fishycomics Posted December 26, 2011 #126 Share Posted December 26, 2011 As we were just on the cruise, and can say No Desert buffetm or chocolate, or midnight buffet, cost cut due to Sarah eating all the goodies. Sad we did not see that, truely sad it was. We did see on the list the Ice sculpting, but no desert thingy.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAC69 Posted December 26, 2011 #127 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks so much for the detailed review. We sail in March and can't wait. Welcome back to Chicagoland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 26, 2011 #128 Share Posted December 26, 2011 As we were just on the cruise, and can say No Desert buffetm or chocolate, or midnight buffet, cost cut due to Sarah eating all the goodies. Sad we did not see that, truely sad it was. We did see on the list the Ice sculpting, but no desert thingy.:( Hi, Celebrity has not offered a midnight buffet in quite a few years now. They replaced it with a brunch. As for the dessert buffet? Some sailings do offer what is called a "Chocolate Buffet" but I am not sure this is presented on every itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vplsh Posted December 26, 2011 #129 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks for the wonderful review and great pictures, Sandi! Can't wait for our trip in April, and this review helped us think about it even more! Have a happy new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vplsh Posted December 26, 2011 #130 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I opted not to attend the Galley Tour held that morning as I had been on the tour on Summit and didn’t think it would be that much different (it was free of charge). We returned to our cabin to find an invitation to the Hands-on Cooking Class and Lunch with Chef Dena Marino in Murano at 12:30 p.m. (I had signed up for lunch in Murano on Saturday, not knowing about this program at the time, but was fortunate to be one of the first on the list for this very popular event!). It was definitely a unique experience and one of the highlights of our cruise. Sandi, can you explain about 'signing up' for lunch in Murano? Did that get you the invitation? Was there an additional cost for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 26, 2011 #131 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I opted not to attend the Galley Tour held that morning as I had been on the tour on Summit and didn’t think it would be that much different (it was free of charge). We returned to our cabin to find an invitation to the Hands-on Cooking Class and Lunch with Chef Dena Marino in Murano at 12:30 p.m. (I had signed up for lunch in Murano on Saturday, not knowing about this program at the time, but was fortunate to be one of the first on the list for this very popular event!). It was definitely a unique experience and one of the highlights of our cruise. Sandi, can you explain about 'signing up' for lunch in Murano? Did that get you the invitation? Was there an additional cost for this? Hi Lisa:) I think Sandi's cruise was part of Celebrity's "Savor Your Destination" in this case it was a Culinary savoring;). I don't think it is offered every cruise. But I can tell you when I sailed Eclipse last month lunch was offered in Tuscan for 20.00 per person. (that was open to anyone). It was delicious and in my opinion well worth the money:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vplsh Posted December 26, 2011 #132 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks for the info, Lois! Sounds like a nice thing to do on a sea day. Enjoy the new car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 26, 2011 #133 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Hi Lisa, thank you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishycomics Posted December 26, 2011 #134 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Hi, Celebrity has not offered a midnight buffet in quite a few years now.They replaced it with a brunch. As for the dessert buffet? Some sailings do offer what is called a "Chocolate Buffet" but I am not sure this is presented on every itinerary. Thank you. asking guest relations was a joke, lol. thank you for the rreply back. happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKboomers Posted December 27, 2011 #135 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Sandi; Great review and photos. Just what we needed to 're-ignite' the anticipation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marciab Posted December 27, 2011 #136 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Sandi, Thank you SO much for taking the time to post your very detailed review! We will be on the 1/7 Eclipse. We've been on many Celebrity cruises, but this will be our first on a Solstace Class and are really looking forward to it! I took many notes! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarylady19 Posted December 27, 2011 Author #137 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Sandi, Thank you SO much for taking the time to post your very detailed review! We will be on the 1/7 Eclipse. We've been on many Celebrity cruises, but this will be our first on a Solstace Class and are really looking forward to it! I took many notes! :):) Hi neighbor ( love your library btw), Thanks, it was fun to share...now I just have to put away all the "cruise clothes"....a depressing thought. Enjoy your cruise. Do try Qsine, it really is fun and unusual, so gad they're adding it to the Solsticized ships, the best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted December 27, 2011 #138 Share Posted December 27, 2011 We were on deck 10, ~ md ship. A few doors down from us had a guard at the door all hours. When we docked in San Juan, the police arrived as we were getting off ship. When we returned to our room, the guard was gone. Did anyone hear what the issue may have been. We asked the guard due to concerns about illness, buthe would not tell us anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted December 27, 2011 #139 Share Posted December 27, 2011 We were on deck 10, ~ md ship. A few doors down from us had a guard at the door all hours. When we docked in San Juan, the police arrived as we were getting off ship. When we returned to our room, the guard was gone. Did anyone hear what the issue may have been. We asked the guard due to concerns about illness, buthe would not tell us anything. We rarely get accurate follow-ups about such things - but I'm with you, I'd be curious as well! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckytheduck Posted December 27, 2011 #140 Share Posted December 27, 2011 We were on deck 10, ~ md ship. A few doors down from us had a guard at the door all hours. When we docked in San Juan, the police arrived as we were getting off ship. When we returned to our room, the guard was gone. Did anyone hear what the issue may have been. We asked the guard due to concerns about illness, buthe would not tell us anything. they told me it was spanky buns,he was a bad person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted December 28, 2011 #141 Share Posted December 28, 2011 they told me it was spanky buns,he was a bad person Maybe he was kicked off the boat for all of those "Spanky Buns was here" tags all over the ship. My wife even found them in the women's restroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarylady19 Posted December 28, 2011 Author #142 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Just wanted to add my thoughts on the beverage packages, as this is a much discussed topic on the Board. We both prepurchased the premium beverage package and were very pleased that we did for these reasons: Service was excellent. It was very convenient simply to hand the waiter your card. We usually tipped a buck per drink. Choice - we were able to sample many different types of drinks that we wouldn't have paying a la carte. Drinks with dinner - unquestionably, there is a much larger wine selection by the bottle, but we were satisfied with the wines by the glass. (the carafes of wine available at the Oceanview Cafe bar are included btw). We wouldn't have ordered any expensive bottles of wine anyway, and we could choose what we each liked, based on our food choices. I know many people worry if they get their money's worth, but I felt we did. DH definitely drank more than I did (but that's to be expected!) so we probably "broke even" dollar-wise. We did, however, spend very little time and money in the casino on this cruise as the drinks and entertainment and various bars kept us occupied. We definitely plan to get the packages again and think it's a great plus that Celebrity offers this. I'll be happy to answer any questions I can based on our "research." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted December 28, 2011 #143 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Just wanted to add my thoughts on the beverage packages, as this is a much discussed topic on the Board.We both prepurchased the premium beverage package and were very pleased that we did for these reasons: Service was excellent. It was very convenient simply to hand the waiter your card. We usually tipped a buck per drink. Choice - we were able to sample many different types of drinks that we wouldn't have paying a la carte. Drinks with dinner - unquestionably, there is a much larger wine selection by the bottle, but we were satisfied with the wines by the glass. (the carafes of wine available at the Oceanview Cafe bar are included btw). We wouldn't have ordered any expensive bottles of wine anyway, and we could choose what we each liked, based on our food choices. I know many people worry if they get their money's worth, but I felt we did. DH definitely drank more than I did (but that's to be expected!) so we probably "broke even" dollar-wise. We did, however, spend very little time and money in the casino on this cruise as the drinks and entertainment and various bars kept us occupied. We definitely plan to get the packages again and think it's a great plus that Celebrity offers this. I'll be happy to answer any questions I can based on our "research." Thanks! For us, it will likely come down to how much time I DON'T spend in the casino. Sometimes we are in there for an hour or two in the evenings (AKA: Prime drinking hours - not that my goal is to get blasted or anything!). When we are in there, typically they have provided me with complimentary drinks. Usually with dinner, we'll enjoy a nice bottle of wine or Champagne - and most of what we usually like is listed in their bottles section, rather than the "by the glass" list. So... still... decisions, decisions! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tteettimes Posted December 28, 2011 #144 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Maybe he was kicked off the boat for all of those "Spanky Buns was here" tags all over the ship. My wife even found them in the women's restroom. What ever happened to Spankybuns?----Anybody know? Good rumor? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted December 28, 2011 #145 Share Posted December 28, 2011 What ever happened to Spankybuns?----Anybody know? Good rumor? ;) I'm curious as to how many people actually met him. I ran into him at the Martini bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckytheduck Posted December 28, 2011 #146 Share Posted December 28, 2011 What ever happened to Spankybuns?----Anybody know? Good rumor? ;) spanky is my brother he had a very good time in the cruise.we thought you got kicked off becauce we have not heard from you in a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tteettimes Posted December 28, 2011 #147 Share Posted December 28, 2011 We canceled this cruise in November due to health issue. We really thought about all of you during that cruise week---- Wishing we were there------just seemed like Spankybuns jus disappeared That's all---thought he was really funny---wish him wetland. Hope he cruises often :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygirl! Posted December 28, 2011 #148 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I really enjoyed reading all about your trip! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide so many details and thoughts for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckdaddy Posted December 29, 2011 #149 Share Posted December 29, 2011 We were on deck 10, ~ md ship. A few doors down from us had a guard at the door all hours. When we docked in San Juan, the police arrived as we were getting off ship. When we returned to our room, the guard was gone. Did anyone hear what the issue may have been. We asked the guard due to concerns about illness, buthe would not tell us anything. We were right down the hall as well. Our steward said it was a domestic situation. Apparently one hell of an argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted December 29, 2011 #150 Share Posted December 29, 2011 We were right down the hall as well. Our steward said it was a domestic situation. Apparently one hell of an argument. Must have been pretty bad to get thrown off. Keeping them locked up together probably did wonders for the relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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