lola2013 Posted February 3, 2022 #101 Share Posted February 3, 2022 3 hours ago, bnurick said: Rating is A+ highly recommend. Is that the FanTaSea excursion in St. Kitts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandG Posted February 3, 2022 #102 Share Posted February 3, 2022 We are also on the March 13 sailing with the same itinerary and grateful for your sharing the Celebrity todays. There is something I'd love your insight on. We had always been in the habit of trying "nice" glasses of wine at Cellar Masters in the late afternoon or early evening or on sea days. I'm talking about something a little upscale, but that still fits within the premium drinking package budget, but that would not be available in the regular bars throughout the ship. I was sad to see that Cellar Masters has been replaced with Craft Social. I'm wondering: do they still have a varied wine list similar to what we might have found in Cellar Masters? If not, I'm not sure if I will spring for upgrading my drink package to premium. If there's something you can share in the line of wine lists, etc., to help me decide on this, please do! I'm really looking forward to following along on the rest of your cruise! =Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted February 3, 2022 #103 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I have had no trouble getting wines from the Premium list at most bars on Equinox. The first time I ask for it, if they don't have it, usually it will be available the next day. If Lito and Hiro are still at the Craft Social, I think they can take care of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 3, 2022 Author #104 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, lola2013 said: Is that the FanTaSea excursion in St. Kitts? Wife says it’s called: “Catamaran Fan-ta-sea to Nevis with Snorkel”. We loved it, huge boat, crew great. Snorkel water was so calm it was like a swimming pool. I didn’t bother with fins. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 3, 2022 Author #105 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, SandG said: We are also on the March 13 sailing with the same itinerary and grateful for your sharing the Celebrity todays. There is something I'd love your insight on. We had always been in the habit of trying "nice" glasses of wine at Cellar Masters in the late afternoon or early evening or on sea days. I'm talking about something a little upscale, but that still fits within the premium drinking package budget, but that would not be available in the regular bars throughout the ship. I was sad to see that Cellar Masters has been replaced with Craft Social. I'm wondering: do they still have a varied wine list similar to what we might have found in Cellar Masters? If not, I'm not sure if I will spring for upgrading my drink package to premium. If there's something you can share in the line of wine lists, etc., to help me decide on this, please do! I'm really looking forward to following along on the rest of your cruise! =Sue Hey there Sue! So on vino I am a spare no expense type. I have been killing their Tignanello for $140 before 20% premium package credit. In Murano, I went all out with the Cardinale at $350. Now before that they brought out and poured for a cheese course a Grich Celebrity red that I felt was pretty good. My best advice if you like good vino and want some help is to book Murano night #1 and ask their sommelier for recommendations, as in 2-3 options. At that point you will have a base to work with and it’s within their window of options. Sommelier was very nice and helpful. Hope this helps. Cheers Sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #106 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Celebrity Today, Day Six. Cheers everyone, hope you are planning well! 6 hours in the sun, dinner, vino and a short game of craps…. Exhausted. …another snorkel tomorrow! 😊 Edited February 4, 2022 by bnurick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola2013 Posted February 4, 2022 #107 Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, bnurick said: Wife says it’s called: “Catamaran Fan-ta-sea to Nevis with Snorkel”. We loved it, huge boat, crew great. Snorkel water was so calm it was like a swimming pool. I didn’t bother with fins. Good luck! We did that excursion last week…it was great!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted February 4, 2022 #108 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, bnurick said: I have been killing their Tignanello for $140 before 20% premium package credit. Great choice! It's one we hadn't tried before, and compared to shoreside retail, very well priced. Turned into one of our go to wines for 15 nts. Assume it's this one? Gotta find a home supply... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtagirl Posted February 4, 2022 #109 Share Posted February 4, 2022 If you could find out how much is the hot glass class. I have always wanted to do that! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrearl Posted February 4, 2022 #110 Share Posted February 4, 2022 The glass class is $120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebse Posted February 4, 2022 #111 Share Posted February 4, 2022 11 hours ago, SandG said: We are also on the March 13 sailing with the same itinerary and grateful for your sharing the Celebrity todays. There is something I'd love your insight on. We had always been in the habit of trying "nice" glasses of wine at Cellar Masters in the late afternoon or early evening or on sea days. I'm talking about something a little upscale, but that still fits within the premium drinking package budget, but that would not be available in the regular bars throughout the ship. I was sad to see that Cellar Masters has been replaced with Craft Social. I'm wondering: do they still have a varied wine list similar to what we might have found in Cellar Masters? If not, I'm not sure if I will spring for upgrading my drink package to premium. If there's something you can share in the line of wine lists, etc., to help me decide on this, please do! I'm really looking forward to following along on the rest of your cruise! =Sue Interested in this to trying the nice wines not usually served at the main bars. Could I ask is it possible to upgrade from the included drinks package to the premium one ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebse Posted February 4, 2022 #112 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Looking at the Barbados sheet above it says only guests on Celebrity excursions can disembark but then underneath says fully vaccinated guests can get local taxis etc. Am i reading this right ? Are you allowed off in Barbados in not on official tour ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brzymom Posted February 4, 2022 #113 Share Posted February 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Cebse said: Interested in this to trying the nice wines not usually served at the main bars. Could I ask is it possible to upgrade from the included drinks package to the premium one ? Thanks I was looking into this myself, and it appears you can do so once on board for $12 per day. Hubby is mostly a beer drinker, so thinking of leaving him on Classic and moving me to Premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #114 Share Posted February 4, 2022 11 hours ago, canderson said: Great choice! It's one we hadn't tried before, and compared to shoreside retail, very well priced. Turned into one of our go to wines for 15 nts. Assume it's this one? Gotta find a home supply... Thats it! It was the highest rated vintage until 2018 at 97 points Robert Parker. Just starting to develop sentiment. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #115 Share Posted February 4, 2022 9 hours ago, dtagirl said: If you could find out how much is the hot glass class. I have always wanted to do that! Thank you. We did it in June. We have all the glasses now. With supply chain issues I recommend buying on Amazon, it’s quicker than Celebrity provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #116 Share Posted February 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Cebse said: Interested in this to trying the nice wines not usually served at the main bars. Could I ask is it possible to upgrade from the included drinks package to the premium one ? Thanks I believe you can, but if you are getting 20% off bottles you should see if you want that. You can order from any restaurants list, just write down the BIN number. All staff will call the beverage manager so they work off the BIN number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #117 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Cebse said: Looking at the Barbados sheet above it says only guests on Celebrity excursions can disembark but then underneath says fully vaccinated guests can get local taxis etc. Am i reading this right ? Are you allowed off in Barbados in not on official tour ? Thanks I believe Celebrity only or Government approved taxi tours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #118 Share Posted February 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, brzymom said: I was looking into this myself, and it appears you can do so once on board for $12 per day. Hubby is mostly a beer drinker, so thinking of leaving him on Classic and moving me to Premium. You’ll want the best by the glass options. Look on the app at Murano and Tuscan and see what they offer. Probably the best onboard. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewgary Posted February 4, 2022 #119 Share Posted February 4, 2022 You mentioned the craps game. Is it $10 minimum? Is there a poker game running at night and if so do you know if it's 1/2 or 2/5 NL? Don't forget to back up your pass line bet with odds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #120 Share Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Andrewgary said: You mentioned the craps game. Is it $10 minimum? Is there a poker game running at night and if so do you know if it's 1/2 or 2/5 NL? Don't forget to back up your pass line bet with odds! Craps and Black Jack are $10. Don’t worry, I max out the odds. Have to play $25 to go above $20 on odds at $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewgary Posted February 4, 2022 #121 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, bnurick said: Craps and Black Jack are $10. Don’t worry, I max out the odds. Have to play $25 to go above $20 on odds at $10. Thanks. Any poker running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #122 Share Posted February 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Andrewgary said: Thanks. Any poker running? I don’t know. Not my game to seek out. Might be hard to read faces with KN95’s in everyone. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #123 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Here are updated rankings as well as changes to Dominica plans. Celebrity Equinox Rankings Jan. 30th ( as of mid Day 6 ) Stateroom Attendant = A+ Note: Efraim is top shelf. Retreat Host = A (Stepped it up) Retreat Management = Not giving a rating. Retreat Request Chat Program = C- Martini Bar = A+ (They are soooo fun with so much energy) Casino = A+ (The staff is very friendly IMO and minimums are perfect) Dinner Lineup (1) Tuscan Grille = A (Vino = A+) Note: Juris and Pamala are top shelf. (2) Murano = A- (Vino = A+) Note: Vino top shelf. (3) Sushi on Five = A (Vino = C) (4) Tuscan Grille = A (Vino = A+) Note: Juris and Pamala are top shelf. (5) Luminae = B+ Note: Service was exceptional. Vino too. (6) Sushi on Five = (7) Luminae = (8) Murano = (9) Sushi on Five = (10) Tuscan Grille = (11) Luminae = (12) Murano = Port Excursions Lineup (4) USVI Buck Island Beach/Snorkel = A+ Note: Clean boat. Great crew. (5) St. Kitts/Nevis Catamaran Snorkel = A (6) Barbados Swim w/Turtles Shipwreck = B Note: Can’t compare with #4 and #5. Different level all together. (7) St. Lucia Beach/Snorkel = (8) Grenada Catamaran Snorkel = (9) Dominica Private Whale Watch and Champagne Reef Snorkel = Note: Slim pickings so we worked with Celebrity to get what we wanted. (10) Antigua (reworking) = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bnurick Posted February 4, 2022 Author #124 Share Posted February 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Andrewgary said: You mentioned the craps game. Is it $10 minimum? Is there a poker game running at night and if so do you know if it's 1/2 or 2/5 NL? Don't forget to back up your pass line bet with odds! Noticed this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TourDeCruise Posted February 4, 2022 #125 Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 11:01 AM, bnurick said: Here we go! Checked in and waiting to board. We were handed this letter that says more than 1% of crew/passengers tested positive on the last sailing. To note, doesn’t say the ship name or sailing date. We were on the previous sailing. There were two positive cases of Covid with guests (one symptomatic/went to medical center, one asymptomatic as a result of test to get back to his/her country), and 3 positive cases with crew, asymptomatic as a result of weekly testing. Way under 1%! We also got this same letter at the beginning of our cruise although the cruise before us also had way under 1% of positive Covid cases. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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