Jim_Iain

To my knowledge they are not open on Embarkation day. Really a shame. I just checked the app and doesn't show open.

Great. Yikes that's a lot of Protein in your drink. The also have ice tea (not as good as al Bacio in MDR, Luminae, Blu as well as Ocean View Cafe (dispenser powdered tea)

Unless in a Suite - Ocean View, Sushi on 5 (al la carte), Mast Bar (Hamburgers and Hot Dogs)

Agree - They do say they will get you to the ship but don't tell you that it could cost you additional. I missed a flight due to late arrival (not considered an airlines fault) The airlines put me on a wait list but could not get me to Rome on time. Called FBC and they said my ticket (pre-covid) was an AA only ticket and could not be transferred to another airline. I had to quickly book a United ticket using miles to make it on time. It is easiest to realize that FBC is nothing more than any other travel agent except have ties to Celebrity.

Ahhh.. definitely understand you are referring to, something like Ensure or Boost. My daughter had lost so much weight when in the hospital she was drinking 3 of those a day. Unfortunately never seen anything even similar on a Celebrity Ship. Wonder if you could contact Special Needs - form attached https://www.celebritycruises.com/content/dam/celebrity/pdf/Celebrity-Guest-Special-Needs-Form.pdf They list Ensure as an item to request near the bottom of the form. Access Department at (866) 592-7225 (voice) or local number (954) 628-9708, fax (954) 628-9622, send an e-mail to special_needs@celebrity.com

Their smoothies are actually protein drinks - at least I would consider things like these to be a protein drinks. They are all served at room temperature where I consider a smoothy to be icy. Refuel - Peanut Butter, Banana, Cocoa, Almond mil and Flax Seeds Antioxidant - Blueberry Blackberry, Strawberry, Coconut Milk, Ginger and Oat It may be my misunderstanding what a Protein Drink is, but this is the closest you will get on a Celebrity ship.

It is true on Edge Class and Revolutionized M and S Class ships.

I really enjoyed that private little hallway. I initially was concerned that it would be noisy since it was cut out of the Sky Lounge but it was really quiet. Our hallway was abuzz one evening when the Guest in the Reflection Suite forgot to turn on the the frosted switch in the shower hanging out the side of the ship. It wasn't pretty. LOL

Never had a bad lunch in Luminae. Service can be slow in all restaurants on the first day as waiters and passengers get to know each other. I don't particularly care as I'm not doing anything except unpacking. Lobster Rolls, like other food, is subjective. It is warm water lobster, the rolls aren't like those you would get in Maine and the portion is relatively small. If not full order a second or a second entree. You will not starve for sure.

Yes they have them on ALL ships in the Aqua Spa Cafe - They are covered by the Premium Package but not basic

Easiest way to check prices are to go to cruise planner under your cruise. Usually pre-cruise there is a discount (currently 8%) The prices by restaurant are fleet wide and don't vary by ship. CC discounts also apply but may have to call to get the discount or applied once on board. You can also use the app - Tuscan Grill 64.90 +20% tip Fine Cut 65.00 but discounted by 8% to $58.99 plus 20% tip First night discounts also apply for many restaurants

I believe this menu is still the current. The new one has a different shape but last cruise everything was the same. as this one

That is a good sign your bid was accepted - especially if the others show cancelled. I have recently experienced that and a day later it came back to where I could modify it. I eventually was upgraded.

That's exciting to hear. I have a couple bookings on our upcoming cruises and trying the New Eden menu

Excited to follow along on your adventure. Look forward to hearing about the Prestige Class seats on Korean.

We had the same experience on Edge. It was so noisy we couldn't even carry on a conversation. It was even louder when they did the "Light Show". It soured us on Fine Cut and never went back.

Really enjoying all your pictures.

Yes. The deposit is the only item in a NR. If you cancel or change your reservation you are charged a $100 pp fee. If cancel after the $100 pp the remainder is sent as a FCC that must be used within one year. Many people pay the extra fee for a refundable deposit so they can change or cancel and get everything back. I recently paid for a Refundable deposit for a cruise in 2024 - Main reason was it is only a place holder to block the cabin and the room type and when I'm on my next cruise I plan on booking in onboard as a NR and then cancel my original refundable booking.

Yes

Interesting to hear about the Raspberry Pistachio desert is still on board. It is one of my favorites. For awhile when they published their new menus in Luminae were showing they changed the Chef B's items

I find it so refreshing to see such a positive critique. After almost a month of gloom and doom and threats of cancelling cruises, it's reassuring that the "Chicken Little" predictions are proving to be all hot air.

Good information here and a portal to book. For a group of 5 it may be relatively affordable. For timing I would think that 60 minutes would be a good estimate of getting you luggage, immigration and customs (red land / green lanes) Another option is to consider the Airport Transfer bus that take you to the Bus Station at the Train Station. They run every 20 minutes and run 8 Euros. Transit time on the non-stop bus in about 20 minutes.

No. Blu is never open for Lunch - Except sometimes for a Special Lunch (not for Blu passengers)

The packages can be a good deal if your interested in trying all of the restaurants. Personally I would probably reserve online to secure a date and time you wish. The specialties are usually discounted per-cruise. You can always cancel or move reservation to a different night and time. Generally you can order anything on the menu with the exception of some specialty items which are noted with the additional cost. Example - Murano has a special Five Senses menu with wine paring - that is $89 pp additional. Also Tuscan have some Prime beef adders - 16 ounce Dry Aged NY Steak $15 and 22 Oz Porterhouse $18. If you download the Celebrity App and go to the Restaurant Menus you will see the menus and any add on. Wine and Drinks are per you package or separate charge if no package.

Good luck. At least if still pending you are still in the running? Have you checked at how many rooms are available? All mind still say pending but no availability of room currently.