Heather1972

Hi all,

Avid cruiser here with first cruise on Celebrity edge booked for September. I am interested in doing Eden for dinner. Everything I have read so far says to do the dinner during the show times in Eden, but I have NO idea when that is? I know the ship just started sailing again, but just wanted some info from those who have sailed on her before.  

4 hours ago, Alushar said:

 my wife likes the Decadence Martini.

Is that a chocolate martini? If so, that’s the ONLY drink I pay extra for on another cruise line, but it’s worth every penny! 

Thanks for the responses all. 

17 minutes ago, jelayne said:

when you book it will have either day 1 or 2 and ask you will for a time .  This is a workaround to the system.  You actually make your reservations once on board

Setting up the reservations as soon as possible after boarding will give you the most options of restaurants, days & times. 

Can you explain a bit more about the day 1 or 2... I’m trying to understand.  Sounds like it might be easier to book what I want when I want rather than trying to save a little money with a dining package?

Booked my first cruise with Celebrity a few days ago. I picked Edge. I have cruised many other times with other cruise lines. Can someone help me with the dining package for 3 meals? What restaurants does the dining package cover? I’m a bit confused if I did buy the dining package how I would make the dining reservations. TIA! Oops I guess I should ask what restaurants people recommend? Looks like Eden is a bit like Royal’s Wonderland? We were STUFFED by the time the entree came out for that restaurant! lol 

On hold with NCL for now 26 minutes to have this added to my October cruise. They don’t “see it”. *eye roll*

I called and got one reservation at the time we wanted. The rest (3) are currently around 8. Way too late! Crossing fingers I can get them changed on board. 

Several of the specialty restaurants on August Encore 8/14 are “not available to book”. Has anyone reached out to NCL to find out if this means they are full the entire cruise or what? 

I am booked on vista for July 10 obviously paid in full. I am having a personal issue that may cause me to cancel trip. I’m not sure how carnival handles that right now. Would I be completely out of my money or would I get a credit to use in the future? Btw I know I should call carnival, but physically can’t right now. Just looking for other people’s recent experiences.

Is the gondola built in icy straight point? Searching the net, it’s not clear. 

4 hours ago, JEANMR1 said:

Hmm I’m on the 7/24 and my Aruba excursion was cancelled. Not good. It still shows on the website as available. It was the Segway tour. 

Yeah love that reason “due to .” 

So glad changed from Horizon to Vista. I just mentally couldn’t deal with this wishy washy lack of decisions any more.  

I take a small pair of scissors in check baggage. After having my carry on bag searched at IAD for a nail clipper, I would hesitate to bring scissors in carry on! 

They can substitute with Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay IMO 😃

Just now, regoodwinjr said:

This cruise was removed from booking last November and the only activity was people canceling until a few weeks ago.  I called to change my stateroom a few days ago and Inwas told the cruise was close to selling out so I am not surprised that it was removed.

Glad I got the interior room with a sofa bed & port hole windows (that’s an OCEANVIEW on other cruise lines! lol) when I did then! 

Just now, carolinablonde81 said:

My August 2021 cruise on the Pride to Bermuda has been off the website for a few months now, but hasn't been cancelled (yet).  My PVP said it was due to capacity issues - so I would feel that of course the first couple Carnival cruises in July would fill to capacity as well.

That's what I’m hearing from other people. 

I’m going to go out on a limb and say I think it is not canceled. I suspect carnival is having to limit the number of passengers on the first couple of cruises at least. I have seen on Facebook where people tried to book the July 4 cruise a couple of days ago and were told there was no space available.
 

John Heald seems to be very aware that those two cruises were no longer on the website and he says it isn’t canceled. If it actually was canceled, I can’t imagine them still allowing people to be able to book excursions, make payments, reserve dinners etc.

Also, Royal Caribbean has announced cancellation of several cruises, yet they are still pushing forward with cruises out of Florida in July. However, they are not making all passengers be vaccinated which is probably what will happen with our cruise. 

Sorry I meant by 100 % sailing I meant there’s nothing to stop the cruises from Texas or is there? The Florida cruises have the issue with DeSantis vs. CDC debacle. I haven’t kept up with the Galveston cruises.

Hmm that can’t be good. Anyone have any ideas? Wondering if I should change to Vista. Are cruises from Galveston 100% sailing? 

Darn, not on my amex blue card. I usually get these offers.  

Earn 2 points per $1 spent on eligible Airline & Hotel purchases.... How come I’ve never noticed this for the BOA NCL card lol? What would be “eligible”? 

On 5/5/2021 at 3:07 PM, dumbth said:

I am still twisting in the wind, having been 1 day behind others in getting prelim approval. I imagine only on the last day of every month they will check to see if there is any cash to disperse, if the refund program hasn't been cancelled by then.

 

If I get a refund, I plan to hang tight for a few years for the demand bubble to settle down, then catching up with some back to back cruises.

Dumbth - Did you ever get your refund? I’m considering applying for a refund at this point.  

1 hour ago, mscdivina2016 said:

I never wait. Grab it while the program still allows it and cabin choice is better. 60,000 points is not doing any good where its at.  If they cancel, they will refund them.

They have already messed with the program 2 months ago. Whats next????

Steve

What did they do 2 months ago?

Questions for those who have single use bonus FCC. Has anyone applied it to a cruise and then later had to cancel? Were you able to get the bonus FCC reinstated as a credit? I got yes as an answer from the online agent chat on NCL’s website, but this person also said I had no bonus credit when I have 4 of them.

On 5/27/2021 at 3:04 PM, SSFun said:

What about the one time use FCCs that were given when cruises were canceled by NCL? If you pull your regular FCC - the amount you first paid for your trip - will the extra FCCs go away too?

I’m wondering the same thing. I asked via online chat that exact question. They said the bonus credit would be reinstated, but this person also said I had NO bonus FCC when I have 4 of them.