Just Back from the Mercury--Mini review

[eandee]

So not true Eandee! We just got back from the 3/30/05 cruise on the Mercury and it was fabulous by the pool! Not cold at all! (Hubby got the sunburn of his life, and now resembles a leper:p ) (No offense to anyone, anywhere with a skin desease) So pack you suit and sunscreen and have a blast!

 

Good, I hope to test my SPF 50!! :cool:

 

Actually you probably get burned worse when it is cloudy too.

This weather down in Mexico should be perfect. We do have some storms

coming up and hopefully they will be short and small along the coast.

 

Liz

[becca23]

Hello everyone!

 

My wife and I just completed the March 20th -- March 30th sailing of the Mercury. Superior cruise in most respects!

Below is a review list:(by our priorities:rolleyes: )

1) Food--excellent cuisine! The dining room cuisine was as good as any Celebrity cruise we have been on (this was cruise 18; number 8 with Celebrity). Best cuts of beef I've ever had on a cruise! Fish, bread, desserts were all excellent. The buffet was very good (I'm not much of a buffet fan); pasta, omelet and waffle stations are a nice touch! They are still using the 2001 menus; so we have tried just about every item.

2) Service--superior! The crew was very friendly; everyone had smiles and would say hello. Carlos and Cepfido were as good a dining room team as we have ever had. Sasa, the asst' Maitre'd in our section, had special cheeses and Proscuitto to go along with our breads. Yolanda kept our room perfect, and not once did we run into her in our cabin. WOW!

3) Cleanness--excellent! The public restrooms were perfectly kept. The ship is eight years old, but we felt it was in great shape! We toured the Galley just before the last formal night and it was very impressive. Clean, organized, and the crew was very proud of their product.

4) Entertainment--well okay I guess. After 18 cruises the production shows all seem to run together. The pool and party band "Top Secret" did a wonderful job! The Capella Sensation--Vinyl 4 --didn't see, sorry. Hanna Starosta--sorry, didn't see. David Meyer--sorry, didn't see. Do you see a pattern here? We are ready for something different in the Entertainment area. Don Sherman--old school comedy, but he was fast and funny! Jordan Bennett--missed it! Jeffrey Harris--action Comedy--mostly juggling, but okay. We have seen some of these people before on other cruises. Hope someone else from this cruise can give you a better review!

5) Shore excursions-- Did Randi's Happy horses in Mazatlan--great time; Randi is a piece of work--but the greatest! How many times will you see your wife ridding an a horse at a full gallop, on the beach (you know, where the water meets the sand)? Special visual image:rolleyes: !!

My brother and his family were on the NCL Star and we had two common ports. So we did a bunch of family stuff...., I didn't bring my golf clubs, but this would have been a great golf cruise; Poppy Hills, Monterey, Catalina Island golf club, Estrella del Mar Golf/Beach resort, Mazatlan, El Tigre Golf, PV and Cabo del Sol, cabo. Golf pro escorted each stop. Around $700 worth of golf. We did rent a golf cart and tour Catalina.

6) Dress--three formal nights; three informal nights; and four casual nights. Many first timers on this cruise, so it was hard to spot much difference between casual and informal dress. About 40% in tuxes on formal night. We like to dress up, but don't care what others wear.

7) Passengers--I guess 150 kids and 150 teenagers. Seemed well behaved and no problems. Nice mix of people.

8) CC "connections party" -- great turnout! Everyone was very nice and we had a great time. Dru Pavlov (cruise director) showed up and was very informative. Nice to put a face on the great people you meet online! Hi to Jeff, Laura, Andrew, Dorthy, Bill, Steve, Ashley, Sandie, Mike, Phil, Paul, Lea, Jessica, Christina, Jeremy, Michael.... and everyone else!!!

9) Did one night at the Captain's table with the Hotel Director Christos Hadjipetris. Super evening! We have done this many times before--I think it has to do with my tall, blond wife???? :rolleyes:

10) No social hostess anymore; combined job is now of Captain's club/Social hostess. Camilla was wonderful; professional and happy!!

11) Tenders--a bit slow, but organized.

12) Embarkation/Disembarkation --a little "goofy" It had more to do with the fact that San Francisco gets so few ships, they really don't have any "flow" and experience. Little slow, but what the heck?

Sorry for the format--Let me know if you have any questions? Once again, an excellent cruise and I know why Celebrtiy continues to be our number one cruise line!!

 

Enjoy!

Kel

 

We haven't been to a CC Party, were was it held, what time, day of sailing, etc. We are sailing 10/31/05 on the Mercury, as of 10/22/05 100 CC cruisers have signed up for the party. We are sailing to the Mexican Riviera and any info would be helpful.

Thank you,

Becky & David

[kelmac]

We haven't been to a CC Party, were was it held, what time, day of sailing, etc. We are sailing 10/31/05 on the Mercury, as of 10/22/05 100 CC cruisers have signed up for the party. We are sailing to the Mexican Riviera and any info would be helpful.

Thank you,

Becky & David

 

Becky and David,

 

After dinner, the first night of the cruise, we received a invitation to the Connections Party in our stateroom. The party was held in the "Navigator Club" on the Sky deck (Forward). Usually, the party is held late morning, or early afternoon, of the first day at sea.

 

Have a wonderful curise!

Let me know if you have any other questions.:)

 

Kel

[davis0056]

You mentioned that you walked to the Coit Tower from your hotel. What hotel did you stay at, did you book it directly, and would you recommend it? Also which airport did you fly into? Thanks for your review and anwering all the questions. We're scheduled to sail on the Infinity out of SF next April.

Dave and Elaine

[kelmac]

You mentioned that you walked to the Coit Tower from your hotel. What hotel did you stay at, did you book it directly, and would you recommend it? Also which airport did you fly into? Thanks for your review and anwering all the questions. We're scheduled to sail on the Infinity out of SF next April.

Dave and Elaine

 

Hi Dave and Elaine,

 

We stayed at the Hilton Union Square--(got it on priceline for $79 4*) We flew into Oakland using Southwest airlines; they have direct NS service out of ABQ. My wife and I love to walk and explore--so a three mile walk is no big deal to us. Coit Tower is about a 1/2 mile from the cruise ship dock; great view!! The walk from the Hilton to Coit Tower is a little less than 2 miles, but lots of hills.:rolleyes: :D The walk takes you right through Chinatown. You could take the cable car (Powell-Mason Line) and get off when the cable car turns from Mason to Columbus. The walk from here down Greenwich, or Lombard, streets to the Coit Tower is less than 1/2 mile.

 

Enjoy your Cruise!

Kel