K12Guy

Is motion sickness an issue for you?

If it is, the mid-ship stateroom will be you best choice since they typically get the least amount of movement in high seas.

The Sunset area is wonderful for views, but may get LOTS of up and down movement as the ship moves forward into swells during high seas or storm activity.

Otherwise, my choice would be a Sunset stateroom. That way you can always see where you have been...

On 7/1/2023 at 8:40 PM, Stem to Stern said:

As my 60-something friend suggested, next dry dock Celebrity will replace the gelato bar with a tattoo parlor.  Virgin may be on to something.  Celebrity is out to get in on the action sooner than later.

It will be fun to watch our vaping friends throwing their empty Busch Light Peach beer cans over the railing, too. Yes, let's change policy, Celebrity, to fill those inside cabins and get folks back in the casinos!

10 hours ago, prmssk said:

I have a bit more understanding for the helipad which I agree was built for crew and  really just an extra bonus sometimes. On the other hand, the Retreat Deck is space built for passengers that Retreat guests are paying for in their cruise fare. When it was built it should have been designed such that they can maintain consistent access for all Retreat guests. 

Agreed. And, it's been my understanding that the elevators were installed to accommodate those who cannot walk the stairs to The Retreat Sun Deck. However, the elevators on both ships are not working and they are waiting on parts and repairs to get them serviceable once again. We don't know the back story to this story, however.

23 minutes ago, abbydancer said:

Elevator wasn't working last month.  Some very unhappy people about it.

Yes. And some who are miffed because access to the helipad for sail away is restricted due to steep stair access. The access, however, was designed for crew access and not passengers, much less than those who are mobility challenged.I understand their dilemma but I also understand that it's not a 'discrimination' issue. If they push it the only good response will be for cruise lines to no longer offer sail away gatherings.

14 hours ago, intr3pid said:

You know, the 'luxury resort at sea' kind.

Good point. Not anything that I really enjoy, honestly. But, they are marketing to a much younger crowd now. Someone much younger on one of the forums once told me I should leave and take my antiquated opinions with me. Funny stuff.

12 hours ago, volk904 said:

Before Covid both M class left were scheduled for the upgrade soon. The thing I never understood was you would think much of the stuff was already ordered and being made. The upgrade on the Summitt is great and the Connie needs it soon.  

You make a really good point. And, by the way, both elevators for The Retreat Sun Deck on Summit and Millennium are out of service, waiting for parts. At least that was the story aboard Millennium this past April. We will be aboard Summit next month and it will be interesting to see if the elevator is operational. Otherwise mobility restricted folks who can't maneuver stairs can't get there.

38 minutes ago, abbydancer said:

Silhouette got full dry dock I think, Equinox got part of it due to having to go to Europe for it because of an accident with one of the RC Oasis ships in the North American they were supposed to use.

That strikes a bell. It might be that the process and plans for S class ships was different than those for M class. They removed the library on the two M class, and installed staterooms and that really created a stink from passengers. On the S class Revolting they left the library alone, but did change the Solstice Deck to a Retreat Sun Deck, and of course, redid Michael's Club and renamed it The Retreat Lounge. Luminae was redecorated and name remained the same other than it's been branded, "Luminae at The Retreat" (at least on Beyond).

2 hours ago, intr3pid said:

Retreat sundeck and some additional staterooms don't make the 'revolution' that they marketed. 

 

Every one of Millennium's roughly 1000 staterooms, for example, was redone - to bring it on par with the modern look of the Edge series.

 

Here is the new verandah stateroom on Millennium and Summit:

https://www.nuvo360.com/3d-model/veranda/fullscreen/#

 

And here is that verandah on Silhouette:

https://www.nuvo360.com/3d-model/veranda-2/fullscreen/#

 

Which is pretty much the same as that on Eclipse:

https://www.nuvo360.com/3d-model/nuvo360-virtual-tours-celebrity-cruises-veranda-stateroom/fullscreen/#

 

You can compare rooms across the fleet in this link:

https://www.celebritycruises.com/ca/things-to-do-onboard/staterooms/veranda-stateroom

Interesting. Do you recall if Silhouette was pushed out of dry dock early due to Covid or a dock damage issue?

On 5/26/2023 at 10:25 AM, intr3pid said:

TBH, the marketed 'Revolution' was only done to Millennium and Summit.  Silhouette and Equinox got somewhere between a paint job and the marketing.  And then the likes of Eclipse just a paint job. 

 

What they did to Millennium probably no longer passes the cost/benefit muster.

Actually Silhouette got the entire Revolution process, including some new staterooms and a Retreat Sundeck, with hot tubs (no room for a pool, unfortunately). You may confirm this by going to the deck plan, if you care to.

14 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

I sincerely apologize. I didn't word my response very well. 

14 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

I sincerely apologize. I didn't word my response very well. 

No apology needed here. Just conversation and nothing offensive in any form. I bid you a night of great sleep and rest.

1 hour ago, Mark_K said:

Hopefully, before they revolutionize any more ships they’ll give Kelly Hoppen the heave ho.  And find someone who actually knows how ship cabins should be designed.

I often wonder if she has ever spent a week or so in any stateroom on a Trans Atlantic or Trans Pacific cruise? Maybe so, perhaps not.

4 hours ago, mahdnc said:

I don't disagree with your editorial, I was simply answering the OP's question. 

I suppose editorial and opinion are one and the same. Thanks for your thoughtful post.

3 hours ago, zitsky said:

Just did a cruise in accessible sky suite on Beyond.  Wondering how the Retreat compares on the Eclipse?  We’d probably book a regular Sky Suite on the Eclipse.  It is much smaller?

You will see a huge difference in the Retreat experience between Edge class and Solstice class, specifically Eclipse, which has NOT undergone the Revolution process (and likely won't). That said, however, you will still receive The Retreat treatment with a butler, concierge, stateroom attendant, Luminae (maybe the best restaurant on the ship, and Michael's Club (aka The Retreat Lounge). The only thing missing is the Retreat Sundeck, which is a non-issue for us, and may not be accessible to all passengers where installed in M and S class ships.

1 hour ago, jelayne said:

There is no sundeck, Micheal's Club is the Retreat Lounge and has more the feel of a cigar lounge ( dark, overstuffed furnitiure).  Luminae was carved our of the MDR and has the same menu as on the Eclass ships.  The plus vs the E class is that you can order from the MDR menu as the kitchens share the same space.

 

The suite itself is about the same size and the balcony probably have a dining table suitable for dining.

 

 

The other plus of S class ships is that Murano is aboard and is probably the best specialty restaurant in the fleet. One opinion, and I'm probably wrong, of course.

17 minutes ago, mahdnc said:

 

The Revolution schedule that Celebrity posted on their trade website still has the makeover date as being TBD.  There has not been anything published since then that supersedes it.

 

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/CEL_Apex_Brochure_Celebrity_Revolution_Timeline_8x14_Trifold.pdf

I really feel like this document is nothing more than a marketing tease to make people feel like it's going to happen 'soon'. Whatever that means. I doubt if any of the remaining two M class ships (oldest in fleet) will ever the R process. It's iffy, at very best, that the remaining S class ships will see it, as well.

Note: From what I've seen overall the change has not been really well received by those who like the M and S class ships and it might work out best if X just leaves them alone and quits 'suggesting' that it could start again 'soon'. Again, whenever that might be.

5 minutes ago, canderson said:

Never was a Murano on Constellation.

You are correct. Constellation is a Millennium (M) class ship and only Solstice (S) class ships in the Celebrity fleet have Murano as a specialty restaurant.

21 hours ago, isdoo said:

Considering the signature - but I am a bit concerned by extra movement of the ship being higher up. 

That was our concern as well, since the Signature Suites are very forward and on deck 14. But, we really didn't experience any movement worse than we have in a Royal or Celebrity suite. The only odd sensation was when seated on the toilet and it's vibration. I looked for an off switch and didn't find it.

18 hours ago, Lastdance said:

Thank you!

On 8/19/2022 at 2:39 PM, Lastdance said:

I have no idea why you are so enamored about this, but have you actually seen one of these balconies?  I have and it is common knowledge that they are smaller.  Please do not put false information on Cruise Critic because you "think" you are correct, even though three of us have disputed your claim above; that is not fair to those who are looking for accurate information.  Also, I would suggest that you book one of these suites, take photos and share!  Other than that, have a nice day.

 

Sometimes in life we all have to admit that we are wrong; I believe this is that time for you.  I am all about the truth in everything and always admit if I am mistaken. You need to realize that this deck plan does not verify your information.  Seeing is believing.  Yes, the cabin is the same size, but the veranda is very, very small.  Correct color for an S1 corner aft suite, but tiny balcony.  This diagram does not show the size of the balcony.  Someone else told you the same thing I did, but you chose not to believe either of us, so why this continual discourse?  There is nothing else to say and I have tried to explain, but you refuse to let this go.

 

 

Apples and oranges, really.

My comparison was to AFT balconies on the same deck. Others compared to the same corner suite on upper decks.

I'm glad you got to think.

On 8/2/2022 at 9:22 AM, Lastdance said:

Deck 6 S1 corner aft suite balconies are very small on S class.  No "notion" at all, just a fact!  These are S1 corner aft suites!  You are not talking specifics at all, so please do not confuse cruisers by your choice of words.  Hopefully you realize your mistake.

Actually you are mistaken. You need to pay attention to actual deck plans.

On 7/29/2022 at 9:10 PM, Be pink said:

Thank you all for the feedback.  After stalking the Celebrity site for a couple of weeks, another aft corner sky suite finally became available and I was able to swap to Deck 11.  I'm really happy with this new location.

Great move. Nicely done. But the suite on 6 would also have been sweet.

On 7/17/2022 at 9:16 AM, Lastdance said:

I would definitely be more worried about the size of the balcony, as it is very small.  I have stayed in an S1 aft on Eclipse, finding photos and information regarding deck 6...they have changed this on the E-class ships.

The balcony on the outside S1 aft suites are about twice the size of the aft balconies. I'm not sure where you got the notion that they are 'very small'.

Fairbanks Fairmont, downtown. Great Waikiki feeling.

 Holy smoke. Who expects a 5 year old child to sit through a two hour dinner and not get bored and want to move around? Most folks take their 5 year old to McDonald's playland. Not the local steak house. Give it some adult thought, really.

10 hours ago, Momma Rene said:

Gee, and I am only in a Celebrity Suite.  Next time, next time......

We were in a Celebrity Suite aboard Millennium last summer, Seattle out and back to Alaska. Great cruise. I'm sure you will love the CS and enjoy our cruise!

35 minutes ago, garyl62 said:

It sounds like your experience may be different so I'm hoping we can do something.

I'm guessing between the two of us we will make something nice happen!