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Thanks for posting. The dinner menu confirms the widely discussed and quite obvious culinary cuts. (And it's not just on Silhouette). Enjoy your cruise.

The recent Cruise Critic guest reviews of Silhouette are weak but overall not awful.

Thanks for sharing your experience on Celebrity.

Are there still less-expensive WiFi options that cover the full sailing? And, is it less expensive to purchase the WiFi before the sailing?

Which ship?

From the Celebrity website: "Our menus are crafted by Michelin-starred chef, Cornelius Gallagher, and are inspired by the amazing regions we visit around the world. . . .Along with our top culinary talent on board who prepare the dishes fresh daily using locally sourced ingredients, you’ll enjoy the best dining experience at sea."

In Eurodam's most-recent dry dock (early 2023), were the cabins themselves renovated?

See this thread: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2920810-miami-hotel-with-shuttle/

Also, July 19, 2025, Boston to Rotterdam, stopping in Greenland and Iceland, 17-day voyage on the Zuiderdam (shorter version of the cruise mentioned by Destiny 0315).

I look forward to your impressions.

Will the re-imagining extend to the menus on the other Cunard ships (apart from the pub menu)?

Google "celebrity vs holland america" -- there's a plethora of information. Cruise Critic itself has an article devoted to the matter: https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/holland-america-vs-celebrity-cruises

Thanks for the info. Summer 2025 sailings are visible as well.

Thanks for the information! For those (few) who might want to explore the water-related matter yet further, see this site: https://finewaters.com/bottled-waters-of-the-world

"Mineral water" (still or sparkling) has a noticeable amount of minerals (e.g., potassium) in it -- the mineral count varies by brand/source; seltzer or "soda water" is just regular water with carbonation added. For some persons, the minerals cause gastrointestinal distress.

Good day. Is plain seltzer water available on the ship? Not Perrier, Pellegrino -- just plain-old carbonated water or club soda. If so, is it available via a soda machine, at bars, etc.? Also, have you seen brown rice on a buffet or a restaurant menu? Thanks!

Thank you. I was concerned because some recent Cruise Critic reviews describe the ship as "shabby," "tired," and in need of a "full refurb."

Good day. Is there a reliable source for Cunard dry-dock schedules? I'm particularly interested in the date of the next full dry dock (i.e., a refurbishment rather than a mere propeller fix!) for the Queen Victoria. Thank you.

https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/oceania-vista-cruise-ship/

Are guests isolated in their original cabin or in a different cabin? I've read both that there's an isolation "wing" on the ships but also that some guests have been isolated in their original cabin.

Is there any outdoor seating for Lido guests?

As a follow up to the venue changes: the HAL website description for the Oosterdam now lists neither the Rolling Stone Rock Room nor the B.B. King Blues Club.

Also from the article: "Additionally, on Vista-class ships — Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam — the line will replace B.B. King's Blues Club with the Rolling Stone Lounge."

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From the Oceania Website: Smoking For the safety and security of all guests and staff on board, Designated Smoking Areas are available on the forward, starboard corner of the Pool Deck and in the aft, port corner of Horizons. These areas are comfortably furnished and conveniently located near food and beverage areas. Smoking is expressly forbidden in all staterooms and suites, on verandas, or in any areas of the ship other than officially Designated Smoking Areas. Smoking in a stateroom or suite or on a veranda represents a serious fire and safety hazard to all guests and staff. Guests choosing to disregard this policy will be disembarked at the next port of call and may also be subject to additional fees that will be imposed to cover the costs associated with any damage to and the required cleaning of furnishings, verandas and surrounding deck and accommodation areas. All areas other than those specified as Designated Smoking Areas will remain smoke-free. This includes all guest suites and staterooms, verandas, restaurants, public areas, the Casino and all other areas of the ship. Cigar and pipe smoking is only permitted on the forward, starboard corner of the Pool Deck. Guests are welcome to use Electronic Cigarettes except in dining venues which includes indoor and outdoor seating.