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We have two ways to keep track of luggage.  First there is an AirTag in each piece of checked luggage, this way we can track where it is.  Second we have bright orange rubber tags with our last name initial on it attached to the handle.  Very easy to identify.

We are just off the Silhouette.  Dress codes are not enforced.  Many men in shorts on chic night.  If the cruise line has a dress code it needs to be enforced.  If not enforcing it then do away with it.  People are wearing what they want anyway.

This is a short review of our cruise.  I would be glad to answer questions.

Embarkation day arrived about 10:45, porters took the luggage and we went in the building.  Cleared security quickly and went to a waiting room before getting on the ship.  They did not check our embarkation arrival times.  They started boarding at 11:15.

We had a bump out cabin 8267, by the elevator bank.  Best location, kind of a private hallway for the people on the bump out.

Positives from the cruise:

Crew was so helpful and friendly.

Food quality was very good, both ocean view cafe and MDR.

Enterainment, Production shows were great.

ship well maintained.

Negatives:

Food variety in MDR.  Only few selections for starters and entrees.

Cost to go to specialty restaurants.

Dennis

We were on the Equinox in January 2022, also very underwhelming.  We are loyal Princess cruisers and in our view Princess ships are nicer and staff very helpful.  Trying Celebrity again in January on Silhouette, hopefully our experience is better.

We are boarding on Jan15th.  Hopefully menu changes promised by the CEO are implemented by then.  Menus showing on the app for our cruise are not impressive.

In general we prefer Princess over Celebrity.  Some of the reasons are the ship layout and designs, also we find the entertainment to be better on Princess.  The food quality, in our opinion, is the same.  I agree having sommelier to help choose wines at dinner is a big plus.

I have only sailed once with Celebrity on the Equinox.  We are Platinum with Princess.  Our one experience was not a pleasant one with Celebrity, wait staff in MDR were below avg, dirty dishes left on table most nights too long.  Entertainment just avg.  we are sailing on Silhouette in January, trying again.  As of now though I would choose Princess over Celebrity.

We were on RCCL last July, my grandson has Celiac.  Our travel agent contacted the cruise line and also told us to see head waiter once we get to the ship.  Our experience was very positive.  The first day was iffy, but after that it was fantastic.  As others said he received menu for next night to choose his meal.  They said anything can be made gluten free as long as they are aware ahead of time.  Also in the buffet, always contacted a chef that made gluten free food, this was in addition to what was already there and listed as gluten free.  Hopefully Celebrity is as good as RCCL.

Just saw this review, so I am commenting on the original comments.  We agree that boarding is very quick, with having all info on the app.  With that said, we are not fans of having to get all the data prepared before arriving at the terminal.  My wife and I are in our early 70s and not real tech savvy.  Having to take security photos and upload, upload passports, etc. is a very frustrating process.  All cruise lines do this now, what happened to customer service and making it an enjoyable experience for passengers.  Maybe we are in the minority, maybe not, but that is our opinion.

First, we are loyal to Princess and RCCL.  Took one Celebrity cruise, 2022.  We were disappointed.  Ship decor was just ok, food good, service not good.  Example of the service, we stopped at the World bar on the way to a show to pick up a water and the workers told us to go elsewhere for the water.

Going to give Celebrity another chance in 2024, price was too good to pass up and we get out of midwestern weather in January.  Hopefully a better experience.

Just back from a Princess cruise, bought Tequila in Mexico and it was not taken when boarding the ship.

Our first choice is Princess, then RCCL.  We’re only on one Celebrity and we’re not impressed with service  and food quality.  Giving Celebrity another chance on Silhouette, price was too good to pass up.

We had three generations of family on the Wonder last year.  At busy times there are not enough elevators to handle the number of people.  Almost every evening when going to dinner the younger people would take the stairs while the elders waited for elevators.  The stairs always won the race.

Thank you to everyone for the information.  When weather is not cooperating, I like to sit on sofa and look out.  Also with additional light it helps my wife when she is applying her makeup.

Wondering if couch and desk are next to the balcony or is the bed next to balcony.  Prefer to have the couch and desk by balcony.

My wife and I disembarked the ship the day you arrived.  I agree food quality was very good i main dining room.  The issue we had was selection of items, at least three days could not find anything that really interests us.

very few people were wearing masks, but many people coughing, sneezing and blowing nose.  We did not get sick but couple we traveled with did get colds.  They brought home Covid test kits with them and tested negative.

Overall very nice and relaxing trip.

Thanks for the quick responses.  I am a candidate in the future for a pacemaker, so something to consider.

I’m sure this question was answered in 190 pages of answers, but can you use an Ocean Medallion if you have a pacemaker?  Someone I know said you cannot, you must get the old type of cruise card.  Thanks for answering this question.

We were on Emerald Princess Feb 1st - Feb 16th.  There was a radio host that gave presentations on the Beetles, Beach Boys and Elvis.  Cannot remember his name.  If anyone has his name it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Dennis

Thanks for the info.  See what our TA comes up with on prices.

I was hoping for a preference, such as Puerto Vallarta, have been there four times with Princess and each time the ship has backed in with port side facing the shore.

Thanks

Seriously looking at taking a Canary Island cruise on Anthem of the seas.  Looking for info on which side of the ship is best for viewing the ports when in port. 
thanks

Dennis

We just left the ship yesterday, had the FLL to LA trip.  Very rough seas our last day, 4-5 meter swells and cold 58 degrees.  Ship very well maintained and lovely.  A few issues with beverage stocking at the lounges.  No Bailey’s the first three days, ran out of Grey Goose vodka, Belvedere vodka and Margarita mix.  We thought the food was very good during the trip.

Supposed to be 45 minutes 

On Emerald now, no requirement for show reservations, but people start showing up about 345 minutes early for the show.