lola2013

“Drunk crazed passengers” throwing furniture sounds like a Carnival passenger got on the wrong ship! 😱

My absolute favorite specialty restaurant…well worth the cost. 😋

We began in Honolulu on 4/26 so were sailing into early May.  The temps were great…warm and sunny.  We did spend some time in the Solarium one day midway across when it was windy.  We booked side by side SVs so we could enjoy beautiful sunsets as we sailed east to Vancouver.

2 hours ago, RichYak said:

One has the letter "L", the other doesn't. It's a capital "i" not a small "L"

Let’s just call him “Bob”…😉

Also following along.  We are doing a B2B in April on Silhouette.  I am anxious to hear about your adventures and enjoy the photos.

Susan 😎

18 minutes ago, Cruise till you drop said:

Absolutely correct.  As we usually book only a balcony or IV, we are the shlubs compared to the many Retreat passengers posting here

Thank you for clarifying.  

Sadly, it’s easy to be defensive as I have heard the term on these boards and on the ship.  

11 hours ago, Cruise till you drop said:

I think I’m now understanding where we’re going off the rails.  I think most that say lines like Azaramara are the same including price are ones that are booking the more expensive accommodations.  If you’re getting equal value on all these premium lines, the power be with you.
 

I’m speaking for the poor shlubs that book regular balconies and IV’s.  I did a Azamara Onward mock booking on a similar itinerary we booked on Celebrity and it came out to almost double on what we paid on Celebrity.

 

For the class we book, there is no way lines like Azamara are the same as Celebrity

As you didn’t include “LOL” after your reference to “the poor schlubs”, I can only assume that you truly believe that those of us hard-working individuals who sail solo in an SV (and are darn lucky to be able to do so) should bow and scrape when you or your contemporaries pass us in the hallway.
 

We did Tuscan the first night onboard in February…enjoyed it so much that we ate there again on the last night.  The meatballs, filet and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious.  I am a meat and potatoes kind of girl so Tuscan just did it for me! 

13 minutes ago, SoloAlaska said:

Haha is that because you haven’t worked out since 2013?

I wear it so much it’s become “holey”, but it’s a reminder of a Cunard cruise so I just can’t let it go 😉

56 minutes ago, rock detective said:

 

Happy birthday, Lola!

Thank you 😊

I had a workout shirt laundered on my first Celebrity cruise back in 2013.  The sticker is still attached 😱

1 minute ago, Jim_Iain said:

Yes it can but the prices are extremely HIGH.   It will be shown as an option once on the ship under Wifi and discounted by your CC level.     

 

On my last cruise with the Zenith Discount ( Elite Plus get a 35% discount not sure what they used for Zenith as we get free internet as a benefit) the price was $24.98 for 24 hours.   It is Premium Wifi they do not sell the basic on a hourly or daily basis.

Thanks Jim.  I think I’ll just pretend that I am back to traveling without technology…no phone; no internet; no problem! 😉

Wondering if basic or premium WiFi can be purchased by the day?

Thank you!  I was able to rebook excursions and save $$$.  
This is the kind of thread I like to wake up to 👍.

A quick trip pre-cruise to Publix for Skinny Pop makes me a happy cruiser.😋

12 minutes ago, jwlane said:

They're staying Saturday & Sunday.

Wow…I thought Saturday is more than Sunday!  

Which hotel?
I stay at the Hilton Gallery One on Sunrise pre-cruise.  Friday night is typically more expensive than Thursday night.

Definitely early.  Waiting until closer to the sail dates leaves the possibility of higher airfare and less availability at hotels.

24 minutes ago, jagoffee said:

Yes, I do.   When Celebrity initially switched to cartons and then aluminum for the basic water, do you really believe that this was to save money?  I do not see how that change could possible save money.

 

Removing the aluminum water cans will certainly save money. 

 

 

It will also eliminate the possibility of cuts on fingers when attempting to open the bottle…and on lips when drinking. 

First Celebrity cruise was on Equinox round trip Rome…we picked that specific itinerary to include both Dubrovnik and Montenegro which are both beautiful.  We sailed end of September into early October.  The weather was gorgeous…sunshine, mild temps, no rain 😎.  If there were any kids on board, I don’t remember!

1 hour ago, Steve H said:

Great flatbread, steaks and sides. A more casual experience with a patio feel!

Don’t forget the warm chocolate chip cookie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 😋.

Lawn Club Grill

Lawn Club Grill

Lawn Club Grill

😉

25 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

It's called the bathroom sink. 😄

 

Been there; done that!

6 hours ago, Stem to Stern said:

I would take a few additional points. 

After my 3 booked cruises I will still be 126 points shy of Elite+.

😄

 

I sail as a solo so double points earned…after 4 upcoming cruises, I’ll still be about 150 points short of Elite +. There has to be an easier way to get free laundry! 😱