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You are assigned a check-in time when you sign in for your Express boarding pass which is available 45 days prior to boarding day.

I am afraid it is true. I'll find out for sure when I board Beyond on Friday. We have an IV, but the storage is no better. I am bringing 2 magnetic hooks.

Thanks. I will see what they can come up with on Beyond. I love the Zacapa Old Fashioned, but now it is priced out of the premium package. I think most of the drinks there are also over $17. But I will see if they can be inventive.

Am I correct to assume the WCB also has various wines? I remember when WCB's were new, they served only the menu drinks. Apparently, they now have some limited drinks, wine and beer.

Above is correct. Flights have to be after a certain time and I remember it was 11:30 on our last FLL departure.

Can you find out if Caleb Crawford, who does the "Beyond the Podium", will be on next cruise, please? We board April 27. His presentations look very interesting to me.

Can you recommend a quiet spot for a before dinner drink for those of us not in the Retreat? Looks like there are few indoor bars on this ship. I am hoping Eden bar is a good choice for 5-ish drinks. Looks like the Craft Social is way too small for this big ship. We are not into the Martini Bar at all. Besides, it is always crowded and noisy.

As far as noise from the OVC above Sky Suites, the closer to the entrance area forward of the Sky Suite, the quieter the cabin. The further back you go, the more under the tiled OVC areas and nearer the galley entrance into the OVC where the carts really rattle. We have stayed as far back as 2124 and had no issues. You can barely hear a cart occasionally.

Is the Bistro open for lunch on boarding day? Since we have the Elite Plus 15% discount, we may decide to eat there and avoid the buffet madness on the first day.

Is this area only used for lunch? Is there a bar? Hours? It's so large I assume there must be some other functions.

OBC from the card is refundable. Either take it out in cash last day or Celebrity will credit it back to the card.

French Caribbean, coconut rum, mango mix, raspberry liquour. Not too sweet and it's pretty.

What dry rose is available in the premium package, please? A few months ago I read that Whispering Angel was covered. Recently I have read it is now priced out of the package. I know there is another one or two brands, but can't think of the names. One has "Oliver" in the title?

Elite Plus? Where can I find this on line, please?

I have no problem questioning FBC reps on the phone. Much quicker and sometimes price better by calling. You really should shop your flights prior to calling to purchase. That way you have several options. Some may not be aware that you can book different airlines for arrival and departure..Doesn't have to be round trip. I like the delayed payment giving me time to research other options, check prices, etc. and able to make changes before final payment with no penalty.

bikerunner, please post if you find the price to indeed be $17. Maybe they changed it back recently. It definitely was $19 on Equinox in Feb.

What about the suite experience on Hal?

I second these drinks. BUT, they are no longer covered on the premium package. Zacapa Old Fashioned is now $19. I believe Azteca is the same.

If she can get a statement from her doctor on why she can't have alcohol, they will waive this requirement. Usually they do on people's word alone. I would call and speak with someone else.

Have read that Capt. Kate's contract was extended. Anyone know how long? We board April 27 and I believe she will still be on then. We are on Beyond B2B so wondering who will be Capt. that second cruise May 5.

There has been a line at the spa desk on Equinox on boarding day the last few times I have been on her. I have seen these lines as I am leaving the gym, which I always go to on boarding day. Those times I was lucky enough to be in Retreat and there is always a spa person there to make appointments. Not in Retreat for the next 3 cruises. Too expensive now.

I have called CC 3 times today and every time I get a recording for an answer instead of a live person. This is of course after the initial recorded response advising a few minutes hold time. Can't get thru' to a live person. Anyone have a suggestion? I would like to make some arrangements before boarding to avoid standing in line at the spa on boarding day.

You will probably get more response if you post on the Ports of Call Mexico board.

I booked the previous hair appointments by calling CC and was allowed the discount. This time I also called was told I couldn't use the spa discount. I will try another call later today or tomorrow.. Don't want to have to stand in line on embarkation day to make the appointment.

In Jan. I used my 15% spa discount in the hair salon. I just tried to book a shampoo for upcoming cruise and was told no discount on hair services. Anyone have info about this? Also, someone please direct me to the Elite Plus list as I want to examine the wording about discounts.