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This is progress but does not fix the central problem that there is nowhere on board to sit, sip a cocktail and listen to music soft enough to have a conversation. I want to be able to listen to something easy before and after dinner. Perhaps a guitar or a trio, playing at a level that enables conversation. Frankly, I love a good rock or blues band but we need a softer music alternative as well. Marilyn

I did the Mexican Riviera (on another cruiseline) this past Christmas. I can say this....if you enjoy whale watching, it was AMAZING! (Both Cabo and PV). Marilyn

So if I want an appetizer, say a crab cake, and I would also like a salad, which is listed under starters, I would have to pay the extra $7.00? Crazy. Whether in a main dining room or a specialty restaurant, in 40 years of cruising I have never been charged extra. Marilyn

Is room service coffee terrible? Marilyn

Updated the app. Got the menus now! Thx.

Booked on K-dam for Alaskan cruise this July. When I try to look at a specialty restaurant on the Nav app on my phone nothing happens. Is this typical? I booked my HIA complimentary meal in Pinnacle Grill on line. We have a fair amount of OBC that I would like to use on specialty dining but I can't seem to use it by booking in advance. How likely is it that there will still be dates and times available in Tamarind, Nami and Cannaletto when we get on board (so we can use OBC to book). Thx in advance for any info. Marilyn

Wow! Just wandered into this as looking for Vanc info. I say wow again! What a post! Marilyn

Thank you for all your input. Decided on V5141 a rear facing largish balcony on the edge of the bump out. Was able to pick it up as a CO upgrade from a VH for almost a thousand dollar savings! Marilyn

Thank you all for your input. I called Holland myself this evening. The rep spoke to her supervisor and came back and said that my TA had been given the wrong information and since there were only a few CO slots left they went ahead and took my credit card info, booked CO and gave me the upgraded cabin. Snagged a nice V balcony at nearly a thousand dollar upgrade. Well worth the hassle. Marilyn

I guess I worded the title wrong. Should say" Club Orange upgrade only received at final payment?"

I expect to pay for Club Orange with the deposit. But what she said HAL told her was "They will not assign the cabin for the upgrade till the whole booking is paid in full." Marilyn

Just booked and Alaskan cruise for this July. Asked for Club Orange to get the upgrade. TA came back and said Holland told her that you can no longer do it with a deposit, only while paying in full. Anyone else hear this? Marilyn

Looking for info/opinions about balconies on the forward facing edge of the bump out sections of the ship, such as 5111, 6169 or 7134. They appear to have longer than normal balconies but of course are on an angle. Are the balconies larger and does the angled shape of the room present any problems? Thx in advance. Marilyn

Jim, when you do stray from Celebrity, please, please include a link on the Celebrity board to any review you do on another cruiselines' board so we can all follow you! Thanks for all your great pix and commentary. Marilyn

Have a great cruise! I will be boarding as you are disembarking. Looking forward to your take on San Pedro and your experiences in Cabo and PV. I have booked a winery tour for Ensenada but not sure if that will happen as it falls on Christmas day. Still, Celebrity has a full list of excursions posted for that day so here's hoping. Marilyn

Thx. Great review! Marilyn

Thank you! Great review. Marilyn

How about a new ship in the works....named Horizon! Time to start recycling ship names ala HAL and Princess.

Would like to find a tour company that will pick me and my luggage up, at the cruise terminal in San Pedro, give a decent tour of LA/Hollywood and preferably drop off at a Hollywood area hotel. Have seen one company that does this but it drops off at LAX and costs $140. I thought that was a bit high. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any info. Marilyn

Following. Thx Pink. Already sounds like a great review! Marilyn

Where did you see this posted? I will be on the Solstice Mexican Riviera cruise this Christmas and have seen nothing posted on the app related to the holidays. Marilyn

I know there are shortages of many liquors. Have not been able to buy a bottle of Green Chartreuse for 6 months. But Grand Marnier is NOT in short supply. Very available in the states. I would be very, very disturbed if it was not available on a cruise and even more disturbed if it was implied it was used when it was not. I am shocked.

Thanks for a great, detailed review!

Thank you, Jim for another great cruise review. So much more than a review, really. Appreciate all your insight and observations. Marilyn

I will be on the Pursuit next week for the Iceland intensive cruise. Suddenly occurs to me that I don't know what currency to use for incidental tipping on board. You know, a couple bucks to the bartender or something for the room steward at the end of the cruise. Can staff use US dollars? Do they need Euros? Do they have a preference? Any advice appreciated. Marilyn