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Best to consider using room service.

We get up early and enjoy the shade also. My DH cannot be in the sun as he has had skin CA so we only stay in the shade. Will be on Apex doing a back to back in a few weeks. Will make sure we have a couch in a shaded area.

Yes! It was busy, I do not know why it was eliminated.

How do you get TA groups?

What is Amethyst Tier? and what are TA groups? Tis

We used to enjoy the bar that was before the world class bar. The name escapes me. They used fruit and made really unusual tasty drinks.

Usually the first sea day, and a two days before your cruise ends. Now people seem to dress a little less formally. Some stay most of the cruise in the Casino, dine in the buffet and don't dress up at all! Hopefully they shower! lol

My DH and I are at about 1600 points. We are Senior Citizens and who knows if we will ever reach Zenith. I also believe that a new level of increased benefits should be added that is between elite plus and zenith. I would also like more benefits added per each category. We really enjoy sailing on Celebrity, and Royal and the increased benefits would IMO be a great incentive for those who sail on celebrity.

I had a royal suite on the S class. Reflection and Equinox- didn't realize M class on had one bathroom. Good to know- Txs

We also love the ship and the suite. We cannot go back to a regular cabin! LOVE the suite deck and restaurant. Worth the extra fare IMO. We are booked on the Apex this winter and truly looking foward to the b/2/b cruises! Also not a fan of the infinite veranda staterooms. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

You will love the suite! the extra 1/2 bathroom wonderful. We enjoyed dining in specialty restaurants nightly and even some lunches. Enjoyed Luminae for breakfast and some lunches. But nice to have breakfast on your balcony- butler can arrange also. The only restaurants we didn't dine in was sushi on five and don't care for blu, as we do not enjoy that food. Our butlers varied- some excellent and some not so. If you have any special requests, do it through either the butler or the suite lounge concierge. The butler can set up your bath or outdoor hot tub. Give advanced notice. The Martini bar was a great place to hang out. The suite has great storage.

Looks like a great time! Following.

Only Aft balconies are traditional balcony cabins. Or if you go into a sky suite you have a "real" balcony. And of course large suites.

We enjoy Tuscan and Le Petite Chef is fun. If you can try both. We do not like sushi so we do not go to Sushi on five. We used to enjoy that restaurant when it was Bistro on five. Agree the best for sail away is the sunset bar.

Sailing on the Apex in a suite B/2/B Glad no sidewalk sales. They typically sell cheap tee shirts , watches and jewelry and cause crowding. We can purchase that stuff at the ports. Nice to look at more high end merchandise.

IMO I would bid the minimum for a sky suite. The experience is worthwhile. You get access to a great lounge and Luminae the restaurant is superior. You also have priority boarding, seating etc. The cabin is so much more comfortable. More storage- While others might disagree, spending time in your cabin is worth it. In a great cabin, you can enjoy breakfast on the balcony, drinks and snacks and concierge assisting you. If your budget permits, do it! You will not regret it.

We are doing a b/2/b on the apex in Dec/Jan. from Ft. I "assume" no more covid tests are required.

Hope you have a wonderful cruise.

We tried the retreat deck on the Equinox but it was very hot and sunny . It really was a waste for us. We booked a cabana instead for a couple of days. Also got service from the Cabana attendent and the enclosure was cool and very comfortable. Lacking however a water feature- but restrooms were close by.

Just easier to dine in a restaurant and avoid the situation - while people might still handle your food- you don't see them licking their fingers and handling your food!

probably will avoid buffets or try to be the first one on line. I like the idea of the staff serving the food. Avoids those who eat on line, then lick their fingers then touch another utentil.

Do not pick a room near the cinema- it is very noisy and many people walk in that area.

Yes. But if service is great- why not.

Since we stay in suites and are Diamond members, we no longer take drink package. We enjoy the free drinks in the suite lounge. We also get the four free alcoholic drinks when by the pool. We take extra soda and water for our suite to drink whenever.

We also sail in suites and if available take an unlimited dining package. We enjoy the Coastal Kitchen for breakfast, but prefer speciality restaurants for lunch and dinner. We no longer take a drink package as our status gives us 4 free alcoholic drinks a day. In the evening, we get additional free drinks, if necessary in suite lounge. We also get fresh coffee, water and soda in the lounge and bring back to our suite if we desire. Wine and beer also available most of the day in the suite lounge.