Rare countess5 Posted April 21, 2023 #101 Share Posted April 21, 2023 @DaKahuna Will be following you this time! Would like to ask if you could give us a feel for the condition of the ship since its revitalization. We will be sailing her next May around Japan and would appreciate the info. Have an outstanding cruise! Relax and absorb the time! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Sometimes apparently guest sailing in Sky Suites receive a letter about a week prior to sailing. Part of that letter ask you what you beverage choice is for your room. We do not ever remember receiving this so we had always had the Celebrity branded sparkling wine. I asked my DW what she wanted and she said not sparkling but white. Given a choice between a Chardonnay, which I know shr foes not favor and a Sauvignon Blanc, I went with the latter. Let me tell you, that was the wrong choice. We each had one sip and it was all we could do to keep from spitting it out. I went and bought her a bottle of the Moscato she had for lunch and liked. Disaster avoided. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #103 Share Posted April 21, 2023 If anyone is interested in room pictures let me know. I uploaded a lot of them to cruisedeckplans.com and they are already showing on that site. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Norwaylady Posted April 21, 2023 #104 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Bon Voyage🕺🏻⚓️❤️ looking forward to your report😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarEll1 Posted April 21, 2023 #105 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: Sometimes apparently guest sailing in Sky Suites receive a letter about a week prior to sailing. Part of that letter ask you what you beverage choice is for your room. We do not ever remember receiving this so we had always had the Celebrity branded sparkling wine. I asked my DW what she wanted and she said not sparkling but white. Given a choice between a Chardonnay, which I know shr foes not favor and a Sauvignon Blanc, I went with the latter. Let me tell you, that was the wrong choice. We each had one sip and it was all we could do to keep from spitting it out. I went and bought her a bottle of the Moscato she had for lunch and liked. Disaster avoided. I agree with you - Sauvignon blanc is my go to and Celebrity really pushes the Villa Maria. I am not a fan. On our recent Solstice cruise I had a Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon blanc blend which sounds strange but I really enjoyed. They served it both in Luminae and Tuscan Grille. Sadly I can’t find it in any of the stores here at home. Enjoy your cruise - it’s a bucket list for when we have time for longer than 7 nights. Edited April 21, 2023 by MarEll1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted April 21, 2023 #106 Share Posted April 21, 2023 31 minutes ago, The Colonel_Cruises said: 15 Day Itinerary with Chic nights in bold. Thanks for posting. Why is the first Evening Chic night not on Sat Apr 22 or is this a misprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #107 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, mahdnc said: Thanks for posting. Why is the first Evening Chic night not on Sat Apr 22 or is this a misprint? Does not appear to be a miss print but will not know until we receive tonight’s Celebrity Today. will speak up if we find it has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, MarEll1 said: I agree with you - Sauvignon blanc is my go to and Celebrity really pushes the Villa Maria. I am not a fan. On our recent Solstice cruise I had a Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon blanc blend which sounds strange but I really enjoyed. They served it both in Luminae and Tuscan Grille. Sadly I can’t find it in any of the stores here at home. Enjoy your cruise - it’s a bucket list for when we have time for longer than 7 nights. My DW prefers whites and sweeter wines than the Reds I like. I have actually found that I can sometimes convince her to try a Pinot Noir as those are light and a little fruity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #109 Share Posted April 21, 2023 It was great meeting everyone at the Sky Bar. @The Colonel_Cruises I hope I was not over bearing or two strong with my US Navy vs USMC or Office vs Enlisted banter. I hope you realize it was all in jest and I have the utmost respect for the Corps and the officer community. Everyone else please forgive me if I do not remember names as we see each other around the ship. It takes me a while to put names and faces together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted April 21, 2023 #110 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, DaKahuna said: I do not see one. Have been through all the documents left in our room so guess it’s the Sky Bar for us. Not sure how they selected the crowd for the Helipad. Seemed to be a wild mix of cabins, although the couple I talked to (regular verandah cabin) had done several cruises, so they must be "up there" in terms of tier. Didn't ask what exact status they have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #111 Share Posted April 21, 2023 My initial comments on our room. We like the colors but there are some things we do not like: 1. Storage. A. There is no storage in around the sink in the bathroom. There are a couple of recessed shelvers behind the door. Good luck if you store items on the counter top and encounter any high waves. B. Storage for clothes. There are two shelves in the storage cabinet as you enter the stateroom and two drawers. There are also two drawers under the counter next to the balcony door. C. Furniture. There is no coffee table in the room so there is no way that one person, much less two, could dine in the stateroom without moving the table from the balcony into the room. D. TV. Love the big flat screen TV. Unfortunately it is mounted so that it does not swing out to the side. If you are sested on the couch, you cannot comfortably watch TV. E. I like that they have power outlets on both sides of the bed but do not like having to get down on the floor or pull the nightstands out of the way in order to access the outlets. Don’t get me wrong, it is not all doom and gloom. We have only spent a couple of hours in the room so far. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted April 21, 2023 #112 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Sometimes apparently guest sailing in Sky Suites receive a letter about a week prior to sailing. Part of that letter ask you what you beverage choice is for your room. We do not ever remember receiving this so we had always had the Celebrity branded sparkling wine. I asked my DW what she wanted and she said not sparkling but white. Given a choice between a Chardonnay, which I know shr foes not favor and a Sauvignon Blanc, I went with the latter. Let me tell you, that was the wrong choice. We each had one sip and it was all we could do to keep from spitting it out. I went and bought her a bottle of the Moscato she had for lunch and liked. Disaster avoided. You can never go wrong with Moscato. Have a great cruise as going through the Panama Canal is always one of our favorites!! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstimer2009 Posted April 21, 2023 #113 Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, DaKahuna said: For the wine fans out there. This seems to be the cruise to take. Not sure what offerings they have in the way of wines but it is what it is. Here is a card our Sommelier gave us at lunch. I signed us up for the Vuevu Clicquot, even though I am sure i do not know how to pronounce it based on numerous recommendations seen on here. Wow! That looks awesome. I would love that wine blending. I do it with my own bottles at home! By the way it is pronounced "Vuve Kleeko". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #114 Share Posted April 21, 2023 So for my fellow shipmates on this cruise, how are you liking the revised menu’s in your respective dining venue’s? It has thrown me for a loop as I planned my fist day/night’s menu on the menu that was online until today. Adjusting to the change is challenging for me. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DisneyJen Posted April 21, 2023 #115 Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 hours ago, DaKahuna said: If anyone is interested in room pictures let me know. I uploaded a lot of them to cruisedeckplans.com and they are already showing on that site. Photos please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTShaker Posted April 21, 2023 #116 Share Posted April 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: So for my fellow shipmates on this cruise, how are you liking the revised menu’s in your respective dining venue’s? It has thrown me for a loop as I planned my fist day/night’s menu on the menu that was online until today. Adjusting to the change is challenging for me. 🙂 I was so looking forward to prime rib. Guess I'll have to wait until Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 21, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted April 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, DisneyJen said: Photos please! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 21, 2023 #118 Share Posted April 21, 2023 dorm room decor..the Hoppen design ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 22, 2023 Author #119 Share Posted April 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, hcat said: dorm room decor..the Hoppen design ! i don’t know if it is even dorm room. I do not see it as being as functional as that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoe38 Posted April 22, 2023 #120 Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, DaKahuna said: My DW prefers whites and sweeter wines than the Reds I like. I have actually found that I can sometimes convince her to try a Pinot Noir as those are light and a little fruity. John If your wife prefers sweeter whites, here is one my wife enjoyed on Millennium in March. If this one is not available, ask for Selbach Riesling. Just a thought. Randy Edited April 22, 2023 by Schmoe38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted April 22, 2023 #121 Share Posted April 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Fly and Sail said: Not sure how they selected the crowd for the Helipad. Seemed to be a wild mix of cabins, although the couple I talked to (regular verandah cabin) had done several cruises, so they must be "up there" in terms of tier. Didn't ask what exact status they have. On our cruises the invite was for elite and above. Nothing to do with stateroom type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 22, 2023 #122 Share Posted April 22, 2023 46 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: i don’t know if it is even dorm room. I do not see it as being as functional as that. oh my.. we had a sky suite on BEYOND..just a box shape.. It was a nice size, no orange decor. the balcony was adequate., storage worked well...we did not care for the bathrm layout and I thought the up and down bthrm window was gimmicky and unnecessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 22, 2023 Author #123 Share Posted April 22, 2023 37 minutes ago, Schmoe38 said: If your wife prefers sweeter whites, here is one my wife enjoyed on Millennium in March. If this one is not available, ask for Selbach Riesling. Just a thought. Thanks Randy, We’ll keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 22, 2023 Author #124 Share Posted April 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, davekathy said: On our cruises the invite was for elite and above. Nothing to do with stateroom type. Interesting, we are Elite and did not receive an invite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 22, 2023 Author #125 Share Posted April 22, 2023 This evening’s food porn. Amuse Busch Ham & Cheese croquet Starters: French onion soup for DW (she loves this so may not post it each time) I had the Garden Fresh Salad from the MDR menu with balsamic vinaigrette Main course Filet for the DW, medium and the Mediterranean Seafood Orozo, from the MDR menu for me Desserts Almond cake for DW and the brown sugar pear for me The DW had a sparkling Moscato and I had a Merlot 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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