Markmom18

Hi, We boarded yesterday out of Miami. So much has been written about the Celebration already. I thought I’d add few brief comments herre: Sweet Tooth:I was looking forward to a slice of confetti cake . After talking with a worker at the Buffet’s , it turns out Celebration doesn’t offer the “Whole Cake” Station. Just the stand dessert station. Hand Washing: I really liked the modernized version they had on some ships. Elevator: Again I missed the system they had on the Panorama. I did LOVE: The overall feeling of spaciousness in so many areas of the ship. Lots of chairs everywhere too! Our Balcony cabin. The real shower door 🙂 Rudi’s Seagrill for dinner last night, (think that’s the name). Mark ordered the seafood bisque, Mac ‘n Lobster, Buttered Lobster (w tails) and key lime pie. He loved each course! I ordered the Coquillos (sp?) St Jacques and buttered lobster tail. Key Lime pie to go for later in the night. EVERTHING SO Delicious 😋 Right now we’re at sea. It’s overcast. I’m betting the sun will come out later. i have my Pasta Class this morning at 10:00. 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

My husband and I had lunch here on our cruise in September. I chose the salmon (tasty) and another fish. Darn, I cannot remember the name. It was so deliciously moist, smooth and is “delicate” a proper term ?? to describe a taste? Just the best!! 😋😋😋 Bobbi

😁😁 Success …. Today marks 40 Days till our cruise AND the Kitchen Cooking Classes are finally available!! 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

Hi, The meetings are “run” by whoever attends. If you want to attend, I can’t see why you’d not be welcome. My husband, myself & son are all sober & in Recovery. It’s always been nice to meet fellow alcoholics/addicts in these meetings. I personally have never asked someone if they “belong” in the room there on the ship 😂. 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

Hi, I booked this cruise oh about 4 months ago. From the day I booked, I started buying my extras . That included wanting to ink my Carnival Kitchen Class. I’m serious … I have gone online everyday since, looking to see if the classes have been listed under the Speciality Dining. Not one class. ☹️🙁 Bobbi

I can’t recall a cruise (RCCL or Carnival) where there hasn’t been a meeting offered. As we AA’ers know, not always well attended, but we only need 2 📘💙. 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

FYI: I ended up calling Carnival. I first spoke to someone “Already Booked Your Cruise” Option. He saw nothing either & transferred me to “Fun Shops”. She also looked up my cruise & searched online somewhere. 🙂 Bottom Line: She is unable to view IF they already offered Carnival Kitchen. So, obviously doesn’t know if it just sold out. Her suggestions — Keep checking online everyday (I Do! 🙂). Still nothing offered by the day of the cruise, ask at Guest Services. So no new ideas but now I know 100000% that there is no help available on this subject via Carnival phone rep’s. Keeping my fingers crossed as I continue to obsessively look at my cruise each day sigh 😊🤞🏼 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

Hi, Tomorrow will be 48 days till our Celebration cruise and still no Carnival Kitchen options listed. Yes, looking at the Speciality Dining under my Booking. Thanks, 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

Hi, Mark wasn’t ever in a band, sorry, guess it was another Mark who worked for Carnival. Yes, our son worked onboard a few years before the 2020 Covid shutdown. He went back to the Fun Squad on the Panorama very briefly in 2021. But, he felt like the mask police & that too many of guests were giving the staff a hard time. The general loss of manners. He’s doing well and is working with his Dad in our family owned business - 30+ years! Mark will take it over one day. So, it all worked out. 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

I have a Celebration cruise beginning the last weekend in January. Chris Williams is on the most current Carnival CD List (as of a few days). Sorry to hear this news. I actually notice the CD’s. Guess it’s from the days when our son was a member of Fun Squad. One of the guys he worked with, Alex, was promoted to CD. Nice guy too! 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

Thanks for the suggestion, I will keep looking. There isn’t even ONE class in ANY of the different items they offer in the classes. Only 6 restaurant reissues are listed. 2 Bonsai Teppy (L+D), the kids Breakfast in the MDR, the Steakhouse & forgot the 2 others. Maybe something will pop up … 🛳️ Bobbi

Yep. I just replied here on the thread .. 🙂

Hi again, Well, I looked under Speciality Dining. A total of 6 options are available right now. None being any of the Carnival Kitchen experience. I figure that all the SOLD OUT Speciality Dining (and pay Restaurants) options are not listed. Such as the Kitchen. Our cruise is booked sorta last minute … only 90 days out. I usually book a year or more in advance. So, guessing the “beggars can’t be choosy” cliche might be fitting here .. Oh well … an experience for a future cruise. Thanks again, 🛳️ Bobbi

Thank you, appreciate the quick response. I’ll go over to Carnival & hopefully will be able to book one ! 😁 🛳️ Bobbi

Hi, Booked on the Celebration for late January. I thought I read that this was one of the ships that offered the “Kitchen” experience … making pasta, cakes, etc etc. I know someone knows … Thank You … 🛳️🛳️ Bobbi

I’m understanding your question this way …Can my portion of shrimp directly go to my Partners plate? With the shrimp never touching my own plate. The Chef was light hearted and singing the whole time he’s preparing our food. I’d just ask him as you sit down. If he’s not there yet, the hostess could probably relay the message. Our experience was casual, fun and lots of singing! 🛳️ Bobbi

More photos … We’re packed and self debarking early tomorrow morning. Flying over to New Orleans for a few days before going home. I hope we helped a bit in bringing some of the new entrees here to C.C. 🛳️ Bobbi

Sorry we haven’t gone to the MDR . But, here’s some photos of todays lunch at the Teppy place. We enjoyed our lunch here. The quality of the fish & meat were far superior than the MDR and the $23 Steak & Lobster I had earlier this week. All diners around the table all were given fresh veggies, homemade rice and 2 full — head to tail shrimp — delicious! I ordered the Black Cod and the Salmon as my entree. Salmon was wonderful. But the Cod … wow … just incredible … 5 stars❣️

Oh and my husband got a Carnival pin too.

Hi, Well we were in Curaçao from 7-2:30pm today. Here’s dinner photos n the MDR … oops todays lunch is in the photos too. The Beef Wellington I sent back. I’m picky and don’t like a thick 3” tendon (whatever that connecting tissue is called) of fat separating the filet. Just too chewy! Ken ordered the Turkey , so I just had them take the Wellington & replace with another turkey plate. The meat was so juicy and flavored well. Just needed more cranberry relish 🙂. I thought I took a photo but turns out I didn’t.

My personal experience is that the food temperature is hit & miss. I also don’t expect too much, I know they have a jillion prepared dishes in the kitchen. So, probably is next to impossible to get that perfect temperature . I love the service though! It makes whatever choices I’ve made seem better. 🛳️ Bobbi

Hi, Today was Aruba … 9:00am to 10:00pm. We didn’t go to the MDR tonight. But, we did come back from our excursions really hungry. Went to Guy’s for burgers & fries. ⬇️⬇️ 🛳️ Bobbi

The lobster didn’t seem any ‘better’ than the ugh lobster they’ve been serving us for “free” in the MDR. IMO 🤷🏻‍♀️.

It WAS elegant night, I thought I mentioned it, sorry.

I agree the lobster was not worth the upgrade. And I enjoyed the filet, however my medium rare turned to medium as I ate my meal.