Blu

[thames_side]

Thinking of going back to Eclipse in 1915. Thought we might try acqua class. Blu restaurant sounds nice. Is it open sitting? Can you go in at any time?

[ICANTWAITTOCRUISE]

Yes, you can anytime. We cruised last April on the Reflection and went at quite different times each night. We never had to wait more than 5 or so minutes. There would have been no wait at all most nights but we requested the server we had started out with.

[justcrusn]

there is actually no other way than open seating, come anytime.

 

You may be asked to choose a dining time, but the only effect is whether you pre-pay or post-pay the gratuities.

 

You may be hooked though!

[Phxazzcruisers]

We always went at the same time, we enjoy eating early, just so we would be sure to be able to get our same waiter. We really enjoyed his service and the food. Enjoy

[Rule240]

Thinking of going back to Eclipse in 1915. Thought we might try acqua class. Blu restaurant sounds nice. Is it open sitting? Can you go in at any time?

 

Open seating, but you can request a waiter--may have to wait. Yes, go anytime, but try to avoid peak hrs for dinner. Breakfast no prob. Was on Infinity thru Pan Cnl. in 12--SAN-FLL. Love blu. They cater to your needs. If it's not on the menu, but on the ship, they'll get it for you. Well worth it plus other bennies. We're thinking of taking Equinox Oct 15 -15 Barc RT

[highway180]

Yes, by all means, Blu is definitely worth it. Always sail AQ for this!

 

 

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[thames_side]

Well, thanks for the prompt replies. Sounds good.

Another couple of questions.

Thinking of the aft cabins on deck 11 on Eclipse. Does the overhang from deck 14 keep the sun off the balconies?

Also do Acqua Class cabins have any free or particular access to the spa? What about the Relaxation Lounge in the bows of deck 11?

[Wiltonian]

Well, thanks for the prompt replies. Sounds good.

Another couple of questions.

Thinking of the aft cabins on deck 11 on Eclipse. Does the overhang from deck 14 keep the sun off the balconies?

Also do Acqua Class cabins have any free or particular access to the spa? What about the Relaxation Lounge in the bows of deck 11?

 

I hope the overhang isn't too bad - there in October. As for the rest:

 

http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/life-on-board/accommodation/solstice-aquaclass/

 

Stuart

[Murphy]

Well, thanks for the prompt replies. Sounds good.

Another couple of questions.

Thinking of the aft cabins on deck 11 on Eclipse. Does the overhang from deck 14 keep the sun off the balconies?

Also do Acqua Class cabins have any free or particular access to the spa? What about the Relaxation Lounge in the bows of deck 11?

 

Yes AQ cabins include access to the Relaxation Lounge as well as Persian Gardens (heated loungers, steam and rain room, etc). I enjoy the heated loungers after a long excursion. Very relaxing.

[thames_side]

Thanks for pointing me at that Stuart. I should have searched for it. This forum is so helpful I guess I got a bit lazy.

[Lois R]

I hope you meant to say you want to sail in 2015:D;):):eek:........

[thames_side]

Yes. Well spotted. What's a hundred years between friends!

[Wanderlost]

We sailed in our first Aqua Class cabin on the Silhouette in late November 2013. We never cared too much for the dining room because we like to eat when we want and don't care to "dress up" for formal nights. I AM SORRY WE DISCOVERED AQUA CLASS!!!! The food in Blue is amazing, the relaxation room is peaceful and quiet, and we love the extras which go along with the cabins. My DH now refuses to consider any other cabins on Celebrity cruises. So much for several cruises per year. If we have to just go on one, it must be in an Aqua Class cabin. :cool:

[chamima]

Well, thanks for the prompt replies. Sounds good.

Another couple of questions.

Thinking of the aft cabins on deck 11 on Eclipse. Does the overhang from deck 14 keep the sun off the balconies?

Also do Acqua Class cabins have any free or particular access to the spa? What about the Relaxation Lounge in the bows of deck 11?

 

 

As far as I know the aft cabins aren't in Aqua Class. They are either Sky Suites or Concierge Class.

[thames_side]

When I say aft I don't meen right on the stern, I meen 1621 to 1650. As opposed to the forward AQ cabins1501 to 1550.

[jackdiamond]

I hope you meant to say you want to sail in 2015:D;):):eek:........

But 1915 was when my late father, God rest his soul, was 24 years old; and, it was prior to the U.S.involvement in WWI, of which he was a veteran of.

[Chitown12562]

Do the Aqua Class cabins on deck 11 get any sun? You be the judge.

 

 

 

Another day,...

 

 

Overall I think it's pretty easy to figure out. Put simply, depending on the position of the ship, say generally heading north or south for a Caribbean cruise, the sun rises on one side of the ship and sets on another. Depending on the level of the sun in the sky the cabin would get sun either in the early or late part of the day. Under the over hang the lower cabins get sun sooner and or longer, but an AQ cabin will get sun. Obviously there are cabins that don't have this issue, but being in AQ in Puerto Rico my last cruise we did not get rained on as the other non-overhang cabins did.

 

Anyway these are the picks from cabin 1576 on the Eclipse. Hop they help answer your questions. BTW, see the video in my signature for more cabin detail.

[cl.klink]

Open seating, but you can request a waiter--may have to wait. Yes, go anytime, but try to avoid peak hrs for dinner. Breakfast no prob. Was on Infinity thru Pan Cnl. in 12--SAN-FLL. Love blu. They cater to your needs. If it's not on the menu, but on the ship, they'll get it for you. Well worth it plus other bennies. We're thinking of taking Equinox Oct 15 -15 Barc RT

 

What , then, are "peak hours"?

- Joel

[Rule240]

What , then, are "peak hours"?

- Joel

Hi Joel.

Peak would be around 6pm. Believe dinner is 5-7. We usually tried, but not always successful, to get there about 5:30/5:45

B:Db

[wpgcycler]

Hi Joel.

Peak would be around 6pm. Believe dinner is 5-7. We usually tried, but not always successful, to get there about 5:30/5:45

B:Db

 

Dinner goes to about 9:30.

[Rule240]

Dinner goes to about 9:30.

:mad: -My error. No matter what time it sure beats the hustle and bustle of MDR. Personal service with a can do attitude. Love it!

B:)b

[shoesonfire]

Do the Sky Deck 9 Aqua cabins on Infinity have foot stools? Noticed them on a previous photo and just wondered if it was just on the S Class ships?

[ghstudio]

Do the Sky Deck 9 Aqua cabins on Infinity have foot stools? Noticed them on a previous photo and just wondered if it was just on the S Class ships?

 

No foot stools on the m class ships which clues the infinity.

[baldercash]

Aft A1 on M class can have foot stools and loungers but are much bigger balconies.

[BosoxI]

Aft A1 on M class can have foot stools and loungers but are much bigger balconies.

 

 

Or at least A foot stool or did someone walk off with the one in #1117 on the Connie?:p