Betrayal?

Thanks for the respinses guys. How would you compare the dining and Wine Experience In Both? I have access to Blu on Celibrity.

Sorry! Mistake in posting

Thanks for the respinses guys. How would you compare the dining and Wine Experience In Both? I have access to Blu on Celibrity.

Celebrity-- We bought our bottles at night. Cost was around $30-$40/bottle since we don't drink expensive ones. Azamara has both what you pay extra for and what is included. Since we are not necessarily wine specialist we just can take whatever.

Last Celebrity Cruise we ate in MDR. and it was as good as in the past. I think the food on cruise ships depends on the food service head and the chef communications and how well they get along. Last cruise on Carnival in July was kind of poor. Carnival usually has good food, but the Dream did not. Probably just the chef.

People tend to think that food quality is going down on all cruse ships, but I think it is an individual thing. I do remember that on Celebrity the specialty restaurants were very good. Azamara's food has been good on the last two cruises.

We're still debating our decision to try Celebrity. Yes, probably we just need a change.

We know the MDR menus on Azamara off by heart and have seen all the production shows (and many of the guest entertainers) many, many times.

But I know that the "warm & fuzzy" feeling I get each time I board Azamara will be hard to replicate.

If I am not on an Azamara cruise then I'm probably planning the next one....

We're still debating our decision to try Celebrity. Yes, probably we just need a change.

We know the MDR menus on Azamara off by heart and have seen all the production shows (and many of the guest entertainers) many, many times.

But I know that the "warm & fuzzy" feeling I get each time I board Azamara will be hard to replicate.

If I am not on an Azamara cruise then I'm probably planning the next one....

Book Cabin 6147 on the Millennium or the one on the other side or the same cabin on any of the Millennium class ships

https://onedrive.live.com/?id=F6FE23A6E5A9EC3F%211868&cid=F6FE23A6E5A9EC3F

There are only two of these suites on each Millennium Class ship-Infinity, Constellation, Summit-

These ships are 93,000 GRT and smaller than the next class up, but these cabins get excellent service and complimentary dining in specialty restaurants just like Azamara.

These cabins have verandas with 270 degree viewing angles. Make friends with the people in the other Penthouse on the other side and you will have 360 degree viewing angle on the verandas.

The Millennium is the same age as the Azamara Quest and probably Journey also.

Book Cabin 6147 on the Millennium or the one on the other side or the same cabin on any of the Millennium class ships

https://onedrive.live.com/?id=F6FE23A6E5A9EC3F%211868&cid=F6FE23A6E5A9EC3F

There are only two of these suites on each Millennium Class ship

I'm not sure what the relevance of this is to the thread. The OP is going on Eclipse. You can stay in other cabins on Celebrity aside from the M-Class Penthouse Suite and still have an excellent time!

Going back to the original post, in general the balconies in all cabins on Eclipse (if you have booked a balcony) are bigger than Azamara, noticeably so if you pick a cabin on the angle of the hump. I rate the MDR food on Azamara as better than Celebrity, but having said that I've rarely had a bad meal on them and if I have a word with the waiter has sorted me out. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

We just returned from a 7 night on Celebrity Summit. We ate in Blu on this cruise and our previous cruise on the Constellation this past February. Food varies by ship and crew.

Last fall in the MDR on the Summit our food was always overcooked. On the Constellation, Blu was perfectly cooked to temperature. On Summit, Blu was over cooked every night.

We're going the opposite direction from Celebrity to Azamara. On this past cruise I went to the future cruise office and inquired about a Panama Cruise in April 2018. They quoted me over $10K for an obstructed balcony. I told them if I wanted to pay that kind of money, I'd sail on Azamara or Oceania and left.

We're happily looking forward to our August 2017 Journey cruise!

We just returned from a 7 night on Celebrity Summit. We ate in Blu on this cruise and our previous cruise on the Constellation this past February. Food varies by ship and crew.

 

Last fall in the MDR on the Summit our food was always overcooked. On the Constellation, Blu was perfectly cooked to temperature. On Summit, Blu was over cooked every night.

 

We're going the opposite direction from Celebrity to Azamara. On this past cruise I went to the future cruise office and inquired about a Panama Cruise in April 2018. They quoted me over $10K for an obstructed balcony. I told them if I wanted to pay that kind of money, I'd sail on Azamara or Oceania and left.

 

We're happily looking forward to our August 2017 Journey cruise!

And we look forward to welcoming you back as well! Only one year to go...

We're still debating our decision to try Celebrity. Yes, probably we just need a change.

We know the MDR menus on Azamara off by heart and have seen all the production shows (and many of the guest entertainers) many, many times.

But I know that the "warm & fuzzy" feeling I get each time I board Azamara will be hard to replicate.

If I am not on an Azamara cruise then I'm probably planning the next one....

I LOVE that last line! Do you mind if I share it with our marketing department?

I LOVE that last line! Do you mind if I share it with our marketing department?

Of course you may!

Our First Azamara Cruise

Ironic...we are long time loyal to X. (E+)..love AQ class and BLU....but hoping to hop over to AZ...

Any thoughts on best balcony non suite staterooms or ones to stay away from will be appreciated,...

Was happy to see we are not the only folks looking to try something new/different

I'm not sure what the relevance of this is to the thread. The OP is going on Eclipse. You can stay in other cabins on Celebrity aside from the M-Class Penthouse Suite and still have an excellent time!

 

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Relevance is that Millennium is a ship closer to the size of Azamara. Eclipse is a giant. Penthouse suite gets service equal to Azamara.

Ironic...we are long time loyal to X. (E+)..love AQ class and BLU....but hoping to hop over to AZ...

 

Any thoughts on best balcony non suite staterooms or ones to stay away from will be appreciated,...

 

Was happy to see we are not the only folks looking to try something new/different

I'm certainly not an expert on which cabin to chose...but I'm glad you are trying AZ...we are long term X cruises (Elite Plus..for what that is worth..not much IMO) but FYI...these are much smaller ships that you would be used to on X...so please keep that in mind...)...you might want to consider a "Continental Suite" on AZ...as the "regular" cabins are pretty small ...but still great...but the size of the CS would be much more what you would be used to on X...we love AZ...but TBH...can only sail them for the T/As...as they are much more expensive than X ..IMO!! LuAnn

Ironic...we are long time loyal to X. (E+)..love AQ class and BLU....but hoping to hop over to AZ...

 

Any thoughts on best balcony non suite staterooms or ones to stay away from will be appreciated,...

 

Was happy to see we are not the only folks looking to try something new/different

I tired to compile a spreadsheet of cabins on Quest and Journey according to posters opinions. I have no personal opinion about these cabins, but will ask when I board.

No means the poster did not like the cabin and tried to give a reason. Yes means they were satisfied.

Hope this helps.

Of course the best cabins on the ship in my opinion are 7004 and 7005 but those are suites.

AZAMARA-- QUEST AND JOURNEY

CABIN # ACCEPTABLE

3027 YES

4000 YES MAYBE

4005 YES

4011 NO ENGINE NOISE

4012 YES-QUIET

4018 NOISEY -CONNECTING ROOMS

4019 NO-NOISEY

4027 YES

4034 YES IF CHOOSE INSIDE AGAIN

6008 YES

6016 YES

6033 YES, BUT OBST VIEW AND NO VERANDA

6035 NO-NO

6039 YES

6046 OBST VIEW

6048 YES -EXCELLENT

6052 YES

6056 YES

6057 YES OK

6059 YES OK

6061 NO STRONG ODORS-FUEL ?

6063 NO

6084 INSIDE -YES

6091 YES-OWNERS

7002 INSIDE- YES

7004 YES-GOOD

7104 YES

7116 NO- SOOT ON VERANDS

7119 YES VERY GOOD OWNERS

7020 YES

7034 YES DEFINITELY

7041 YES

7042 YES-ABSOLUTELY

7044 YES CONVENIENT TO LAUNDRY

7060 YES OK

7062 YES

7080 NO--SMELL

7089 YES

7104 YES VERY GOOD

7119 VERANDA SLOPED DIFF STANDING

7112 YES

7115 YES

7035 NO-NOISEY-HOUSEKEEPING

7042 NOISEY FROM HOUSEKEEPING OUTSIDE

7044 NO PROBLEMS

7057 NO- PROBLEMS

7062 OK NEAR LAUNDRY

7067 AVOID NOISE NEAR LAUNDRY

7068 AVOID NOISE NEAR LAUNDRY

7089 YES OK

7091 NO-NOISE ISSUE

8001 NO -NOISE ISSUE

8007 NO-WOULD NOT CHOOSE AGAIN

8032 YES

8050 NO- NOISEY NOT CHOOSE AGAIN

8056 YES

8060 YES

8061 NO--VIBRATIONS--ANOTHER SAID OK

8068 NO BECAUSE OF VIBRATIONS

8071 YES

8243 YES

Ironic...we are long time loyal to X. (E+)..love AQ class and BLU....but hoping to hop over to AZ...

 

Any thoughts on best balcony non suite staterooms or ones to stay away from will be appreciated,...

 

Was happy to see we are not the only folks looking to try something new/different

Is the Azamara Cabins Sticky not helpful? I have always referred to it when choosing my stateroom.

Using my phone so I must have overlooked it...and no search capability..all I located was a list of very few staterooms...for X there is a huge spreadsheet.

Will look for the sticky..thanks

I tired to compile a spreadsheet of cabins on Quest and Journey according to posters opinions. I have no personal opinion about these cabins, but will ask when I board.

No means the poster did not like the cabin and tried to give a reason. Yes means they were satisfied.

Hope this helps.

Of course the best cabins on the ship in my opinion are 7004 and 7005 but those are suites.

 

AZAMARA-- QUEST AND JOURNEY

CABIN # ACCEPTABLE

3027 YES

4000 YES MAYBE

4005 YES

4011 NO ENGINE NOISE

4012 YES-QUIET

4018 NOISEY -CONNECTING ROOMS

4019 NO-NOISEY

4027 YES

4034 YES IF CHOOSE INSIDE AGAIN

6008 YES

6016 YES

6033 YES, BUT OBST VIEW AND NO VERANDA

6035 NO-NO

6039 YES

6046 OBST VIEW

6048 YES -EXCELLENT

6052 YES

6056 YES

6057 YES OK

6059 YES OK

6061 NO STRONG ODORS-FUEL ?

6063 NO

6084 INSIDE -YES

6091 YES-OWNERS

7002 INSIDE- YES

7004 YES-GOOD

7104 YES

7116 NO- SOOT ON VERANDS

7119 YES VERY GOOD OWNERS

7020 YES

7034 YES DEFINITELY

7041 YES

7042 YES-ABSOLUTELY

7044 YES CONVENIENT TO LAUNDRY

7060 YES OK

7062 YES

7080 NO--SMELL

7089 YES

7104 YES VERY GOOD

7119 VERANDA SLOPED DIFF STANDING

7112 YES

7115 YES

7035 NO-NOISEY-HOUSEKEEPING

7042 NOISEY FROM HOUSEKEEPING OUTSIDE

7044 NO PROBLEMS

7057 NO- PROBLEMS

7062 OK NEAR LAUNDRY

7067 AVOID NOISE NEAR LAUNDRY

7068 AVOID NOISE NEAR LAUNDRY

7089 YES OK

7091 NO-NOISE ISSUE

8001 NO -NOISE ISSUE

8007 NO-WOULD NOT CHOOSE AGAIN

8032 YES

8050 NO- NOISEY NOT CHOOSE AGAIN

8056 YES

8060 YES

8061 NO--VIBRATIONS--ANOTHER SAID OK

8068 NO BECAUSE OF VIBRATIONS

8071 YES

8243 YES

Thank you

Is the Azamara Cabins Sticky not helpful? I have always referred to it when choosing my stateroom.

I think it was the sticky that this came from. Just condensed it.

I think it was the sticky that this came from. Just condensed it.

I'm a little confused as to why you would do that. The sticky is easy to find and has much more information :confused:

I'm a little confused as to why you would do that. The sticky is easy to find and has much more information :confused:

I guess nothing else to do. Trying to condense it.

My beloved & I have been on quite a few cruises, but nothing to compare to the last poster. Goodness!

I shall have to go back to our passports to try to recreate our own cruises, which admittedly have been interspersed with other adventures such as safaris & trips to Antarctica & the Gobi Desert that had nothing to do with cruising, to try to find something that can begin to compete.

Well done you! We should have kept a log when we began cruising in 2001, for sure.

My beloved & I have been on quite a few cruises, but nothing to compare to the last poster. Goodness!

 

I shall have to go back to our passports to try to recreate our own cruises, which admittedly have been interspersed with other adventures such as safaris & trips to Antarctica & the Gobi Desert that had nothing to do with cruising, to try to find something that can begin to compete.

 

Well done you! We should have kept a log when we began cruising in 2001, for sure.

I agree, skapel's cruising history is impressive! And I must confess to feeling pangs of nostalgia while reading through the names of those long-gone ships, many of which led the way and set the standards we still honor.

I read an article on the Stella Oceanis explaining that with a crew of 140 and a passenger capacity of 300 it's product was 'primarily destination-oriented." Sound familiar?

My beloved & I have been on quite a few cruises, but nothing to compare to the last poster. Goodness!

 

I shall have to go back to our passports to try to recreate our own cruises, which admittedly have been interspersed with other adventures such as safaris & trips to Antarctica & the Gobi Desert that had nothing to do with cruising, to try to find something that can begin to compete.

 

Well done you! We should have kept a log when we began cruising in 2001, for sure.

TBH...what a great list...but also TBH...I really have never taken the time or effort to create a list ...they are just "in my head and heart" I guess...where I think they will stay!!! LuAnn

For a while, I thought it was fun to see posters' cruising histories in their "signatures." Then again, it made it take soooooo much longer to get through a thread of posts. Someone ( I forget who, but, God bless them, gave instructions on how to remove the signatures... just search for it on CC). If you look at CC fairly often, as I do, this is a great time-saver.