Lastdance Posted May 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have always been on S class ships, with most in and around Europe. The gelato has always been very good. Unfortunately, on the Millie, it is flavorless. Did Celebrity completely change it or are the vendors different. The difference is like night and day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted May 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2016 My DH liked it but we never get it at home as I just am not a sweet tooth at all. He even used my coupon for a second free scoop. I just don't get the attraction. :confused: Maybe it was the flavorless one that I tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 23, 2016 You might want to consider that when you get the real thing in Europe, the better places make it fresh daily and use fresh fruit for the fruit flavors. The stuff on ships is OK, but nothing like the "real thing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted May 23, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I find the gelato on the S class ships to be tasteless. I think the ice cream is much better than the gelato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted May 23, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The gelato is awful. It is unlike any gelato that I have ever tasted. I prefer the ice cream in the buffet or dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted May 23, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted May 23, 2016 You might want to consider that when you get the real thing in Europe, the better places make it fresh daily and use fresh fruit for the fruit flavors. The stuff on ships is OK, but nothing like the "real thing." I love it in Europe and it is the best; however, we were on several S class ships where it was fruity. Even the coconut had real pieces in it. Europe has the best, but in some places in Europe it is to die for...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted May 23, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 23, 2016 We found the gelato on millennium tasteless too but we both had bad colds and thought we couldn't taste it. On the next segment, we tried it again, no cold this time, and it was just as tasteless....definitely not worth the calories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted May 23, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I found some flavours were good but others were flavourless. The lemon was decent. The Hazelnut was bland compared to what we had onshore. And the price!! Oye! So much cheaper on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted May 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I find it difficult to differentiate between the free icecream and the gelato one has to pay for hence I don't bother with the gelato. I am sure it is only provided for those with perk coupons. I cant recall anyone actually buying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted May 23, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I call it ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted May 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2016 On Solstice the gelato was made on board..... they had a chef specifically assigned to its manufacture. It was ..... what's the word..... delicious!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted May 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Personally, best gelato or ice-cream ever: Venice - nothing compares to this :). The Italians are the connoisseurs when it comes to ice cream ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leehal Posted May 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Am I right in thinking that with Captains Club members benefits you are eligible for complimentary gelato from the place near Café Al Bacio? Edited May 23, 2016 by leehal mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimletgal Posted May 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Personally, best gelato or ice-cream ever: Venice - nothing compares to this :). The Italians are the connoisseurs when it comes to ice cream ;). Totally agree! The Italians know how to make gelato. I recently sailed on the MSC Divina (Italian cruiseline) and the gelato was "to die for"! Celebrity has really awful gelato, by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted May 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I agree latetly the gelato on Celebrity ships (at least Summit) have been flavorless. It was better before they started giving all Captain's Club members a free scoop. Same thing with the laundry. They did such a nice job on just the wash and fold laundry before they started giving so many free laundry coupons. I would never pay $4.95 for a scoop of their gelato. Especially since the free ice cream is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterm Posted May 23, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I agree latetly the gelato on Celebrity ships (at least Summit) have been flavorless. It was better before they started giving all Captain's Club members a free scoop. I would never pay $4.95 for a scoop of their gelato. Especially since the free ice cream is good. Agree with the above comment: We tried the so called "Gelato" with our free coupons last year on the TA from Miami to Rome (Reflection). It was flavorless, tasteless and boring. Compared to the REAL Gelato (which we enjoyed in Rome) we would not even pay 1 $ for the Celebrity product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted May 23, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Personally, best gelato or ice-cream ever: Venice - nothing compares to this :). The Italians are the connoisseurs when it comes to ice cream ;). Sorry to say, but the best ice cream can be found in San Gimignano - Sergio Dondoli makes the world best ice cream in Gelateria di Piazza! steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted May 23, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Sorry to say, but the best ice cream can be found in San Gimignano - Sergio Dondoli makes the world best ice cream in Gelateria di Piazza! steamboats I think you'll find that's still in Italy - as I stated above, ' the Italians are the connoisseurs when it comes to ice cream/gelato' ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnice46 Posted May 23, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I find the gelato on the S class ships to be tasteless. I think the ice cream is much better than the gelato. I don't think much of their ice cream either. When you have brands like Hagen Daze, Ben & Jerry's, that real ice cream. My husband is less picky than me and he eats the ice ream on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted May 23, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Am I right in thinking that with Captains Club members benefits you are eligible for complimentary gelato from the place near Café Al Bacio? Yes you get a coupon that qualifies you for 1 free scoop! We used it last cruise and they were very generous with the scoop I must say! We bought it a few times extra as loved some of the flavours (the Dulce de Leche was to die for!!) and found both taste and consistency were far superior to the ice cream/sorbets at the buffet (which were already pretty good!). Maybe those that didn't like the flavour they had try a few different ones next cruise...they were happy to give free tastings [emoji12] Edited May 23, 2016 by QE2_Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted May 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Agree with the above comment: We tried the so called "Gelato" with our free coupons last year on the TA from Miami to Rome (Reflection). It was flavorless, tasteless and boring. Compared to the REAL Gelato (which we enjoyed in Rome) we would not even pay 1 $ for the Celebrity product. But his often does one get to the local Roman gelato bar whilst on a cruise? [emoji38] When I am cruising in Asia or Caribbean then it's not really an option to compare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLCRUISIN Posted May 23, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 23, 2016 We don't eat the gelato or even the free ice cream. But we do stand in line for a cup of jelly beans.....can't resist 'em :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted May 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 23, 2016 We don't eat the gelato or even the free ice cream. But we do stand in line for a cup of jelly beans.....can't resist 'em :D Lol! Yes have been known to get a small bowl of gummy bears and 'hold the ice cream', once or twice! [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvrdave Posted May 23, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Sorry to say, but the best ice cream can be found in San Gimignano - Sergio Dondoli makes the world best ice cream in Gelateria di Piazza! steamboats Oh great, now you tell me when I can't go back. :(. I found the gelato flavorless on all our recent cruises and didn't even use all my free coupons. The ice cream upstairs is better although not as good as it once was. 16 years ago, on the Millennium, we discovered pistachio ice cream and even my wife loved it. She won't touch any of it today so I have to eat hers too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leehal Posted May 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 23, 2016 How many vouchers do you get to use? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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