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I am guessing the "rollout schedule" for Solis might be a bit fluid, at least for the Quest.  We are scheduled for the Jan 4th cruise and a previous posting shows the Solis restaurant starting to be transitioned starting on the 4th.  I just attempted to set a reservation and was offered the 4th through the 7th.  I looked before and didn't see any possibility of reservations, saw this discussion, then found I am able to "supposedly" book a reservation.  It looks like I just completed my reservation for the 6th.

I am not sure who came up with the idea of a 72 oz steak, but I read the "sample" menu as a 32 oz steak.  Based on other porterhouse steaks I have eaten, the bone is about a 1/3 of the total weight.  I realize 21 oz of steak is a lot for 4 oz steak eaters.  May have another party join you and you each get 4 oz of steak.

As for "getting something" for the restaurant being closed, I personally selected this trip for the Panama Canal not the TK restaurant.  My wife said she is looking forward to eating at the outdoor restaurant, since she enjoyed it so much last time we sailed with Seabourn.

Since I am getting off the ship on the 25th, I hope they let those of us not going further on the cruise have "first shot" at the new restaurant!

At the risk of being "old school," wouldn't it make sense for Seabourn to have a page or two about this new restaurant on their website that can be searched.  Yesterday when I got the first notification I did a search and just did another one.  Nothing found.  Probably operator error on my part.

I guess we will be one of the first ones to tryout this new restaurant since we are on the January 4th cruise.  Look forward to trying it.

No fries.  However, in Jan, I just might give it a shot.  Wonder how many "strange"  looks I will get?

On our first Seabourn cruise, my wife and I had it maybe four times, including Caviar in the Pool, on a two week cruise.  We never ordered more than one order a piece.  It is a nice indulgence, but we were enjoying the rest of the cruise, both staff and fellow travelers, we often forgot to order it.

Sorry for being obtuse.  I looked on the Seabourn web site and only saw Caviar in the Surf/Snow.  I wasn't sure if the on-demand caviar is still available.  Not that it would prevent me from going on another cruise Seabourn cruise.  Don't let Seabourn know that.  As for the alcohol beverages, was just curious if there were any changes in the last four years.  Thanks.

It's been about four years since my last Seabourn cruise.  Planning on a 2024 Panama Canal cruise.  Is caviar in the surf/snow the only option?  Anyone have an update on the included alcohol beverages?

We did not try whatsapp in Dec, only native cell provider wifi calling.  Have stream on upcoming cruise, so don't expect any issues.

Interesting.  Five of us on Equinox in Dec and we were "oh fer" with wifi calling.  All phones wifi worked not using all surf wifi (off ship).  We didn't have streaming, so don't know about it.

Not sure if good, bad, or just different.

Called yesterday as select member expecting ~$180 for one device upgrade on 14 night cruise.  Agent searched for best deal and I was quoted ~$135 for one device and ~$180 for two.

While chasing another squirrel, I tripped over the following in the FAQ section:

The question is: can we get the discount listed on the site?

I didn't find this upgrade option on my cruise planner.

Wasn't sure which cruise you were on.  Sorry, didn't read all your details.

I enjoyed Macallan Quest on my Dec cruise 

@Airbalancermight double check email and make sure there isn't  a "*" buried in the text with a 1 day requirement. 

I am hoping things will change in Italy on 1 May as currently being reported/speculated when all but a few covid restrictions remain.

Here's to hoping.

I just looked at the testing site and it is for ihealth tests only.  My government tests are from a different vendor.  Sounds like a good option with the right brand of test.

Already have BianaxNow tests anyway.  Also, ihealth only able to use computers, no phones or tablets.

@cruisemom42 it would be wonderful if Celebrity did anything clearly on the first or second attempt with communications to passengers.  We are currently on at least third iteration of cruise duration testing for Reflection cruise on 18 April.

I have completed but not submitted the form at https://app.euplf.eu/#/.  The first item is: what country is final destination.  So, if going to Italy, this form would be for there.

The website https://spthm.puertos.es/ allows you to register early but can't complete the form until 2 days before arrival in Spain.

On 18 Apr Reflection cruise.  My app says test 1 days before departure. 

I saw no indication of sales tax on drink package upgrade in Dec from FLL.  We did upgrade shortly after boarding.

And some of us have a couple more cruise before we reach Elite.  Giving it my best effort!

We have always upgraded to premium before cruise until last Dec.  Saw a post here about crew member selling package gets credit for the sale.  On Dec cruise, got unboard and asked server about credit and he said yes.  So upgraded with him.  Plan to upgrade on board next month rather than save ~$14.

Tried a couple of times on Fec cruise without success.  Didn't pursue resolution, just used card.  It was easy enough.

Used celebrity app in dec for on board communication.  It was functional but not of great use.  Latest update with notification might make it more useful.

Not sure what happened but I was showing as someone else in the group when I sent message.  By the time it was fixed, I ended up with new captain's club number and several emails to get my points assigned to the new number.

Back to my original post, 2 or 3 different models of iPhone and one android.  iPhone users only got sporadic email communications for onboard comms.  Android - nuttin!  All with surf package