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Booked the Celebrity Edge 2020 transatlantic Ft Lauderdale to Rome just wondering about the Internet service onboard. Do you have internet service across the Atlantic? I know it's satellite based does it run out of service in the middle of the Atlantic and regain it as you get closer to Europe? 

I just wanted to post this for others to know about what goes on on board for a New Years Eve Cruise. I was looking on Cruise critic before we went and found some very varied info so I figured I'd post this.

Wer'e Diamond level, almost Diamond plus. Been on a lot of RC cruises. My second on the Independence. This was a 5 day western Caribbean. . On the day leading up to New Years eve they've got a big table setup in the promenade selling champagne bottle service and seats for the big party. Here's what they offered, they setup long tables along the promenade (dubbed Times sq for the evening) .They sell you a seat with champagne and horderves for the entire evening for $175.00 PP plus tax and 18% gratuities. That was too much for us, so we went to Giovanni for a late dinner till 11:00 and headed for the promenade it was mobbed with almost everyone on board. We made our way to the middle and along the sides were all the people that paid for the table service. They were all having fun and seemed to have plenty of champagne but were crammed in with people that didn't pay standing all around them. Glad we didn't go for the table service But, RC did step up nicely for New Years, At every dinner venue including the Windjammer they had tables of party hats, noise makers streamers for everyone (and they didn't charge you for it !!!!) Just before midnight waiters came out to the promenade with champagne for everyone. They did a big count down, balloons dropped. The captain and crew were out on the walkway bridge over the promenade toasting to everyone. It was very nicely done, Kudos to RC. Right after they told everyone that it was the end of the party there and it was moving to Studio B for music and dancing. Very smart move because the crew came out and cleaned that place up in a few hours and it was spotless. Also, all the other bars were open on the ship and you could go hang out if you could find a seat. There was also a big celebration and music on the pool deck. We didn't get to see what was going on there. One note, the Viking lounge on deck 14 was made a quite zone. No music, no party. The bar was open and you could watch the party out on the pool deck. Overall there were things to do all over and RC did a very nice job.

We are Diamond on Royal but love Celebrity also. Celebrity ships, esp. the newer ones are beautiful and "classy." Loved the Equinox:)

 

Happy cruising!

Hi, Just wondering. I'm diamond on RC and shoud be Diamond plus shortly. Does Celebrity honor anything onboard for your RC level such as access to a lounge? free drinks in the evening etc?

Thanks

I seen them sell tables on the Royal Promenade for the New Year's Eve party. This you would do onboard.

 

Any idea what they charge? do you buy a whole table or a seat?

Just booked the Independence over the New Years holiday. What is there to do for New Years Eve? Does RC do anything special? Are there parties you have to book in advance? Different events or does everyone show up and stand around the promenade at midnight?

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Here's what I like to do in Venice. Get on the Vaporetto taxi I think it's #5. You'll have to check the map. It's the one boat that from the Rialto stop turns off the Grand canel and goes out around the island. It's direct to the isle of Capri. It's one of the few that don't go down the Grand canal. It's usually only for locals and when you get on you may get some odd looks. When you get to Capri just walk straight up the main road to the other side of the island to the beaches. Along the way there's really good restaurants and shops along the way that are for locals with local pricing.

Also the Capri water taxi pier is the main stop for all water taxi lines. From there you can get to many islands that you can't from the main island. They like to keep the tourists in one place on the main island. From Capri you'll almost have the water taxi's to yourself Enjoy.

My wife and I recently retired to southern Florida and have the ability to do a cruise without booking ahead of time. Does anyone know if it's possible to go to the cruise piers and be able to get a last minute cabin on a cruise ship on the day it's leaving? I've looked online and the closest thing I can find is travel sites that have deals about 60 days out. But I'm looking for a real last minute, pack a bag and get on a ship kind of deal. Thanks.