JoeyandDavid

hey Sunshine, My best advice to you concerning getting to your flight on time.is very simple... take your air ticket to the Pursers Desk The night before you leave and ask "them " what time you need to be off. This is what they do, in additon to many other tasks. Never fear unless there is a major problem getting to port or clearing customs,you will be fine... The cruise line is just as interested in getting your off the ship so they can "turn it over" as quickly as possible..... Enjoy your vacation and quit worrying.. u will be fine

I was impressed with the fact with the new ship and current ship orders, the company predicts fleet capacity to increase by 2.8 percent in 2006, 7.4 percent in 2007, and 7.2 percent in 2008. However But was not pleased with the fact: The 1,425-stateroom ship accommodates 2,850 guests (double occupancy) and 1,250 crew. I don’t like the crew to passenger ratio. Only time will tell if my concerns are warranted.

CELEBRITY CRUISES, ORDERS NEW CRUISE SHIP LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW CLASS MIAMI -- July 12, 2005 – Celebrity Cruises will build a new cruise ship and launch a new class of landmark ships, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and German shipbuilder Meyer Werft announced today after signing a letter of intent. Celebrity also has an option for a second ship. The agreement is subject to customary conditions being satisfactorily met. Celebrity incorporates many features typically associated with luxury cruising in its new ship. More than 90 percent of the ship’s staterooms are outside cabins, and more than 90 percent of those rooms have balconies. The standard stateroom on this ship is much larger than the standard stateroom in the cruise industry. The average standard stateroom on Celebrity’s new ship is 215 square feet. Other distinctive features are planned for the new design and will be announced in coming months. Their inclusion on the ship, like the added balconies and larger staterooms, is the result of Celebrity’s close dialogue with its guests and trade partners. The new ship, Celebrity’s first wide-body construction, has a volume of 117,000 gross registered tons, and length and width of 1,033 feet by 121 feet, making it a post-Panamax vessel. The 1,425-stateroom ship accommodates 2,850 guests (double occupancy) and 1,250 crew. “Today’s announcement clearly demonstrates the company’s continuing commitment to the growth and innovative development of the Celebrity brand, “said Dan Hanrahan, president of Celebrity Cruises. “It also strengthens our hand in delivering the incredible service and amenities and the phenomenal cruise experience Celebrity is known for.†“We are excited to be collaborating with Celebrity on this new, breakthrough design and its market-leading innovations,†said Meyer Werft Managing Partner Bernard Meyer. “It has taken us many months to develop a strong, working prototype and this next-generation of ships is truly extraordinary.†The company expects delivery of the new ship in Fall 2008. It estimates the all-in cost of the ship to be approximately $225,000 per berth. The exercise date for the second ship is March 15, 2006, subject to certain conditions. With today’s new ship and current ship orders, the company predicts fleet capacity to increase by 2.8 percent in 2006, 7.4 percent in 2007, and 7.2 percent in 2008. Celebrity Cruises is owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a global cruise vacation company, which also operates Royal Caribbean International. The company has a combined total of 29 ships in service, two under construction and one on firm order. The company also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe through its cruise-tour division. Additional information can be found on www.celebrity.com, www.royalcaribbean.com or www.rclinvestor,com.

Cruisinmama, glad to have you as a member ! Look forward to getting to know you

Nice point Dan! :grin: :cool:

Way to stay on top of things Miss C.

Hi sunshineforblue, If the ship docks on time If the ship has no problems clearing Customs If everything is Everything. IMHO you should be fine. Happy Sailing

way to go Bodger!! Chalk one up for da new Kid!

Jeff you will soon learn Joey and David dont pay retail! :grin:

Jeff you will soon learn Joey and David dont pay retail! :grin:

Hi again Bodger, It was the a service issue from top to bottom that caused us to give up on HAL totally.. I hope your expierence will be positive.

Hi again Bodger, It was the a service issue from top to bottom that caused us to give up on HAL totally.. I hope your expierence will be positive.

baja?

baja?

Hey Bodger, Welcome Look forward to your Posts.

Oooppps I guess my dr better check my perscription..... :huh: :undecided:

Oooppps I guess my dr better check my perscription..... :huh: :undecided:

I have one Item to add. I believe it would be under the Secuirty checked Items, But an eye glass repair kit. <] if you wear glasses to read then nuff said ;) Other than that the list looked complete.. Terriffic job to all those who contributed to the list.

I have one Item to add. I believe it would be under the Secuirty checked Items, But an eye glass repair kit. <] if you wear glasses to read then nuff said ;) Other than that the list looked complete.. Terriffic job to all those who contributed to the list.

Hey Rose thanks for the endorsement. I asked them to bill me when i signed up on line i hope that doesnt slow my subscription down, but the last time i prepaid a magazine order on line it never started but the money SURE left the debt card.. what a mess over $19.95 but hey here in cali thats a half A tank of gas!

Hey Rose thanks for the endorsement. I asked them to bill me when i signed up on line i hope that doesnt slow my subscription down, but the last time i prepaid a magazine order on line it never started but the money SURE left the debt card.. what a mess over $19.95 but hey here in cali thats a half A tank of gas!

well Jeff it appears you "love" more than me .... I tolerate a lot hehehehhehehhe Great post I know how u feel :wink:

well Jeff it appears you "love" more than me .... I tolerate a lot hehehehhehehhe Great post I know how u feel :wink:

Oh my..Question Please Remind me how strong was Ivan? For all who are in the path of the storm danger , please dont take chances most everything can be replaced in time. Safety first.<]

Oh my..Question Please Remind me how strong was Ivan? For all who are in the path of the storm danger , please dont take chances most everything can be replaced in time. Safety first.<]