MaryS

Thank you

My cabin is a panoramic oceanview. Plenty of storage.

Boarded a little before 11. Dropped my bag off at the cabin (didn’t get a picture since it was still being cleaned). Went to Oceanview Cafe for lunch now just wandering around.

Thank you @She Sails Away for taking the time out of your vacation for this wonderful blog. It made my excitement level even higher for my cruise

Just arrived at Port Everglades. Took 2 minutes to check in now sitting and waiting to board

Staying at the AC Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport. Hotel has a free airport shuttle and only had a 5 minute wait. Hotel is only 2 years old and is next door to the Marriott full service. Both hotels share a nice size common pool on the 5th floor. Room is a nice size and the staff very friendly. The hotel also has a shuttle to the cruise port for $20 and leaves at 10, 12 & 1:30.

Sitting at the Philadelphia airport waiting for my flight. Getting excited

Oh well no Move Up for me

Hope you feel better.

This is what I love about Celebrity. I am there to relax and be pampered. Every once in a while I need a vacation just to decompress. I also love Royal and all the fun things to see and do.

I think it is almost sold out. There were at least 30 suites available (Sky, Aqua, and the bigger ones) and a few interior before the Move Ups were awarded. They awarded most of the Move Ups right before Christmas then nothing was available online.

I love reading your blog and seeing your pictures. It is helping me get through this week (forget about working I'm basically useless and already in vacation mode).

I grew up in Mineola and Oceanside. Last November was my 1st time back to LI in 20 years (uncles 80th Bday party). Almost all of the family moved and never had a reason to go back. I really don't miss it. What I do miss is how close the beaches were. Now I have to drive an hour to get to the northern part of the Jersey shore. I am also thinking about moving down south to Florida probably in the next 2-3 years.

Thanks

I would love it if Edge Class went to Bermuda from Bayonne or anywhere from Bayonne

A little about me: I am 61 but still think I’m in my 40’s (don’t know where those 20 years went). Grew up on Long Island, moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia 30 years ago. Still can’t get rid of my NY accent and I will always drive like I’m from LI. I love sailing solo! This will be my 7th solo cruise (4 on Royal & 3 on Celebrity). I have traveled with my parents many times when they were alive and blame the travel bug on them. I sometimes travel with 1 or both of my sisters but I didn’t want to this time (I didn’t even tell them until after I booked, sorry not sorry). My 1st solo cruise was on the Celebrity Summit in 2018. I have sailed on the Summit 2 times from Cape Liberty NJ to Bermuda and have enjoyed the Celebrity experience. The past 2 years I have sailed the Anthem Christmas cruise from Cape Liberty NJ but the 2023 cruise was double the price so no Xmas cruise for me. Normally I’m not able to travel Jan – March due work (I’m a corporate controller for a hotel development and management company for the past 32 years). We have sold our hotels so my 2023 work load has been very light (not complaining at least I still get paid). Now I can finally book a winter cruise! In October I booked the Celebrity Ascent January 282024 – February 4, 2024 7 Day Eastern Caribbean. I picked this cruise for the itinerary not realizing that it’s a new ship. I originally booked an ocean view cabin on deck 3 (veranda is not in my budget traveling solo on Celebrity). I saw that a Panoramic Ocean view cabin (floor to ceiling window) on deck 6 was available and paid just a little more for it. I have also put in Move Up bids for all veranda class cabins (Infinite, Concierge, Sunset and Aqua). Suite Move up wasn’t offered. Oh well I wouldn’t know what to do with a suite anyway. Who am I kidding I would love a suite. People on our FB group started getting their upgrade emails Christmas week. Sadly, no email for me but my status still says “pending” (I really want Aqua class). Itinerary: Flying in on Saturday Jan 27 on American Airlines Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale. I’m staying at the AC Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel using my Bonvoy points. Sun 28 Jan Fort Lauderdale - Florida --- 3:30 PM Mon 29 Jan At Sea --- --- Tues 30 Jan San Juan - Puerto Rico 3:30 PM 10:00 PM no plans will just walk around Wed 31 Jan Tortola - B.V.I. 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Ultimate Beach Experience: Relax at Long Bay Beach- Beef Island Thurs 01 Feb Basseterre - St Kitts & Nevis 7:00 AM 5:00 PM excursion: Scenic Railway Tour Fri 02 Feb At Sea --- --- Sat 03 Feb At Sea --- --- Sun 04 Feb Fort Lauderdale - Florida 7:00 AM Flight home at 12:00 from Fort Lauderdale I am Diamond on RC therefore I am Elite on Celebrity. On Celebrity you do not get drink vouchers but you do get free drinks from a specified menu (very limited) from 5PM to 7PM at most bars but not in the MDR. You also get 30% off on WiFi package. I love Black Friday sales! I was able to get the Premium Beverage Package for $54.99 per day (originally $99.99) and WiFi 1 device for $15.99 per day (originally $34.99) and my St Kitts & Tortola excursions 50% off! Packing: I am the classic over packer! I will have my 29” checked bag and my 21” carry on. My biggest problem is keeping the big bag under 50lbs! It’s only clothes, toiletries and sunscreen lots of sunscreen (I have blue eyes, freckles and reddish brown hair so I burn and add on to the freckles).

Have a safe flight!

I have the same problem

It's cruise day!!!! Have a wonderful time!

I am the same way. I even try to go to bed early the night before hoping to get some sleep but it never happens. At least I have no problems sleeping on the plane even if its only for a few hours.

My cubes are also packed by clothing groups. Can't live without them!

I will be getting on the Ascent on January 28th (when you get off) and can't wait to hear about your experience on her. I'm also travelling solo and I booked a panoramic ocean view cabin on deck 6. Looked into the Solo infinite veranda but there weren't any available. Have a great trip!

I also have the Marriott AC booked for my cruise at the end of January. I had the Marriott Renaissance on 17th St booked too but cancelled it this week because the current reviews weren't good.

It's right in the front of the WJ so you're not in the main WJ space. Also the cookies are right next to the ice cream.