LGW59

I don't believe that Celebrity does white night partys

They had this on my Edge TA in Oct/Nov

Hopefully absolutely, but unfortunately many don't bother to read everything BEFORE making their deposit, they just complain after

@LMaxwell states X is revamping the dining experience but won't share the details. Well until then and while we all wait with baited breath for him/her to share said details, we will all just speculate until the facts (as only he/she can present) are shared with CC as we all wait on pins and needles

It's called hedging your bets and they definitely sent you to the right place, you're sure to get a consistent answer here on CC

I think they start by totally revamping the buffet, AKA as get rid of it altogether. Personally I think buffets are just individual germ stations. Gut the vast amount of space they commit to the buffet and replace with with higher end, cooked to order food kiosks, replace the tacky hospital cafeteria style furniture they currently have there, honestly IMO, there is just nothing aesthetically appealing in the buffet. Four or five food kiosks offering vegan, meat, seafood, Indian, Asian etc. I'm not a big NCL fan but the videos I have seen where they implemented something similiar on one of their new ships is FAR more appealing. Just redesign the entire area so it becomes a place one wnats to spend time in enjoying a real meal. Other lines do it, Celebrity can as well, assuming they really are aiming to compete with those lines.

OK this is definitely the post of the year, thank god it's still early in the year though, but come on already, you need help...from someone on the ship.

Well said but how dare you interject here with reason and sensibility! 🙂

no soup for you!

and lobsters, they crawl at the bottom of the ocean for a reason...though perhaps that is why they are so dang tasty!

I was in Naples for Xmas and of course, whenever I travel to what is supposed to be warmer weather in the winter, my New England weather follows me right along (does not want me to be homesick apparently) and it was 41 on Xmas morning and low 50's most of the week. Though of course the day I was flying home it was 74.

I respectfully ask that you both kindly be quiet about your weather. 🙂 I am in the south as well, but it is the south of New England and it is 27 degrees and been raining for 3 days, I'm trying to remember what sunshine looks like! OK, you can go back to resuming your enjoyment of the real south's weather..

Holy mackinoly that's a big jump! I'm glad I stopped drinking or I'd have one hell of a bill at the end of my cruise.

We are really looking forward to it. I will say though, it is called the Founders Cruise, and I did not know when I booked it, that meant the Oceania founder, Frank del Rio will be on board for the entire cruise. I'm sure that will have a big impact on the level of the cruise. But as I said, had no idea of that at the time of booking so was obviously excited to try Oceania and really look forward to it.

And what about skorts for women? This reminds me of a question George Carlin asked when I saw him in Vegas, but that is NSFCC 🙂 I see absolutely no reason why a skort would not be allowed.

Well at least if you are sitting at the bar enjoying the small martini, you don't need to go far for a small refill

Not decided yet. We are looking at either a 9 night all Spain itin or a 9 night Med. We are doing our first Oceania in May 7 nights Med and the Azamara includes a few of the ports on the O cruise but also has several places we really like that we have not yet been to. I remember you advising me oh many many Covid months ago to consider and seriously look at Azamara. Like O, when compare to current Celebrity prices, makes it a no brainer.

I can honestly appreciate your point, but my point is that it's my money and I don't have to be fair in how I decide to spend it.

I'm sure we can come up with something...

Carnival was removed from my list in 2001, my first and only time, nuff said. Celebrity (current pricing gives me pause) but I love the product, Oceania (1st time will be May) I have high expectations and I am looking at Azamara as well.

I hear you on not being loyal to one line. I'm not either but there are just a few I'd consider, Carnival is no longer one of those.

Right! They heard it, no matter where from, obviously made them happy to start their cruise on that note...

It's still Carnival...

and you do have the premium package...

Even though it is mostly highway driving, not going through Rome proper, still way to close for comfort to me. Account for possible flight delay, getting luggage etc. I might chance an early A.M. arrival but I'm far more comfortable being there one day early. Good luck with this.