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I believe the Equinox time frame for refurb was cut short because the ship was moved to Europe for refurb. Deck 7 cabins are sadly not refurbed. We have been on Equinox 3 times since restart! I sure hope they complete the cabin refurbs soon!

When I booked my 3 future cruises there was no charge for room service. Now I just checked my April transatlantic and there it is! So very disappointed in this new “cut back”. I hardly use room service but love it when I need it. Already miss the “Welcome Aboard” champagne, tote bags, amid escalating prices!!!! My TA failed to complete my 2024 6 day Bimini cruise just after Thanksgiving! Now the price has increased $800.00. My TA’s fault - but Celebrity raising prices that much in a matter of weeks for a 2024 cruise shocked me!!!! Over 50 cruises on 6 different cruise lines and I am saddened to see these changes. What is next?

Those cruises have always been fewer than usual 7 day Mexican Riviera- don’t know why because we love La Paz and Loreto, There is one on 7/29/23 - Emerald that we have booked. Also - our all time favorite cruise Princess 10 day Tahiti snd French Polynesia has been discontinued with the elimination of their smaller ships . We did that cruise in 2012 and waited a long time for that itinerary to reappear. Finally there it was in 2020- booked for October, 2020 / then came Covid! I doubt that Princess will ever offer that 10 day itinerary agsin! We had done the same itinerary in 2007 on the Paul Gaugin - too expensive and too small of ship for me.

You will not be disappointed! We alternate between Princess, HAL, Celebrity and Royal (with grandkids) Celebrity Solstice class ships are by far my favorites. If you snorkel be sure to book an excursion with Woodwind- very best snorkeling experience in the Caribbean- 10 minute walking distance to their catamaran from pier. They can help anyone learn to snorkel! They fill up fast so book asap- no charge til after the excursion!

Look further into the future- No ABC’s Only Celebrity ships have several ABC itineraries in 2024. We’ve been to the ABC’s on Enchanted, Emerald, Equinox, Silhouette, Eclipse,, Noordan, Konigsdam-all fairly big ships. Princess has had one of best Southern Caribbean itineraries-7- 8 ports- the most of any cruise line in a 10 day cruise. 🤞🤞Princess will re-instate the ABC’s.

We cruise to the ABC islands once or twice/year on Princess, Celebrity or HAL, most recently in November on the Enchanted- wonderful 10 day itinerary. Sadly it seems that Princess- after many, many years of offering that same itinerary has abandoned it for 2024, maybe 2023 ( booked on Celebrity for 2023) I also noticed that HAL has only 1 9 day itinerary that includes Bonaire for 2024. Does anyone know why the ABC Island itinerary has been scrapped? Princess - please offer the ABC 10 day itinerary!!!!!!!

I have loved Celebrity but aside from price differences Princess and HAL have the best itineraries in Alaska. They have the most permits into Glacier Bay. Cekebrity has none! Don’t give up on a great itinerary for the few PUPs points X us now “selling “to you.

Very Very disappointed in last 2 PUPS. Forcing us to buy products to gain a few points is distasteful. I guess the days of webinars, and quizzes are over! I’ve got cruises booked through 2024. It really compromises my style to have to book certain itineraries or air fare to earn points. So long PUPS!🥲

I am so sad to hear this. I have cruised her every year since she started year- round Caribbean sailings in 2017, except during pandemic, 8 total cruises, I love the Equinox!!!!!!

Did they jet you board before the earliest scheduled boarding time if 1:00???? I like to be at the port by 10:30 but have been given 1;00 as earliest?????

The earliest check-in time for Enchanted Princess tomorrow is 1:00 PM. It seems late as we have cruised with Celebrity 3 X post pandemic and entered the terminal by 11:00AM. Should we show up earlier??? Did anyone have the earliest check-in time of 1:00 and arrive much earlier. We don’t want to get there at 11:00 and stand for 2 hours. May I add most cruisers did not receive medallions and have to pick them up at the port, Thanks for any input.

I have insurance but I don’t think it covers “”risk of infection” -just actual illness, Thus turn of events is very stressful.

This increase in onboard cases is of great concern to me. Does Princess have a cancellation policy in place to issue FCC to those with health issues unwilling to chance infection. I’ve cruised 3 times post pandemic with no issues (restrictions in place). We are on 11/19 Enchanted snd now I am very concerned for our well being.

I love Celebrity but Princess snd Holland have the most permits to enter Glacier Bay! I have been to Alaska twice - once on Holland snd once on Princess. Celebrity has 0 permits to enter Glacier Bay.