ebtrip

Was on the Equinox in Sept had no problem ordering from the MDR

Was on the Equinox in September. We sail Aqua so Blu was our dining room. Service was exceptional and most times food was very good. My only complaint was 3 nights I ordered from MDR because the choices were limited on the Blu menu. There is no steak on menu every night as there is on the MDR menu. Food at the buffet IMO was not as good as it has been.

Totally agree. There should be some kind of decorum in Blu.

On X in Blu, it states there is a dress code. I don’t see why someone can’t put on a pair of pants and a golf shirt. This man always looked like he came in from the gym. If they’re from RCCL and there is no dress code, then go to the buffet.

You can order anything from the MDR menu.

I was on the same cruise and forgot to mention in my questionnaire that in Blu, there was a couple that the man was in shorts and t shirt every night but chic. A big disappointment that they were allowed in. Years ago when there was the happy hour in the sky lounge we went straight from an excursion. My husband was in shorts, they made him change to pants.

Well thanks for the info, wish we knew that during the cruise, but didn’t know that when they asked to pay it was free.

Sorry ,but we never use the Persian Garden.

I’m sure ur right, but in all my past cruises never had kids in Blu. Have had families but all adults

Did not know about that, as there are no children in blu.

our cruise was 8 nights. You can order anything from the MDR. Had the onion soup a couple of times as well as the shrimp cocktail. I forgot to mention that our champagne was in the refrigerator, no Ice bucket or champagne glasses. Our room steward was not the best. We got the glasses from a bar. with basic internet we could not send pix, could not text, had to use what’s ap, or Facebook messager. Could receive emails. Never had this problem before. Said we needed to upgrade. Not necessary for us. We were on Viking Ocean in March and was able to video chat with my children in the middle of the Atlantic and u don’t pay for internet. When in Blu, please send our love to a wonderful assistant Zhanna, from Russia. She will remember us. Just tell her Elaine from California.

Just off Equinox and was ask by fellow CC to post my impressions. Im not going to give my Opinions of the cruise, but the shipboard experience. We haven’t been on Celebrity since January 2020. We are Elite Plus. Upon boarding, no more champagne welcome. Movies are now pay on demand for current selections. no canapés in the afternoon. Wifi was terrible..we had basic. We were in Aqua Class cabin 1605. I was asked if deck 11 would be noisy with pool deck on 12. Our cabin was on the hump. Heard music one night and during one early evening some moving of furniture. Never heard anything during the night. Great location. And YES, chocolates were on the pillows every night. Now for Blu, service was impeccable. Never had a wait. The filet mignon was exceptional, the lobster (with no limits) was sweet and tender. Rack of lamb, delicious My disappointment was that 3 out of 8 nights I ordered from the MDR. Blu doesn’t have a steak on the menu every night.. the offers were pork, veal, lamb etc. One evening the Maitre De made a special shrimp dish for me. As I said the service was outstanding. Hope this helps, yes I probably would book Aqua again (depending on cost) if booking Celebrity, but may go back to Holland and see how they are doing. bon voyage

In Florida right now, will board Equinox tomorrow. I’ll cross my fingers in hopes it’s as good as it has been.

I don’t think so, not my favorite on a cruise

Don’t know when your cruise is, but I waited for a sale. Paid $10.00 pp plus gratuity. I called celebrity and they upgraded us.

We leave on Saturday on Equinox. Always book Aqua. Hope Blu is as great as it has always been. Last time we sailed X was January 2920. Have sailed 4 times on Viking Ocean since then. They were great. A very different experience than X. As Elite Plus, we have a booking on Azamara, which will be our second cruise with them, and we are Discovery Plus, so have gotten our Elite Plus perks.

Definitely Murano. We leave on Saturday for Caribbean on the Equinox. This is our 4th time on her. Haven’t been on X since 2020. Hope we are not disappointed, as we have been sailing on X since 2008.

We’re on the same cruise.

We leave next week for the Caribbean on the Equinox. Had booked the Beyond but found out Aqua on had IV cabins so cancelled. Haven’t sailed on X since January 2020. Sailed 4 times on Viking Ocean, have a Japan cruise booked on Azamara for next year. As elite plus and a loyal X cruiser after next weeks cruise I will determine if the cuts that X has implemented will affect us in Aqua class.

Agree, with the difficulties of IT. I booked with an online agency I’ve used for years, and they have included my air and hotel package. This part is not from Azamara. Final payment is due next month and I intend to get my travel insurance with default clause. You never know. I remember when Renaissance Cruises, (which are Azamaras ships) went under.

I am sailing on the Equinox in 2 weeks, cancelled the Beyond because of IV staterooms. Haven’t been on X since January 2020, and always book Aqua class. As Elite Plus I will decide after this cruise if we will sail with X again. Booked on Azamara again for next year, sailed 4 times on Viking Ocean in the past. Always loved Celebrity and hope the changes I see are not significant.

Just booked Blackjack tournament with the discount for my husband and myself. Never thought of doing it in advice.

I will. Interested to see what changes have occurred. Haven’t sailed on X since January 2020. Sailed 3 times since then on Viking Ocean. This may be our last with them. On Azamara next year, which will be our 2nd cruise with them.

We have been on deck 11 on the Equinox and never had a problem. We sail again in 3 weeks in cabin 1605 extended balcony. I’ll let u know if there’s a noise issue. I have no concerns

Had booked the Beyond for our upcoming cruise in 3 weeks. When I found out the Aqua class was IV, I canceled that cruise and change to my old time favorite Equinox. X is catering to the younger generation. Us old timers are being left behind. We’ve been sailing on X since 2007, after many years with Princess and Holland. The past 2 years we’ve sailed on Viking Ocean 4 times and will be cruising our 2nd time in March on Azamara in Japan.