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Food & Beverage Update from the President
DUTRAVEL replied to AnnaNicole's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Currently on the Apex. During this sailing they have moved the Classic Entrees to their own box on the side of the menu and have removed the upcharge Filet and Lobster. The appetizers have not changed - only two non Classic appetizers and no salads other than Caesar. -
Apex is docking in the Azores today (although an hour late).
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You won’t go to the Vet (USDA certified) to get the paperwork done until the last possible date so that everything is timely. All of the places you mentioned require different paperwork (except the Mexican ports). When I took a Panama Canal cruise I didn’t bother getting the Consulate Seal for Panama - think I would have had to fly to Los Angeles to do that. I can’t remember whether it was for Honduras or Costa Rica that my Service Dog also needed a tapeworm treatment. Your itinerary is challenging. I am traveling and don’t have my resources with me but I think Grand Cayman requires a rabies titer and permit in addition to the applicable health certificate. Caribbean Chris knows a lot more about the Caribbean islands than I do and will have more information. I don’t know if you can skip the rabies titer if you don’t get off the ship in Grand Cayman. Even though you are visiting a private island, I believe that you will still need a Permit for Belize. You have a lot of paperwork to get together in a short amount of time. I would put a spreadsheet together with the requirements and due dates for each country which you can find on the USDA pet travel website.
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I’m traveling right now so I don’t have my resources in front of me. I’m pretty sure the Air Carrier Access Act doesn’t explicitly say anything about whether or not supplies and equipment for your Service Dog are consider medical equipment (which must be allowed for free). Some carriers do allow it, but that is a voluntary accommodation. Here’s the link to the ACCA: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-II/subchapter-D/part-382 I always get the paperwork for every country we are visiting even if I’m not planning on getting off the ship. I don’t want any hassles in the event we have to leave the ship in an emergency. The paperwork for Mexico is just an International Health Certificate form 7001 (which no longer has to be endorsed by the USDA). I’m sure your son’s service dog will do great! I was very nervous when I took my first cruise with my service dog eight years ago, but I have learned to be polite but firm with what our needs are and things have always worked out. The number one thing I would say is to make sure your dog can use a relief box with mulch. Have a great cruise!
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has anyone cancelled a cruiseplanner using an onboard credit
DUTRAVEL replied to beachfanatic's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Yes, OBC credited back almost immediately. -
Go to the USDA website for information on specific requirements for each country you want to travel to (there is a drop-down menu for each country). link: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/take-pet-to-foreign-country You can also find helpful information on https://www.pettravel.com/passportnew.cfm. If there is a conflict with the USDA website, defer to the USDA website. My biggest tip would be to make sure that your husband's guide dog is comfortable using a 4 x 4 relief box and can "go" on a variety of surfaces. The relief boxes most commonly contain mulch.
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It is always a little daunting to take your first cruise with a service dog. I have taken several transatlantics and Honolulu to Vancouver with my service dog and do not worry too much about any heath issues. You will need to have your dog examined by your vet to obtain the appropriate paperwork and that will help you to know your dog is in good health. The only different thing I do for long trips is to get antibiotics from my vet in case I need to treat a bladder infection until we can get to a vet.
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Tampa - accessible transportation to/from airport
DUTRAVEL replied to TJ O'Pootertoot's topic in Disabled Cruise Travel
If the hotel offers a shuttle they are required to either offer accessible transportation or pay for an accessible taxi (or provide tranportation at the same cost of the shuttle). Ask to speak to the hotel manager. I am attaching a PDF that you can send to the manager that outlines their obligations. Accessible Ground Transportation final2019.pdf -
Help needed with Gibraltar!
DUTRAVEL replied to kadey's topic in Other Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
Thanks @ollienbertsmum and @John Bull for your helpful information. -
Help needed with Gibraltar!
DUTRAVEL replied to kadey's topic in Other Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
Thanks cannot do steps, that's why I'm looking to go on the bus. I have to be more creative than those who can walk everywhere.