gonecroozin

Fabulous review and thank you for taking the time to post it.

Very informative and love your half glass full attitude and humour.

3 minutes ago, cruisetonowhere10 said:

I hear you.  This is super confusing.  I will be on Edge this summer and actually want a set table with set waitstaff for late seating (this is what I requested.)

 

From what I’ve read (and anyone can correct me, please,) the booking process does not reflect reality. The website/app/booking vehicle asks you to pick when you really do not need to. On board, for the MDRs you can then eat whenever you want and wherever you want.  I also believe, you can still have a set dining time with set waitstaff as I want (sounds like I need to go sort that out when I get on the ship as I have no options for dining reservations anywhere that I can see despite others saying they’ve done it. So that’s another confusing piece of this.)

 

All of the MDRs, from what I’ve read, have the ability to serve you from any of the menus, so it’s more about the ambiance/availability.

 

It is confusing because the booking process says one thing/passengers say another/and then there is the reality that exists.  I hope I have it all right, but decided I literally can’t stress about that as we will be able to eat. 🙂

I just phoned Celebrity UK .

The agent was really helpful and said that you do not need to book any of the MDRs ahead of the cruise.

Just go to the MDR of your choice on any night at your assigned dining time (or Select anytime) and you will be seated. 
Hopefully it will be that simple. 🙂
I am excited to finally sail on an E class ship.
 

I have been on a lot of Celebrity cruises, but I am soon to be going on my first E class ship, the Apex in May.

We have been assigned early dinner seating.

I am confused by the choice of 4 MDR.

Do we have the choice of going to any of them on any night, or will we be assigned a specific one for the whole cruise?

I have tried to book online and it states I already have dining time, so I am unable to do so.

Fantastic review.

Thank you for taking the time to post.

We were also on this cruise and really enjoyed it.

You both looked lovely in your chic outfits.

Your  photos are way better than ours!

2 hours ago, zitsky said:

I think whatever the rules are, just be consistent. But X is afraid of offending people.  Let them decide if shorts are ok.
 

I know lots of women that wear spandex pants while doing their errands.  I’m not a fan of those at dinner either.  

Haha, no spandex for me. 
Can hardly breathe in them, let alone eating dinner!

On 10/11/2022 at 11:22 PM, zitsky said:

Where can I find these stuck up snobs?

Well I must be one, because I go to dinner in restaurants that don’t allow shorts.

My husband won cruise on Century in 1997 through a work incentive. We then didn’t sail until again until 2015.

I contacted the Captains Club and they asked for the dates and itinerary, and also a photo of us to prove it.

Luckily we had a photo package included at the time and sent them a screenshot of one.

They added the points immediately.

18 minutes ago, Whinenowine said:

Any restaurant you bring them to.

Thank you Whineowine. 

I have decided not to add any drinks package for my next cruise.

If I bring some champagne and pay the corkage fee, will it be available in any restaurant/bar or just the main dining room?

16 minutes ago, jwlane said:

Now, I was drinking a lot last May on Silly, but I don't recall have that electric box on deck 12 in cabin 2146.  I do, however, remember it from our Apex sailings.

Ha ha , Yes, I don't remember that set up on the Silhouette last August . 

I had a move on up offer on the 1st August for 21st August sailing.

All suites as well.

Decided not to bid

I had a move up offer on 1st August.

I am not sure if this has been asked recently ,and if it has I am sorry.

Has anyone taken a UK Dyson Airwrap on the Silhouette and does it actually work?

I would love to take mine but obviously if it doesn’t work it will be a waste of time and space.

That’s excellent news, let’s hope this remains for all the remaining UK staycation sailings.

I have an aol account. 

I have managed to modify my details to a different email account on my profile page on Eurofins.

Hopefully that will work and I will receive my results through the new account once I have had the test.

1 hour ago, goofysmom99 said:

I'm sitting in Oceanview on Equinox wearing my fashion-forward tracelet.  No way to tell unvaccinated from vaccinated.  Lots of folks wearing masks.  I do in elevators.  And if you just can't stand to wear a tracelet, stick it in your pocket.

So you can take this one on and off? 
It seems an improvement to the ribbon ones .

2 minutes ago, sammyboots said:

I had the same problem, both had our own email accounts registered, my husband received his email and I didn’t. Hopefully you have it sorted now, I rang Celebrity UK and they sorted mine immediately. 

Yes, just been informed by my husband that he has now received his email, so just going to book our tests.

I  have been informed that it’s just about impossible to play your own media through the tv in your cabin, so I always take a Bluetooth speaker 

9 minutes ago, kasijab said:

Does your husband have a separate email lodged with Celebrity ? My husband received his own email with link to PCR test 

Yes, he has his own account with separate email. I finally managed to speak to someone and they are going to send out email.

it would be nice to get it all booked up, one less thing to worry about!

50 minutes ago, Bretty said:

You need to use Facebook or Twitter and then direct message from those platforms. Hope that helps.

Thank you Brett, I have neither of those, but will quickly try and set them up .

Hi, could someone please help?

How do I contact Jack or Sam on social media?

I have received my email with the PCR link , but my husband hasn’t. 
I have tried phoning Celebrity numerous times , but I have finally  given up .

I am really looking forward to getting dressed  up every evening for dinner, especially after spending the last 18months dressed down! 
I know lots of my fellow passengers will be feeling the same.

I love departing from Southampton . It means I do not have so many restrictions on how many outfits I can take (well, apart from my husband trying to impose his restrictions, lol)

Are they still doing the house style breakfast in Tuscan Grill for Elites and over?

6 minutes ago, Minnie29 said:

We have tried to book first night discount in Tuscan Grill but it says not available. Also phoned Celebrity to ask and they said only a certain number of pre bookings are available and to try when onboard. 
just wondered if the usual first night discounts WERE available? 

We booked Tuscan Grill with discount for the first night on our 21/08 cruise .

39 minutes ago, Nick&Simon said:

 

The weather is good this afternoon and from where I am sitting - at a bar, that rule seems to have been relaxed - there isn't a spare seat. 

 

I don't know if it is usual for Celebrity, but there are no bar waiters and no-one clearing tables.

 

I suspect - but it's just a guess - with AI the bars three outdoor bars that see open are busier than expected.

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to post on your cruise.

It is great to have first hand knowledge of what is currently happening on board.

I am hoping the negatives you are experiencing are down to it being the first cruise for so long and that things will improve as you spend a few more days onboard.

I have a vested interest as I am sailing  on the  21st August.

On a plus point, you have some lovely weather! 

Thank you. I have booked them.