Momma Rene Posted August 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Anyone been in the suite lounges recently? We were on the Constellation and were overwhelmed with the wonderful service! We were always greeted with our names, they brought our favorite drinks, we had wonderful appetizers there, entertainment, met the officers, and the concierge would arrange dinners with the officers, heliport occasions, etc. We are booked on the Reflection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Rumor in another thread that X is limiting capacity to 24 on one of the larger ships. I'm trying to get a read from someone onboard about actual capacity and how it's working out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted August 29, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2021 No other venues are limiting guests. Wonder why the lounge would. It’s rather large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 29, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) Dunno. See here https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2796258-top-tips-for-first-time-in-a-silhouette-sky-suite/?do=findComment&comment=61732843 Edited August 29, 2021 by canderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 29, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2021 We were on edge beginning of July , unfortunately no entertainment n officers other than concierge staff , drink service was good but not as good as the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted August 29, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) On Mille for 2-weeks in August. We did not use the suite lounge much, but I was unaware of any entertainment or restriction on the number of passengers allowed. Debarkation day lounge was full of people! They bar service in the lounge was excellent. The snacks were the same each night and not very good. Greasy potato chips & nuts in glasses along with some cheese and veggies. The Oceanview buffet had better snacks, no crowds, big windows, bar service and comfortable chairs. Every morning I enjoyed the first cup of coffee as the Sunset bar with a shot of Baileys followed by breakfast in Luminae. Hoping for a better Suite Lounge experience on the Apex. Edited August 29, 2021 by Sam.Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 29, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 29, 2021 10 hours ago, canderson said: Dunno. See here https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2796258-top-tips-for-first-time-in-a-silhouette-sky-suite/?do=findComment&comment=61732843 Turns out that UK cruises may be following different rules, and that's where Silhouette is at the moment, so the '24' comment may only apply there. No such limit on Equinox out of Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted August 29, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, canderson said: Turns out that UK cruises may be following different rules, and that's where Silhouette is at the moment, so the '24' comment may only apply there. No such limit on Equinox out of Florida. I'll upgrade that 'may' to an 'are' 🙂 Reading around the other live reports it becomes clear that the rules being followed in the UK are a lot stricter, for example, PCR tests 3 days before departure, maks to be used inside at all times except when eating/drinking, no shared tables outside your linked reservations, so solo travellers will be dining alone at all times... So that venue limit of 24 is most likely not a thing outside the UK at the moment. Edited August 29, 2021 by Mark_T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted August 29, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 29, 2021 No limits on the EDGE Retreat last month or this month. So, perhaps limited on U.K. Sailings, as mentioned. It never felt crowded….EVER! Also as mentioned, everyone was extremely helpful getting drinks (even the Concierges) and snacks, even when I did not request either. Just a wonderful experience. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted August 29, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, canderson said: Turns out that UK cruises may be following different rules, and that's where Silhouette is at the moment, so the '24' comment may only apply there. No such limit on Equinox out of Florida. We boarded the Edge on July 17 for a Caribbean cruise. There were no restrictions in the Retreat lounge, it was full every afternoon. The service was very good. The afternoon tea time and happy hour light bites were delicious, as usual. The Retreat pool deck was also full to capacity on sea days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 29, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2021 53 minutes ago, C-Dragons said: We boarded the Edge on July 17 for a Caribbean cruise. There were no restrictions in the Retreat lounge, it was full every afternoon. The service was very good. The afternoon tea time and happy hour light bites were delicious, as usual. The Retreat pool deck was also full to capacity on sea days. At many times retreat pool was packed like sardines. Service in pool area and outside bar was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu UK Posted August 29, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Apex this week has a 50 limit in lounge and 10 in spa thermal suite. Neither has ever been close to the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted August 29, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Stu UK said: Apex this week has a 50 limit in lounge and 10 in spa thermal suite. Neither has ever been close to the number. That is a sailing from Greece I think? It does seem that EU sailings are a little more restricted than USA, and UK even more restricted than EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinthrough Posted August 29, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 29, 2021 2 hours ago, George C said: At many times retreat pool was packed like sardines. Service in pool area and outside bar was fantastic. Empty on sea and port days my Aug sailing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Rene Posted August 29, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted August 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, crusinthrough said: Empty on sea and port days my Aug sailing. Perhaps too hot/sunny to sit out. Too bad so little shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinthrough Posted August 29, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, Momma Rene said: Perhaps too hot/sunny to sit out. Too bad so little shade. There is more shade in the back away from the pool and bar. The bar is in the back right of the picture. It wasn't hot if you were in the pool. The pool was smaller than I imagined it would be but big enough that people were able to socially distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted August 29, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Is that actually a pool?! It looks like a hot tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLCRUISIN Posted August 29, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Covepointcruiser said: Is that actually a pool?! It looks like a hot tub. The pool is just to the right behind the loungers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted August 29, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Looks like a typical lap time of 3.4 sec! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejayway327 Posted August 30, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 10:50 AM, George C said: At many times retreat pool was packed like sardines. Service in pool area and outside bar was fantastic. Can I ask if they serve you Luminae lunch right to your lounger? They did that on Equinox but there was no dedicated bar/eating area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 30, 2021 #21 Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 minute ago, bluejayway327 said: Can I ask if they serve you Luminae lunch right to your lounger? They did that on Equinox but there was no dedicated bar/eating area. Last time on Equinox they had a limited menu and staff to take your order and deliver you lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejayway327 Posted August 30, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Last time on Equinox they had a limited menu and staff to take your order and deliver you lunch. Yeah that was my experience; I'm just wondering if they also do that on the Edge since there's a dedicated bar area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted August 30, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 30, 2021 23 minutes ago, bluejayway327 said: Yeah that was my experience; I'm just wondering if they also do that on the Edge since there's a dedicated bar area. Yes. Food comes from the galley, drinks from the bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejayway327 Posted August 30, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 30, 2021 31 minutes ago, C-Dragons said: Yes. Food comes from the galley, drinks from the bar. Thanks! I'm lazy and so excited for those sundeck lunches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 30, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 30, 2021 4 hours ago, bluejayway327 said: Yeah that was my experience; I'm just wondering if they also do that on the Edge since there's a dedicated bar area. When we were on Edge they had the same menu and served you either at the bar or at your lounger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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