Podfather - The Cruise 2028

Review the Checklist below to see if there is anything you need to prepare ahead of time so your cruise experience can be as stress free as possible.


Passport/Visa Requirements

Passports

All guests (U.S. Citizens and non-U.S.), please review the requirements HERE

VISAs

Visa Guidance for All Nationalities

Guests of all Nationalities should contact the Embassy (Consular Services) of each country on your cruise for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees for your nationality. Guests may then contact a company that assists with securing and processing visas for travelers.


Purchase Review and Deadline


Optional Add-Ons

Review the Optional Add-Ons to purchase activities and excursions.


CruiseCare

Group members from the USA, except the state of New York, wanting CruiseCare - Travel Protection must purchase this through our group. This cannot be purchased from Celebrity Cruise Lines directly because of our group contract.

CruiseCare, if purchased, must be purchased for EACH and every guest in the same cabin. Pricing is dependent upon the cabin type and the number of people in a cabin, and it can range from $59 per person up to $279 per person or more. All prices shown in USD

CruiseCare requires one purchase of the $10 USD processing fee (per cabin) and the remaining amount will be collected separately as you work with Jeff on the specific quote for your cabin. After purchasing this item, call +1 (469) 490-0415‬ or email info@qwyx.events us directly to get an exact quote for your cabin.

NOTE: New York state residents and international guests who wish to purchase the product may visit Aon to enroll directly with Aon Affinity.

Policy details can be found here: Celebrity CruiseCare – Arch Insurance Solutions


Packing

It is helpful to review the weather forecast for our port destinations, as well as the nature of your excursions to plan your packing. You may want to consider packing layers to allow for all kinds of weather and room temperatures.

Celebrity Cruises FAQ - What to Pack

Also, because this is a 13-night cruise, the cruise ship generally schedules 2-3 "formal" nights. On formal nights, dress recommendation is nicer than normal in the Main Dining Room - you'll see suits and ties, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, formal wear, etc. but also slacks and polo shirts - whatever you're comfortable with.

Dress recommendations for other nights are slacks/pants, casual, business casual, but no shorts/swimwear in the dining rooms. Celebrity Dress Code

Games - We will arrange to have several games on board for everyone to play. If there are additional games you would like to play you are welcome to bring those yourself. See our Library details here for more information.

Prohibited Items: Celebrity Cruises FAQ - What NOT to Pack


Accessibility

Special Needs If you have any special needs that will need accommodation from the cruise line, please see here: All FAQs

If you are looking for an accessible cabin type, please contact us directly.


Celebrity Cruises App

We strongly recommend getting the Celebrity Cruises App installed on your phone. The app provides the required emergency drill information, an up-to-date calendar of ship activities, stays on "ship time", has a map of the ship, the ability to help you book excursions and onboard activities, and has a chat feature that can be used with members of your group on the cruise ship so you don't have to use cell phone data.


Check-In

The Celebrity Cruises App is also the preferred method for "check in" beginning 45 days before (and no later than three days before) your cruise. You can review the following Celebrity Cruise FAQ's regarding the check-in process:


Celebrity Cruises Account

If you have never cruised with Celebrity Cruises before, please create an account on the Celebrity Cruises site. (It may be possible that if you have an account with Royal Caribbean, the same login will work for Celebrity Cruises.) Attach the cruise to your account with your booking number (see your badge information). Once your cruise booking is attached to your account you then have access to purchasing dining/drink packages, excursions, wifi packages, etc.

Your account may also have a Loyalty number (Captain's Club) tied to it. If not, please sign up for that free service. As you cruise, you accumulate points that will increase your status and privileges in the Royal Caribbean/Celebrity Cruises system. And loyalty earned on one brand can be used with the other sister brands. (Points Choice)


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