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We have done many Alaska cruises on Celebrity, Princess, Royal, and HAL. We are booked on the Solstice out of Vancouver BC in Sept going to Icy Strait Point and Hubbard Glacier. Icy Strait Point I do the 2 trams to get to the Ziprider, great fun. I also eat some raw oyster if the month has a R in it at a café in the shop area. https://icystraitpoint.com/tour/worlds-largest-ziprider-and-scenic-mountain-ascent/ As to what glacier to see. I just dont see what people see in Glacier Bay over Hubbard Glacier. That is when it comes to seeing frozen ice. The scenery going into Glacier bay is nice. The following photo of Hubbard Glacier. We were on Millie 2 or 3 years ago, Seward to Vancouver BC.

Yes, that might be so. But on the positive side X is starting to spend some money on updating a older ship. I myself like the M class ships updated or not over the décor and layout of the E class ship. I like the layout of the S class ships. But the décor seems more outdated than the old M class ships.

My go to is Mer Soleil chardonnay. Can have a strong oak flavor.

19 MARCH 2024 Celebrity Infinity has returned to service following refurbishment and will spend the 2024-2025 season sailing European itineraries. The Celebrity Cruises vessel now has, in the rear of the ship, new Sunset Suites that include large private balconies designed specifically to give passengers the opportunity to watch the sun set during their cruise. The Retreat Lounge (formerly Michael’s Club) has been given a refreshed look and new colour palette for a warm and intimate atmosphere. The private restaurant Luminae at The Retreat has been expanded, giving more space for suite guests to enjoy the complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, live entertainment and more. “We strive to exceed guest expectations, from elevated service onboard and thoughtful amenities through to interior spaces designed to make guests feel at home in their surroundings,” said Keith Lane, senior vice president of hotel operations at Celebrity Cruises. “The enhancements to Celebrity Infinity, particularly the transformation of The Retreat Lounge, epitomises our commitment to providing an unmatched experience for our guests, ensuring that every journey with Celebrity Cruises is memorable.”

In 2019 on the Edge it was held at The Club on deck 5. It is a room with a bar and no windows.

Check with Hertz car rentals. I think Hertz charged us a $250 additional fee for one way drop off.

No, I paid $30 each for dinner.

My problem with Luminae on the E Class ships is that you are limited to Luminae menu and the Classic menu. Other class ships as in your case Eclipse you can order off Luminae and the MDR menu. This just gives us more choices. We were on the Eclipse last Sept. We were in a CS and my MIL was in a non suite cabin. Luminae maitre d said to show up when we open for dinner and there would not be a problem have guests in Luminae.

Our one Azamara cruise loyalty points went to my Celebrity Captains Club account. I also got $250 OBC for having 100 share of RCL.

No, You would have to take a taxi. I would add Chihuly Garden and Glass near the base of the Space Needle. You really do not want to spend 5 hours at Seatac. https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/

We were on the Eclipse last Sept in a CS. Ship was in good shape. We dined in Luminae, Murano and the MDR. What I like about non E Class ships is that you can order from the MDR in Luminae. I just booked an RS for Alaska on Solstice over the Edge out of my Seattle.

Seattle has a free valet service for flights after 11am. Depending on traffic, the drive could take 30-45 minutes. Seattle has light rail that goes to Seatac airport. https://www.portseattle.org/page/port-valet-enjoy-seattle-luggage-free

My MIL and her sister joined us last minute on Eclipse. We were in a Celebrity Suite. They were not in a suite. The Maître D said show up when they open. I was charged for the dinner, but not for lunch on a sea day. We also joined them in the MDR on prime rib night. With the food being very limited in Luminae on the E Class ships. I would not spend the extra OBC for a guest at dinner. Lunch on a sea day, yes.

Back in 2019 I was asked for our seapass cards at the retreat pool bar. I did see on this board that X had stopped asking for seapass cards at the retreat pool bar. I dont like the Edge class suite class. We have Apex booked for June.

Are you saying that X removed access to Sky Lounge on Millie?

Last year we did one cruise. It was on Eclipse in the retreat. We did 2 land trips. One to Playacar, Mexico and Christmas in England. We have Apex booked out of England for the end of June in the retreat. Personally I dont like the E Class, but going to give E Class one last try. Only been in the retreat on the E Class. I am thinking about a river cruise in Europe or more land vacations. We used to do 3 Celebrity cruises a year.

My solution was to cancel our Dec 7th 16 night cruise on Eclipse in a aft sky suite. We leave tomorrow for 2 week in England. Only 1 cruise this year on X.

The worst ribeye I have ever eaten was in Luminae last Sept. The prime rib I had last Sept in the MDR was very good. It was not very thick, so I ordered a 2nd prime rib.

No, I have not seen more than 5%. I've gotten 5% for being in a suite. Also as Elite Plus.

We have sailed twice since the restart on Millie. Both times have been great. We are thinking about do Mumbai to Singapore cruise in 2025 on Millie .

Last Sept I was having problems booking a table of 4 for Murano. We were in a CS and MIL was not in a suite. I called the Retreat number and was able to book the table of 4 for 6:30 using OBC from X.

We have Apex booked for June out of Southampton. 11 nights in a sky suite. The cost is $12k. Our last cruise in Sept on Eclipse the food was not that good in Luminae. Mer Soleil by the bottle only is disturbing😱. I hope I can get Mer Soleil by the glass in the Retreat.

Great fun. Here are some of my pieces I've made.

Yes, great location and should be quite.

While I have not asked in MC or The Retreat. I have heard in the past that if you wanted higher end booze you might have to pay. I'm talking about booze above the PDP. I have heard that JWB in MC was $20 a shot. Might be higher now.