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Interesting. My understanding was that one could only do the match once. Have they changed that? Maybe I'll have Frank look into it for me. I did always love the entertainment in the lounge and that lounge definitely has the Retreat Lounge beat. And I do love their private island. I must admit those chocolate ships were a bit over the top. Beth brought me a bottle of prosecco from her last cruise with them. Just wish they had more interesting itineraries. Maybe one day I'll get over my hate for the Miami freeways. 😃

Kathy, my problem with MSC Yacht Club is that the price has increased a great deal, I've lost my diamond status due to not cruising with them for 3 years, and I absolutely hate driving to Miami! For you, I realize that's not an issue. I did enjoy their private island.

I agree. Really the only times I saw the kids was when I ventured to the buffet at lunch. They were all well behaved and seemed to be well supervised. But that's generally always been my experience with kids on Celebrity. Normally I take longer cruises, so don't see many kids.

The solo pricing hit is still alive and well in addition to items reported above. Example: Prime Concierge cabin for 2 on Summit November 10, 2025 is $4,121.74. For a solo on the same cruise it is $5,742.87. And they wonder why people are looking at other cruiselines. Or maybe they don't care.

I'm just off the Reflection on one of these 3-night ones B2B with a 5-night one. Definitely more kids on board. Our 5-nighter was the one that went to Coco Cay. What was interesting to me was that Coco Cay seemed to absorb the passengers well, it didn't feel at all crowded. We were there with one of the large RCI ships. Apparently they have two big RCI ships there sometimes.

I just got off the Reflection. I was in an AQ1 cabin, 1554, on deck 11. Absolutely no issues with noise.

Celebrity's e-mail setup is strange. I used to get these and then they stopped. I also used to get the PowerUp Points ones too and then one day they quit.

I've sailed with both Captain Tasos and Alejandro but not both at the same time. They're both funny and would be a great match at Liar's Club.

I fondly remember those old specialty restaurants. Was sad when they disappeared.

Dunno as they have stopped sending me the emails.

Hi Mark and Randi and Addie! Hope you are enjoying your Panama Canal cruise!

Just off the Reflection and had the same comment about the vanilla ice cream!

I've been in that suite before with no problems, but not doing suites any more. The prices are insane! 3X what I was paying previously. Not happening.

Not doing that one, I have a holiday cruise booked. Catch us on the November 10, 2025 Summit.

I'll be joining you tomorrow for my own B2B. Doing that cruise and the following one.

Room service must be lazy on E class. Yet another reason not to sail those ships. Trays in the hall on the floor are a hazard to those who must navigate by scooter.

Well, when you're not in quarantine, please don't leave your room service tray in the hall. Call room service for pickup.

I had it once. It was a PIA. And I don't need the points.

I gave up a long time ago. I used to get the PUP e-mails and then one day they mysteriously stopped. The marketing stuff continues to flow, however. My best advise is to follow this thread. There is always some kind soul who announces that a new PUP opportunity has arrived.

We're there on April 22 on the Reflection. Along with a giant RCI ship.

My favorite part of that list is -Not designed by Kelly Hoppen. I have sailed on the Connie several times, including the itinerary OP is discussing. I'm a huge fan of the M class ships, although less so of the two that Ms. Hoppen screwed up.

Yes, I use it all the time.

The problem on many cruises is limited or virtually no participation on roll calls.

Loved the SJ Bennett books. I thought Thursday Murder Club was pretty boring.

Regardless of the dining room, the sommeliers are not part of the waitstaff tip pool. They should be tipped separately.