amevola

One good thing is that all the info I have already provided has not disappeared.  There is nothing more frustrating than having to fill in all that info over and over again.

4 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

I hope that's it!  Thanks!

2 minutes ago, Mark_T said:

I think this happens when you do the majority of the work on the App which makes the photos and scanning passports easy and there is a clear check-box on the app to accept the contract. Then when you switch to the website later and try to finish of the arrival time section you can't just step through the other details, you have to skip over the Contract page...

Good morning, Mark,  I have tried clicking on "Arrival" with no results, and I have filled out all the check-in info on my laptop.  I think I will have to get in touch with Celebrity.  I have not had this problem before on any sailing.  Just a little frustrating as my husband an I are so happy to be sailing again. LOL

11 minutes ago, bama4cruisin said:

I am not certain exactly how far you have gotten, but the “continue box” will not be activated until you check the statement in Section 8 - Legal, which is located just under the #8.  Once you have done that, you should be able to continue.

 

The next section, which may or may not be open yet for a November cruise, is the section to select your boarding time.   Current reports from those who have sailed are that the boarding times are being enforced.

 

The last section, the Health Questionnaire, will not be open for you to complete until the day before you embark.

My #8 deals with "Cancellations and Early Disembarking"  I have gone over the whole doc twice and cannot find a box to check anywhere.  Thank you for trying to help!

1 minute ago, wrk2cruise said:

Have you scrolled all the way to the bottom of the contract?  Is there a check box to acknowledge you accept the contract?  I suspect it's a mechanism to make sure you have viewed and agree to the contract before letting you proceed.

 

I did.  I couldn't find one, but I will go back again.  Thanks!

Good morning,

I am now allowed to check in for our November cruise. 😁

I have filled out all the info for passports, credit cards, and pictures, etc.  Unfortunately, I cannot get past the "Contracts" page which includes the "Health Requirement" piece.  There is a "Continue" box to click, but it is not activated.

Is anyone else having this problem?  If not, what am I missing? LOL

Thanks so much!

So looking forward to your blog and pictures.  Thank you for your generosity!

Reading the text and seeing the pictures is so lovely.  Thank you for this treat!

28 minutes ago, asctony said:

If you don't get off the ship at a port, do you get your port charges back? LOL

Good one! 😁

The ship is my destination! 😉  Can't wait for November, with or without ports.  I just want someone to make my bed, prepare my meals, shake my martinis, and and say "We are so happy you are here!"

Another thought: 

Comparing two different classes of ship, even with refurbishments, might be a mistake.  The Edge Class is something unto itself.  You will probably be blown away by the Edge or Apex even if Reflection were completely updated. 

I hope you enjoy whichever cruise you choose!

Thank you this post. 

I knew about the ability to cancel your cruise easily according to the rules set forth, but I did not know about the OBC part.

These boards are terrific!

3 hours ago, terrydtx said:

If someone told me I had to live on an island in the Caribbean it would be either Aruba or Curacao. We have some retired friends who have a condo on the beach and they spend most of the winter there.

We love Aruba.  If we are able to winter there sometime in the future, we will.

8 hours ago, Ipeeinthepools said:

I’ll toss in my two cents s about the shore excursions.  After making a couple of port stops and seeing what used to be bustling port cities that are now deserted it reinforces the fact that the pandemic still exists in these islands.  These islands are still trying to get their life back together and cruise ship excursions really aren’t their top priority.  For example after we left Dominica yesterday the island was going into lockdown for the weekend where the people can’t leave their homes.  I’ve also heard numerous complaints about the shore excursions: poor guides, poor organization, not enough time at the beach, etc., but people need to realize this is nearly a complete rebuilding process for these islands.  There are going to be a lot of bumps in the road for shore excursions for the indefinite future and if people can’t accept that, they should stay on the ship.  We were the first large ship to stop in Antigua in well over as year.  I’m sure that everyone is trying their best and it will take a while to train new guides and to polish up the tour stops.  There has never been more of a first world problem than a poor shore excursion from a cruise ship.

I so agree with this post and Brockmom's. 

We have been fortunate to have sailed the Caribbean several times.  Our November 27 Eastern Caribbean cruise goes to two new-to-us islands, but we are not expecting too much.  The ship is our destination more than ever this trip.  We just want to cruise again, and we will do our best to shop the local markets and vendors on each island we visit.

2 hours ago, aring75 said:

I wasn’t going to mention this, but I thought on it and decided I should. 
 

I have overheard several people onboard complaining about this cruise. Mainly due to enhanced COVID protocols and the limited availability of port activities. 
 

You know what??

 

There are enhanced COVID protocols and limited availability of port activities!!

 

I know that as Cruise Critic members we get and share a lot of information. And I would probably consider the majority of people who frequent this site to be better informed than the average non-CC cruiser. 
 

But. 
 

Even without Cruise Critic. How many emails have you received from Celebrity prior to your cruise? How many news articles or social media posts have you seen with regard to mask requirements, travel restrictions, COVID testing, etc?

 

Does anyone expect this cruise to be exactly like cruises you’ve taken in the past? Who are these people who are surprised at port restrictions? Yes! It can be disappointing. And yes! Many people have decided it’s not worth it right now and are waiting for the health situation to improve before sailing again. I think this is a great idea! If you know you won’t enjoy your cruise with these adjusted rules in place, then it is absolutely in your best interest to wait. Do what’s best for you. 
 

BUT do not get onboard and grouse and complain about how there’s nothing to do, and nothing open in port.

 

I’m so sorry for the rant. But I’m finding these people (not many complainers, but enough) absolutely infuriating. 
 

 

 

Sigh. I feel better now. 
😁

These folks need a gentle reminder that such problems are "first-world" problems. 

On 8/15/2021 at 9:48 AM, canderson said:

Where was it sailing at the time?  Seems to be making a difference.

We see a huge difference between Med and Caribbean cruises.  The Med cruises were definitely dressier.  "Evening Chic" nights were very dressy and on other evenings you never saw shorts nor tee shirts in the MDR. 

We still dress for dinner in the MDR no matter what. DH wears a suit and I wear sundresses, long and short as well as dressy tops and slacks.  It's fun!

On 8/17/2021 at 3:05 PM, cltnccruisers said:

That's ridiculous.  I'll still have a suit on chic night and DW dressed to the nines.  COVID should not remove standards.

I completely agree!  Thank you for this!  We dress well every night - DH wears suits and I wear beautiful clothes - and you know what?  The MDR staff love it!  They take great care in providing a fine dining experience for us and we believe we should rise to the occasion.

On 8/15/2021 at 10:13 PM, aring75 said:

This is a Last Voyage. Mark got a Bailey’s. Okay, Mark got two Bailey’s. 
 

 

A look at the nearly empty Ensemble Lounge. We have been here after dinner and could hardly find a seat. Feels so quiet!

 

Definitely like the look of "The Last Voyage."  Assuming the same will be available on Reflection in November. 🙂

2 hours ago, Roxydog15 said:

So after years of giving my husband a hard time for probably being the only one who orders this in MDR, and that X stocks it just for him, thought I would toss it out there..

Do many of you ever order Escargot?

Definitely!  As others have mentioned, I also dip the breads in the garlic butter. 😁🐌🧄🧈🥖🧡

2 hours ago, Robkat said:

Well, it's been 5 years since our last X cruise, and back then, the Bev Pkg was very inclusive and included almost everything.  There weren't the different levels, i.e. CLassic and Premium.  We didn't have to sign any chits back then.

 

However, since there is a charge to order from the Premium pkg if you have the Classic, we're assuming that, just like anywhere on the ship, if there's a charge, you'll need to sign a receipt.  That's what we're expecting anyways.

Thanks, Robkat.  That is what we are assuming, too. 

We have sailed Celebrity four times in the past five years.  We have always had OBC to cover our overages, but we never had to sign anything to keep track of our spending.   We are leaning toward buying the upgrade, because signing little pieces of paper will drive my husband out of his mind. 🙂

Here's a question I have not seen addressed.

If we order over our Classic limit, do we have sign a receipt each time?

Thanks!

We are booked for November 27 with friends.

I am happy to have looked for this thread, too.  I have learned so much!

Our October 2021 TA was cancelled so we just booked Celebrity Beyond's 2022 TA.  We have never sailed a TA before nor have we sailed on a brand new ship so it is double the fun for us.

Can anyone who has sailed Celebrity TAs offer an idea of sea day activities to us?  We have sailed Celebrity almost exclusively in the Caribbean and Mediterranean and are familiar with trivia, but that's about it since those sailings are port intensive.

Thanks so much!

On 2/6/2021 at 9:05 PM, LouTheGlue said:

We loved our Panoramic Ocean View Cabin on the Edge (click link for lots of photos) but for us we will only cruise in Balcony/Veranda cabins from now on.

These are great photos, LouTheGlue!  Thank you so much!

We just booked a PO on the Beyond for a 12-day TA in October 2022.  If we had the choice, we would go with a regular veranda as that is what we like best, but the cost was too steep ($1500+ per cabin).  Your pictures help us in knowing we made the right choice.  We hope the veranda prices on the EDGE-Class will be more within our desired budget someday! 🙂

15 minutes ago, Jeremiah1212 said:

 

I'm sure you would have the option to voluntarily quarantine or follow whatever protocol is in place for potential exposure if you felt that was the right decision for you. We do take this virus seriously, but if I haven't been within 100ft of a potentially exposed person I'm not going to worry too much. The guidance has always been keep a simple 6ft distance. People struggle with that, but 6ft isn't hard to achieve. 

 

As far as privacy...you have none. Your website activity when you booked your cruise, your social media behavior, your home WiFi, your bank account, credit card, debit card, cell phone, your whereabouts on this ship are all fair game. 

🙂