marycruz

As far as dining waits I've seen my time dining as the worst experience since they started out. They used to just have scheduled time (either 6:00 or 8:30) and no waits for anyone. However, people started coming in pretty late to the early seating so they decided to have anytime dining which doesn't mean you get the time you want. I've seen long lines for that on both the Summit and the Constellation all the way through the bar and into the foyer! Having to ask for towels on Celebrity? That's just horrible based on how they used to be. I hope one of these days they start hiring more people and stop running the stateroom attendants ragged. Just to add we've been on almost 80 Celebrity cruises over the years and also remember how excellent all the food was. Never had a bad meal back then.

Thanks for your response. I've noticed the same as far as stateroom attendants with far too many cabins to manage. Mostly noticed after covid restart.

Were you on the Silhouette as well?

Yes.

Correct. I remember there was a time when Celebrity had plans to put the Hideaway on the Equinox and Eclipse but like other plans it never happened.

Our Crystal Rep just informed us that the casinos will be back in Nov. Guess he really wants us to book a cruise!

Thanks.

Where do key members have breakfast? Is that also in a specialty restaurant?

Great and thanks! I'll give it a try.

10 days away.

We still did not receive anything from RCL dining to show a table number. Did you send to the same person? Can you forward the e-mail address? Thanks.

Thanks!

We do too. Made the request but no name as to who sent reply stating it was forwarded to the ship. Who is Mona?

Thanks much!

Thanks again for the information!

Forgot to ask. Have you ever stayed at AKA Brickell? If so, how was it?

The only difference that matters to me is that the penthouse showers do not seem to have a shower line. Some have said it is only in the tubs. Where do you hang wet bathing suits? We've only been on Mariner and loved the showers. They had a bench and shower line and bars to grab onto.

I wonder if Grandeur is the same way with the drawer space since supposedly they are sister ships.

Thanks for the info - especially regarding the lobby. I believe our room is facing the bay.

We found the AKA Brickell to stay. I hope we don't hear music all night. Not sure how close to the music fest this is.

We found out about this when we wanted to book a pre cruise hotel at the Intercontinental. I was told that the road to the hotel would be closed and the police would have to let taxis, etc. through to get there. Also on the night of 24 March there is music all afternoon at the pool area and at night right in the hotel lobby from 10PM until 3AM. Therefore we did not book the Intercontinental.

Thanks. I hope they can bring it back to both ships. The casino on Symphony was always fun. I've never been on Serenity but hope to go later this year.

On the Mariner the laundry came back by the end of the day if you had it ready before 9 AM. Agree with you regarding those water bottles.

Thought I'd resurface this. Anyone heard whether casinos are forthcoming?