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Yes I have and am booked again on Apex May 2025 out of Southampton to Norway. Do you have any specific questions? Patty

It's super fun! 🚲

My first trip to Alaska, I went kicking and screaming, was out numbered by my sons and hubby on the chosen vacation destination for that year. I have returned four times since and all by my doing. I can't get enough! I'm actually sailing the Solstice this July r/t Vancouver. Every sailing and every port is always different. I've done some incredible excursions that have made my experience unforgettable! My bet is that you'll love Alaska, as it's truly magnificent! To brag on my one claim to fame as an Outstanding Packer. I've sailed Alaska with several days on land with carry on only. I'm a rare bird 😜 Happily following along, Patty

In my experience, Alaska isn't anything like the Caribbean or Europe as far as entertainment or sail away parties go. They're usually more sedate sailings, mostly focused on Alaska. I'd expect a guest singer and maybe a naturalist who will hold a couple of informative talks regarding wildlife and glaciers. Not just with Celebrity, I've also sailed other lines in Alaska. As others have posted don't trust the app but don't expect a Caribbean or European vibe either, Patty

Hi @NMTraveller I've seen you post on the Celebrity board quite a bit. I believe you're on a River Cruise now? If you don't mind me asking which line and river are you sailing? How is your experience? I have the Rhine with Avalon booked and yesterday I booked a Princess British Isles Sailing for July 2026. I found the pricing, booking terms and itinerary couldn't be matched by Celebrity. So for the first time in many years, I am spreading my wings... Looking for variety, Patty

Thanks for the info... I've been to Alaska 4 times and I'm one who does love it but to be honest, I was very reluctant on my first trip, Hubby made me do it. 😁 I fill my port time to the brim with amazing tours and always try to get the Glacier Express so that I get as much out of The Real Alaska as possible. Now he's making me go to Norway next May, I am hoping that I am as surprised with how much I love it as I was with Alaska, if not more. To be fair he does oblige me quite often with my desired destinations, Italy & France. Patty

For those who have used the Cel Transfer, do you collect your own bags once at cruise terminal or are they off loaded to porters? I travel with carryon only, if that made any difference? Patty

I've sailed both and would pick Beyond. Patty

Apex doesn't have loungers in front of the Cabana because they face the ocean and it is 2 chairs that are set in the seating area that are included but not loungers facing the pool.

Not in my personal experience on Beyond. They're open to all guests and are not included in the cabana rental.

It was on Beyond. We've had lunch there on embarkation day. Patty

By day, lunch is served at an additional fee and you can purchase sandwiches or small pastries. In the evening the space is used for Le Petite Chef, a specialty dining experience. I personally feel they need to swap this space with Craft Social which is tiny and always busy. Patty

@WestLakeGirl and @patty1955 Not S or M class but as a heads up, I've been told by our Stateroom Attendant twice on Beyond and also on Apex, in the Caribbean and in Europe, to leave trays in the hall outside our door. They have someone come by with a cart to pick them up. Not because of covid. Patty

Have sailed Alaska on Celebrity with my kids. At the time they were 15yrs & 9yrs old and they had a blast! We made our family adventure 100% about Alaska and booked many fun and exciting excursions. Sometimes kids surprise us, they don't always need water slides or rockwalls to enjoy what the planet has to offer. Go...Enjoy...Soak in your family time! Trust me, it goes by way too fast! Patty

I've had the lobster ravioli and it was delicious. Patty

Personally I've had fantastic meals at Fine Cut twice on Beyond BUT on Apex this past Feb it was a major miss! Steaks were overcooked, sauces and mushrooms were cold, service was super slow and the over all vibe seemed lackluster compared to my other experiences. We were a table of 4 who had all dined at Fine Cut previously and agreed it was "just okay" bordering on "meh" Patty

We've never sailed Hawaii, only visited with land trips. Although we've enjoyed Maui, I agree Lahaina was just okay, I loved Kauai and Hubby loved Big Island, enough to return several times. We witnessed this explosion while have lunch in VNP. The left is our pic, taken with an iPhone from over a mile away. The earth literally shook. Very COOL experience and nothing that anyone could ever plan for. So all that being said my best input for the OP is that any vacation wether be by land or sea will have many plusses & minuses, lots of variables at play. When it comes to price drops after final payment, you just need to let that go. Motto: You win some ~ You lose some, in the end it all comes out in the wash. IMO Celebrity still offers a great product, when looking at other comparable lines, they exceed in service, dining and overall ship design. Cruising has changed, the traveler has changed and life as we know it has changed. Enjoy Hawaii, Patty

I had the same issue. I called Celebrity, they had to submit an IT Ticket and it was fixed in only a few days. Patty

Sailing the Connie June 2024 ~ I am flying in a few days early and booked flights on my own, called Cel and had the bus transfer VCE to Ravenna added to my booking confirmation. I'll meet back at the airport for the bus day of sailing. I'd call again, what you were told is incorrect. Patty

Celebrity is doing bus transfers from Airport & City Center to Ravenna Day of Sailing. You can call to have it added. The online system kept glitching because I am not flying in day of sailing and didn't book my flights through Celebrity. Customer Service Rep added it and sent me a new booking confirmation. I paid $40 per person from VCE to Ravenna Patty

Thank you @mac_tlc for another fantastic trip report, always enjoy following along! Patty

In addition the Silhouette out of Rotterdam haven't had their Norway itineraries altered, in time maybe they will? Some itineraries are missing Nordfjordeid entirely and being replaced with Bruges. That's quite a disappointment for those planning this sailing for the Norwegian Fjords. As of now it remains a mystery, time will tell Patty

No, those loungers are for all guests. Patty

I called Celebrity, they put in a work order ticket and it was fixed in a few days. Patty

I'm usually not wow'ed by the ship shows on Celebrity but Rockumentary was fantastic! Pool deck dance party was a huge hit! The guest magician was fun! Game shows were hit and miss. Patty