“LIVE” from Apex, December 2nd-First Celeb to the Carib Sailing!

[hcat]

On 12/7/2023 at 8:38 AM, niksmom630 said:

You get a “beeper” for the sandwiches. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

signature cinnamon roll (not pictured) was dry and cold. The Bacon Egg cheese sandwich had raw pieces of bacon in it. 🤢🤮 

 

I opted for the “steak” sandwich (pictured). Just way too much “bread” for my liking. 
 

positives… the sandwich was hot….👍

we love EDEN cafe...and the outdoor areas of EDEN.

 

Were any items offered with an upcharge?

[niksmom630]

48 minutes ago, tfred said:

you should look at Luminae menu before you book Retreat. It is somewhat adventuresome   You can choose the everyday classics, but the other selections are made with a twist. Some people complain "Nothing to eat!" but they are selective eaters 

thanks for the tip…now I know where the eyeballs staring up at me came from! 😂 

 

I did check the menu and see quite a few things is still be willing to eat or try, so all good here! 

[niksmom630]

38 minutes ago, hcat said:

we love EDEN cafe...and the outdoor areas of EDEN.

 

Were any items offered with an upcharge?

no upcharge at the cafe

[niksmom630]

46 minutes ago, schooner_Drinker said:

Chris - You know you want to 

Come join us 🥳

 

Nancy 🍹

my TA extraordinaire is already one step ahead….😉😎 we are booked 

[niksmom630]

8 minutes ago, schooner_Drinker said:

Excellent 

Shall I add just you and Rick to the rolll call 

 

This one is going to be a good one 🥳

 

Nancy 🍹

absolutely! 

[abbydancer2003]

5 hours ago, niksmom630 said:

 

 

 

 

last nights dinner was La Petite Chef. I had done this experience on the Infinity during my Portugal  and Spain sailing earlier this year, but none of the others in our group had, and I enjoyed it enough to do it a second time. 
 

the animation is really fun and the meal was actually good too, although, again… real lack of creativity with the dessert options. But I’ve beat that horse to death here, so I’ll move on. 😜 

 

there are two menu options, the menu “extraordinare” follows the animation while the “other” menu just offers some alternates and the meal preparation animation  on the plate won’t match what you’re eating, but it’s still entertaining…..

 

 

 

 

We did this version in the Infinity in March, and it was a different menu.  All I remember is our entree was short ribs, and they were the best part.  In fact, I just went through my pictures (drat no menu pictures) and the food looks nothing like what you had.

[niksmom630]

1 minute ago, abbydancer said:

We did this version in the Infinity in March, and it was a different menu.  All I remember is our entree was short ribs, and they were the best part.  In fact, I just went through my pictures (drat no menu pictures) and the food looks nothing like what you had.

@abbydancer I was also on infinity (may) and we had the short rib on ours … it was good, I’m going to see if I have a pic of that menu! 

[hcat]

On 12/6/2023 at 9:51 AM, niksmom630 said:

There are also 2 chairs and a table directly across from the cabana. Shaded, thankfully. 
 

 

 

 

Thanks for posting these pics.

It looks like people  can walk through..same path as they had on EDGE

 

We are. not going to book it  on APEX....

Maybe it will be nicer on ASCENT

[niksmom630]

4 minutes ago, niksmom630 said:

@abbydancer I was also on infinity (may) and we had the short rib on ours … it was good, I’m going to see if I have a pic of that menu! 

ugh, no menu pic but got the short rib and the two desserts in my photos! A lot better than rice pudding 😂

 

 

 

 

 

[hcat]

4 hours ago, niksmom630 said:

Yesterday was all about a little self care and a port spa special… thanks @schooner_Drinker Nancy for the tip in Puerto Plata, thankfully we will be stopping here in February of 2025 and I’ll have another chance to explore. Our friends got off and really liked this port stop. 
 

Fitness center… lots of torture machines 

 

 

 

the Spa

 

 

 

as close I got to the Retreat. I plan to remedy this in 2025 😉😎

 

 

 

I'd rather book AQ Class with BLU and thermal suite area..but Retreat was fun once  in our cruise lifetime..used up our Covid cancellations accrued fccs

[Beachlover1989]

This has been a fascinating live - thanks for doing! Enjoy the rest of the cruise!

[depplep]

Thank you for the menu for the Bistro. Can't wait to try it.

[niksmom630]

Going out with a ❗️ 🥳🤪

 

 

 

 

 

[hcat]

On 12/5/2023 at 3:48 PM, BuckeyeMark said:

May I ask what the big wood-framed square in the center of the picture is? It looks a little like a scoreboard... is it a screen? What is it?

I am obsessed with this photo  mainly because I can't recall the name..colors change regularly. It is  very cool 

 

I bought a piece of jewelry on EDGE that depicted it.. Hope someone  has more info.. I may check the EDGE Art book..but I think it had a function besides art???

[depplep]

I am loving the  martini sampler. I've never seen that before. 

[hcat]

nothing in the various art books but one of the other Inaugural books refers to it as a light prism..but what is behind it??  near the stacks?

[abbydancer2003]

6 hours ago, niksmom630 said:

ugh, no menu pic but got the short rib and the two desserts in my photos! A lot better than rice pudding 😂

 

 

 

 

 

Those match my pictures (we had the fruit thing on the bottom)

[niksmom630]

6 hours ago, Beachlover1989 said:

This has been a fascinating live - thanks for doing! Enjoy the rest of the cruise!

thanks! So sad to see it end! The ship and its crew have provided an unforgettable experience 🥰

[niksmom630]

4 hours ago, schooner_Drinker said:

There we go 🍸 🥒 one of our favorites 

Grant and I have at least 3 of these each when we sail on Royal at their 150 CP restaurant 

 

Can you deviate from the menu or say have 2 of the same 

 

Enjoy - Looks great - Which one was your favorite 

 

Nancy 🍹

we did the choose “any” , customize your own…… also asked to add the French, which is my fave…. Absolute, chambourd, and pineapple. 
 

sampled the lemon drop with lavender, (lavender  added a funny taste to an otherwise good drink) cosmo, cucumber, a toffee apple, and a snowflake……the toffee apple and snow flake beat out all the deserts this  week…. 10/10 😉

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

4 hours ago, depplep said:

I am loving the  martini sampler. I've never seen that before. 

Was delish…worth the $40 + grat upcharge…. It appeared on the planner as an “event” .?we showed up promptly at 4 pm, but it took awhile to get them to prepare after we ordered . We showed up silly tipsy to dinner since we had 30 minutes to pound these down. I recommend allowing some time to enjoy….

[niksmom630]

Hit the gift shop for one last visit…,was thoroughly impressed that Celebrity hosts this in an interior venue, with no fear of riots. The frenzied scene that appears on Royal on the promenade is disturbing at best…

 

 

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

Seas tonight were crazy hot….views from Tuscan…

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

Apparently they wait til

day 7  to bring out the big guns …. 🧁🍰🎂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[niksmom630]

🥺😢😭

 

[lola2013]

Thanks for the great review and wonderful photos.  I’m beyond excited to board tomorrow.  Safe travels back to HE!
Susan 😎