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No of course it wouldn't, it's only fun to publicize the bad. I work for the Public Service, not Passport Canada, so I know how bad it can be. It was quite a surprise at how quick the turnaround was. Especially considering they said it wouldn't even be sent out until May 29.

I just renewed my passport last week. Went to the office in London on Friday, May 12, I made no appointment and was in and out in 1.25 hours. I had the new passport, old style unfortunately, in hand on Friday May 19. I only paid the regular fee, no express request.

Just received and opened my 'gift'. Like everyone else I received 10 Power Up Points, so 1 Captains Club point. Interesting if anyone receives more than 1 point.

Not knowing anything about the area, yes that was the one that was ‘cheapest’. So what you’re saying is that’s it’s a bad hotel, and I should look elsewhere…

Wife and I will be cruising out of Boston in October 2023. Arriving on the 12th, boarding on the 13th. I just had a look in the area for hotels and like you I nearly fell off my chair. The only thing reasonable (in my opinion) is the Holiday Inn Express @ $232 USD including taxes. Most are in the $285 - $570 USD (pre tax) range, just for single nights sleep. As I'm Canadian the current exchange rate is about 1.4, so anywhere from 400-800 CAD before tax, that's nuts.

Any idea what the availability of 'premium' alcohol is currently like on board? I purchased the upgrade to premium for my upcoming cruise out of Bayonne on October 26.

Did anyone receive the standard email “thanks for watching, blah blah” after watching the webinar? Err, maybe that’s only for when they’re live webinars…?

Have NOT received any PUP emails here either. Just checked the Celebrity website and I still haven't been awarded the single PUP from August...guess I'll check tomorrow.

This should be the link for Go Green. https://mc1wmw0-rflh5n8g9pwr89vxd3c4.pub.sfmc-content.com/fs1s5o251sa

The other issue I have with Bermuda is the type of test they require. COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) “COVID-19 PCR test” (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction), “COVID-19 LAMP test” (loop-mediated isothermal amplification), and, “COVID-19 TMA test” (transcription mediated amplification). They're not even accepting a RAT (Rapid Antigen Test), unless I'm reading something wrong, or not understanding the test types. I can get a RAT test in Canada from Costco for $15. The only other test I'm aware of that we can pay for is a PCR test, which is $169.50/person (including tax).

Thanks for the clarification @Charles4515

Pain in the butt is right. I find this statement, taken from OP, quite strange. Unless I'm reading something wrong, fully vaccinated passengers have to have a test no more than 2 days before arrival, but unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated must take a test no more than 4 days. So they get MORE time to take the test? In addition to that, our planner says we arrive in Bermuda on DAY 3. I'm confused, but maybe that's just me. Fully vaccinated passengers must take either a COVID-19 NAAT test taken no more than 2 days before arrival, or a supervised antigen test no more than 2 days before arrival. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated passengers must take either a COVID-19 NAAT test taken no more than 4 days before arrival (strongly recommended), or a supervised antigen test no more than 2 days before arrival.

We had to register our shore excursions....? I don't remember doing that. Could you possibly provide said link?

I had a repositioning cruise on the Summit at the end of April, we had printed dailies on what was happening on the ship.

I've had flights from Celebrity Air that WERE NOT refundable.