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Our Travel agent called Celebrity and they said at this time they are monitoring the situation closely and they take the lives of their guests very seriously. At this time they are not switching any itineraries but if they do change anything they will notify us.

I'm sure they are getting lots of these calls and so that is probably why they are prepared with a response. If you have insurance you can only cancel if the terrorist event occurs within 30 days of your cruise.

The cruise lines are starting to release responses to what they will plan to do:

The attack that left at least 30 dead in Brussels on Tuesday morning has sent cruise lines into crisis mode, deciding whether or not it’s safe to visit Belgian ports in the short and long term.

A little over an hour inland from the nearest cruise port (Zeebrugge), Brussels is a popular attraction for river and ocean cruises, and a major shore excursion destination.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said the main concern during any event like this is to make sure “cruise ships have the flexibility to alter their itineraries as needed to avoid areas of higher risk.”

CLIA told TMR that cruise lines cooperate and partner with authorities regarding security matters when safety is an issue.

“Our priority is to provide for the safety of passengers and crew at all times. Port and onshore facilities, infrastructure, and passenger security and services in destinations are strictly scrutinized,” it said in a statement.

Seabourn, which has its next scheduled Belgium stop in May in Antwerp, a city less than 30 miles from Brussels, has not announced any changes.

A representative told TMR that Seabourn regularly analyzes information regarding safety and security from a number of different sources, including government intelligence agencies and port security officials.

“The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority,” he said. “Europe remains a popular choice with our guests and at this time we plan to continue our calls to Belgium provided there are no U.S. Department of State warnings issued or other information received that would necessitate altering our itineraries.”

AmaWaterways said it doesn’t have any guests in Belgium at the moment, but it does have a scheduled stop in Belgium (Antwerp) during its March 27 Tulip Time Cruise sailing.

A representative told TMR it is considering rerouting the Antwerp stop to a Dutch port, where it could still offer tours to Ghent and Bruges. It also is adding one additional trained security staff member to every Belgium sailing.

AmaWaterways also is allowing any guest who wants to switch from the Tulip Time Cruise to another 2016 sailing to do so without penalty.

All Globus brands (Globus, Cosmos, Monograms, and Avalon Waterways) also are letting guests who are scheduled to travel to Brussels within the next month rebook to any future 2016 departure date, or to a 2017 departure date if their 2016 itinerary is not available.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises said while it is prepared to make changes to its itineraries, it has not made any as of yet. It is also offering itinerary changes free of charge to guests on Brussels sailings through April 22.

Viking River Cruises said it will continue to monitor the situation, but is not making any itinerary changes. It will help passengers who were booked on the March 23 departure from Bruges reroute flight itineraries, as Brussels Airport is still closed.

Cab cost $23 for 5 of us yesterday, one way.

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Thanks! Just made a reservation at Galveston Park and Cruise

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Driving from Austin the day of our cruise. What time should we leave Austin to be on the ship at noon? Also what are the parking options in Galveston?

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Booked the Nachi Cocum, its $55 pp, all inclusive. Has anyone done the Dunn River Falls climb in Jamaica and can recommend a tour?

For Nachi-Cocum, is transportation from and back to the ship included?

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We love the Martini Bar on Celebrity, is there something similar on Navigator? Sailing on Jan. 4.

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Just got off, was in 1572. Great cabin and balcony was awesome!

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Just got off Reflection this morning. We were Aqua Class but didn't care for menu in Blu and we're accommodated in MDR. On last day in Naples had breakfast in Blu, great menu and incredible service. Dinner menu in Blu seemed bland to us.

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Does anyone remember a drink package sale recently? I'm not referring to 123 or other multi-selection promotions. Just the drink package.

Is it cheaper to buy the package when you get on the ship or beforehand?

I booked it for July 11th when there on the Reflection.

On board reflection on July 4, any idea if they'll be showing the games?

We were on the Equinox a couple of years ago and the bartender in the casino was the best! His name was Sheldon and knew my drink and once he saw me he would start making it!

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