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2 minutes ago, Fouremco said:

From the website minutes ago:

 

Thanks!  I see what happened.  The title of the original post threw me off.

My husband and I are sailing the same day on BEYOND on its transatlantic journey to New York from Barcelona, and we have a one-day stop in Lisbon.  The itinerary above is on INFINITY. 

I would have liked two days in Lisbon!

1 minute ago, Jim_Iain said:

With the overnight in Aruba, this is in my top three favorite itineraries.  I hope you have a wonderful time, Jim!

54 minutes ago, zitsky said:

I wonder why X advertises excursions on the first day when many people may not be on the ship until lunch time.  Is it some kind of glitch with the website, because I see most or all the same excursions repeated on day two?  (Lisbon is an overnight port.)  Or do they think that some people will get there early and want to go on an excursion that first day?

 

 

 

 

Hi, Zitsky,

My husband and I are on this cruise, and we do not have it as having an overnight in Lisbon.

Did the itinerary change?  I didn't see anything new on our reservation.

Thanks!

23 minutes ago, cdn_tbird said:

It would be a cool contest to win, but I won't be entering. I did a quick check of what it would cost and for me & DW to fly down from Canada and a night in a hotel would cost me as much if not more than the value of the 2 night cruise. Now, if it included airfare or even subsidized the airfare then I'd enter.  

My post was not not meant to dissuade CC members from entering.  It was meant to help them enter with correctly completed entries.

Please be sure to read the entire "Official Rules" page before posting.  Otherwise, your posts may be disqualified.

https://www.celebritycruises.com/captains-club/exclusive-offers/loyalty-contest

For example, if someone other than/is in the picture with the entrant, the entry will be disqualified.  See the second point under "Content Restrictions."

I just want to prevent anyone from wasting time when entering.

Good luck to all who are entering!

45 minutes ago, pl281 said:

As of 8:30am eastern on Instagram there are about 50 posts - about probably about another 50 between facebook and twitter.

 

They are giving away 10 cabins - what is interesting is that many of these entries will be disqualified as it is clear people didn't read the fine print : ) 

What are they missing?

1 hour ago, taylortime05 said:

Thank you!  I'm so looking forward to cruising again.  It's been too long.  Are you on the Equinox 9/17 sailing? 

You're welcome!

No, but I will be on Reflection at the end of November.  I hope to get back to the ABC islands someday soon. 😊

13 minutes ago, taylortime05 said:

Thank you!  I'll feel great when we are onboard with our 1st cocktail.  It does sound nice not to have a full ship.  I have 2 ship excursions booked for Aruba and Curaca. For Bonaire we have a cruise & snorkel with Woodwinds.   

We loved Woodwinds!   We sailed on her in January 2020 The crew, the snorkeling site, the delicious food all added up to my most favorite island excursion ever.

I hadn't been that physically active for a steady period of time in forever.  I fell asleep as soon as we arrived back on the ship and fell asleep again at dinner.  Have fun!!!

1 hour ago, upwarduk said:

Correct.

The Silhouette cruises from Southampton to the Canary Islands are visiting Spain and the Spanish Islands only.

This is the itinerary changes for 18th October.

 

Thankfully, we will not be taking the TA on Beyond until October 2022. 😁

4 hours ago, baggal said:

Not to be a "downer" but I believe the ports in Portugal are closed to cruise ships now.  Hope I am incorrect.

You aren't being a downer, baggal. 😊 

I should clarify that the Beyond TA we are taking is next year, October 2022.  Hopefully, all will be well by then.

3 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

If by then you'll be allowed to tour by yourselves during you stop in Lisbon, we used this company and it was much fun:

 

https://wehatetourismtours.com/

 

Thanks so much, Dani!  I have heard of the company, but I haven't started my research on that port yet.  I will go and bookmark the site now.

3 minutes ago, -Lew- said:

 

When you get off the ship in Lisbon you need to take a taxi directly to Pasteis de Belem to enjoy pastel de nata.  My mouth is watering as I type this...

 

I will definitely write this down in my notebook of "Oh, the places you'll go!"

These look amazing especially when accompanied by a fabulous cup of coffee.

4 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

You will love it.    I would consider your cruise the Mid-Atlantic and temperatures should be mild.   Could be a little cool 70-78 and very enjoyable.   If you have never been to the Azores you are going to love it. 

Those sound like wonderful temps for me!.  My husband would like it a little warmer, but it will have to do.  He has no interest in an Alaska cruise whereas I would love to go.  Cruising to Joe means warm weather.  This is a good compromise.  LOL

We have been to Bermuda, and I have been to Cadiz.  Lisbon and Ponta Delgada are new to us.  Thank you for the endorsement of the Canaries.  We are so looking forward to going there.

15 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Not sure which crossing you are taking.    The southern crossing is usually Hawaii type temperatures after you leave or on the way to Canary Islands.    I usually recommend the Southern crossing for the first time TA.   

We are going to sail on the Beyond for 12 days from Barcelona on October 12.  The ports include Cadiz, Lisbon, Ponta Delgada, and Bermuda before arriving at Cape Liberty. 

We could have taken a longer cruise into Florida, but the idea of sailing on a brand ship, something we haven't done before, and arriving home without having to catch a flight was too much to pass up.  We will simply rent a car and drive the 2.5 hours home to Connecticut.  We also enjoy Barcelona as an embarkation port as opposed to Rome or Southampton.  Much thought went into our choice.  That is all part of the fun of planning for me.

8 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

I was also uneasy of being on a TA for the number of sea day but was addicted after the first. I have never been bored an you can do as much or as little as you want.   In our opinion we prefer the Westbound because you have about 6 days of 25 hour days.   The crew get an  extra hour most nights so they are very rested and have time to party in the Crew bar.

We love sea days, and, because I read these boards, the idea of longer days in warmer weather (compared to spring crossings) appealed to my husband.  We will try an eastbound at some point, too.  I think we, too, will become addicted.  🙂

I did not think about the crew.  Good for them as they work so hard!

I haven't followed this blog since last Wednesday - just busy.  I just spent the last couple of hours catching up.

Thank you for all you do for us, Jim, as we all come back to cruising.  Everything has been so helpful.

You're the best!

On 9/8/2021 at 2:54 PM, verizon said:

Ha,

Too bad I started cruising late in 2009.

I been telling myself I will be bored and never thought I am hooked now.

Same here plus I thought being out of sight of land would unnerve.  SO WRONG! LOL!  We have sailed plenty of times out of sight of land and had a blast with onboard activities.  We have our first TA booked on Beyond next October.  Can't wait!

20 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

 

using the app when you sign in it should bring up your reservation and either slide finger  left to right oir up and down to access other areas.  Also, keep wandering around until you find MY PROFILE which will look like the web version.

 

I would say the app could use some work as it doesn't always make it easy to find My profile.

 

It took me a full minute to slide and pick and peck.  I found it brings up sometimes a different reservation if you have multiples.  look towards the bottom area and slide and point.  

 

good luck.  I was disappointed the the technie phone line person was unable to FIX the Web and chased me to their app.  One thing is once you start and save, and then it locks up, then you have to finish checkin a different way.  So if app locks go to web and vice versa.  

I made it to the profile, but there is not anything at the bottom except  a sign-out option.  I will just have to wait.  Thanks again!

44 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

 

 

I had issues with checking in for Edge for late Nov and I called.  They said if I started check in online using computer something must have locked up.  Told me to go to the app.  While I grumbled and asked to have him fix the web, when I hung up I did indeed go to the app and after stumbling around for a minute to find things I was able to complete the acceptance of contract and get a time at the pier to check in.  

So the app came through when the website for computer locked up.   good luck

Any hint for me where you were able to complete the contract?  I have been stumbling around since reading you answer.  I still may not be able to check in, but since two different customer reps gave me two different answers,  it is worth a try.

Thanks, Oceansaway17! 😁

I just called Celebrity to check on what might be happening.

They have turned off check in for my cruise.  The rep said they are only offering check in for September.

I had read somewhere on the boards that this was happening, but, when the check in light came on for this cruise, I thought things had changed.  Oh, well!

12 minutes ago, D C said:

Which cruise/ship?

No luck on my 06-Nov Reflection

November 27 on Reflection.

16 minutes ago, Jillds10 said:

A friend and I were both checking in 12:01AM for a November Equinox departure.  I was on the X website on my iPad and sailed right through.  The box came right up and I was able to hit the continue button and select boarding time.  My friend was doing it on a laptop and got stopped at the same place the OP stopped.  She switched to the APP and was able to proceed.  Her phone is an iPhone same as my iPad.  Maybe try another option to go back in to see if the box shows up.

I did go to the app, but I was stopped at the same place.  I just have to be patient!  🙄😁❤️

46 minutes ago, bikerunner said:

Also heard that, which is my cruise in Nov also, the itinerary is not finalized so not able to move on.  Still have Grand Cayman showing on the cruise and I know that is not going to happen.  When the ships ports are settled it should open up.  Best to be flexible at this point on all things such a fluid situation  

 

The app also for the Connie Nov 22 cruise is only the shell still, no info except basics loaded on that cruise at this point 

I hope that's it. 

We are scheduled to stop in Nassau, DR, San Juan, and St. Thomas.  Nothing has shown up on the website in terms of one or more of these ports being changed, but as you mentioned, being flexible is the key. 

I have no problem with changes and will wait patiently!  Thanks!

1 minute ago, CruisinNole said:

Just curious -- which ship and date? I am not able to check in for our November 7 Constellation cruise.

November 27 on Reflection.  I wonder why you cannot.  I hope you can soon.

2 minutes ago, bama4cruisin said:

My response was based on doing all on the app rather than the website . . . I am sorry, I should have specified that.  Good luck!

That helps me.  I will try the app.  I usually use my laptop for forms simply for ease of reading and filling in the info. 😁