Jim_Iain

The 4X4 was a Celebrity Tour and loved it. Would definitely recommend. Mar just came on after vacation she was on Summit with us an expected to go to a different ship. She said she will be on her own Next week. She's an absolute gem.

I was checking out the On Board Booking vs future booking form. Surprised to find current offering is better to book a phantom cruise. Future booking - Can book up to one year but not the adders as above Fine print

Real time --- I needed to download a software app on my laptop - The file was 580 Megs and took 40 minutes to download using Starlink. Speed tests are showing about 5 Meg/second but in real world is pretty slow.

Years ago Michael's Club was a Cigar Bar and even had a ladies night. Smoking is no longer allowed anywhere inside on the Celebrity Fleet. On S-Class the best smoking area is Port Side at the Sunset bar

It has only been 3 nights but so far eaten all dinners there. We tried to book the Murano first night with the discount but was booked months out. Joan said she went at there were only 4 tables with guests. Incredible. We will probably eat at Murano and possibly Tuscan - not sure if this cruise or next. I have to say we are more than please with both service and food in Luminae. Yes you can order from MDR if you choose. One night The app said they had a Lamb Chop and the actually menu had a Lamb Loin. Iain asked and the waiter said I can get you a nice Rack of Lamb from Main dining room. I'm sure the Luminae Chef cooked or at least had it plated on Luminae Dining ware.

And I could afford the flag to run up the pole.

I've only gotten warm thanks from all those I've left a gift for. Sometimes for the Retreat Host's we have given them a nice handmade necklace pendant and chain. They have always been really pleased. Mar said last night... did you see my beautiful necklace as she had it with her.

Definitely not making fun. Many of our Toronto friends do use the aboot. With my mother being from Tennessee and a UT Knoxville Grad I sometimes let a Y'all slip out.

I just looked her up - Yacht Viva It is the 85th largest superyacht in the world, and is believed to be owned by billionaire Frank Fertitta III, the CEO of Station Casinos in Las Vegas and founder of Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Valued at $175 Million.

If that was the case I sure would never tip him again and might ask for it to be credited back to my account. Personally I would rather be taxed on a full amount of a tip rather then get 1/20th of it as a pooled tip.

Meals have been incredible. Being a port day we decided to eat in OVC. Really much better layout than I've seen in a long time. I'll post pictures later. Ice Cream is always a must and is just as good as I remember. Much better selection than Summit had.

ILounge Does it bring back memories Total product offering.

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We decided to stay aboard today. I did most of my walking this morning but got too hot so took to the hallways. Decks 7 and 8 are my favorite as they both are the only floors that have a complete lap. I did go up and down and took some picture of the ship and explored while I got my exercise in. Martini Bar Casino

Night 3 dinner. Amuse Bouche Was really interesting and very good. Cauliflower Puree with a hint of White Chocolate and Salmon Tartar For starter I had Lamb Balls Iain had Egg Drop Soup For main Iain had the Fluke I had what was advertised as a New York Steak. Strange shape but tender and flavorful but WAY too much. I could only eat half of it

I'm very impressed with Solstice and the Crew. Food is surpassing Summit and we thought that was the best food we had ever had on Celebrity.

Feel free to post. I'm sure others would enjoy seeing them. I've been checking via app every night to see what's for dinner. Have ordered a couple items off of it.

Sorry to hear and hope you are recovering quickly. When we caught it we tested positive for 11 days. We have mostly been wearing masks.

We did see about a dozen sea lions and one of the biggest Yachts I've ever seen.

We of course are much further south than you but sunset is at 5:35 PM and sunrise is 6:47 Am We did watch the sun set over the Pacific about 1/2 way point and it was totally black with a beautiful almost full moon by the time we got back. Some of the car's lights weren't working, luckily ours was - I just had to figure out how to turn them on. Cactus Tours is the operator and it is about 1 hour drive from the ship so was close to 7:30PM before we got back to the ship.

So far shows have been a 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM You can also check the app closer to sailing and they will be listed on the Daily Planner

Joan, What fun> We have never dined in our room for Dinner.

I was indeed wrong. Old age -- what can I say. LOL. Yesterday was hopping with Princess and Holland America in port. Today we only have Disney with us. The port was hopping when we Tendered in.

I haven't seen one yet. Was it on Port or Starboard? Exception when we came down with Covid and couldn't get food until 11:00. Was memorable but in a negative way.

My understanding is their contracts were extended and extended and they finally go to go home.