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Photo of the Seafood Tower from S Class ship a number for years ago. There was a charge years ago. I dont remember any fee for the Tower when we last ate at The Porch. On the E Class ships Raw on 5 have oysters in their The Imperial Tower, cost $70.

9 hours ago, Encapsulated said:

What other benefits in the room? Is it identical in terms of shower bathroom/layout?

Exclusive services and amenities

Exclusive access to The Retreat

Unlimited access to the Adults-Only SEA Thermal Suite on Edge Series

Unlimited access to the Adults-Only Persian Garden on Millennium and Solstice Series

2 Yoga mats & In-room fitness amenities

Full In-Suite Menu (Breakfast and Dinner) featuring clean cuisine from Blu

https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/staterooms/suite-class/aqua-sky-suite

21 minutes ago, Gracie115 said:

Very nice to hear of your experience. We love the "S" class ships, after 2 sailings on Apex if we ever book again on X it will be on an "S" class for sure.  Prefer the layout, the service, Luminae is SO much better than on E class, and your reports of the butler service are encouraging. 

We only sailed on the Edge once. Apex next June. After the limited menu in Luminae on the E class ships, I'm dreading having dinner in Luminae. 

 I dress smart casual every evening. Most evenings we dine in Luminae.

EVENING CHIC

Each itinerary features one to two “formal” nights we call Evening Chic. Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos. The Daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening. If you do not wish to participate in Evening Chic, Smart Casual attire is acceptable for dining and theater.

On 6/6/2022 at 1:56 PM, fstuff1 said:

I was on Apex in both sunset veranda and Aquaclass (doing a b2b).

No coffee maker.

 

I enjoy waking up, making coffee and drinking it in my balcony in my pajamas.

I dont want to get dressed and goto the spa cafe or the buffet just to get coffee. (I don't eat breakfast to cut down on weight gain on cruises.)

 

NCL has coffee makers in their balcony cabins. 

Why doesn't Celebrity?

 

If I remember correctly. The Silhouette and Reflection have a area called The Hideaway. The Hideaway has a coffee station on deck 7 or 8. Book your cabin near The Hideaway coffee station.

6 hours ago, Szt said:

You are all right in every point. Including the book early part. Both Murano and Tuscan are booked solid. 😢 Guess I hesitated too long. 

We were just on Eclipse last month. We dined one night in Murano. The Chateaubriand for 2 was really good. If they have cold water Lobster onboard they will prepare it table side. They hold back early dining times for suite guests. Once onboard go to Murano's. Mention your anniversary. While you both might want to dress up. Do so if you want. All X specialty restaurants are Smart Casual.

23 minutes ago, Straughn said:

Any advice, pro or con, on cabins 1108, 1112, and 1124 on the Constellation? Thanks.

We stayed in 1114 and 1116 on Summit. Cabins were fine. Very little overhang on the balcony. Photos from Summit.

13 hours ago, someguyfl said:

How is the main buffet (oceanview cafe) different from the elite breakfast, though?

X has said it has to do with carpet on the floor.

16 minutes ago, katysuerx said:

Also interested to know this.  
 

do you have the exact address to the port?   Just wanna make sure I’m giving the Lyft driver the correct info! 

https://www.portsamerica.com/operations/cruise-los-angeles-terminal-schedule

Yes, you can change one name only once. Others will have more details.

On 10/18/2023 at 4:58 PM, Jim_Iain said:

I've been searching around and what I received when I ordered a Rib Eye Steak (April May of this year) was actually an Eye Round Steak -   Very little flavor, on the tough side an never ordered since

 

Were just off Eclipse Oct 1st. Your photo is what our rib eye looked like in Luminae. About half that thickness and very tough.

7 hours ago, CruisinShips said:

We were fortunate enough to be in a CS, 1618, which has an angled balcony. It was really wonderful and we spent a lot of time out there.

We were in 1622 on the same cruise. Remember the pilot for Astoria coming in by helicopter. A friend sent me this photo.

5 hours ago, RichYak said:

I assume you mean Kotor, not Koper as I couldn't find a cruise where Constellation calls there. Have you looked at Azamara's Croatia intensive itineraries?

Our Adriatic Sea cruise was on Azamara. 

14 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Where did you 2800. Guest that is S class numbers 🙄

https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Fact_sheets/CEL-Constellation-FactSheet-MICE.pdf

 

Yes your right I was thinking S Class. Connie has 2184 to 2559 guest.

On X we book AquaClass or Sky Suites. The Constellation (Connie) is a M Class ship with about 2800 guest. AquaClass gives you a smaller dining restaurant called Blu. Suites guest can dine in Luminae. Connie does have limited pay specialty dining restaurants.

I'm sure Connie could use an update, but overall she should be in good shape. 

Sun Princess will give you more food options and a much newer ship. My question to you is. Is this cruise more about Dubrovnik, Koper, Split. Or is it more about what the ship has to offer.

On 10/4/2023 at 11:38 AM, maggie.1008 said:

We love Rose. Do you know if she will be on the Eclipse on December 1st cruise?

Just checked with a friend getting on Eclipse tomorrow. She said Rose went home Oct 1.

7 hours ago, buzz031 said:

We were on this cruise!  Our staff in early MDR were outstanding. It’s the first time we weren’t in the Blu in a very long time. I did eat a lot of salmon, but at least it was tasty. Shows were good. Beyond the Podium talk on the PNW left a lot out. Was more of a port talk rather than what was advertised regarding geography. Other than bringing home Covid (my first time—knew it had to happen eventually), it was a great cruise!

My MIL came down with Covid. She shared her V1 with her sister. We all had booster shots about 4 months ago. Out of the 4 of us only my MIL came down with Covid. She only has a scratchy throat. 

I had salmon twice dining in Luminae. DH had the turkey main entrée from the MDR, also the chicken parmesan with spaghetti. Both were very good. I know I will order the chicken parmesan with spaghetti next time.

7 hours ago, abbydancer said:

Maybe back to the Equinox?  She was maitre d there for a long time, and I was surprised to see her on the Eclipse last summer (she said she wanted to see Alaska).  What we loved was that our assistant waiter from Equinox in 2021 was our waiter on the Eclipse.  He was excellent on both, so a well deserved promotion.

 

And btw, over on FB there's a long thread about the hot mess that immigration was in San Francisco.  Sounds similar. I think because you both went to Victoria, so had to do it at your first US port.

Yes, the good thing was we just walked off the ship in LA. No immigration/customs.

3 minutes ago, Veinless said:

No longer Aurica as maitre d? Wonder where she’s gone, she’s great!

I dont know where she went. His name starts with Mar??? He has been with X for years.

1 hour ago, maggie.1008 said:

did you do a move up offer or did you book a suite ? thanks 😊 

I did not do a move up. My favorite sky suites on S Class were changed to Aqua Sky Suites. So I've started to book SC on the S Class ships. I'm not going to pay for something I wont use.

4 hours ago, maggie.1008 said:

We love Rose. Do you know if she will be on the Eclipse on December 1st cruise?

I dont remember when. She might have gone home Oct 1st. I know she was going home out of LA and not going to South America with Eclipse.

19 minutes ago, micruiser2002 said:

What night menu is this?  In the app for the current Solstice sailing it showed prime rib on night 1 in MDR.

MDR PR was on night 6 of a 7 night sailing on Eclipse.

I booked a 7 night cruise in a CS for Alaska on 12/12/22. Cost was $12,401.28. With all 4 perks. The OBC is $800.

Looked today at the same cruise. With the 40% off and no OBC. I did add tips. The cost today is $12,806.42.

Here is a photo from Eclipse. PR from the MDR on Sept 28, 2023.

The man is me starting my 1st of 2 PR's in the MDR. I was very full after dinner. It was a great night. The DR did flashing lights and music. The wait staff circled around like they did with Baked Alaska.

While I normally dont gain any weight on cruises. I did lose 1 pound on this cruise.