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E class also have NO music channels on TV...not a one. Unlike S class that have a large variety of music..... Celebrity on the whole has pretty lousy tv selections, unlike Oceania and Princess which had a very large selection of movies, old & new and tv shows. One advantage on E class is the ability to stream netflix and others.

That's interesting we were not able to do so on Apex in 2022 or 2023.

Wellll it appears someone at Celebrity might finally be getting it......... 😀

I am so encouraged by your reports on Solstice thus far. It sounds like Luminae back in 2015 when it first began. I remember we were so pleased back then we hesitated to book any specialty restaurants because we enjoyed the food & especially the service in Luminae. I'm glad you are enjoying a bit of Celebrity as you (and I) remember it....hopefully it will continue through your cruise(s)!!!

I'm sure if you are referring to an Iconic suite that, yes, they make sure you are well taken care of. Otherwise as others have said and we have also done, we let the Maitre'd know what time we normally want to eat and pretty much have had no waits, but when we have had a few minute wait they will call Michael's Club to advise our table is ready.

Reflection's Luminae IS busier because of the increased number of suites, but still FAR less than on Beyond. And, yes, since you are in a RS you will be fine. We prefer Silhouette, Equinox & Eclipse but did enjoy our one Reflection cruise.

All of this is wonderful to hear and makes me even more excited for our TA on Equinox this fall. We share much the same feelings about the Edge class, so glad it sounds like S class is much closer to the Celebrity we have loved for 25+ years.

Only allowed on M & S class ships not on Edge. Just another reason we won't be booking E class again. Certainly true on Apex and E class from what I've read/heard.

I suspect you will find Luminae even better on the Connie. You will have far more choices as the MDR menu is also available on M & S class ships in Luminae. Also it is a MUCH smaller venue so it is quieter and the service is better. We have had 2 cruises on Apex and were disappointed in Luminae after several cruises on the older classes.

Wow this all looks wonderful!! I bet it tasted even better!!! I love your pictures of doors everywhere!

When do you usually find out if your bid "won?"

That would be great!! I suspect there will also be carpetting replaced in most public areas and perhaps some new seating for the same. I don't think staterooms outside of the Horizon Suites are going to be done...but hope I'm wrong.

The only thing known for sure is the renovation of the 4 staterooms at the front of the ship on decks 7 & 8 into Horizon suites.... everything else is pretty much speculation.

No, it WAS Summit so not sure I would call it a "rust bucket." Stuff happens... We were on Summit 3 months after she first sailed in 2001 and we lost power for about 1/2 hour then on our way to Colon. No big deal, it came back on and we continued a wonderful cruise.

Silhouette (our favorite S class) does not have the hot glass blowing area. Instead it has the Lawn Club Grill restaurant which is great. Agree about the theater on Edge class, other than that, for us S class wins everytime.