BrianAlt

I've packed mine in checked luggage the last couple of years. I wrap something around it to help protect it. I'm also not super dependent on it if something did happen.

I used to keep mine with me for flights and cruises.  Some TSA agents, Norfolk, VA in particular, always insisted on it coming out of the bag even though I was TSA pre-check.  I've been lucky with my old ResMed S-9 being compact and rugged enough to handle being my travel CPAP.  Royal has never pulled my bag for an additional security check with it inside.  Certainly beats lugging it around for several hours if you have an early arrival and check-in time.

I put mine in a backpack.  I've found it easier and safer to just lug it on my back. It also gives me the ability to carry a few other things hands free as well (jacket, snacks, etc.).

I would agree to carry on to avoid damage.  Good news is Royal will provide distilled water and often extension cords if you need them for this purpose 🙂  

You have two option: 1) Pack it in your luggage and hope it doesn’t get thrown around too badly, or 2) Lug it on the ship as a carry on and tote it around with you for a few hours until the cabins are opened up

I always put mine in checked baggage. Never a problem since 2016. So it doesn't *need* to be carried on.

It's recommended that your carry it on. One reason for this is so that it does not get damaged. Another unspoken reason is that, if in your checked bag, your luggage could get flagged for bringing a possible unauthorized item on board causing a trip to the "naughty room". (Probably not as fun as it sounds! 😆)
I'm used to carrying it with me until staterooms are available at this point.
 

I have a lymphedema pump - small machine, plus leg wraps & hoses. The machine definitely goes in Carry - on - don't want it tossed around - although that will definitely cause them to ask you to open it up when it goes through the xray machine. The wraps, etc, will go in carryon if the bag we are using is big enough, although on debarkation, those usually go in the bags that go out the night before.  The machine always is under our control - and I would recommend your friend do the same

If I saved $1k on this cruise, it would have been less than $500pp.

Either way. 
I personally carry mine, as I just can't afford it to be lost or damaged.  And a CPAP within the checked luggage just might be reason enough to get the luggage opened up for inspection.

Wondering myself before I try to book some...🤔

Soooo....  Any interesting excursions being planned?

Take a look.  I just repriced and saved almost $1k on this booking
 

This is now my next cruise even though I have 4 booked during 2024.

This is now my next cruise even though I have 4 booked during 2024.

Got a great deal on this cruise when I booked it.

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Just booked this one.

Surprisingly, I didn't look for this board until now.  I'll be on board with my wife, 2 adult children and their significant others, my MiL and her husband, my wife's sister, her husband, and their two children (one in college, one in high school).  That's 12 of us, 6 cabins.
It's surprising we still can't book any dining for this cruise.  Royal, take my money!  PLEASE!

I am whole on the five blocks they said I would get.
It took a while.  Quite a while.
I have received everything I was due.

Since I was on Anthem last week, I spoke to the LA about our block and mentioned that I was dubious about it being sent to us in Portugal. 🇵🇹
She looked us up and confirmed that there was an order in for it with FedEx but that it had been delayed due to restocking issues.
Well, wouldn't you know, during the cruise I received an email from FedEx about our order (which I would have been suspicious about if I hadn't spoken to the LA) so I looked up the tracking number and it appears to be legit; it's coming from Sunrise, FL, which I seem to remember seeing mentioned somewhere in a block-related thread.
It's supposed to arrive by this coming Thursday. 🤞

I'll be on the Edge in a Sky Suite on Sunday.

I'm very excited for @Matt to take his first cruise on Celebrity!  I think he's going to love it.  But perhaps the kids less so?  Although I think they'll still find their niche while on board.  The Edge class ships really are beautiful ships.  Let's post some tips for Matt here!

Tips for Matt (this is based on a SUMMIT sailing ... therefore on a larger ship YMMV):
Standard internet (as a part of their Always Included rate) was terrible.  A large lineup resulted on DAY 02 to upgrade to their "fast" internet (which was not great, but was good enough). Standard drink package (as a part of their Always Included rate) was "OK" (we are "low maintenance drinkers" ... nothing fancy).  They have the cutest little martini glasses (emphasis on little ... really, really little 😉). Returning Cruiser Event was a zoo ... this is now officially on the "Do Not Attend" list. 😉 Rendezvous Lounge was the best place for dancing of any ship we have been on.  Not sure if the larger ships try to (or need to) recreate that vibe. Cafe al Bacio is fantastic.  we could have lived there.  Coffee to go or stay was a highlight. Entertainment was "OK" (nothing special) ... again this was a small ship. Food was "hit and miss" (some very, very good ... some not so good).  I think this is similar to most comments on most lines since the restart. I hope this helps ...
Curt from Canada

Registering celebritycruiseblog.com now....  darn it, it's taken!