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I have been in both Sunset & the Hump cabins. Much prefer the bigger balconies on the slant as I like to look down at the sea and the extra space is a bonus. We found on the Sunset cabin there was little shade so couldn't sit outside for too long + we had to wipe the sun chairs each time to get rid of soot. Some people love the Sunset cabins but we didn't

Looks as if Campari has now gone over into the Premium package as well

We have the Classic drinks package & one of our family members drinks Aperol Spritz. I see that Aperol is in the Premium package and I am aware that they will just have to pay the difference. It's not a deal breaker but just wondering if anyone knows the cost of an Aperol Spritz

I will also be interested in Richards reply. I was also wondering - if we got a taxi to the Tower of Hercules did you notice if there were taxi's available for the return. We are a group of 6 but one of them is 83yrs old and although mobile I think the walk might be a bit too much

Done both Hump & SV I know SV cabins are popular but we prefer to look down at the ocean instead of the wake ahead. We also prefer the option of shade on the balcony - the SV has very little shade

Usually if your bookings are linked then you will automatically be seated in the MDR together but it is worth double checking when you get onboard. You will get assigned a table and that will be the same table for the whole cruise. They are slightly flexible on timings & allow you to arrive a little later - I think 30 mins but no longer as they have to get ready for the 2nd seating passengers. If you decide one night not to dine in the MDR you don't have to call the MDR but it is a nice gesture just to let your waiter know. If you don't want 6pm fixed seating even thought it is showing as full for the other Dining times call Celebrity to se if they can accommodate you - they may hold some back or will put you on a WL On our last cruise we had anytime dining but got fed up being given a pager due to them being busy so 3 days into our cruise we asked if we could move to Fixed and they were able to do that for us but it obviously depends on space available.

We were on the Silhouette in October & there was a waiter + assistant. there was also a wine waiter + a cocktail and general drinks server

We have recently returned from sailing on the Silhouette and had an angled cabin on the hump. We had no problem with privacy. The balcony was spacious and one we usually opt for

There is no extra charge for the Canape's. We didn't go to the Concierge Lunch but I guess the plus might be that it will be less crowded than the OVC

My bid was pending right up to a week before the cruise - then 2 days before we set sail we had an email confirming our bid wasn't successful

We were on that cruise which departed on 11th October & sadly the weather wasn't great - I think we had 3 or 4 sunny days out of 11 When leaving Gran Canaria the Captain told us that due to weather conditions in Vigo (Spain) we would not be heading there & instead would be going straight to Lisbon - once there due to more weather issues the Port Authorities closed the port. When we eventually set sail & boy it was a bumpy ride!! We actually arrived into Southampton the same day we were scheduled to but it was 12hr late & not 24hrs. The TA passengers ended up leaving 1 day late. In answer to the OP the weather can be a bit hit & miss in October. We were just unlucky.

We have recently returned from Sailing on the Silhouette in Concierge. The sparkling wine was waiting for us in the cabin but on our previous cruise on the same ship we had to request it. Yes there are binoculars but I would suggest you bring your own. Re Stir fry - there is an oriental food station which has a small amount of stir fry but the choice was limited and not very exciting. I have had better on previous cruises. In Concierge they deliver canape's in the afternoon - we weren't keen on them so asked for some fruit instead which was nice it came as slices of melon & pineapple

If you prefer Early /Late Fixed seating in MDR - you can ask to change once you are onboard. If there is space they will arrange that for you. We opted for the anytime dining on our last 2 cruises - both were a full capacity cruise & 9 out of 10 times when we went for dinner we were given a pager which alerts you when there is a table available. In the end we got fed up of the pager system and asked to be moved to a Table for 2 on Fixed seating. You are allocated the same table each night which suited us. I know some people like Anytime but it's just not for us.

As far as I know a Move up to a Aqua Sky Suite will entitle you to dine in Luminae - not sure about Blu Your Move up doesn't include the beverage package & pre paid tips unless of course you have them when you booked your regular cabin.

We are in 9239 on our October cruise- thanks for posting the pictures

We usually park our car and then take our luggage over to the terminal

I am tempted to go for an Aqua Sky Suite - for those who have stayed in one of them - did you experience any noise disturbance from either the pool deck or the Oceanview Cafe ?

Thanks for the info - I was wondering if you can remember the name of the station where you had to change trains from one line to another before reaching Vila Nova Gaia - would hate to get off at the wrong station

Hope you get an answer as I will also be interested to find out & also to see if a taxi could accommodate 6 people.

On our Med cruise we opted for a sunset cabin & found there was very little shade on the veranda & for most of the time we weren't able to sit outside. We were on deck 9 - so not really overlooked. The only other thing that wasn't ideal was that every day there was soot on the veranda and on the chairs. I know a lot of people love the SV cabins but they aren't for us so will be booking a regular cabin for our next cruise.

Thanks for the info greatly appreciated.

Is there anything to see in Vigo without doing a tour? We've wandered around the main shopping area but not found anything else - are we missing something?

About to book our dining times & would also like it to fit in with going to see some shows - are the timings of the shows at 7pm & 9pm or are they a little different of E class ships?

What is the best way to get to Porto from Leixoes, there will be 6 of us? We dock at 9am & depart at 5pm Any suggestions on what to do & see would also be appreciated. There is one person in our party who although mobile at 84yrs won't be able to do long treks.

thank you for the prompt replies - will start looking at porthole verandas