grandgeezer Posted May 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2019 If you sign up to make a piece do you get to do much or just stand there and look pretty? Also, if you make one, do the package it for the trip home, or is that up to the individual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Adding on, if I may... What is the included piece? And is there a price list anywhere for the other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sixth? Posted May 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I did it on a Hawaii B2B and you’re assisted but it’s you Did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted May 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Here's a list of the pieces. I also blew a pumpkin during a November cruise; it may be a seasonal item. https://www.hollywoodhotglass.com/celebrity-cruises.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, hrhdhd said: Here's a list of the pieces. I also blew a pumpkin during a November cruise; it may be a seasonal item. https://www.hollywoodhotglass.com/celebrity-cruises.html Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted May 19, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2019 My wife has done this. There are some safety and skill related parts of the process that they do, but you're with them, handling tools, etc. She was pretty involved and loved it. "Package" might be an overstatement, but her starfish was wrapped in layers of craft paper and she had no issues getting it home. I'm not sure I'd want to do the flower or the bowl and try to fly with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted May 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2019 DH has done the flower and vase and both arrived home safely. We used a bubble wine bottle skin for the vase & placed it in the middle of a checked suitcase. The flower was wrapped in clothes and placed in my carryon bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted May 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I did a flower last year on a TA and they packed it in paper and a box - it made it home safely from Dublin. I asked and they were kind enough to etch the date on the bottom which I thought was a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted May 19, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I think we’ll bring some bubble wrap or something. Several years ago my better half won a vase at one of their drawings. It was a transatlantic so it was a stressful trip home from Barcelona. This time we only have to find our way home from Ft. Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted May 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Sounds like fun! Is this available on all ships / all sailings? We are on Infinity for a fall TA and this could be a great sea day activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted May 21, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Only available on the Equinox, Eclipse and Solstice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted May 21, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Carnevale said: Sounds like fun! Is this available on all ships / all sailings? We are on Infinity for a fall TA and this could be a great sea day activity. As far as I remember, it's only on the Solstice, Equinox, and the Eclipse. It used to be on a couple of the other Solstice class ships but they took them out and put in a specialty steak restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbinMich Posted May 21, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Just my opinion, but I was surprised to find this on the Eclipse as it seems like a potential fire hazard to the ship. Do other cruise lines have anything like this? We also sail on Princess (mostly) and HAL (occasionally) and they don't have anything like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted May 21, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted May 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, BarbinMich said: Just my opinion, but I was surprised to find this on the Eclipse as it seems like a potential fire hazard to the ship. Do other cruise lines have anything like this? We also sail on Princess (mostly) and HAL (occasionally) and they don't have anything like this. As far as I know, Celebrity is the only one. They've been doing this for many years and I've not heard of any incidents. With 2900 passengers, 1200 crew, and a billion dollar ship at risk, I'm sure they did their due diligence before preceding with it. Passengers participating is a new wrinkle though. Before this, Corning Glass employees did all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted May 21, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, grandgeezer said: As far as I know, Celebrity is the only one. They've been doing this for many years and I've not heard of any incidents. With 2900 passengers, 1200 crew, and a billion dollar ship at risk, I'm sure they did their due diligence before preceding with it. Passengers participating is a new wrinkle though. Before this, Corning Glass employees did all the work. Corning Glass in no longer involved in any way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted May 21, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted May 21, 2019 52 minutes ago, gold1953 said: Corning Glass in no longer involved in any way I didn't say Corning Glass is involved in any way. It was them until Celebrity found another way to turn a buck. Maybe Corning Glass questioned the safety of letting the passengers get involved, but even more likely, they weren't willing to give Celebrity a big enough piece of the pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelhelly Posted May 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, BarbinMich said: Just my opinion, but I was surprised to find this on the Eclipse as it seems like a potential fire hazard to the ship. Do other cruise lines have anything like this? We also sail on Princess (mostly) and HAL (occasionally) and they don't have anything like this. When Corning Glass was doing it, we had a full presentation explaining the equipment they were using. It's all electric, which is a feat in itself to get the temperature needed... Which obviously limits the fire potential compared to an open flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted May 21, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, grandgeezer said: I didn't say Corning Glass is involved in any way. It was them until Celebrity found another way to turn a buck. Maybe Corning Glass questioned the safety of letting the passengers get involved, but even more likely, they weren't willing to give Celebrity a big enough piece of the pie. yupp.. valuable space on the ship that was not generating enough income Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 21, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2019 As per some Corning staff....it was a very big commitment to run that operation...for Corning and staff.. What they have now is not the same , but some pax enjoy it..I'd rather have another grill restaurant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csaeroach Posted May 21, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2019 My husband and I were just on the Equinox and did two flowers. We will definitely do again as we enjoyed the experience, it was a lot of fun. You get to pick the piece you would like to make, pick your own colours etc. They do most of the work but you do help with the process. You get to roll the glass, pinch the glass etc. If you pick a bowl, vase you get to blow into the piece etc ... Our flowers were wrapped in paper and I placed in my carry on. Made it home safe and sound with no breakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisteria101958 Posted May 21, 2019 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I don’t see the class listed on the Celebrity planning website. Is this something that I can schedule in advance or once onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 21, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Is there a price list anywhere? The small print says that some pieces cost more than others. Or for those who have done it, what pieces do not have an extra cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted May 21, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said: Is there a price list anywhere? The small print says that some pieces cost more than others. Or for those who have done it, what pieces do not have an extra cost? On the web page I posted earlier, anything that's $50 is "included" in the fee you'll pay when you purchase a spot. If you blow the vase at $90, they will charge you another $40 on the ship. If you book online before the cruise, go to the intro show they do right after muster drill and you can book your time slot. They do it only when the ship is at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 22, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 22, 2019 52 minutes ago, hrhdhd said: On the web page I posted earlier, anything that's $50 is "included" in the fee you'll pay when you purchase a spot. If you blow the vase at $90, they will charge you another $40 on the ship. If you book online before the cruise, go to the intro show they do right after muster drill and you can book your time slot. They do it only when the ship is at sea. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted May 22, 2019 #25 Share Posted May 22, 2019 8 hours ago, angelhelly said: When Corning Glass was doing it, we had a full presentation explaining the equipment they were using. It's all electric, which is a feat in itself to get the temperature needed... Which obviously limits the fire potential compared to an open flame. We. miss the Corning Glass Program. It was informative and the staff were true professionals. It was amazing to see them work on a ship, sometimes in less than ideal conditions. On our last cruise, there were many openings in the schedule. Not the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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