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Onion rings!!

The service is definitely better as there's a better guest/crew ratio. Regarding the food, there are good menu days and less attractive menu days. If you're not satisfied with the menu on a particular day, you can order from one of the 4 MDRs also. We've done that especially for appetizers.

Odyssey in Naples with us this morning

Currently sailing on a 3 June Med itineraries. 1968 boarded, ship has a 1% infection rate. Service great. Masks required in casino, theater and Celebrity buses. All our ports have been normal as protocols are dropped Italy, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro. Hoping the dropping of US return testing is real as we fly home early next week. No official word from airline or cruise line.

Great. Current in Italy and fly home next week. Have not seen anything from my airline or any change to VeriFLY. Doesn’t come into effect until 12:01 AM Sunday. Have tests just in case.

It's just a crap shoot. But, wouldn't let that get in the way of a good cruise, especially if you're getting the right price. If there's an issue, the ship will steer away from the bad stuff. And there could be itinerary changes. You just don't know in the Caribbean, which is I favor Alaska, west coast or Med cruises during hurricane season.

Yes - innovative hull design - different angle on the bow . Also the blue coating is more than just a paint - its has a special composition to resist barnacles and reduce drag. All the ships will end up with that same coating as it reduces fuel consumption.

There was a glass blowing/craft class on some of the Solstice class ships.

Not when I sailed her.

Is the correct strategy to operate the whole fleet or operate a smaller fleet that is better staffed and provisioned? Too many dissatisfied guests will reduce future bookings. Overall prices are up and the effects of higher fuel hasn't kicked in yet. Of course, the industry (and other travel industries) is still being held back with health protocols too. Many are not sailing because of the rules to get to/from home countries.

Reading a common theme from the some folks who unfortunately tested positive at the end of their European cruise. For Americans, exit testing is required within 1-day of return flight to US. You want to perform that exit test BEFORE getting off ship. If you or your partner test positive, and asymptomatic or mild symptoms, you have the option to remain in quarantine on the ship, meaning there is not a need to find a quarantine hotel and wait for the clear to travel test. This means you need a proctored internet test and the premium service to connect to the proctor. The basic internet service is not sufficient to maintain connectivity. Current protocol has Celebrity distributing that final test kit after you've disembarked leaving it you to find adequate internet service to administer the test. And if positive, you'll have to arrange a quarantine hotel somewhere.

So will just buff out?

No toys on Celebrity. Focused on culinary, entertainment, and service experience. More of an adult experience (not much for kids to do). Edge class ships offer more included dining and premium dining options and are priced higher as newer. Sail 3 classes of ship: Millennium, Solstice, and Edge. All three have unique feel, but we now prefer Edge (more culinary options) and Solstice. ts all personal preference. Read about experiences from those who sailed and see what resonates.

Needed this guy

Nasty looking soot

Actually more concerned with luggage sitting on a hot tarmac prior to loading into the cargo hold. Something to watch in warm sunny climates.

Countdown: 2, 1, 0. Think of embarkation day is day 0.

Try this executive contact: Primary Contact Jennifer Morales Senior Director of Celebrity Engagement 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132 [email protected]

Has anyone noticed a difference between submitting vaccination status using a QR code is faster/better than scanning card? Difference noticed using the Verifly APP for air and other cruise line travel. I used a QR vax record and was approved immediately, my wife used her CDC card and it took 4-5 hours for manual review. I have not tried the QR on the RCL or Celebrity APP.

Does guest services have a place to deposit post when at a port stop?

I'm reading observations of that from a number of travelers on some Celebrity cruises this month. US is still requiring negative tests for reentry of US citizens by air travel and that makes the European venture less attractive for some.

Will we see the surcharge come back?

Its driving us crazy on our upcoming med cruise. Highly recommended you bring extra e-med tests on the cruise so you can take it prior to leaving the ship to catch your flight to US.

If you factor fuel costs, and the cash burn on the new ships -they're really on the edge right now. Fuel costs alone have to be killing them. Was the strategy to get the entire fleet sailing the right one? Or focus on regions, ships and itineraries that can maximize cash and minimize risk and costs? If not this year, next we're going to see the industry contract.

I'd speculate all of the lines would love to be sailing at 100% and still be able to operate with a crew compliment of 50% just to make up some margin. Unfortunately, the crew is just as susceptible to be sidetracked due to the bug, and with an already reduced crew, service diminishes faster and they're hindered keeping up with the new sanitation protocols.