ranchette

4 hours ago, luvs2beachit said:

Hi Jill,

Thank you for your condolences.  It seems we are both in the same boat, so to speak, trying to navigate new territory.  Well, maybe not new territory but rather old territory from a different direction.  I live on the south shore Plainedge/ Seaford area.  Where are you located?

I can certainly identify with your trying to get the courage to make the call because it was the same for me.  When I finally made the decision to book I was a bit surprised how ok I felt afterward.  

Hi

I live in Mount Sinai on the north shore. I have a condo there.What cruise lines do you like ?

I prefer to cruise out of New York or Cape Liberty New Jersey. How about you?

1 hour ago, shippmates said:

My condolences to you Jill.  We also cruised 3 and 4 times a year.  I had to make a different call than you as I had to call to remove my husband from our reservation for the QM2 in August.  It was hard to keep from canceling the whole cruise but when I make a promise I always keep my promises.  Hope you enjoy your cruise and there are many more cruises in your future.

I know just what you mean. I have a cruise planned in January with my  sister & brother inlaw booked a few years ago and I had to remove my husbands name from the reservation also. Very sad.

3 hours ago, luvs2beachit said:

Sadly, I am also in the same situation.  I lost my husband at the beginning of this year.  We loved cruising and had been on many over the past 20+ years.  We had a bucket list of places we still wanted to go as well as places we wanted to revisit but because of his illness and Covid we had to stop traveling about 5 yrs ago. My goal is to try and to cross off a few of those dreams from our bucket list. So far because of the current great prices I have  booked a return trip to Canada / New England for this Sept. and a B2B  in April of 23 to cross off 2 new items with a B2B of a full Panama Canal transit followed by a 7 day Alaska cruise.  These will be my first solo cruises so a whole new experience.

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your spouses.

My condolence to you also for your loss. We also cruised alot sometimes 3 or 4 times a year.

Where on Long Island do you live? I am also on Long Island. I'm trying to get enough courage to book a solo cruise. You will love the Panama canal cruise and especially the Alaskan cruise.

Please let me know how you make out going solo.

Jill

13 hours ago, shippmates said:

It is on the Queen Mary 2 round trip out of NYC.  Yes it is 23 days.  There are stops in Germany, Southampton, Amsterdam and Belgium.  So sorry for your loss.  

 

Sounds like a great trip. Do you live in New York? Thank you Sorry for your loss too.

Does Celebrity cruise out of New York. Live on Long Island and do not want to fly. 

3 hours ago, shippmates said:

I am doing my first solo cruise out of NY in August since losing my husband in December.  It is going to be a 23 cruise but one that we had planned prior to covid in 2020.  This sailing has been rebooked 3 times and will fulfill a promise I made to him.

What ship are you going on? My husband just passed in April. We had many cruise booked but were all canceled due to Covid and then him being ill. Is the cruise 23 days?

Recently widowed looking to cruise out of new York or New Jersey with other solo travelers. Never traveled solo before and am a little uncomfortable going solo.

Any problems with a scooter on the Oasis of the seas? Can you get around easily?

What happens if your FCC is more than the cruise you booked do they give you the difference in OBC?

Do I have to pay double occupancy for a cabin if I am single?

What are the gratituties for a Grand suite per day?

What kind of drinks are included with the Grand Suites? Should we get the drink packages?

1 hour ago, orville99 said:

Sky class are full suites and get access to the suite lounge; 3 meals a day at the suite restaurant (Coastal Kitchen) Surf+Zoom internet (1 for each person in the suite); expanded bar cocktail menu from 5-8 each evening; access to the suite sun deck; beer, wine, and water from 11AM-11PM (on most ships); full in suite dining from the Main Dining Room; upgraded robes; upgraded bath products; and I'm sure I am forgetting some things.

Thanks for your reply sounds good!

What are the amenities you get with these suites?

What deck would you recommend for this cabin and what cabin number would you select if available?

How is this ship? How are the Junior suites? Do any of the cabins have walk in showers?

Do you have to cruise by Dec. 31,2022 to use the FCC? Can you book a cruise before Dec. 31,2022 and cruise in 2023?

How long does it take to get an FCC for a non refundable deposit?

How long  do you have to book a future cruise with the FCC?

I canceled my cruise on dec. 6th. and was wondering how long does it take to get the FCC?

Does anyone know if this cabin has a walk in shower? Anyone stay in this cabin?

Does this suite have a walk in shower? Anyone know

On 9/14/2021 at 12:22 PM, alyssamma said:

It's the main area with drinks, snacks, entertainment. If you aren't on the pool deck, or eating dinner, you are here (if you are in the YC).

 

For me, if I've had a few drinks, much easier to stumble back to my room without navigating stairs 🙂

 

Do all of the YC1 cabins on deck 16 have walk in showers? we do not want a shower tub combination. How is cabin 16016? anyone know?

9 minutes ago, ranchette said:

The problem with the owners suite is that the master bedroom and bathroom are up stairs which is another problem. Thanks  everyone for your input.

My mistake I was thinking about the loft cabin with the stairs.

23 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

That is correct. Unlike the JS or the GS, the Owner’s Suite has a separate bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. 

The problem with the owners suite is that the master bedroom and bathroom are up stairs which is another problem. Thanks  everyone for your input.

We do not need an accessible cabin.  Most of the tubs are very high and my husband has a problem stepping over to get in.

Thanks for your reply