fastnloose

On 4/23/2024 at 5:13 PM, Miller Cruiser said:

Hi fastnloose,

 

Afraid not. WiFi packages can be purchased on board. Had one once. It was so slow, we've not bothered since. We tend to find a bar on land and connect there.

 

Thank you

Hello, is wifi included on the premium package on Voyager please?

Thank you, very helpful x

21 hours ago, S1971 said:

The food is always very subjective but I found it to be perfectly acceptable and I never went hungry, dress code is reasonably casual with normally one dress to impress night on a 7 night trip if one feels the need to dress up, long trousers only in the MDR's.

 

Theatre shows are generally very good and professional, guest acts normally a comedian I've always found to be good and not sweary, the late shows can be a bit closer the the edge but never derogatory.

 

Resident bands in the various venues also generally very good, performing to most musical tastes.

 

Although it's all inclusive cruising, I never really witnessed any unruly behaviours other than the odd person with the wobbles.

 

The crew are still the best I've ever experienced at sea, across several cruiselines.

 

I hope you enjoy.

Hi, we have just booked our first Marella cruise since it was Thomson.  Can regular Marella cruisers advise me what the food is like, dress code, any formal nights etc.  We are on Voyager in premium balcony suite. All advice would be appreciated.  Many thanks

13 hours ago, hcat said:

 Don  

Love the new photo!

 

We are not  into anything perverse or X rated,  but P and O sounds like a real buzz kill...seriously no  bride tee shirts..?  Don't they  have bridal showers and hen parties on board?   What about team logos?

Yes they DO have hen parties onboard, but personalised and slogan tees are definately NOT allowed.  We were actually witness to the hen party in the embarkation hall being told to remove their sashes.  As GastroGnome says, another reason not to sail with them.  

2 hours ago, CruiseLifeIsTheBest said:

Made this and wear on all our cruises 😂

Love it!!

1 hour ago, helen haywood said:

Just off Equinox.  Saw some political t-shirts.  Doesn't affect my cruising enjoyment.  Saw a "I don't need Google; my wife knows everything" one.  My favorite that I've seen on all my cruises was "Don't Yell At Me!  I'm A Volunteer!"

Love it!

36 minutes ago, Clipper Chick said:

I wonder why? 🙀🙀

Cant imagine!!

53 minutes ago, ldubs said:

 

Celebrity probably sells T-shirts with slogans long the same lines as the ones you mention.  

 

A ban?  Does any line ban personalized T-shirts?  I don't know.  

Believe me there are some lines that do indeed.  On P & O cruises ALL personalised, slogan and funny tees are banned.  A wedding party in embarkation hall was made to remove their "Bride""Bridesmaid" and "Mother of the bride" sashes or be denied embarkation. I would never wear a political tee, especially in the current uk/europe situation, but I wanted to make sure I would not be causing myself a problem.  My daughter printed me a tee saying "I dont do mornings unless I am on a cruise" and I was informed by P & O that I would be asked to change if I wore it!!!  Thanks everyone for your replies

2 hours ago, Clipper Chick said:

When are you going?  It is a shame we cannot all have a sense of humour about these things but I agree a definite NONO.  I am from Truro and cruising on Silhouette to Fort Lauderdale at the end of this month.

We are doing med on 12th October, hello to another cornish resident

8 minutes ago, woody14h said:

Nothing political.

As we are in UK and travelling in Europe, and in view of the current situation, Political messages would be a definate NONO!!

Hi,  does anyone know if there is a ban on Celebrity regarding the wearing of slogan or personalised tee-shirts.  I have a few, NEVER offensive but some funny, e.g. "life is short, eat cake", "cruising my way through life"  "child of vikings" and such slogans.   Dont  want to cause offence.  All replies welcome

8 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Usually 8 a.m.  so for early morning shore excursions you might have to go to the buffet or have room service.

Thanks, do you happen to know what time they serve room service from?

4 hours ago, vtcruising said:

I have often seen 7:30-9:00 on port days and 8:00-9:30 on sea days.

 

They do have a continental breakfast-type items in Michael's Club early (coffee, tea, pastries, bagels and lox, etc.).

Thanks, might have to do that then, do you know what time they open?

 We have several early morning trips booked on our upcoming cruise on Reflection, so can anyone advise what time Luminae opens for breakfast each morning.  Many thanks

1 hour ago, Selbourne said:

 

It’s not done on a ship by ship basis but an Executive Chef basis, and they move between ships. The Executive Chef who did it when we were last on Aurora was Lester Calvalho, so there is a reasonable chance that any ship that he is on might do it (he’s on a very different rota to most staff - I think he does 2 months on / 2 months off - but, as with everyone else, can move ships each contract). However, for it to happen, both the Executive Chef and either the Senior Restaurant Manager or Food and Beverage Manager have to be willing, as it’s quite a commitment for them. We were lucky that Lester and the Senior Restaurant Manager on our last cruise are good friends, but it was the first time in 7 Cruises on Aurora that it had happened and we have been on all other P&O ships over the years and never seen it. The standard Glasshouse Tasting Dinner (mentioned by a few people above) tends to happen on all cruises longer than a week. It’s a nice evening if you’ve never done it and a lot cheaper (£25 a head from memory) but isn’t a patch on the Chefs Table. 

Thanks Selbourne

On 7/8/2019 at 8:21 PM, Windsurfboy said:

Do they have this on Arcadia 

Also, do they have this on Britannia?  Many thanks

Thanks everyone for your advice, will definately give them a try.

12 hours ago, Gymbod said:

I'm pretty sure (99%) it's 

7am -9am port days

7.30am. - 9.30am sea days 

Thanks Gymbod

Thanks everyone, will give them a try

Alakegirl is correct.  We always order tea and cookies for early  morning, and very  civilised  to be woken with a gentle "tap tap" on the cabin door

Does anyone know to correctly utilise  "packing cubes"?  I have been given a set and cant see any advantage over the usual tips "stuff sock, undies etc in shoes"  If anyone knows better, please advise.

I have been given some packing cubes and have absolutely no idea how to best utilise them.  I imagine I just put stuff in them and then place in the suitcase but cant see how this is advantageous.  I would welcome some advice from those cruisers who regularly use them regarding how to pack them and what are the advantages of them over the usual tips such as "packing  socks, undies etc. inside shoes".  Thanks fellow cruisers

Could you tell me what time Epicurean is usually open and closed on regular days

Thank you all for your responses - I think we will give it a go!