Cruise a holic

I'm in! Could use a weight loss cruise! LOL

We had a negative experience on the Adventure- first, we were in a junior suite but the decor was shabby and in need of renovations. It was two years ago- and your pictures of your cabin look renovated. Also, the coffee machine in the lounge was broken about 75% of the time. See you had the same problem. Royal- time to replace. We also didn't like the old school cafeteria style model. So much better with stations for various types of food. Found the food in the MDR meh- We will stick to Oasis class ships. We are sailing on the Icon in March and are looking foward to that experience.

We also love the Silhouette and Reflection. Our favorite S class ships- sailed on both multiple times. However we sailed in January on the Silhouette and both my DH and I got very sick the last couple of days. A lady in the solarium was coughing badly and we sat near her. When we got home, I had multiple tests for Covid, RSV, pneumonia and many viruses- all negative. Went to ENT and was prescribed antibiotics and nasal and cough medication. Was told I had a bad sinus infection. I am still coughing! Be careful, wear a mask in the elevators and run away for anybody who appears ill! We have another cruise in three weeks. Hopefully, I will be better by then!

Food mediocre at best compared to fine land steakhouses. However we really enjoyed Eden. Went their their three times on a b/2/b Apex cruise. Found the Rooftop grill on the Apex disappointing. First, service poor to fair- the restaurant becomes a walk way for people on the deck as it isn't enclosed. They should enclose it like the lawn grill of the Silhouette and reflection. However, when on a new ship, we like to try all speciality restaurants at least once- except Sushi as we don't it .

Unfortunately people aren’t as honest as they used to be. Could have been a teenager. I feel sorry for the person who got kicks doing this

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We typically give the luggage handlers. If we get a porter, we also give the same to take us to a cab. $5 per bag. Then sometimes we give tips to people bringing us drinks- and of course if we use room service. We give our cabin attendants extra tip Between $5-10 per day. When off the ship, you might need cab fare or tip money- or money for small gifts- Also airport or hotel tipping and purchases. We bring about $400-500 per cruise.

Not dollar store items. We purchase from each ship and port. Has meaning for many.

We book suites and still enjoy dinners at specialty restaurants. We find the food, ambience and service is of great value imo

We have sailed on both. IMO the Reflection is a much better ship- food, service and entertainment. The Caribbean Princess, was old when I sailed on her about 18 years ago- I "assume" she has been updated . While I agree, two extra days at sea are great- the Princess ship was just plain vanilla and very crowded years ago- perhaps better now. The Reflection we sailed onfor the 3rd time, a couple of years ago and we really enjoyed the ship.

I would think that the hallways have camera's. Perhaps you should have asked to see if someone took your magnets. We have never had a problem on other ships.

We have done both. Not fans of Blu. IMO not worth additional cost. If not in a suite, I suggest booking a well located balcony cabin with cabins above and below, midship and the money saved book a few dinners in the special restaurants.

Remember, Jr. Suites aren't guaranteed dinner in costal kitchen. It is based on availability and typically you will not get every night for dinner reservations. Keep your MTD reservations as they are. Good luck.

We enjoy the EB Hotel in Miami Springs if the cruise is out of Miami- Perfect for a pre-post cruise hotel.

We missed the butler last month on the Silhouette. Room service brought our breakfast upon request and our cabin attendant serviced our cabin- we saved a generous tip! Spent lot's of time in the suite lounge which was great- staff in the lounge was great.

We now only stay at the Riverside Hotel. Los Olas Blvd is great for window shopping and wonderful dining. The hotel is wonderful with great restaurants and facilities.

IMO a big difference in sailing in suite class vs. regular class- the lounge, deck and restaurant are so worth it to us- We like to be in bed by 11 PM and I am concerned that the area might be noisy- however I would rather be in a an entry level suite then a regular balcony cabin. We have put in move up bids. But don't expect to get a move up as the prime suites sell fast and are limited. You have a better chance of a move up from an interior cabin to a balcony cabin with a good bid.

We find a diverse crowd on Celebrity- It depends on how long the cruise is and the week you sail. Holiday periods get a younger crowd with kids- We love the longer S and E class sailings-IMO I am not sailing to meet people- if I do, nice- but it is an opportunity for my DH and I to spend quality time together. Activities are available late night if you want to enjoy them- or get up early- head to the gym and have breakfast- The age of the crowd isn't important to us.

We enjoy the Oasis class ships. Find so much to do- great food choices, comfortable cabins/suites and great service. Have tried other classes, found the old ships- very worn- shabby rooms- lacks the restaurants and choices of the newer ships. The freedom class ships were ok also- but we stay away fro the voyager and Radiance rust buckets. Also didn't like the quantum class ship layout. # Oasis class IMO Will be trying the Icon- so I cannot judge that yet.

We still enjoy dressing up on formal nights- A true celebration of the cruise. After covid, we want to celebrate each and every cruise. We lived in casual clothes for a few years- and of course, like many ate too much! We did purchase new clothes that fit us properly now- and have lost some of the covid 15. I think many people still aren't in the post covid mode and still wear the stretchy casual clothes.

Wow. Didn’t know that. Honestly I wouldn’t rent any cabana if that is true. We had rented on a couple of cruises, but overall labedee nothing like cococay. Service was poor on our last cruise not worth it.

Barefoot beach for suite only guest. Better food offered.

We are booked on the Icon . We sail in a month- While the ship was expensive, we booked the day the reservations opened up, so we paid much less then the prices today. However, I am guarded as to the experience for adults on this ship. We hope that the suite area, which we love on the oasis class, will not be taken over by kids- Also, based on the video's, the suites, seem very small. Will report back on the family surfside suite.

True about neighbors, but odds are noisy in surfside. Oh well a nice experience

Thanks for the replies- but this is a surfside family suite- so I would anticipate neighbors might have kids- I will try to royal up to another suite location- but the pricing is so crazy. We love the Oasis ships- especially the crown loft suites-