tjc73

Such interesting conversation on this thread. I work in the wine industry and am technically a sommelier based on my education, so I generally don’t ask for help.  I have cruised a lot on Disney and they only have a couple of Somms on board and they are typically assigned to the specialty restaurants, but are accessible by anyone on The ship. Usually the offerings in the MDR are pretty mainstream, but if you want a wine from a specialty restaurant or bar they will get it for you (on disney). 

Typically I don’t expect the wait staff to have any wine knowledge. If you have the title of “Wine Steward” you should definitely have some basic knowledge and if you are a somm you should have the education to back it up AND even if you are selling a limited selection of wines contracted by massive corporations you should know your stuff! Jackson family wines should be conducting staff trainings if they have they have the biggest contract. 

A lot of times on cruises there may be wines I don’t know so I may ask for a sample especially if it’s a by the glass pour. There is no reason why they can’t bring you a 1oz sample to taste the wine and if you are undecided and it is by the glass a sample should be offered. 

I’m  sailing Celebrity for the first time on the infinity. We upgraded to the premium package as from my previous cruise experiences the wine under $10 a glass are usually not to my liking. it Looks like the offerings in the MDR are limited, even for the premium package. Hoping there are more wine selections in some of the bars or Cellar Masters. 

As for all of those itching to try Caymus - it’s way too pricy on the ship and I think it’s overrated and quality has gone down. Put your money into Duckhorn or even their second label, Decoy. These are great wines and I’m happy the Decoy Cab is in the premium package!   

Thanks everyone for the feedback. The AC sounds pretty normal on celebrity so that’s great! 

Thank you!!! This is very helpful. 

I know his might seem like an odd question for most, but I am wondering if Celebrity cruise ships (especially the infinity because that’s what I’m sailing on) use a lot of air conditioning. 

I have cruised on disney many times and they are crazy for air conditioning, it’s unbearable! I am wondering if Celebrity is the same. I am ok with subtle amounts of air conditioning, but when it feels like the arctic on a cruise ship, that’s where I draw the line. Any info is appreciated 🙂

I know his might seem like an odd question for most, but I am wondering if Celebrity cruise ships (especially the infinity because that’s what I’m sailing on) use a lot of air conditioning. 

I have cruised on disney many times and they are crazy for air conditioning, it’s unbearable! I am wondering if Celebrity is the same. I am ok with subtle amounts of air conditioning, but when it feels like the arctic on a cruise ship, that’s where I draw the line. Any info is appreciated :)