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Hi, Thank you very much for your replies. This will be my first time dining in Blu. Chuck

Hi, I am booked on the Celebrity Infinity in an AquaClass stateroom for early September. Have you enjoyed dining in Blu? Are tables generally available or do you need to wait for a table? Do you generally have dinner at the same time each evening? Do you have the same server each night? Have you tried breakfast in Blu? Any advice on Blu is appreciated. Thanks, Chuck

Hi, Thanks for your reports on the Celebrity Infinity. I am booked on the Infinity's cruise departing on September 3, 2022. It sounds like the ship has improved since its prior sailings. I have booked an AquaClass stateroom on Deck 9 and I am looking forward to dining in Blu. It would be great if you could provide updates / recommendations for Blu. Thanks, Chuck

Hi, I have taken three Celebrity cruises during the past year (Celebrity Summit in July 2021, Celebrity Reflection in Feb. 2022, and Celebrity Apex in April 2022) and greatly enjoyed all three cruises. The dining experience and service were excellent on all three ships. I sailed on my first Celebrity cruise in 1991 (on the Horizon) and have taken a variety of Celebrity cruises over the past 31 years. The cruise experience obviously has changed over the years on all of the cruise lines, but these three recent Celebrity cruises were wonderful. I currently have three more Celebrity cruises booked (Celebrity Infinity for Sep. 2022, Celebrity Beyond for Feb. 2023, and Celebrity Ascent for Feb. 2024). Chuck

Hi, I selected AquaClass over Concierge Class so that I can dine in Blu. This special restaurant is available to AquaClass passengers for breakfast and dinner each day. Chuck

Hi, Thanks for the information. This is helpful. This will be my first time dining in Blu. Chuck

Hi, Thanks, I called Celebrity about making reservations online for Blu. They told me to check with the Blu staff about making reservations after I board the ship. Chuck

Hi, I am booked on the Celebrity Infinity in an AquaClass stateroom for the cruise departing on September 3, 2022. I don't see an option to make reservations for Blu on the Celebrity website, but this hopefully will become available closer to my cruise. Chuck

Hi, I cruised aboard the Celebrity Apex in late April 2022 (the ship's last Caribbean cruise of the season) and there were approximately 2,100 passengers on my cruise. I took this cruise solo and had Select (Anytime) Dining. Prior to the cruise, I made my dining reservations for a different restaurant each night (the four main dining rooms and three specialty restaurants). For most nights, I made my dining reservation for 6:30. I never had any problem and was always promptly seated at a table for two in each restaurant. In my experience, Select Dining worked very well. I am following a similar approach for my cruise on the Celebrity Beyond for February 2023. Chuck

Hi, I visited Bimini on the Celebrity Reflection in late Feb. 2022. This was my first visit to this port. Prior to the cruise, I booked a shore excursion that featured a boat ride. My excursion was canceled and I purchased the day pass to the Resorts World Bimini Beach Club aboard the ship for $40 (I honestly don't remember if it was available for purchase prior to the cruise). I road the tram to the Beach Club with the beautiful beach and two large pools (it was very nice). They gave us wrist bands to wear prior to boarding the tram. We could stay as long as we wanted. I am booked on the Celebrity Infinity for the cruise departing on Sep. 3, 2022. There is an excursion in Bimini to Paradise Beach (which apparently is a public beach near the Beach Club), but there currently is no option to purchase the day pass to the Beach Club. I purchased the excursion to Paradise Beach, but I will change my booking if the pass to the Beach Club becomes available. It has been a very long time since I have been to Puerto Plata (I visited this port during a cruise in 1976 when I was a child). For what it's worth, I have booked the "Explore Puerto Plata and Cable Car" excursion. This looks interesting to me. Chuck

Hi, I have the same attitude. It is unfortunate that some people are experiencing problems on the current cruise, but I am hoping that the issues soon will be resolved. I am booked on the Sep. 3 sailing of the Celebrity Infinity. I am taking this cruise solo and was able to get an incredible price on an AquaClass stateroom. Although the ship may be dated, I am looking forward to the cruise and dining in Blu for a week. Chuck

Hi, Thanks for your posts and photos. I am booked on the Celebrity Infinity in an AquaClass stateroom for early September. I am taking this cruise solo and was able to get an incredible price. This will be my first time dining in Blu. I have taken three Celebrity cruises since July 2021 (Summit, Refection and Apex) and was very pleased with these cruises. Hopefully, the air conditioning and other issues will soon be resolved. I booked this cruise realizing that this is an older ship that has not had the major refurbishment, but I am hoping that this will still be a nice cruise. Chuck

Hi, I have cruised aboard both ships in the Caribbean recently: the Celebrity Reflection in February 2022 and the Celebrity Apex in April 2022. I sailed on both cruises solo and had a standard veranda stateroom on Deck 7 on the Reflection and one of the "porthole" veranda staterooms on Deck 7 forward on the Apex (thus, I had a traditional veranda rather than one of the infinite verandas). I greatly enjoyed both ships. The Reflection is in excellent shape even though it has not received the major refurbishment. On the Apex, I really liked the modern design of the ship and trying the different restaurants. I had dinner in a different restaurant each night (the four traditional dining rooms and three specialty restaurants). I liked the Apex better than I expected. Choosing between these two ships is difficult, but I would probably pick the Apex. Celebrity has been providing incredible deals for solo travelers recently. I am currently booked solo on the Celebrity Infinity for September 2022 (AquaClass so that I can try Blu) and the Celebrity Beyond for February 2023 (Concierge Class). Chuck

Hi, I had an existing booking for a single stateroom with infinite veranda on the Celebrity Beyond for the cruise departing on Feb. 19, 2023 (Always Included fare). I called Celebrity yesterday and upgraded to a Concierge Class stateroom with infinite veranda (Always Included fare) and the price of my cruise actually decreased by several hundred dollars. Last week, I booked an AquaClass stateroom as a solo cruiser on the Celebrity Infinity for the cruise departing on Sep. 3, 2022 (Always Included fare). I received an incredibly low price and I am looking forward to dining in Blu. This sale has been great for me. Chuck

Hi, Thanks for the information. I thought that I would not receive double points for one of the solo staterooms on the Edge class ships. When I booked my solo stateroom on the Celebrity Beyond, the future cruise consultant on the Celebrity Reflection said that I would receive double points. However, I did not think that he was right. I am trying to determine when I will reach Elite Plus. Chuck

Hi, I have cruised aboard all three ship classes during the past year (Celebrity Summit in July 2021, Celebrity Reflection in Feb. 2022, and Celebrity Apex in April 2022) and honestly enjoyed all three ships. They each have their strengths. I think the Summit looks great after its major refurbishment. The Reflection is beautiful and crowding was not a problem because there were only 900 passengers on my cruise. I was a little apprehensive about trying the Apex, but I liked it better than expected. The Apex probably is my current favorite because I loved the ship's modern and innovative design, increased dining options, and Eden. I am booked on the Celebrity Beyond for Feb. 2023. Earlier this week, I saw an incredible price for a seven-day Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Infinity for Sep. 2022 (yes, I realize that this ship has not been refurbished like the Summit). However, I booked an AquaClass stateroom for the first time and I am looking forward to trying Blu. My recent Celebrity cruises all have been excellent. Chuck

Hi, I know that solo travelers usually receive double the number of Captain's Club points. For example, I cruised aboard the Celebrity Apex on a seven-day cruise in April 2022 in a Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda stateroom and received 42 points (3 club points per night for 7 nights = 21 points x 2). How do the points work for a Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda that are on the new ships? I booked one of these staterooms on the Celebrity Beyond for a seven-day cruise for February 2023. Do solo travelers receive double points for these single staterooms? Will I receive 21 points or 42 points? I have received conflicting information. Thanks, Chuck

Hi, Thanks for the information. Chuck

Hi, I recently decided to book the Celebrity Infinity for a seven-day Caribbean cruise in early September. I cruised aboard the Celebrity Summit in July 2021 and really liked the new look of the ship's revolutionized staterooms and public areas. I realize that the Infinity has not been revolutionized, but I have reasonable expectations and should still enjoy the ship. I was able to get an incredible price as a solo cruiser in an AquaClass stateroom. I am looking forward to dining in Blu. Chuck

Hi, I am booked on the Rotterdam's 10-day Southern Caribbean cruise that departs on Nov. 20, 2022. For dining, my reservation states "Confirmed Main." Is "main" the second (8:00 pm) seating? Thanks, Chuck

Hi, I did the behind-the-scenes tour on the Celebrity Apex in late April and thought that it was very interesting. I also booked the art tour prior to my cruise, but it unfortunately was canceled for my cruise. However, I was able to get a copy of the souvenir book of the ship's art.

Hi, I cruised aboard the Celebrity Apex in late April 2022 on its final Caribbean cruise for the season. I didn't notice any difference regarding the experience (it was an excellent cruise).

Hi, I recently cruised aboard both classes of ship in the Caribbean (Celebrity Reflection in late February 2022 and Celebrity Apex in late April 2022). I honestly greatly enjoyed both ships and think they have their own strengths. The Solstice class probably has more out-of-the-way places, but I really liked the lobby, Eden and overall futuristic design of the Apex. I enjoyed the Apex more than I expected. In fact, I am booked on the Celebrity Beyond for February 2023.

Hi, I cruised aboard the Celebrity Apex during the last week of April 2022 as a solo cruiser. I made reservations in advance of the cruise for a different venue each night (each of the four main dining rooms plus three of the specialty restaurants). All of my reservations were for a table for two. This worked out well for me. It is true that many of the tables for two are close together. I chatted with people at neighboring tables some evenings but not others. If you don't want to talk to people at neighboring tables, I think they will be respectful. On some evenings, the tables next to my table were not occupied. The likelihood of people being seated at a nearby table probably varies by the dining time and the number of passengers on the particular cruise. lf it is important for you to have a table that is not near other occupied tables, I suggest talking to the person at the host desk at the entrance to the dining room. I greatly enjoyed the Celebrity Apex (stunning ship) and I am booked on the Celebrity Beyond for February 2023.

Hi, I cruised aboard the Celebrity Apex during the last week of April and did the Inside Access behind-the-scenes tour. I booked this online prior to the cruise. I recommend this tour if it is available. Chuck