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I would probably go with the Constellation. It is a smaller ship than the Beyond. The Beyond is really special with nicer amenities but I would not spend 5K more for the experience. A factor to consider in the particular itinerary.

When we were onboard, there were no reservations for the dining rooms. You just show up to the dining room of your choice. There was a notice that there were no reservations for the standard dining rooms. Of course, you needed reservations for the Specialty Restaurants.

I believe the Captain would head to Atlantis.😀

The latest ship sailing is the Beyond in that class and there are improvements over the Apex. Both offer good experiences. Make your decision based on price and itinerary. If you cancel before final. payment, you will get your deposit back. The amount paid for the refundable deposit is built into the cruise fare and would be paid with the final payment.

When returning at that time, there will be a pizza station and pasta station open. In addition, there will be bread, sandwich meats, cheeses, desserts and a salad/fruit bar. Then there is room service or getting someone to eat when off the ship.

One piece of that "pizza" is more than I can handle. Tasteless. I will run to the grill for one of those Hamburg patties lying in the pan of drippings and load it up with condiments.

You have got to 'race' to the OVC as you got to eat or do you want me to pass out? As you say, there are cancellations and there is a "list" of cruisers that show appreciation.💰

That was our same experience. Really enjoyed the Century and the menus. A classic cruise ship. My comments on the Solstice in Alaska: - friendly staff - glad I did not pay for internet service - dinners at the buffet with the fresh seafood arriving from port were fantastic - our room was rather tired and needed a renovation - Port Valet was a great service that was offered Would go on an Alaskan cruise again.

Better one of the brothers than that darn cat captaining our last cruise....🐈

On the Beyond, we were invited to a Music and Mixology Class. When we arrived, there were 4 glasses of wine on each place setting but the class was a drawing class. No music and no mixology. There ended up being very few of us in the class and there was plenty of wine for seconds, thirds, etc.

Is this like the pre-pre and pre-game shows for the Super Bowl?

Tuscan has gone south since they changed the original menu many years ago. We tried it a few times and finally we said "enough". Murano still offers an exceptional meal. What Tuscan has going for it on the S-Class ships is the view.

Let this be an underwear thread. Do you send boxers or briefs or long johns? Which came back the same size as was sent?

Yes, we left on time and returned back to the dock at the adjusted times.

On our recent cruise, we booked an early morning excursion through Celebrity. About a month before the cruise, we received notice that there was a change in time. The change was 2 hours later than we had originally thought it was. Sometimes, Celebrity is at the mercy of the independent contractors they do business with.

12112 was a beautiful cabin on the Beyond. Great amenities. Some minor creaking from the walls.

Some are difficult to open for those with arthritis. I was helping other cruisers open them. It may be a good idea to bring a rubber gripper.

We sailed in Aqua and the mattresses were new and very comfortable. Our cabin had new curtains, carpeting, comforter, new or re-upholstered furniture. I believe all Concierge and up had the re-fresh.

Agreed. The metal container was fine when cold but not as tasty when at room temperature. I preferred the Celebrity brand versus a brand they substituted which I think was from Florida. That one had a strange taste at all temperatures. The metal containers are the way to go when leaving the ship. Got to be careful when opening.

Both are good ships. As mentioned, there are different options for Specialty Dining on the Silhouette. We enjoy the Lawn Club Grill. However, Equinox had a partial refurbishment. Some Veranda rooms were not upgraded. We were fortunate to have our room upgraded in Aqua Class on Equinox and we could immediately see the difference from our previous cruise.

Some people use blankets to watch the movie. It was interesting to watch a wiffle ball attempt to go back and forth while the ship is moving and with the windy conditions at sea.

There were all levels trying to play on the Beyond. A couple of players wanted to know why they could not play when the movie was playing? Give me a break. Thankfully, staff removed all of the equipment.

The people I see playing don't move much. Oh, they probably got ankle sprains heading off the court to make sure they arrive in time for the early bird menu.

It was located by the Rooftop Garden. The same area was used for movies and family games. There were specific times listed in the program for the various events. Thank goodness they limited the days and times for pickelball.

We were on the Beyond. There was little noise from outside when the windows were open. However, when neighbors were opening and closing their windows/blinds, it was noticeable. It only lasted for about a minute. We had no issues regarding the bathroom doors. The biggest issue with the Beyond were the number of complaints of noise coming from the walls and ceilings in certain rooms. We were lucky not to experience any of those sounds.