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We absolutely love in the sanctuary my husband and I, however we are booked on our first cruise to Alaska over the Labor Day weekend, which is also the weekend of my birthday. Just wondering from those who have experienced the weather during that time. Do you think it will be too cold to truly enjoy the experience? We have the thermal suite pass booked for the week and we may just stick with that but oh how we love the sanctuary. Just curious as to what others have experienced and whether or not this would still be a worthwhile experience.

Thanks so much for all this information. We are cruising end of August and was wondering which dining room had the club class. So now I know. We so enjoyed having this on our last cruise. 

Does anyone know if this cruise on Princess has a special area for suite guests w/priority embarkation? I really can't seem to find a special lane for it and I was just wondering. Thanks so much 

Yes I would like to know this as well. We plan to use this on our sea days. Thanks

14 hours ago, meadowlander said:

When the driver pulls up to the terminal he will stop at the luggage zone which is where you will get out with a short walk to the entrance. There is one entrance. At the entrance is one lane for suite & key members. I have seen parents with children who need to be tested also use this lane.

 

All others will will use the other entry lane. Unfortunately, many will be in line earlier than their assigned boarding time causing the line to extend far back. I suggest you go to the entry point and ask the attendant who is able to line up.  Once I was told groups with 3 different entry times were allowed entry. Once inside the terminal, there is no special section for emerald. Look for the shortest line or go where told to go.

 

On disembarkment,  facial recognition is used. Exit the terminal to your left, once outside go right to the pick up zone for car services. Overhead numbers will indicate zones 2-10, for you to inform your driver where you are. The last zone is #10, it is closest to the parking garage entry doors & elevator. Zone 10 is also for those using taxi, they must cross the 2 crosswalks on the road to the lot for the taxi dispatcher.

 

The Tear Drop Memorial is very close to the luggage zone. It was given by Russia in remembrance of September 11. It can be seen from the ship. If you have time to wait before your assigned entry, you might want to visit the memorial. There are benches outside the terminal but not enough for all who arrive early and must wait until their assigned time.

14 hours ago, meadowlander said:

Awesome thanks so much. This really does help alot. 🙂

HI there! Need some advice ... we are cruising on Oasis 9/4 have the Springhill Suites booked for the night prior- included parking for the 7 days. We opted to not get the port transportation rather Uber or Lyft to and from hotel to port and back. Wanted to see what the areas are like at port- meaning outside is there a section for priority access? We are Emerald and wanted to know if there is a section for that or how is it set up there? We have never cruised out of this port. We are driving up from Ocean City MD area. Any embarkation info. and advice would be truly helpful Thanks so much. 

That is what I kind of thought. Thank you so much. 🙂

My daughter is having a baby in September and we are due to go on cruise over Thanksgiving- which means the baby will only be about 2 1/2 months old. Will they allow her to travel with a baby that little? I cant' seem to find any information on their website. Thanks so much

Any idea of about when we will be able to book summer/fall Caribbean cruises? I know they are out up till April but was just wondering when these will be available to book?

Great pictures Radio! Hoping my friends are having a great time! It does look cloudy out but maybe the sun will try and peek through. Looking so forward to hearing and seeing more- thanks again so much for the "live updates"!!

Hi Radio! I am really looking forward to this review as my best friend and her husband are also on this sailing and they are also in a spa cabin interior though. Please post as much as you can and let us know if the itinerary changes. They really were looking forward to Bermuda so hoping this doesn't change.

Have a great time!! :)

Was wondering if anyone was following Isaac. I was wondering how far behind Florence he is. And it says going to the eastern Caribbean. I’m supposed to be doing the eastern itinerary starting September 16.

Yeah I was wondering same thing but it’s too early yet to tell.

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Don’t go to the port til Monday...we don’t sail until then [emoji1]

 

 

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Yes I know we are flying in from Baltimore to Tampa a day early.

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It is a US law called the Passenger Vessel Services Act.

 

 

 

It is meant to protect US flagged passenger vessels. Among other provisions, it prohibits foreign flagged passenger vessels (which applies to virtually all cruise ships) from starting and ending a cruise at two different US ports without visiting a distant foreign port.

Ok thanks for the explanation

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I believe the PVSA has provisions for exemptions during an emergency.

Forgive me but what does PVSA refer to? Thanks in advance.

We are leaving next Sunday for a cruise out of Tampa on the Brilliance so I am hoping by then most of this will be over and we will be cleared to go but I do know that hurricane Iassac is set to hit the Caribbean by end of next week too. Our scheduled ports are Key West and Cozumel- hoping it steers clear of both. We do have cruise insurance but not sure what all that covers, suppose I should go and check it out.

Was wondering if anyone knows if they will offer FTTF for the 4/29/19 post refit sailing?? I would love to get it but there is nothing showing for excursions under the planning. Thanks

We just booked this today after the reveal. It looks like it will be a beautiful ship once completed. I have seen the deck plans and we are in a spa balcony room deck 11- a little disappointed they will not have any spa suites but I guess they just don't have the room for them. I would have totally booked one of those. Excited to see a sailing out of Norfolk as we are only 2 + hours away from this port. So will be a short drive for us. Looking forward to hearing more about this refit and ship. :)

Ok thanks very much for the clarification. That helps. I’ll enjoy the Solarium very much.

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Yes, we are booked on the Jan 20th cruise as well. We are also glad we booked immediately, before the prices went up. We are going on 2 preview cruises and will not expect to have as relaxing an experience as subsequent Edge cruises, since we will be exploring and experiencing everything. I imagine our Jan 20th cruise will be a time for pampering and kicking back and spending more time enjoying the benefits of the Retreat.

 

I do think the ship has so many other wonderful areas to enjoy that when on future cruises, where we will likely be priced out of a suite, we will still have an amazing experience. :D

Is there a charge for this adult only solarium. We are staying in AQ room- is this included or is it only the suites?? Or can any adult use the solarium??

Here is the description of Aqua when I look under Edge

https://www.celebritycruises.com/edge/accommodations/aquaclass/

 

I just upgraded to Aqua from an E2 room so I am excited for March 24th to get here!

Awesome!! thanks so much for that link. If this is any indication we will be VERY happy indeed. :D:D

We book the Edge for next November and was just curious to see if these have the infinite veranda- I called Celebrity and was told yes several times, but on the website and deck plans it really does not specify whether or not they have this feature. Does anyone happen to know for sure???

Was wondering if anyone could tell me if the spa on Explorer has a thermal suite?? And if so, what is the price per day vs. weekly rate?? Thanks so much.

This is a good point. It will depend on when they’ll arrive.

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Yes she has same time as us. I figured it would be peak time. But how is the process?

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