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I wonder if more staffing is on the way - if more staff are perhaps flying into NYC area to meet ship in Cape Liberty before the next sailing. Even if this is the case - does not help now and they still would need time to train on a new ship. Time will tell if things get better.

Hope things get better somehow as cruise progresses. Appreciate the time you took to post - if you can perhaps give us updates as cruise continues. Boarding in Bayonne, Cape Liberty where your cruise ends. Wishing you smooth seas and hoping things somehow get better.

Sailed APEX and must say breakfast sandwiches there are delicious - never crowded - and nice outdoor seating if you wish - enjoy!!!

This cruise I forgot to mention starts October 26. Thank you if anyone has any confirmation.

Someone in a posting said she might be on "vacation" actually on BEYOND on the sailing from Bayonne Cape Liberty to Ft. Lauderdale repositioning cruise. I do not have instagram - anyone know if this is in fact true? Not captain on this sailing - but vacationing on BEYOND?

Response to wineoclock - we sailed out of Ft. Lauderdale on Apex - back to back - eastern and western Caribbean - we were seated right near podium check in and overheard - staff was polite in their request - not demeaning or anything like that - he simply kept same shirt on and came back in long pants

Charles - that makes sense - we must all be a little patient.

Follow up to Bermuda no longer requiring covid tests. Since we got an email the same day Bermuda relaxed their protocols, I as others assumed that Celebrity had not yet heard of the change which we saw on Bermuda website. Our email said covid tests required to embark for Bermuda. I waited a few days and this morning tried to call - was on hold over 20 minutes, so I took advantage of online chat with rep rather than speaking on phone. I explained I totally understand that Bermuda is still requiring $40 per person fee and an upload of proof of vaccination, but NO longer need to be tested. I explained I got this email from Celebrity saying we needed testing. Rep was abrupt and said it does not matter what Bermuda says - they do not tell us what to do - we are still requiring testing. At that point I said not true - you required testing ONLY because Bermuda would not allow entrance even on board ship if not tested. All other cruises from Celebrity said 9 days or less no covid test needed. He argued and said - we are requiring testing - I said can you check with your supervisor? He said we are told to tell you exactly what is on our website and the website says testing required 2 days prior for Bermuda - so that is what you must do. So, I guess now we wait to see IF Celebrity will change their protocols for Bermuda and post on website. It would be interesting to see if anyone else would call or chat to see what type of answer you get. I still hope they make the change, and just did not yet update the website. And hopefully, anyone on Beyond cruise on the 26th should get a new email with clarification. If anyone else calls or chats - please share the response you got. I almost begged him to go to his supervisor to see if there is a possible change in the wind - and he said we are told ONLY to say what is on the website. So I guess we wait to see what happens. A little frustrated. Quote mfs2k

Yes, I agree - these emails were probably set up to be sent out on October 1 as a reminder. I got the same email this morning. Likewise, on Bermuda site there is a sentence at the very top saying NO TESTING needed if entering Bermuda via cruise after Oct. 25. So, I paid $40 each for my wife and I and even though the top of the website indicates no testing AFTER Oct. 25 our receipt reminds us that a test IS needed 2 days before we embark. So, I hope Celebrity sends another email saying not needed AND hoping that when we get a Travel Authorization approved it also states NO TEST after Oct. 25. I think all of this is just timing - but one can get frustrated. Funny, that those of us on CC research and fine our answers before we find out from Celebrity. HOPING Celebrity removes the testing requirement on their website. As soon as they do, surely someone on CC will alert us all. Wishing us all smooth sailing on the BEYOND on October 26.

When we were on APEX in March - one man came down in a nice dress shirt and shorts - nicer shorts, but shorts none the less. The girl checking people in told him sorry, he had to go change into long pants - which he did and returned shortly thereafter. I guess it depends on who is managing check in at Blu? Or could vary by ship?? Which it should not.

I assume it will show up tomorrow - Sept. 28 - since October 28 is the date Beyond is scheduled to dock in Bermuda. Canada is stopping protocols - but I think Bermuda will require the T A through 2023 from what I have read.

We are booked on Beyond for an Aqua Class Sky Suite - this class allows us all suite privileges (Retreat, Luminae, Blu, and thermal suite, etc). This is a new suite class for the Edge class ships - When we printed our luggage tags - it only says Aqua Class - no where does it indicate Suite class - I assume we can go in the Suite check in line at port as our documents say Suite - luggage tags do not. This class includes Aqua Class AND retreat privileges. Also, boarding in Bayonne, Cape Liberty. Do they have a separate line for check in for suite guests as done in Fort Lauderdale? Thanks for your answers and smooth sailing to all!

Did Beach 360 in Bimini via Celebrity excursion - was WONDERFUL - two large pools were included and a beautiful beach - only a few people there the day we were there in March - LOVELY!

Yes, VERY reliable - have used many times. And if cruise is diverted due to weather or change in itinerary they promptly send full refund!

Thank you for your rapid responses

Just one quick question - does anyone know what the letters all in caps - PALL - printed under the bar code on the boarding pass stands for? Thank you - smooth sailing to all!

I just completed check in on the app for our October Beyond cruise. It was swift and easy to do. HOWEVER, they do NOT mention the Travel Authorization needed to pay $40 each and be approved by the govt. of Bermuda. From reading posts on Cruise Critic and reading about Bermuda protocols from the Celebrity website, I was aware of this process. If this is not done, one cannot board the ship. AND a covid test is needed - NO WHERE on check in does it mention this. It says on check in if vaccinated do not need a test to board. THIS IS NOT TRUE FOR THIS CRUISE. You would think this information would be provided in the check in process. What about people who have NOT read about the travel authorization on Cruise Critic or the Celebrity Website. I just feel badly for people that do not know - that is why I am posting this. It should be included on the app. check in process.

I am using Celebrity Air for the first time for our BEYOND cruise in October. Celebrity gave the price for air and the flight time. But, seat assignments are not shown. I was told monies for air will be collected along with FINAL payment of cruise. Will Celebrity assign seats or do we have some choice in the matter? We DID book first class. Thanks for your advice to anyone who has used Celebrity Air -