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Thanks so much for all the great information! 

We are on the Flora in mid November followed by Machu Picchu, can't wait! 

Did you find that you had any elevation sickness at any point during your trip?

Regards,

Kelly

Following! Wishing you safe travels and a wonderful time.  DH and I are booked on the Flora next November, doing the outer loop cruise followed by Machu Picchu. Also booking our flights with Celebrity, could not pass up the air credit they offered. I am looking forward to your trip report, and wishing you a great cruise.

Thanks for the great information posted. We are doing the 16 night trip in November 2024. Still a long way off but excited to read the great reviews on the Flora. Definitely a bucket list trip for us, can't wait!

Having same issue, our check in was supposed to be available yesterday but no luck so far, either using computer or app. Getting same message each time, check in has checked out come back later or check in at port.

Thanks for the heads up!

I called Celebrity this morning  regarding our June 2021 Bermuda cruise and got a price reduction of almost $1500 for our Concierge class cabin!  2 other couples travelling with us in verandah cabins had price reductions of just over $700. We were also able to keep our existing onboard credits and our 4 perks. We originally booked this cruise late last year. 

*note these savings are CDN$

Again thanks for posting, I would not have checked if I had not seen this. 

Thank you! It has been a rough year we are definitely looking forward to getting away and relaxing. Bon voyage to all and I wish you all a very merry Christmas.

Can't wait to read the rest of your review, I always look forward to them so many great photos and always fun to read. We loved our Alaska cruise, hoping to get back there again one day.

Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us!

Eurodam - March 18 - April 5, 2020

18 day Circle Hawaii

Kelly and John

N Amsterdam

Dec 9-16, 2018

7 night E. Caribbean

3rd sailing with HAL

With just the 2 of you in the room you will absolutely love it! These are my all time favourite rooms on any ship we have sailed on, for our last cruise on the Summit I checked the Celebrity website daily to see if any were being released closer to our sail date and was able to grab one on deck 9. The one we had on deck 7 is our favourite so far. The corner family verandahs have a little larger balconies than the ones beside them but they are all huge compared to regular verandahs. I am sure you will love it. Congratulations have a wonderful time

Have stayed in family verandahs on the Summit twice, once on deck 7 and once on deck 9. Loved them, 2 separate rooms with sliding door for privacy, 2 tvs, tons of closet space. Balcony was huge, deck 7 was great I found deck 9 family verandah was noisy as it was under the outside bar area and we could hear chairs being moved around late night and early morning.

The only con to the family verandahs I feel is that the bathroom is very small considering the room is able to accommodate up to 5 people. Would not hesitate to book these rooms they are the best on the ship in my opinion. Hope you love it and have a great cruise!

Thank you for such a detailed review. We will be sailing this May in a Havana Cabana Suite and really appreciate your review and great photos. We have never cruised with Carnival before but are really looking forward to our cruise, love the idea of the Havana area and can't wait to get on board.

We were on the Summit deck 9 aft balcony cabin this past June. Noise definitely was an issue, could hear chairs being scraped across the deck well past midnight then again early in the morning as the crew moved them around to wash the deck. Depends how sound a sleeper you are I guess if it will bother you or not. That being said the aft balcony cabins in my opinion are the best on the entire ship, if deck 9 was the only option available I would still book it. We did not notice any smell of cigarette smoke and the music we did hear was not loud at all and was usually finished by 1030pm.

Enjoying your review, we sail in June and can't wait!

Enjoying your review and pictures. We are on the Harmony in December, can't wait! If possible could you post some pictures of the MDR menus.

Have a great time!

Thanks for sharing your video, looks like you all had a wonderful time. We are taking our daughter on the Vista next May as a graduation gift, we can't wait!:)

Great review, this cruise is definitely on my bucket list.

Thanks for taking the time to review the cruise.

Thanks so much for your bon voyage wishes! We are flying into Seattle early Sunday morning so we can spend the day doing some sightseeing. Then boarding Statendam Monday. Keeping my fingers crossed for good weather.

I will be sure to write a review once we are back home.

Looking forward to following your adventures, great blog. Boarding the Statendam for Alaska on June 1, until then looking forward to seeing Alaska vicariously through you.

Have a wonderful time!

Statendam 1-June-15, 14 day Alaska cruise for 24th anniversary, first time in Alaska, parents joining us as well.

We are also cruising Alaska for the first time on the Statendam, June 1. We have booked a whale watching tour with Harv and Marv in Juneau and a Misty Fjords flightseeing trip with Island Wings in Ketchikan. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we have good weather. Can't wait to get onboard!

We are celebrating our 24th anniversary onboard the Statendam, 14 day round trip from Seattle leaving June 1. Can't wait!! This will be our first time in Alaska.

I am glad to read so many favourable comments on the Statendam, we are doing a 14 night Alaska sailing on her this June and I was wondering in what condition she was in. I love the itinerary and the small ship size and can't wait to get on board.

We just booked the La Quinta Inn and Suites, very reasonable rates - $139/night. Within walking distance to space needle, Pike's place market etc.

Your blog and photos are just incredible. Now I can't wait to read your previous trip blogs. Thanks for taking us all along on your adventures. Can't wait for the next one!!