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Day 1 it's a bit of a downer going to the buffet. We have been going to Bistro on 5 which is great but on the "first day" it is a little to subdued for me. I'm going to try the Mast Grill for a change......

they have them on disney. In fact they worship them by placing them throughout the ship. They even give them names.

I've only seen celebrities,like regis philban, shirley jones, richard roundtree and frank shorter on celebrity.

:) +1

Without a tender priority it's a long line. With this plan and a tight window I think your setting yourself up for a good dose of stress, problems and disappointment. If this was my choice I would either book a ships excursion or once you finally get off the tender boat book an excursion at the pier. I prefer my own tours too, however, Celebrities excursions are very good as well.

The molecular bar is one of the two reasons I upgrade to the Premium package, the other being single malt scotch.

Molecular :eek: Great thought. That's all it going to take me now to upgrade to the "Premium" in June. :cool:

How you make your own disembarkation day is entirely up to you.

#1 don't book an early flight. My advise is to enjoy the last day and not fall into the OMG I've gotta get off "Right Now" trap!!! :eek: :eek:

#2 leave your luggage to the crew, I mean you paid for the crew to handle your luggage so why be a humper and do it yourself :confused: Your still on vacation.

#3 order the luggage valet program, if the ship offers it don't pass on this, worth every penny. ;)

#4 relax and try not to laugh too loud at the stressed out. :cool:

If the Kids were paying for the trip you would be going on NCL next Christmas.

But we know that won't happen, so your answer is.......Modern Luxury. :rolleyes:

Honestly I don't think the website is slowing Celebrity down too much. Their ships are all full and their stock and profit is at it's all time high. And at this time I really don't see any competitor taking Celebrities market share on the Modern Luxury niche.

No where to go but down? Doubt it and if so not anytime soon. But if they do slip it will not be due to an average cruise website.

Great choice! The Solstice is easily the highest rated ship sailing Alaska, very contemporary and truly follows to companies motto, "Modern Luxury". We love the S Class ships.

This summer will be our 3rd Solstice Alaskan cruise and also the 3rd year for the Solstice in Alaska. One of our favorite cruises of all. :cool:

I would also like to comment on the great staff and management team on Solstice.

Hi! I heard you can bring a bottle of wine on board per person but wonder if you can bring water or can coke?

Oh Hell Yes. :p

<oh snap> sorry about that.:o

+1 ;)

...And it won "Worst Ad Song Ever". How funny to use a song about drugs, alcohol and sex for a RC ad. The music is great, but the lyrics...smh.

 

I did find a bad copy of the you tube video of the RC commercial.

Buzz Killer and Debbie Downer is now in the house. :confused:

How about just using common sense? Would you wear shorts and a tank top to go to a nice restaurant for dinner? No where I live and Tucson is pretty casual.

 

Nice pair of shorts and a T shirt for lunch? Fine either in Tucson or on Celebrity.

 

Are cruises different? Absolutely. An Alaska cruise or one at holiday times in the Caribbean is less formal than a Med or TA cruise. Completely different group cruising.

After all that Blah Blah Blah.

What he tried to say.

Shorts are OK for lunch, pants for dinner. :cool:

Celebrity evening activities are primarily geared towards 6-6:30 dining.

At home I prefer to eat dinner later but when cruising I have found the earlier dinner time works the best.

Being directly below the Oceanview Café your going to hear your share of noise with chairs, tables being scooted and people walking about. If it were me I would move a level or two lower to deck 10 or 11. :)

Wine-O, It's good to keep your eye on a new and attainable level/future prize. Yes I agree and would like to see it happen.

1500 points would be a good spot between Elite + and Zenith or even two new levels, 1250 and 2000. Going from 750 points to 3000 without any stops between is just too large.

Thanks, I see my day/itinerary but I guess I am not too bright because

I can't tell what it means.......:eek: It says Solstice, AJD.....

You might check again. I'm seeing your May 15 Solstice Alaska cruise is showing AMP for Solstice in Juneau port on Monday May 18.

Found this on the Juneau port abbreviations.

AS = Alaska Steam Ship Dock

FKL = South Franklin Street Dock

CT = Cruise Ship Terminal

AJD = A. J. Dock

IVF = Int. Vessel Float

AMP = "Anchored Marine Park" - that is anchored in the harbor and tendered :(

I don't blame you for being disappointed. There is nothing better when cruising is to have a cabin with a balcony for a great view and fresh air. Overall cruise amenities create a great experience.

Hopefully a Balcony will open up for you. :)

A year ago my wife told me that compared to Celebrity to please not book future cruises with Princess, she was done sailing with the dated Princess ships.

Overall reason was the older and very dated Princess ships. I would agree with her, the lounges, specialty restaurants, casino, MDR, internet café, theater, sky walkers, room features, pretty much you name it, etc. are beyond dated.

Going to stay away from Princess unless one of their new boats, and I doubt this will happen anytime soon, arrives on the west coast for Alaska. :cool:

7th June on Infinity!

 

My question re formal is are they as formal as other cruises or more relaxed?

They are all relaxed. :cool:

Due to weather stay away from May or September.

With my "always bring a sweater" wife, I have only booked Alaska between June 15 thru July 31 AND lived to tell about it. :D

SHIP: Reflection

CABIN #:2114

DECK #: 12

CLASS: S1

AREA: FWD/MID

BED NEAR: Bath

QUIET?: Yes See Comments

BALCONY VIEW: Good See Comments

BALCONY SIZE: Good

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Quiet but room did have it's share of creaking over bed during slight to moderate seas. Balcony view was great but room is located directly under pool deck over hang so for people who want direct sunlight or stars/moon views this is a problem.

I can tell you Celebrity Excursions have stepped it up in a great way. We were in Australia/New Zealand and were so pleased on the quality and depth of the on board excursion.

We are one to go on our way and were blown away and amazed with Celebrity on the quality and depth on their ship board excursions.

More than likely in April you will be setting yourself up for a disappointment wanting to see the new Suite Dining Room.

Give Celebrity a chance to catch their breathe and try this a month or two later.

Remember that in the past Celebrity had a promo perk that if you booked a Balcony you received 25 extra CC points and 50 extra CC points for Suites. Has Celebrity rolled out anything like this recently?