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Very nice pictures! Looking forward to your review. Will be on Silhouette in February.

Our very first Celebrity cruise was a Summit PH in 2002. A special treat.

I look forward to your feedback. Corner aft is a favorite spot for me so I would love to be shown I’m worrying for no good reason. And I can accept “something less than the best.”

After watching Zach’s YouTube video there’s no way I’d ever book a Sky Suite with a “butler team” instead of a dedicated butler. That’s a shame because the corner aft Sky Suites are lovely.

I like to meet and introduce myself to the senior officers. I wear a mask because of the crowd and don't get my picture taken. (I run away from cameras.) Not a Zenith. Maybe someday, maybe not.

Jim, thanks so much for your review. Fun and informative as always. And the pictures! Seems that Ponant is not my cup of tea, but I look forward to any review of yours regardless of the line. I think you should try Silversea so I can decide if I’ll like it. 😎

Will be VERY interested in following your future Cunard cruise. Your reviews are always informative and entertaining. Just plain fun.😎

I tried to make a dining reservation. Thought maybe you could sneak in for lunch or afternoon tea. Nope. Have to be a guest. Looks lovely.

She did the same for me when I was shipped to Covid Jail. My favorite maitre d’.

Thank you for your review. Just had my first Alaskan cruise in June (RT from Seattle). Weather wasn’t good, but still enjoyed the glaciers and whales. Had two good balcony days, wrapped up in four blankets, warm as toast. But couldn’t sit out in the rain. Had sunshine in Ketchikan of all places (usually rains constantly) and Skagway. Had two tours cancelled including a helicopter trip to walk on a glacier. Considered booking the same cruise again to try for the helicopter tour again until I read someone’s comment that in six trips to Alaska, his helicopter tour was cancelled every single time. Should note that my other cancelled tour (seaplane to Taka lodge) was replaced with small boat whale watching led by a scientist, my favorite activity of the entire cruise. So I’ll try for a helicopter tour again, but a different cruise with a land portion seems ideal. Should have lots of highlights. I’ll be following with interest.

Fantastic view and a porthole window. The porthole really brightens up the room. Booked this suite several times. Only stubbed my toe on The Pole once. I like the idea of fairy lights.🧚‍♀️

Didn’t know what the big deal was until we did full transits years ago. First Mercury, then Infinity. Absolutely loved it. (I did my homework and read “Path between the Seas” beforehand.) In recent years have had three bookings cancelled but I’m determined to cruise there again. Love longer cruises and Sea Days. No Edge class for me, want to transit the old locks, look more interesting than the new. BTW have done the partial transit Shore Ex twice. Enjoyed the first one, the second was just dreadful. Not booking again.

Thanks so much for your thoughtful response. It’s given me the nudge I needed to start looking for my PH. No more “some day”. I’m glad your “first” cruise is with loved ones. I sailed alone and vividly remember wanting to say “Look at that!” and no one to hear me. It’s so true that no one knows what tomorrow will bring. DH was gone three weeks after his cancer diagnosis. ”To making it count!” 🍸

Our very first Celebrity cruise was in the Summit PH, a special treat. It was magical. DH has been gone 10 years. I plan on sailing in a Millennium class PH again. (I’d actually prefer pre-refurb just for nostalgia.) I’ll toast DH on the amazing veranda, our favorite hangout. I’ll be solo, but that’s OK.

Spectromen, have you checked out the ReliefBand? It’s an anti-nausea electronic wristband originally designed for pilots. I have the rechargeable Sport model (the dial is similar to the Classic). Not cruising without it. I also use it for flying, windy roads, boat rides and action movies. http://reliefband.com The Main Dining Room is indeed open for breakfast before they kick you off. They start really fussing at about 9:00 if you are still on the ship. My first Alaskan cruise is also the Dawes Glacier in June.

Yay! Excited to follow your new adventure. 🍾🥂🚢 Looking for 2025 cruise ideas. mN

One and done with NCL. Sailed on NCL Spirit years ago. It’s a smaller ship, no Haven. Suite was nice, butler and cabin attendant were great, but they were both planning to quit. Service ship-wide was lacking. Staff seemed unhappy and indifferent. Didn’t like your meal? Waiter didn’t care. Food was sub-par. Can’t comment on entertainment, have never been to the theater on any ship. No such thing as a bad cruise? Nope. Couldn’t wait to leave the ship.

4-2-N-8, your S.O. should check out the Reliefband (reliefband.com or Amazon), an anti-nausea electronic band originally made for pilots. I can get sick watching television. I use it for cruises, flying, boat rides, windy or bumpy roads and action movies. I started with the early “Classic” model years ago. Now I have the rechargeable “Sport” model. Dramamine (knocks me out) and Bonine help me some but not enough. Haven’t tried this, but supposedly helps hangovers too.🍸🍸🍸

Was so much fun following your adventures and your gorgeous pictures. Can’t wait until your next trip.

Thanks Jim, just ordered my free test kits. Easy peasy.

Years ago Celebrity posted reviews of their shore excursions. They were very useful and I miss them.

Charla, you need to take longer cruises. This is ending much too soon! Safe travels.

I spent 8 days in Silhouette’s Covid Jail on deck 6. I’d pick deck 8.

I like Southport Raw Bar. Kelly’s Landing is very popular. Was DH’s favorite.

Think I’d like to try a Nile River cruise. Not sure if I want a fancy river boat like Viking or something smaller and more basic. 🐪🌴