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Likewise. No issues in Luminae or specialist restaurants on Silhouette.
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I agree. I really enjoy talking with the sommeliers and with only one exception I have found them enthusiastic and helpful. They are not all experts but just having someone to discuss wine choice with is a real bonus for me.
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Classic Drinks Package Southampton sailing
NewWestwardbound replied to gillme's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Both were served very cold - which, to me, sometimes disguises the full taste. I have to say I preferred the Chandon of the two. They take provisions on at Southampton so I am sure there will be a number of deliveries before you sail. -
Classic Drinks Package Southampton sailing
NewWestwardbound replied to gillme's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Cattier may have been the other Champagne listed in the Murano menu by the glass. But they didn’t have any (on Friday evening - last night of the cruise). -
Classic Drinks Package Southampton sailing
NewWestwardbound replied to gillme's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I'll be interested to hear your experience. The Murano Wine List included many other Champagnes by the bottle but these 3 sparkling wines were the only ones available by the glass. -
Classic Drinks Package Southampton sailing
NewWestwardbound replied to gillme's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We were in Murano on Friday evening and I asked the Sommelier for help with your question. He quoted 2 Champagnes (as he described them) within the Premium Package as being widely available on the ship, Chandon and one other (I can't recall the name). We tried Chandon and a third that he offered - Celebrity Vintage (I have a feeling that the latter may be a sparkling wine). Both were definitely palatable. -
I think the key here is that it is a Relaxation area, and described as such on the (rather solid) door (I walked down yesterday evening to have a look). Therefore users should behave in a way that allows others to relax, rather than the opposite!
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Silhouette - electrical sockets in cabins
NewWestwardbound replied to Cheshire Blue's topic in Celebrity Cruises
My apologies also - we are in an RS too and had assumed the setup was consistent across cabins. -
Silhouette - electrical sockets in cabins
NewWestwardbound replied to Cheshire Blue's topic in Celebrity Cruises
The interface with the (supplied) hairdryer is particularly interesting. We had to ask the stateroom attendant how to make the plug fit the socket! -
Silhouette - electrical sockets in cabins
NewWestwardbound replied to Cheshire Blue's topic in Celebrity Cruises
The interior width of the box holding the sockets is around 12 - 13 cm. But I don’t think this answers your question. From the “top” of the UK socket the remaining width is about 3 - 4 cm. Hard to be exact as I am using my iPhone measure app and the ship is moving! -
The official reason for the lack of turndown service.
NewWestwardbound replied to MX-Drew's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Some of which with other mainstream cruise lines. -
What games are in the Silhouette library?
NewWestwardbound replied to Silent Penguin's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I popped down to Quasar this morning. Games are in the pics below. There is also an Xbox set up as pictured (I don’t know anything about this as I don’t play!). -
What games are in the Silhouette library?
NewWestwardbound replied to Silent Penguin's topic in Celebrity Cruises
As per cnktodhunter’s post above; just borrow, read and return (no control or interaction with staff). There are people playing board games (quietly) in the library too. I think there are fewer chairs than previously - they certainly feel more spread out. -
Retreat Accessible Sky Suite on Silhoutte; what is included?
NewWestwardbound replied to smd8z's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Luminae is included, and currently excellent (we are on Silhouette en route to Cadiz as I type this). If you want a specific evening in specific speciality restaurant (say for a birthday or anniversary) my advice would be to book it early (i.e before the cruise) as demand can be high. For example, even though there is a perception - and generally reality - that suites get priority, we could not get a reservation in Murano this evening. -
Retreat Accessible Sky Suite on Silhoutte; what is included?
NewWestwardbound replied to smd8z's topic in Celebrity Cruises
No speciality dining include in a Sky Suite; only included in Royal Suite and above. You can purchase speciality dining separately at additional cost, either for a single meal or buy a package. -
What games are in the Silhouette library?
NewWestwardbound replied to Silent Penguin's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I am on Silhouette at the moment. I have not been to the library yet, but during the day I have seen games in Quasar, including Scrabble; Apples to Apples (?); Jenga and a “throw a beanbag in a hole” game which I have also seen on an outside deck. Hope this helps. PS Is there any evidence whatsoever that COVID can be caught from a book (or any other hard surface) - except in extremely rare virtually laboratory generated conditions?! -
P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?
NewWestwardbound replied to Host Sharon's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Sounds great; many thanks. -
P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?
NewWestwardbound replied to Host Sharon's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
How was the cruise? -
Fingers crossed!
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Brilliant, thank you!
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@pennys mumAssuming this is Silhouette out of Southampton? If so, would you be able to share the shoreside concierge's contact details (email or telephone number)? We are in an RS departing 30 Jul and have had no contact. Many thanks.
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Dress code question - European cruises
NewWestwardbound replied to GCS15/15's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Whilst comparisons with other cruises are helpful, this is a departure from Southampton where relatively few passengers are restricted by airline baggage allowances. -
Dress code question - European cruises
NewWestwardbound replied to GCS15/15's topic in Celebrity Cruises
We will be on the same cruise as you I think. We will be “dressed up” for Evening Chic nights, and love seeing other families doing the same. Sort of makes it “special” Equally, if people want to be dress in a more relaxed way that’s fine too. Just do what makes you feel good.