. I do believe we sail into Lisbon next year on yet another cruise! Ha! We keep saying that when our cruising days are over, we plan to fly to Portugal and Spain and DRIVE through the countries. We lived in Amsterdam in the 80's (thus we would have NEVER thought of going to Madeira on our honeymoon!!!)...and saw a lot of Europe (but not Spain and Portugal; hard to get to on a long weekend!) by car. Will be fun to see some of the same cities from the deck of a cruise ship! I'll try to report back...thanks for your reply!
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Thank you for your newbie review! We are not sailing on Azamara until next October, but have a few more in our sites! Have sailed mostly Celebrity in the past, and we have quite a few booked between now and then! I appreciate your comment about Funchal; we honeymooned there in the '80's and have not been back since. Will visit next spring...so looking forward to that for sure. From photos I have seen, the island is more developed now. We stayed at the Reids Hotel...which I do believe is walking distance from the port! Thanks again and wishing you happy sailings in the future.
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Thanks for the tip to click on the "edit" icon to select a different stateroom. I just mock booked a cruise (had to enter contact info before seeing which cabin was assigned), clicked on the paper & pencil icon to see available cabins. I selected a different cabin, clicked on 'continue', went back to summary page, but original cabin was still there. Guess bugs are still there; will wait and try again at a later date.
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Emergency dental treatment option onboard?
Maggie North replied to Fly and Sail's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thanks for starting this thread; I never thought about emergency dental care! Got some long cruises coming up so ordered a couple of kits in case we need temporary repairs. Fingers crossed we DON'T need them!