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Wow....love this seating area..great views Our Connie was Sept 26, 2004 *Anniv Cruise) A few wks later would have been better for leaves! But we did go north towards Laurentians. Forgot that it included Halifax..love the Public Gardens there.. Had a great dinner in Ocean Liners. Made friends with a couple from Grt Brtn..still keep in touch. wow..Almost 20 yrs ago! Blessed to still be Cruising!
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Celebrity used to be a step above the rest....Not anymore
hcat replied to tiggypooo's topic in Celebrity Cruises
we'll be in AQ Class on Ascent. my husb will love meatloaf Bon Voyage to Ebtrip! -
Did you ever do the New England to Quebec cruise? Memories: We were on Connie doing that itin for her 1st time..Amazing fall colors in Quebec..over night.. Tea at the Chateau, Montemarcy( ?) Falls..short hike.. Maple syrup time..Fall colors galore! Going up the Saguenay fjiord was spiritual.. there was a church on the hill along the shore...The ship served chowder on deck in bread bowls..and the music they played was Ave Maria..everyone out on deck! Many in tears! Just one of those special days! The Cap had a ball..he .sounded the horn in the narrow chasm as he skillfully turned the ship around. The final bonus was seeing hufe groups of whales so close up as we went into the St Lawrence.( rough sea there) sorry I digressed....but if you want fall colors book that cruise!
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Infinity is definitely going into dry dock!
hcat replied to seaside princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
You can bring guests to Luminae for a fee..maybe a special family dinner..if you think it's worth it. I am sure it will work out well esp with your pos attitude! -
Ruining others enjoyment is a problem! Over consumption of alcohol was much less of an issue on "X" before they introduced drink packages. People want their money's worth and a different clientele switched over to X immediately. We have observed "Bar Stool hogs" at the aft bar on Reflection...very loud and rowdy crowd... It ruined that space but we just avoided the area. Could not even hear the nice guitar music back there. Worst we ever saw, however was a large group, mostly young people, some with families, many solo, who were treated to a short cruise by their employer. Many of them probably never went on a cruise before. Many of them were drunk morning, day and night, and were very rowdy wherever they hung out.. Other passengers stayed away, and security gave them a bit of slack...until there was a daytime brawl, broken beer bottles and glass landing in the main pool..which had to be cleared .It was unfortinate they ruined things for others..but happy it was a short cruise.
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Infinity is definitely going into dry dock!
hcat replied to seaside princess's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Sailed on her 2x in AQ class pre Covid.. Ca coastal and carib. She was really tired ! .Happy for OP.. nice upgrade in getting suite amenities. but sounds like the rest of the family next door won't be in Retreat...making it awkward. .We are not familiar with these cabins... Issue with Infinity for us was not just tired decor, mildew in shower etc , but we had A/C that died regularly in our cabin and hallway....never really fixed. Cabins down the hall had toilet back up. issues....fans blowing to dry carpet. Seems like the planned upgrades may not reach the systemic issues..hoping they will.! Wishing Connie would get updated too! Loved her in her Prime! -
we have res there on ASCENT ..also FINE CUT...
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agree.. not the same experience.. not as connected to food prep areas.. Large portions but a diff style menu..more like pub food. VERY slow service..more than once! We will give it one more try on ASCENT!
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Silhouette - (hopefully) a live review - 9th September Med Cruise
hcat replied to ladylemondrop's topic in Celebrity Cruises
hope it was 9237..thats what we booked..bed by bath, lg balc.. -
Are you excited for Aqua class Cruise only changes?
hcat replied to numnums's topic in Celebrity Cruises
sorry. I blew it. Thanks for the SAVE. . The date new program start date is 10/4..How could I forget dh b- day! -
Silhouette - (hopefully) a live review - 9th September Med Cruise
hcat replied to ladylemondrop's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Fabulous! -
Silhouette - (hopefully) a live review - 9th September Med Cruise
hcat replied to ladylemondrop's topic in Celebrity Cruises
we stayed in Cv pre-cruise for a few days..Loved it..very authentic. Had a nice hotel...good food there. Organized a large Roll Call dinner at a retaurant a few blocks away from the hotel..They treated us like family! .Good places to eat esp lunch but everything closed for a long midday break. At the time, there was a pharmacy on the main street that was nicey stocked with last minute stuff.. Same trip we stay in the town of Fuminico overnight pre flight home. Marriot was very convenient. Good food in town too.. -
Are you excited for Aqua class Cruise only changes?
hcat replied to numnums's topic in Celebrity Cruises
another reason why we booked before 10/5 -
Change in "Thank You" for booking this cruise email
hcat replied to TrueCruiseaholic's topic in Celebrity Cruises
never received any letter.. -
if you use a porter for your luggage, you will go right to the taxi line.. asap!
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Are you excited for Aqua class Cruise only changes?
hcat replied to numnums's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I disagree..Internet, casino and alcohol are not the only money makers. We spend quite a bit extra on board..We book all our excursions with x, plus several spa and salon sessions specialty dining, lots of photos, and always one nice bauble in a good jewelry shop as a keepsake! We drink very little so no overuse of alcohol like many we see who have a package..