After looking at the cruise information, I actually decided to book the Penthouse Suite for the 4 of us. I'm not exactly sure what it was about the penthouse suite that sold me - we've never booked such a big suite before on a cruise. I guess having the 4 of us in the same cabin in a smaller suite was going to be just too crowded (the kids are getting so old and big - 14 and 16 now) and getting 2 cabins probably wasn't a lot less expensive than the penthouse suite.
Stateroom: 1,432 sq. ft.
Veranda: 1,098 sq. ft.
Penthouse Suite Indulgences:
When you stay in a Penthouse Suite on Celebrity Constellation,
you will receive these added amenities:
- 24-hour European butler service
- Priority check-in and departing
- Priority luggage delivery at boarding
- Welcome champagne
- Dining room seating preference
- PC and Internet access*
- Personalized stationery
- Celebrity tote bag
- 100% cotton oversized bath towels
- Complimentary use of bathrobes
- Private portrait sitting
- Opportunity to book in-suite massage
*For a nominal fee.
- Assistance with unpacking/packing
- Daily news delivery
- Full breakfast
- In-suite lunch & dinner service
- In-suite afternoon tea service
- Evening hors d'oeuvres daily
- Complimentary espresso & cappuccino
- Shoeshine service
- Delivery of requested board games
Celebrity's suites include European butler service, a Celebrity exclusive. This service includes:
Premium Package
For the ultimate in value and convenience, our premium beverage package provides all the benefits of our Premium Non-Alcoholic Package. In addition, you can enjoy our entire selection of Beers as well as Spirits, Cocktails and Wines by the Glass up to $12 per serving. Plus, with purchase of this Premium Package, you can enjoy a 30% discount on all wines by the bottle purchased on board, even our prized Reserve Wine list and Rare Wine list.
Celebrity Cruises proudly partners with following brands to offer you, our guests, greater pleasure and value. Package selections include, but are not limited to the following brands:
Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Coke Zero, Sprite, Diet Sprite, Barqs, Specialty Coffee, Specialty Tea, Cranberry, Pineapple, Orange, Tomato, Apple, Grapefruit, Samuel Adams, Red Bull, Non-Alcoholic Frozen Drinks, Vitamin Water, Evian®, Pellegrino, Coors Light, Becks, Heineken, Amstel Light, Corona, Franziskaner, Dos Equis, Grolsh Swing Top, Red Stripe, Carlsberg, Hoegarden, Guinness, Newcastle Brown Ale, Boddington's, Leffe, Stella Artois, Peroni, Johnny Walker Black, Glenfiddich Pure Malt, Dewars 12 year old, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Crown Royal, Tangle Ridge, Old Black Bush, Knob Creek, Blanton's Single Barrel, Remy Martin VSOP, Courvosier VSOP, Hennessy VSOP, Bombay Sapphire, Ketel One, Effen, Level, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Pyrat XO Reserve, Montecristo, Bacardi 8, Patron Silver, Patron Anejo, Patron Gold, Extase XO, Grand Marnier, Bollini, St. Francis, J & H Selbach, Southern Right, Paul Jaboulet, Jena Luc Colombo, Beringer, Heron's Nest, Tenuta de Nozzole, Antinori, Chateau Castera, Rutherford Ranch, Kendall Jackson, Marques de la Concordia.
So our schedule so far:
Friday, 22 November
Drive to Atlanta and spend the night at Wade and Charlie's house
Dinner in Atlanta (hopefully)
Saturday, 23 November
Lv 6:40 am American flight 17 to Miami
Ar 8:30 am Miami
Lv 9:35 am American 397 to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Ar 1:10 pm San Juan
Board Celebrity Summit (taxi from airport to cruise terminal?)
6:30 pm Dinner at Qsine - I was very pleased to see that I could book dinner the first night (embarkation day) even though the ship doesn't leave port until 8:30 pm.
8:30 pm - Summit sets sail
Sunday, 24 November - St Croix, USVI 0800-1730
Interesting fact: There is no sales tax in St Croix
9 am - 3:30 pm - Big Beard's Adventure Tour to Buck Island Reef National Monument - $99 pp
When the Kennedys made a trip St. Croix in
the early fifties, they paid Buck Island a visit. They were fascinated
by the natural beauty of the island, and wanted to find a way to
preserve it. They were responsible for initiating the legislation that
made Buck Island more than just a local treasure. Today we have the
Kennedys to thank for that initiative...Buck Island Reef National
Monument is now one of only two Underwater National Monuments in the
United States. The Monument protects a complete coral reef ecosystem
and the habitat for several threatened and endangered species.
Buck Island is situated just two miles off of St. Croix's north shore
and to be a part of its majesty is an experience you will never forget.
Of the 19,015 acres that comprise the park, less than two hundred of
them are above the water's surface. It's western beach, Turtle Beach,
has been voted one of the top ten prettiest beaches in the world, as
well as a favorite snorkel location in a readers poll. Its biggest
attraction is a 4,554 acre long barrier reef that is home to more than
250 species of fish.
Full day sail includes Buck Island and Beach BBQ
Join us on our most popular trip! Sail on our 42' Catamaran RENEGADE,
the only Sailboat with an underwater viewing window on St. Croix. We
depart at 9:30 from downtown Christiansted to Buck Island's Turtle
Beach, voted one of the most beautiful in the world. We provide snorkel
gear to each guest and snorkel lessons on the beach. Once you are
feeling comfortable with your gear, the Captain and crew will then take
you in groups of 6 through the underwater trail along the reef. After
you've seen the trail, Renegade will sail to Big Beard's private beach
on St. Croix for a barbeque lunch -- all you can eat (burgers, dogs,
fresh fish and assorted chips) and drink (rum punch and fruit punch).
When we get back to Christiansted at 3:30pm, you'll be full, happy, and
relaxed - we guarantee it!
Check-in time is by 9:00 am for our Full Day Tour so you would need to leave Frederiksted by around 8:00–8:15am to join us on this tour. NOTE: In order to get to where we are in Christiansted, you can utilize a cab for transportation. (Go
to the Taxi Federation Booth at the end of the pier and tell them that
you are going to Christiansted for Buck Island with Big Beard’s), or any other taxi would be fine. The ride is about 25 minutes and the fare is around $16.00 Round Trip per person.
We will not be manually processing your credit card so if you would like to use it for payment, please bring it with you at the time of check-in. We also accept Cash, Travelers checks, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Our office is located in Christiansted, on Queen Cross Street next to the Caravelle Hotel near the boardwalk.
Southern Seas Inc.
d/b/a Big Beard's Adventure Tours
d/b/a Centipede...The Outdoor Store
340-773-4482 (Phone)
Dinner - assuming it's Formal Night - MDR
Monday, 25 November - Basseterre, St Kitts 0800-1700
11:30 - 2 pm ATV adventure with Welcome Tours (Beulah Mills)
Cost: US $75 per person
Duration: Approximately 2 ½ hours
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: Approximately 2 ½ hours
Activity Level: Moderate
This tour is confirmed. Meet at 11.15 am by Richies Diamond store on Port zante where the ship docks.
6:30 pm - Dinner at Normandie
Tuesday, 26 November - Roseau, Dominica 0800-1700
Looked into Canyoning with Extreme Dominica tours - we've never done anything like this before.
Canyoning, also know as Canyoneering, Abseiling, Kloofing, or Waterfall Rappelling, is the most exciting new adventure sport to hit the US, Europe, Japan, South Africa and now the Caribbean.
Throughout the year, Canyoning in Dominica offers a great way to explore the hidden depths of this magical island, while at the same time, enjoying the fun and adventure
of this great water-sport. Whether we are jumping over cascades into
crystal clear pools, wading, swimming, climbing or rapelling through
waterfalls, the excitement never ends.
Canyoning, also know as Canyoneering, Abseiling, Kloofing, or Waterfall Rappelling, is the most exciting new adventure sport to hit the US, Europe, Japan, South Africa and now the Caribbean.
Throughout the year, Canyoning in Dominica offers a great way to explore the hidden depths of this magical island, while at the same time, enjoying the fun and adventure
of this great water-sport. Whether we are jumping over cascades into
crystal clear pools, wading, swimming, climbing or rapelling through
waterfalls, the excitement never ends.
$160.00 USD pp
Price includes 2 guides, transport from Roseau port to Extreme Dominica and back, all gear necessary (wetsuit, harness, helmet, life-jacket), short training on rappel wall, and about 2-3 hours of spectacular scenery and adventure inside the canyon.
This tour is confirmed.
8 am pick up time for 4 people.
This includes wetsuit, helmet, life vest and all other safety gear necessary, a short training, transport to and from the canyon, a light snack and some delicious home-made cocoa tea afterward. If you feel you need to bring food, that is ok, but there isn't a time/place to eat until after the excursion is over. We don't carry food into the canyon unless it is for a diabetic and is necessary.
If arriving by cruise ship at Roseau port in downtown Roseau:
Upon disembarking the ship, turn right
at the end of the dock and walk uphill for about one minute, past the
roundabout. On the right you will see the Fort Young Hotel. We will be waiting
for you by the 2 brass cannons at the main entrance. Look for Richard, Jeffrey, or
Nahjie and the Extreme Dominica logo.
Should there be a cancellation due to weather, we would still come to pick you up and give you the option to do a tour with us. It could be a hike, a swim in a hot sulfur pool, or whatever you desire. The cost is usually around $80 per person, depending on where we take you. If you choose not to do a driving tour with us, it will not be a problem at all. Your card is not charged until after a trip is complete.
Price includes 2 guides, transport from Roseau port to Extreme Dominica and back, all gear necessary (wetsuit, harness, helmet, life-jacket), short training on rappel wall, and about 2-3 hours of spectacular scenery and adventure inside the canyon.
This tour is confirmed.
8 am pick up time for 4 people.
This includes wetsuit, helmet, life vest and all other safety gear necessary, a short training, transport to and from the canyon, a light snack and some delicious home-made cocoa tea afterward. If you feel you need to bring food, that is ok, but there isn't a time/place to eat until after the excursion is over. We don't carry food into the canyon unless it is for a diabetic and is necessary.
The total trip
time depends on the number of people on a trip that day and everyone's
abilities. They usually take about 4 hours. You will be returned in
plenty of time for your ship’s departure.
PLEASE BRING: a swimsuit, running shoes, tennis shoes, Keens or Tevas, or
similar shoes (closed toe is better), and a waterproof camera if you plan on
taking photographs. Please also bring your credit
card so that we can run the card in our machine after the excursion.
Nothing will be charged until the trip is completed. You may also pay in
cash (USD, XCD, or Euro) if you prefer. Please note: As always, there is a small service
charge incurred when using a credit card; and your bank may charge a foreign
currency conversion fee as well.
Also, please bring cash if interested in renting a GoPro Helmet camera, which shoots hi-def video as well as stills and is completely waterproof. The camera rents for $35, plus we sell a 4GB Class 4 memory card for $15, which is yours to keep. You are welcome to use your own SD type card but GoPro recommends a Class IV or above.
Also, please bring cash if interested in renting a GoPro Helmet camera, which shoots hi-def video as well as stills and is completely waterproof. The camera rents for $35, plus we sell a 4GB Class 4 memory card for $15, which is yours to keep. You are welcome to use your own SD type card but GoPro recommends a Class IV or above.
PLEASE
DISEMBARK IMMEDIATELY at 8am AND GO DIRECTLY TO THE PICKUP POINT.
Our contact #'s: 767-295-7272 or 767-295-6828 or 767-448-0412.
Should there be a cancellation due to weather, we would still come to pick you up and give you the option to do a tour with us. It could be a hike, a swim in a hot sulfur pool, or whatever you desire. The cost is usually around $80 per person, depending on where we take you. If you choose not to do a driving tour with us, it will not be a problem at all. Your card is not charged until after a trip is complete.
6:30 pm - Dinner at Qsine
Wednesday, 27 November - St George's, Grenada 0800-1700
Trying to book a jeep/river tubing tour through Adventure Tours but after 2 emails so far, no response yet. Now looking into a private tour with Sunsation Tours - similar to the Tutti Frutti tour they offer:
Leaving "town" (said by many to be the prettiest capital in the Caribbean), we drive past the stadium (cricket world cup 2007!) and up the picturesque west coast, rich in history and colour.
Concord Waterfall Grenada Our first stop is Concord Waterfall, a 2 km drive up a leafy lane beside a stream, dotted with Grenadian agriculture: nutmeg, bananas, cocoa, and many other plants of interest.
The nutmeg "pool" in Gouyave is our next stop: you are shown the seasoning, processing and sorting of nutmegs and mace. Nutmeg products vary from syrup to massage oil, garden mulch to nail varnish; even a pain-relieving spray.
We continue northward to a magnificent view of Grenada's Grenadine islands, and of the place where the last fighting Caribs committed suicide in 1651, overwhelmed by the prospect of French rule.
We next take you to River Antoine Rum Distillery: the place is as antique (1785) as the rum is strong (75% alcohol - ouch!) It can be hard to believe that the place is a working distillery, not an elderly museum. Despite its antiquity, it is quite well thought-out, and has environmentally-friendly aspects.
By now, you're ready for lunch. Our usual venue is Belmont Estate: a delightful rural setting, good, varied local food from a buffet; and a cocoa bean fermentary on site. We look forward to the food ourselves.
In the afternoon, we continue through La Poterie and Tivoli, then through Pearls Airport, disused since the Americans 'intervened' in 1983. Today, sheep graze under the remains of two old Soviet-built planes.
After driving through Grenville, Grenada's second biggest town, we set off to the middle of the Island, to the mountainous rainforest, where we stop at Grand Etang crater lake.
Spices can be bought at several of the stops.
Leaving "town" (said by many to be the prettiest capital in the Caribbean), we drive past the stadium (cricket world cup 2007!) and up the picturesque west coast, rich in history and colour.
Concord Waterfall Grenada Our first stop is Concord Waterfall, a 2 km drive up a leafy lane beside a stream, dotted with Grenadian agriculture: nutmeg, bananas, cocoa, and many other plants of interest.
The nutmeg "pool" in Gouyave is our next stop: you are shown the seasoning, processing and sorting of nutmegs and mace. Nutmeg products vary from syrup to massage oil, garden mulch to nail varnish; even a pain-relieving spray.
We continue northward to a magnificent view of Grenada's Grenadine islands, and of the place where the last fighting Caribs committed suicide in 1651, overwhelmed by the prospect of French rule.
We next take you to River Antoine Rum Distillery: the place is as antique (1785) as the rum is strong (75% alcohol - ouch!) It can be hard to believe that the place is a working distillery, not an elderly museum. Despite its antiquity, it is quite well thought-out, and has environmentally-friendly aspects.
By now, you're ready for lunch. Our usual venue is Belmont Estate: a delightful rural setting, good, varied local food from a buffet; and a cocoa bean fermentary on site. We look forward to the food ourselves.
In the afternoon, we continue through La Poterie and Tivoli, then through Pearls Airport, disused since the Americans 'intervened' in 1983. Today, sheep graze under the remains of two old Soviet-built planes.
After driving through Grenville, Grenada's second biggest town, we set off to the middle of the Island, to the mountainous rainforest, where we stop at Grand Etang crater lake.
Spices can be bought at several of the stops.
This tour is booked for 6 hours instead of 8 hours as a private tour: $40 per hour = $240 for 6 of us ($40 pp); Lunch at Belmont is about US$22.00 pp8:30 am pick up time in the Cruise Ship Mall in front of the shop “Duty Free
Caribbean”.
Guide will have a sign with our name on it.
6:30 pm - Dinner at Normandie
Thursday, 28 November - at sea, Thanksgiving Day
Dinner - probably Formal Night - MDR
Friday, 29 November - Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 0800-1700
Tried to book a Water Island Adventure which included bike and beach but they are not offering tours this day. So now we're trying the 1.5 hour Jet Ski rental from 340 Water Sports
1 1/2 HR ADVENTURE TOUR
Little Saint James -an immaculately landscaped
private island. Honeymoon Beach - see the
breath taking rock formations. Charlotte
Amalie Cruise Port -The most popular port
of call and the capital of the Virgin Islands
offering a stunning view of the cruise ships!
Yacht Haven Grande – the premier marina facility
for mega-yachts within the Caribbean, featuring
slips for yachts up to 450 feet and beyond!
Hassel Island – The MTV Real World House & a
variety of historical buildings.
$180 per ski / $15 Addt’l Rider *2 Ski Min.
6:30 pm - dinner in MDR?
Saturday, 30 November - San Juan
Lv 11:20 am American 1556 to Miami
Ar 1:10 pm Miami
Lv 1:50 pm American 3562 to Atlanta
Ar 3:50 pm
Dinner in Atlanta
Sunday, 1 December
Drive home to Enid
