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Six years ago was way before covid and yes some wines were pretty good as I used to attend all of them on every cruise. Things have changed since including the wines being offered.
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I did ask when on the Apex last year and the answer I got was Amazing!!! I don't think there was much interest but I hung around at Eden where they did the tasting and saw a Masi and others on the basic package then left. I only saw a handful of people sitting around.
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I may wait till I am onboard. Its only a 10% saving if booking ahead so no great savings. I can then see what they offer not interested in trying a Masi or the poorer quality Chilean wines.
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The wines they usually have at World wine tour are from the basic package. Usually 1 ounce pours but you can always ask for more however, there are 6 red and 6 white so thats a lot to consume in an hour.
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Its ok its free and fun to do on a sea day if you're not busy. I wouldn't pay for it.
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The bartender that served me most nights was the sweetest Filipino and seemed so kind. One night I was in the mood for a glass of pinot noir and he found a bottle of the Elegance which was left over so poured me a glass during the HH. He said most guests don't ask for wine at the Martini bar so it was my lucky night. I tipped him a few $$$.
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I'll be in the Beyond March 22nd 10 nights. Thinking of booking the World wine tour but the last 2 cruises the wine tasting has been mediocre. Can anyone who's been on this particular ship comment? I know it can be a fun experience but I hate to waste the money.
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Totally agree. I'd never order a steak on a cruise ship. Can't beat what we make on our BBQ or what I get from my favorite steakhouse on land.
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I did a TA on Apex last April May 2023 fort lauderdale to Amsterdam 15 nights. Cruise and service was wonderful. I was solo in a deluxe inside cabin. Lots to do onboard during sea days. I would never dream of booking the IV especially crossing the cold Atlantic where you couldn't even sit outside. People who I spoke with did not think it was worth the price. -
I've even had the odd Cosmo made with GG vodka during HH I guess because the bartender already had it in his hand. Other times he made me a lemon drop but I guess he was just a really nice friendly bartender. This was on the Apex TA last year.
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Martini bar for sure and at least you'll get a decent drink even glass of wine. Wine is house brand and if you are a fan of sauvignon blanc there is a pretty decent one from Chile. Can't get HH drinks in WCB
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Any bar except MDR and WCB and not on embarkation day. The drinks are from the HH menu. Just don't get from Casino bar as they use the poorest quality mixers. I dumped my Cosmo from there and got it at the Martini bar.
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They don't read the surveys but the system will hound you consistently and repeatedly until you complete it.
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I should have prefaced this by saying it was on a Princess cruise 2 weeks ago and it was on the dinner menu in MDR. Only reason I ordered it was that nothing else appealed to me. It was 2 small tacos that you had to build yourself. Meat was tough and chewy so it became a veggie taco. They just don't know how to cook flank steak to make it tender.
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Thats what I received on my recent cruise when I ordered beef tacos. Oh well, at least the Guacamole was tasty. Unfortunately they don't know how to prepare flank steak.
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Sorry you had a bad experience. I've had concierge lunch a handful of times and experience always better than crappy flavorless buffet food that's been put on someone's plate then returned to the serving tray. I've seen it all -- no thanks.
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I just got off a Princess cruise last Thursday we boarded at 11 am within a half hour were at the buffet only a small section was open. Nothing appealed to me so had a bowl of soup. No tables left so sat with others who didn't speak much English. Finally went to International Cafe and had a sandwich and thats where we had lunch for the remainder of the cruise.
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Most bars will give you one and if they do move on to another bar.
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I enjoy the concierge lunch as I'm not a buffet person. Nice and relaxed and they make great beef short ribs it always seems to be on the menu.
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Me too
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1030 flight departure out of FLL to Toronto
drakes2 replied to 1960Travel's topic in Celebrity Cruises
When exiting airport silver dart drive to Matheson which runs through Etobicoke to mississauga. I live right at Matheson. 20 minute ride. -
I like the cotton waffle style robes find the other ones too heavy. Towels are great especially on the E class ships.
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They did have some mimosas and another drink made with blue curacao which was nice. No one really hung around for long though guess they were getting ready for dinner.
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The sailaway is so much better from a sunset veranda balcony especially on the higher decks. I went to it on the helipad and was disappointed.
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I'll only book concierge if same price as a regular balcony or just slightly more would not pay more than 100 bucks extra for a 10 night cruise. I like the embarkation lunch and use the bubbly to make mimosas.
