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It takes 2 weeks for a reply from special needs. Definitely need patience. A call would not likely be helpful. In 2019 you could get an INR test on board. Cost was $120 and insurance did not cover. No idea today.

The self testing is no longer required on Transatlantic and some Transpacific cruises. Not bringing the cards would be silly. They take very little space. Are light weight and the rules might change without notice.

Still free in the US until the pandemic declaration withdrawn. Also any type of insurance - private or public - cover vaccinations with a few having a small copay.

Suggest you go to the Celebrity website and read the complete description.

To your specific questions. The lobster quality (fair to poor) and charge for a second 🦞 has been discussed in too many posts. There is no Elite evening event. You simply go to any bar except World Class or Martini Bar to get your drink. The drink policy for non Elite has not changed. If a spouse simply let guest relations know and they will have your point total. No masks required on board unless covid cases increase then requirements announced. The staff still work very hard to please. No changes that effected our cruise in a material way. A small charge for room service on a cruise that cost a few thousand $$ . . .

I got a pop-up notification for a text message on my android phone. Notification needs to be enabled both for texts and the Celebrity App

Thanks for sharing this. 40 years ago men were chastised for wearing a sports coat on formal night. 20 years ago for not wearing a only a dress shirt - no coat or tie. Today on our last cruise the MDR had lots of sweatshirts and jeans on Chic night. Simply the facts.

Don't know about Solstice. Used regular shoes on my 2022 cruise.

Watching people is always interesting. Years ago was my favorite pastime when in Vegas. There is more judgment passed on Cruise Critic than on board. If someone in something less than "evening chic" is in the dining room best to ignore their appearance and not let it ruin your cruise. 2023 is casual to very casual. Like it or not it is reality today. PS nobody ever cared - even in the 1990s - what someone wore outside the dining rooms.

That has been there for over 1 year. The difference today is it can be a self test. That part was made clearer recently. Proof either a dated photograph or the actual.negative test hopefully in a plastic bag. Trying to reduce cases with multiple sea days makes sense. Celebrity has made the requirement clear and simple

If the system does not automatically cancel your reservations ask at Blu the first night. Not anything to be concerned about.

The last poster said it well. Better to bring them than to need them and not have them. We carry photos of our passports on our phones. Why not take a pic of your covid cards too? That way they cannot be lost or stolen when on a shore excursion. Lots easier to replace a phone.

If the weather is nice a band of some sort usually sets up near the pool late afternoons. All ships.

Have usually seen tours specifically designed for those with mobility restrictions. Don't know your itinerary but am aware that Celebrity has needed to find new tour operators and many tours involve lots of hiking or walking. My DW is not restricted to a wheelchair but is unable to participate in most excursions. Just looked at two ports on an upcoming cruise and about 2/3 would work for someone in a wheelchair. 4 would not - they involve historical buildings or hiking. The others might be a challenge but doable.

Within a day gets you your choice.

It will likely be permitted in the future when covid is over. We have downlined in the past. Advance notice was required in order to have customs and immigration in place even if the cruise began and never left Schengen countries. Made little sense but many laws & rules do not.

To the OP. All the excursions disappeared because Celebrity suspended sailing for years due to covid. Now Celebrity is organizing tours again. Some old vendors went out of business. All vendors need to obtain the required insurances. Expensive and sometimes difficult. Thus in many cases Celebrity has limited knowledge of the tours. Know you want more information, but often you will need to hunt for info. Repeated calls to Celebrity will NOT help as the agents only know what is on the tour info sheet.

Agree, but the question from the OP was can you bring wine on board at European ports. As said, yes you can bring wine on board at port calls - really anywhere. You might be allowed to take a bottle or two to your cabin OR the wine might be held by security until the last day of your cruise. About 50/50 - either way.

Downlining is no longer allowed. Covid ended the practice. No exceptions except if arrival using FBC is delayed thus allowing boarding at another port. If you left early you would be likely banned from cruising with RCL and pay a fee. Pre Covid was $65pp. Don't do it. It would likely violate French immigration law as well. Taking a train or ferry from the final port would be a much better idea.

Always had the steward either trade out the bubbly for a bottle of red wine or gave it to them. We have always enjoyed the food at Blu. Never much worried about the view as we eat late and it is usually dark outside for dinner. Extra cost for us was about $35pp a day. Value judgements for Aqua is personal.

Welcome to Cruise Critic. The specialty restaurants are different for different ships and the cost varies. Suggest you go to your ship on the website.

Maybe but not likely Just bring something that shows your new cabin number, cruise document from before and passport. You should be able to go on line and get a new boarding pass. Forget the stupid luggage tags. A porter will tag them at the pier. I do suggest a piece of masking tape stuck on each suitcase with your cabin number written in Sharpie pen

The number one rule today for cruising today is to be flexible. You misunderstood. If a Veranda GTY would get you a midship 2A Veranda; why would anyone ever book anything except a GTY. Think of it logically. Same with a suite. A Suite GTY is not likely to get you the penthouse. Nothing shady. You read the information and focused on the part that benefitted you. Not the entire web posting.

Have been assigned immediately and once 3 days before the cruise. Had a non obstructed veranda that was next to a crew access door that slammed often and a nice veranda far aft. Harris said it well.

Self administered tests are also required on longer cruises on Celebrity. Test and then take a picture or bring the test stickcin a baggie It easy. Maybe too easy but trying to keep case count down.