Live Review Apex 1/8/2022 - 1/15/2022 Virtual Cruise Plenty of Pictures.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Not a cigar smoker at all so buying it as a gift.  The price started at $60.00 and we settled $17.00 cash.  Make sure you have singles and don’t let them see the money you have.  It helps your haggling power.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Another example, there was a porcelain hand painted turtle we liked, it started at $25.00 we settled at $8.00.  They are really working the tourists.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

So the only unknown to us is if we will make Nassau or not.  I probably missed the announcements about it.  Personally it could be a sea day.  We already visited 3 ports all entertainment went on as scheduled had two great lobster entrées.  Life is great on the APEX.

[SNJCruisers]

8 minutes ago, cltcruisers123 said:

Yep that worked! 👊

👍👍👍

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Afternoon tea at OceanView.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

The only thing I would suggest is that they start lunch at 11AM or 11:30AM at Oceanview.  Or start the pizza station early and let the rest come online later so you have burger or pizza as the early option.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Dollar Bar outside the compound… did not go visit, looks new!

[SNJCruisers]

3 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

We already visited 3 ports all entertainment went on as scheduled had two great lobster entrées.  Life is great on the APEX.

Need to correct you.  There are supposed to be 7 different "Nights of..." back in Eden.  Tonight, night 5 of our cruise will be only the second time they have performed back there.  The ensemble shows like Night of Dreams based on Alice in Wonderland is the one show I was looking forward to and unless it makes a surprise visit on one of the last two nights, it'll be a Covid casualty.  All three of the main shows will have happened...Crystallize previously, Tree of Life tonight and Rockumentary on Friday

[LGW59]

8 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 5

 

Afternoon tea at OceanView.

Wow, just wow!

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

The gathering of the ships.

[BennyBrun]

30 minutes ago, Islandhop9 said:

Did you happen to see what excursions were offered in Belize? 

 

I only see the Lamanai ruins excursion in the planner for our cruise next month. 

Was hoping they might have one for Altun Ha. 

There were quite a few different selections to choose from before we got on the ship like 30 days out.  I think only one was sold out.  I highly recommend you go with the Celebrity tour in Belize.  That is NOT the port to book last minute tour when you get off the ship or explore on your own.

[SNJCruisers]

The Wonder just pulled out at 500 with When you wish upon a star as their ships blast.

[BennyBrun]

5 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said:

The Wonder just pulled out at 500 with When you wish upon a star as their ships blast.

Did you happen to hear anything about COVID numbers from the captain?  We missed almost all of the Captain’s announcements.  I know we are missing a neighbor.  They were there on day 1 but have not been there because they did not even pick up the excursion tickets that were delivered to their room on Day 2.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Oops… I typed too soon.  I just heard the Captain’s announcement by opening our stateroom’s door.  We did hit 1% onboard.  One guest tested positive in quarantine and the close contacts are in isolation and have all been identified.  The captain is hard to understand so SNJCRUISERS if you heard something different please correct me.  We are still going to Nassau. Sea day tomorrow and then Nassau.

[MomC2L2]

Question about the Buffalo Trace…

I understand it’s available to drink in the bars but can you buy it onboard? My son in law would love a bottle, especially if I am buying 😉

[vickykay]

Great videos.  We also love the Mexican vanilla and stock up when we are at this port.  Question, are there scones at the ocean view at teatime?  We love Celebrity scones.  Thanks.

[Oceansaway17]

32 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said:

The Wonder just pulled out at 500 with When you wish upon a star as their ships blast.

ah yes love the Disney ships playing their songs.   I do not understand why a lot of Princess ships have stopped playing the love boat theme though.

[PTC DAWG]

The Mega in Cozumel fascinates me, not sure why. 

[SNJCruisers]

13 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 5

 

Oops… I typed too soon.  I just heard the Captain’s announcement by opening our stateroom’s door.  We did hit 1% onboard.  One guest tested positive in quarantine and the close contacts are in isolation and have all been identified.  The captain is hard to understand so SNJCRUISERS if you heard something different please correct me.  We are still going to Nassau. Sea day tomorrow and then Nassau.

Did not hear.  Have been sitting on the IV balcony enjoying the breeze while my DW gets ready for dinner.

Did the Captain say we are docking in Nassau or going to Nassau?  Could be the same turnaround that we experienced last week.

Edited January 12, 2022 by SNJCruisers

[Jrklein25]

My wife & I are sailing on Saturday.  We have never done celebrity before.  What’s the dress code for dinner?  Is there a formal night?  We are custom to royal Caribbean where I wear my swim suit from dawn to dusk.  Thanks for all the information you provide!

[WhiteSoxFan]

23 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 5

 

Oops… I typed too soon.  I just heard the Captain’s announcement by opening our stateroom’s door.  We did hit 1% onboard.  One guest tested positive in quarantine and the close contacts are in isolation and have all been identified.  The captain is hard to understand so SNJCRUISERS if you heard something different please correct me.  We are still going to Nassau. Sea day tomorrow and then Nassau.

There has to be more than one positive guest. I doubt there are the remaining 170+ are all crew. 

[PTC DAWG]

2 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan said:

There has to be more than one positive guest. I doubt there are the remaining 170+ are all crew. 

Who said 1 guest? 

[WhiteSoxFan]

2 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

Who said 1 guest? 

It was stated that one guest in quarantine tested positive,   Obviously there have to be more.  I am curious if they  have announced the total number or are going the "ignorance is bliss" route.

[Lastdance]

I am so full from eating way too much food, not to mention all the places I have been onboard and off the ship.  Just think, I have more to come and I haven't even left my study with my iMac.  Thank you, BennyBrun, for my vacation!  I will be on her in October, but feel like a friend due to your photos and information.  What a wonderful winter treat!   Really enjoying the cruise through your lens and your eyes!

 

Many thanks for my vicarious Caribbean vacation.  Cannot wait for what's ahead!

 

 

Edited January 12, 2022 by Lastdance

[SNJCruisers]

55 minutes ago, Jrklein25 said:

My wife & I are sailing on Saturday.  We have never done celebrity before.  What’s the dress code for dinner?  Is there a formal night?  We are custom to royal Caribbean where I wear my swim suit from dawn to dusk.  Thanks for all the information you provide!

Dress code for dinner is long pants and collared shirt.  There are two semi dress up nights usually on nights 2 & 6 on a 7 day sailing.  Only saw two tuxes on night two.  Even saw 3 men wearing shorts on night one in the MDR.  With only 1065 on board, there is no way their luggage was not delivered.  They pushed the envelope and succeeded.