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 On the Edge, they are on Deck 15/16 forward --cabins 15100 - 15106

Ive always wanted to stay in one of those.  I'm not sure if the cabin numbers are the same on Apex, but the location is the same.

Wow, everyone has provided such helpful information!  I appreciate all of the input, it will be very beneficial for making a decision and checking out our options.  Thank you! 

I'm not sure if there is another place to look for an answer to this question, sorry if I'm asking this in the wrong area.  We (couple) are going on a cruise out of Port Everglades, but would like to go on a second cruise out of Port Canaveral on the same day the first cruise ends. Has anyone done this that can recommend a good way to do this.  Is it even feasible? Car rental? Shuttle? If so, idea suggestions or other research suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.

This info was from Celebrity, and the picture is one from Royal Caribbean….
All guests, ages 2 and above, will be issued a Tracelet™ at the terminal to be worn during the cruise. The Tracelet will help us with contact tracing in the unlikely case of an onboard health concern. We will collect your Tracelet at the conclusion of the cruise.

 Tracelet™ - Currently on Celebrity Summit® and Celebrity Equinox® 

 What is a Tracelet™  

The Tracelet is a comfortable, water-resistant wearable worn by all guests, ages 2 and older, during the cruise. The Tracelet™ helps us with contact tracing in the unlikely event of an onboard health concern.   

 Why do I have to wear a Tracelet™?  

The Tracelet™ helps us protect everyone’s health by identifying potential health risks in the unlikely event of an onboard health concern.  

 Is the Tracelet™ water resistant?  

Tracelet™ is water resistant – guests can go about their normal activities without concern for the functionality of the device.  

 Who needs to wear a Tracelet™?  

All guests, ages 2 and older, are required to wear the Tracelet™ throughout the cruise. Any guest who chooses not to wear the Tracelet™ will be unable to sail. 

 Are small children required to wear a Tracelet™?  

Yes, all guests including children ages 2 and older, are required to wear a Tracelet™.   

 What if I lose the Tracelet™ during the cruise?  

Contact Guest Services immediately and we will replace your Tracelet™.  

Do I have to return the Tracelet™?  

Yes. As part of our commitment to saving the waves, we are reusing the Tracelets. They are cleaned and sanitized. We’ll have collection points as you leave the ship at the end of your sailing.  

 How does the Tracelet™ work?  

Tracelets™ tell us anyone you've come in contact with in the event another guest is deemed a health risk and how close you’ve come to people who have been identified as health risk and how long you were near them. We use this information to determine risk level and help to manage health onboard our ships. There is no personally identiifiable information stored on the Tracelet.   

Is my data safe?  

All Tracelet™ data can only be accessed by our staff and will only be used to protect the health of everyone onboard in the unlikely event of a health concern.  

 How long do you keep my data?  

Tracelet™ data is deleted from our systems on a 30-day rolling window after your cruise ends. 

On 7/12/2021 at 10:12 AM, Minorhawk said:

When I did my online boarding info, they gave me an arrival time of 4:30-5pm. Is that set in stone, or can we arrive earlier than that (Noon)? Will they turn us away and make us come back? We like getting on the ship early and get settled. Any info on this new process is appreciated.

 

Thanks!!

It is such a nice thing to board early, I'm sorry you ended up with a late check in, but it's so great you were able to get a cabin for your cruise.  Did you download and go to the phone app?  You can see if there are any other openings for earlier check in/boarding, or call Celebrity to see if they know of earlier boarding time slots are available.  And the idea of seeing if your hotel allows late check out or will hold your luggage while you use a taxi or uber or even walk around to go see some things in Ft Lauderdale, or go to have lunch is possibly a good idea.  There are a few tours that could take up some of the day, too.  Have a wonderful time when you do board your sailing.  

1 minute ago, Turtles06 said:

I’m glad it worked for you. It did not for me, multiple times.  In any event, it’s like needing to know a secret handshake. 

Sorry.  Another thing I have done is just press the back arrow and got the same response just now. I'm not sure why.  The secret handshake makes sense.   😊 

I just did a mock one right now to review how to do this.  It did not work for the one I tried that had already reached final payment, but it did work for one further out.  

Yes.  Go through to choose the cabin, select and continue, review and pay. Click on the Celebrity X Cruises symbol in the left corner.  It will ask if you want to Courtesy Hold or Exit or continue to book. Then you can fill in the info required.  

There are SO very many threads here that have addressed to Infinity and Beyond...

"Godblessourhome," we just mentioned that your complaints have been voiced many times during 2021, on various threads.  Here is a link to the most recent one, where you can read what people said (in May) about this topic:

42 minutes ago, Godblessourhome said:

Now that Celebrity has increased the cruise price to become "Always Included".  They takes away most of the perks for Captain's Club Elite and above benefits.  Now Celebrity includes drink package while Elite and above always have complementary drinks during cocktail hours and 290 mins free internet for Elite+.  Now these amenities are included in the Always Included cruise price which you have to pay for them.

It looks likes that you have to pay for your Captain's Club benefits which was included!!

Your comments and thoughts please.

37 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

There are SO very many threads here that have addressed to Infinity and Beyond...

Sometimes these topics are of interest to some of us who don't read these boards multiple times every single day, and might not have even thought of the questions presented, but find them of interest.  No need to make comments that sound like chastising people for posting questions, topics of discussion and things that interest them at the moment.  If you are not interested, don't click on the post to read it.  Thank you for the link, jg51, it is most helpful. Not every single reader was interested in this in May, but might be interested now, and/or never even looked at cruise critic back in May when they were not sailing.  If questions and comments are occasionally repeated, there would be very little that is new and of interest to actually read here.

I know the Royal Suites were updated with new carpet, furniture, beds, etc. We enjoyed those updates in our RS late 2019. I was hoping the other suites and various cabins had at least new carpet, curtains and beds. That’s kind of sad. 
 

4 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Thank you.  That would be awesome.  How far north in Alaska were you at the time?  The Millennium cruises planned for 2021 don't go very far north.  Just inside passage.

Our photos from Millennium 2018 show we were around Stephens Pass (earlier than I thought) on Sept 10, near Juneau. Our photos from Aug. 29, 2019 were an area between Wrangell and Ketchikan.  We usually stay two or three land weeks in various places between Denali and Homer sight seeing and fishing before a cruise.  Both times, the captains and other ship personnel mentioned that it was fairly rare, but not unheard of,  for the time of year and as far south as we were sailing.

I think the round trip Seattle has made us think twice about an Alaska cruise this year.  Super tempted by that Silhouette Iceland and Ireland in 2022.

Wishing you safe and adventurous travels.

Cindy

On 6/18/2021 at 6:17 AM, TeeRick said:

Yes I am a bit concerned about the weather.  And if anything will still be open in the ports we visit.  But this will be our first cruise back so we are excited about going and will deal with whatever is required...

One extra good thing about this time to sail, is that you could possibly have clear (cold is a given) weather and see the Aurora Borealis - northern lights-  as we did on our 2018 late Sept. cruise on the Millennium (a beautiful ship).  The captain made a late night announcement in a somewhat quiet voice that was able to be heard on the hallway speakers to let us know which direction to look, and which top open decks could be accessed for the best views.  He remained at an extra slow, maybe even stopped and turned for everyone who wanted to see and photograph it.  We had an aft corner balcony, so we were amazed by this viewing opportunity.  It was our second, but best sighting of that amazing phenomenon.  The captain on our 2015 September tiny 30 passenger ship (major adventures) local Alaskan Dream Cruise also stopped and announced the lights could be seen. It does rain often, as it did much of the Sept. 2017 Millennium cruise, but it is always an adventure and it is a beautiful place to sail. 

Sorry to hear that the transfers are requiring so much patience, but it will be worth it.  

On 3/21/2020 at 6:40 AM, charlielinda said:

For me it’s the Raspberry Ice Tea at Cafe Bacio which I love.  I love the tea, the presentation and relaxing watching the sea pass by.   After my last cruise I ordered from Tea Forte along with the special small pitcher to brew and pour over ice.  Every time I make the tea it remind me of special times and seems to calm me.  Is there something you do?  

 

In these “stay at home” times I was thinking a very similar thought just now, so I searched for this thread I had read. 
Today I made the delicious iced Tea Forté peach mango green tea, with some fresh mango, and my very favorite, is the pear ginger tea over ice to enjoy on our lanai as we look out over the ocean -- it always reminds me of afternoons in Cafe Al Bacio, or on the suite balcony sitting in the tub. 
There is a lot to miss about cruising - and plain ol’ socializing for that matter. 

Not everything is peachy for the cruise lines right now, they haven’t all seemed to always “do the right things” for everyone, and I'm sure our days on Celebrity Cruises are way in the future, but for now I’ll enjoy my tea and think wonderful thoughts of cruises past. 
Stay well and think happy thoughts. 

It is a nice hotel on a pretty and walkable beach. The sunrise is beautiful from there, and you can watch the ships sail into and out of Port Everglades. 
We have stayed there a few times, (sort of B2B cruises with a day or two on land between) but will choose to stay elsewhere next time. There are often conventions, weddings, dinners and breakfasts served in front of the guest rooms, bands and/or DJ’s playing loudly on the ocean side of the hotel - parties only lasted until around 11

or 12 at night, but the music usually ended by 11. The check-in and getting into our room was late each time for us, and we happened to arrive somewhat early, apparently the ocean front rooms are not ready even by normal check in time. Each of the restaurants had decent food, and all but the check-in staff in our experiences were very friendly.  Not many other places nearby so not a lot is accessible without a car - we used a ride service several times per stay- very convenient. 

Again, we will choose a different hotel next time. 

Lot of reviews on line mentioned the conventions and noise, but I chose not to believe them and was sorry all three days. 

The hotel itself is nice, and newly refurbished,  the pool is pretty, too. I just wouldn’t take my chances with the room selection available and not knowing if There will be several major events booked during my stay again. 

I am pretty sure four will fit.  In the past we have taken 3 , then I stack shorts in the extra space and had extra space for another. I like to leave my things in the packing cubes, and place most of those in the drawers, but my husband places t-shirts, etc. in the cubes. We each had one of the 5-1/2" or 6" X 11" or 12" on the bed side table, as well.   The full ones for above the bed are about 12X12, but the 11" ones fit better.  I thought the very lightweight nylon or fabric fold-able cubes from ikea or the dollar store were just fine, that way if I didn't have room for them on the way home, I could leave them - so small and light, I always made room. 

There used to be a very precise measurement someone posted several years ago. 

On 8/1/2019 at 12:18 PM, sharon15131 said:

just booked the glass class for the two of us.  was afraid if we waited until we boarded they'd be booked solid.  strange to find the glass show listed with the internet packages.

Nice Review. 

In addition, thank you Sharon for the information about the interesting place the glass blowing class is listed! I, too,  just booked the class for the two of us. 

If you do shop around, and have proof of the price available,  many times the celebrity rep can meet the (big box) price or come close to it, and add OBC instead of the gift card. 

If you find a celebrity rep/TA that you like, they will usually work with you to get the best price available, even if it changes before final payment. Booking direct has been great for us. But using other TA’s can work out great, too. 

You would likely find exact answers on the celebrity website or just do an internet search for celebrity perks prices. I’ve even seen some great write ups showing price value comparisons here on cruise critic. That way you can decide which you’d use most. Here are some things I’ve found. I do know you are able to upgrade your classic package and will have many offers to do so when you are onboard. If it seems you will use it, ask your favorite waiter or bartender to upgrade that for you. You can find the price on the celebrity website and I believe you can sometimes get a discount price. 

I believe the gratuities are $14.50 US per day per person for a standard veranda stateroom - I think it is adjustable onboard to the amount you see fit. Many give more, some give less, it’s your choice. We always add more by giving cash directly to the cabin steward, waiter, etc. when we have great service.

Also, I think you can get a small discount on an internet package if you book before you sail.

C

1 hour ago, CharlieCharlieCharlie said:

Are the bottles able to be opened?  I do bring my own shampoo and conditioner, but I worry more about who has used the product while in the cabin before me, and what they might have put into the bottles. 

I happened upon some photos someone posted in a review of the Millennium and noted that the bottles appear to be secured and not openable by anyone other than the room stewards, so that’s a good thing. 

Are the bottles able to be opened?  I do bring my own shampoo and conditioner, but I worry more about who has used the product while in the cabin before me, and what they might have put into the bottles. 

We have sailed with Celebrity for over 10 years (only suites or aqua).  Retired teacher to teacher:  Your designer jeans will look great, rips and holes or no rips and holes.  Be happy and kind, smile and enjoy yourself.  Likelihood is you will get in to a restaurant if your appearance is neat and clean.  Things have change over the years, but each person is going to wear clothing that makes them feel happy while enjoying their vacation time.  Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff.  Enjoy your cruise.

As others have mentioned, yes, you are able to bring bottled water onboard.

When we have sailed without a premium beverage package, we have brought along a small filtration pitcher (several brands make a small size) we have brought along packed in our luggage or picked up in a store in the port town. When we stay in vacation rentals, we do the same thing. It’s much lighter and overall compared to purchasing individual bottles, less expensive, even if you don’t bring it back home with you. It seems to take away the smells and unusual taste from the ship’s water. 

Cabin 7208 is the center aft cabin 

and I can’t remember the cabin number on the starboard mcorner aft FV with the even more extended balcony. From each of these you are directly above one of the 2 large suites below. If they have a party, you will hear that, but we didn’t have that happen on our sailings. 

We stayed in a CC on millennium deck 7, it was great. No noise, large partially canvas covered balcony and beautiful views. We’ve also had the pleasure of a corner family suite (only 2 of us, we switched when we saw a last minute opening before sailing) and found  those to be the ultimate cabins with a great location for excellent views. We sailed last year and have not sailed since the latest renovation. The pics for it look great. You can always ask for loungers and maybe you will get them. 

23 minutes ago, twincheryl said:

 

Not meaning to hijack your thread, but several times in the past that I have called Celebrity and gotten someone amazingly helpful on the phone, I have asked if I could call that person back next time... kind of like the personal vacation planner that other cruise lines have... and they have said it doesn't work like that.  How did you link up with Steven M?  Do you call him to book your cruises to start with?

 

Thanks... and best wishes to your DH for a quick recovery and many future cruises.

KennedySA

I, too am sorry for your loss, and health difficulties, and am very glad to hear Celebrity has been helpful and kind to you.  Enjoy your cruises.

In response to twincheryl: Yes, there are Celebrity Vacation Planners.  Below is the signature line from emails we have exchanged.  I blanked out all of the info that I think isn't allowed on CC, but at one point years ago, I called Celebrity and worked with this person to get great deals, even as good as "big box" travel agencies. I do call to speak with her when I am planning a cruise.  I generally do all of the basic homework myself before calling to do the actual booking. If you think this is good for you, maybe try to call and ask again for a Vacation Planner.  Of course, they only provide information and book for Celebrity, so it's not quite a personal planner.

"....Sincerely,
J------- P----
Your Celebrity Vacation Planner
phone: 1-888-307-8413 Ext ---- (This is the general Celebrity Cruise telephone number which I think is okay to post.....)
Email: j----@celebrity.com....

followed by the Celebrity Cruises Logo"