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Shows were packed at both times. We either tried early or late show depending on when we ate dinner.
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That’s great! On Beyond a few weeks ago we arrived 30 minutes ahead of shows and could not find seats anywhere for a few of them.
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The reserved Retreat section is only on Chic nights
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Need coffee geek opinion - how good is the coffee on Apex?
bjahil47 replied to BuckeyeMark's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I love good coffee and buy only fresh beans that are freshly roasted. I grind them myself. I do cheat as I have a fully automatic coffee maker that makes great cappuccinos and americanos, cafe Al Bacio is good, not great coffee. It is much better than room service coffee or coffee in buffet. We were just on Beyond and the Cappuccinos were never hot. For the amount of time I am on the cruise ship, Cafe Al Bacio is fine for coffee or tea. -
We got off Beyond a few weeks ago. @jelayneis correct in her info. If you do not get to the show at least 45 minutes ahead of time you may not find a seat. We personally feel the quality of Luminae has decreased. They put this salty brown sauce on most everything. We ate a few lunches in the buffet and had good meals, better offerings than Luminae. We sat in a window seat a few times. You need to get there when it opens or later on to have your best chances at a window view. Also, it was busy one night and we had to wait over 40 minutes for a table. When they finally paged us, half the dining room was empty.
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Jim_Iain - B2B Sydney - Honolulu - Vancouver
bjahil47 replied to Jim_Iain's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Looking forward to hearing about your adventures! I always learn so much from you and love all your pictures! Safe travels to you and Iain! How can we join your private Facebook group? Bonnie -
Is your Sky Suite butler back? Please report
bjahil47 replied to abbydancer2003's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Sorry you had a bad experience but our experience was the opposite. We just got off Beyond last week. Dedicated butler who brought great, hot breakfasts, brought water, diet cokes and ice tea numerous times. Our room attendant gave us the Celebrity bag, card holders and filled ice bucket twice a day. He also left beach towels. Our butler also asked us numerous times if he could bring specialty coffees, drinks from bars or food. My husband had a medical situation and had to pack his bags in case he was not given a “fit to sail” letter from doctor In Cartagena. The butler kept calling and asking me if I need anything or if I heard from my husband. He also stated if we had to get off ship he would be there to help us. Note that this was first sailing on Beyond that dedicated butlers were back. -
Is your Sky Suite butler back? Please report
bjahil47 replied to abbydancer2003's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I just did a mock booking for a SS on Beyond and Retreat Butler is still listed. I read today’s newsletter and I am not finding the information on changes to Retreat you state. -
Is your Sky Suite butler back? Please report
bjahil47 replied to abbydancer2003's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We just got off beyond in a SS. We had a dedicated butler and we also had the Retreat Room Service Menu which was delivered by our butler and it was definitely NOT canned, pre prepared or frozen! I don’t know where you are getting your information but it’s not correct! -
LIVE Norwaylady escape the winter on Equinox B2B 23.03-11.04.24
bjahil47 replied to Norwaylady's topic in Celebrity Cruises
So sorry to hear about Alf. It is so hard to lose a fur baby. Sounds like he had a good loving home with your folks. May Alf rest in peace. ❤️❤️ 🐾 🐾 -
We just got off the Beyond 11 day Panama Canal Cruise. We went to new locks. They start at about 6 am and go through 3 locks to Gatun Lake. Takes about 2 1/2 hours. In Gatun lake they anchor and bring down a few tenders. They tender people in to a pier there. You can only get off if you have a ship sponsored tour. The ship stays awhile and then about 2 pm started to go back through the locks. Took us same amount of time. We then headed to Colon where they docked at about 6 pm and stayed until about 9:30 pm. Nothing to do at port so we stayed on board. It was a great day! Just remember for this cruise you need a passport!
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Beyond- still beyond creaking and clicking
bjahil47 replied to Dylan0474mac's topic in Celebrity Cruises
No creaking last week in Beyond SS 9185 -
Just off the Beyond in a Sky Suite. There was an outlet in bathroom for hair dryer.
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LIVE Norwaylady escape the winter on Equinox B2B 23.03-11.04.24
bjahil47 replied to Norwaylady's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Safe travels! Will be following along! We also love Equinox! We will be getting off Beyond tomorrow in Ft. Lauderdale! -
“Newbie” Beyond questions - Cabin, shows, restaurants, etc
bjahil47 replied to blue_water's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We fly down two days ahead of time to make sure!! I have a friend who lives in McGraw! Small world! Enjoy your cruise! -
“Newbie” Beyond questions - Cabin, shows, restaurants, etc
bjahil47 replied to blue_water's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Not sure, we have not tried both shows on same day. -
On Beyond now in a mid ship sky suite. We heard some creaking at night when seas were rough, other than that it’s quiet.
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“Newbie” Beyond questions - Cabin, shows, restaurants, etc
bjahil47 replied to blue_water's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We are on Beyond now. You need to get to the shows an hour ahead of time or you can’t find a seat! It’s ridiculous! There will be two chic nights. -
On Beyond right now. They are not enforcing any dress code in Luminae. Shorts, flip flops, jeans have all been seen in the evening.
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I think it all depends on what level suite. If an upper suite you will either get a call pre cruise from shoreside concierge or a personal email asking many questions. If in a lower suite you will get an email that asks basic questions such as do you want extra hangars, etc. There is no reserved dining in Luminae. If you are talking about a specialty restaurant shoreside concierge can make reservations for you before the cruise but double check once you get onboard they are made. We were in a RS and they failed to make half our reservations and when they went to rebook them, they could not give me the times I had originally requested. The only time we have had saved seating in the theatre is on chic nights. The highest suite we have been in is a Royal Suite. We are on Beyond now in a Sky Suite and could not find seats in the theatre tonight for the 7:30 pm show. We also could not seats in the Club or Eden Show a few times. The above is my personal experience from being in Sky Suite or Royal Suite.
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So just so I am prepared…booking specialty on board on Beyond ?
bjahil47 replied to brockmom's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We better get the CC discount! Nothing was charged yet. We did get a small discount in Raw on 5. -
So just so I am prepared…booking specialty on board on Beyond ?
bjahil47 replied to brockmom's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We boarded Beyond on 3/11. Today I made reservations for Eden and Rooftop Grill. We also made reservations for Raw on 5 while on board. We just did it via the app. -
Is your Sky Suite butler back? Please report
bjahil47 replied to abbydancer2003's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Just boarded Beyond. Butlers are back starting now!!!