Total Eclipse : A pictorial review of the Tradewinds Transatlantic crossing 2015

[MicCanberra]

Great bathroom! It seems larger than most of the cruise ship bathrooms I've seen. I know we would appreciate the space.

 

 

 

Funny, that hasn't happened to me. I'm with Mic on the desserts! I have no idea how I have managed to not gain weight on our cruises because all I have to do is look at food at home and I'm packing on the pounds.

 

Don't worry, I pack them on when aboard as well.

[scubacruiserx2]

was that the family view bathroom ? Lots of room in any case.:D

 

No , this was Sunset Veranda 7364 . With the wide angle lens , it looks bigger .

[scubacruiserx2]

What class cabin did you have? I love the storage in the bathroom. We did have an auto night light in our Summit Aqua cabin above the toilet. Nice feature.

 

 

 

It was Sunset Veranda # 7364 . It's below Aqua and Concierge but has the same size bathroom and cabin space , at a lower price .

 

 

 

 

However it has a wider balcony and an aft view . Compare the red arrow balcony to the one next door .

 

 

 

 

 

The bathroom photos look larger because of the wide angle lens used . Our eyes are fooled into thinking that the ceiling and floor are part the height of the wall , instead of overhead and underfoot .

 

 

 

 

Celebrity made very good use of the space with the many little cubby - holes .

 

 

 

 

:) :D

[Barwick Cruiser]

7364? Is that a regular veranda cabin? A 2A or 1A maybe? What's behind that wider wall I wonder? I'll have to keep that cabin in mind for future bookings, have never booked aft but that one looks nice without the extra cost of CC or Aqua.

 

Loving this review and all the pics!! I check for updates daily!

Cathy

[Gracie115]

I like all the little "cubby holes" too on the "S" class.....so many have complained about lack of storage but if you actually utilize all those cubbies around the room you should be fine...if you are a normal packer....at least that's what we thought....and the bathrooms are really roomy for normal balcony cabin....oh and LOVED your balcony.....those extra feet make a difference for sure!!:)

[sandancer]

We were on this cruise and seeing these pictures makes me so glad we have booked to do it all over again next April.

[Issyalex]

All S class cabins, inside, oceanview and balcony, are all the same size, big. :cool:

Family cabins and suites are larger.

Normal balconies are of a good size they have room for two recliner chairs and a table that's big enough to dine from. Some balconies are larger eg side of the hump balconies, some aft balconies and of course suites.

[scubacruiserx2]

7364? Is that a regular veranda cabin? A 2A or 1A maybe? What's behind that wider wall I wonder? I'll have to keep that cabin in mind for future bookings, have never booked aft but that one looks nice without the extra cost of CC or Aqua.

 

Loving this review and all the pics!! I check for updates daily!

Cathy

 

On the deck plan the SV , 1A ,1B and 2B are all listed at 194 ' cabin and 54 ' balcony on our deck . My wife said that she saw a skinny storage area between us and # 7362 that ran from the hall to the wider wall outside . But we never heard any noise from that area ( behind our headboard ) . :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

I like all the little "cubby holes" too on the "S" class.....so many have complained about lack of storage but if you actually utilize all those cubbies around the room you should be fine...if you are a normal packer....at least that's what we thought....and the bathrooms are really roomy for normal balcony cabin....oh and LOVED your balcony.....those extra feet make a difference for sure!!:)

 

We had a papa , a mama and a little , baby suitcase with no storage problems . And Silverlocks said that the bed and the balcony was " just right " . ;)

[scubacruiserx2]

We were on this cruise and seeing these pictures makes me so glad we have booked to do it all over again next April.

 

We couldn't wait ! So we booked a TA from Southampton , on the Caribbean Princess ! And thus some of the comparisons to the CB . :) :D

[MicCanberra]

We had a papa , a mama and a little , baby suitcase with no storage problems . And Silverlocks said that the bed and the balcony was " just right " . ;)

 

Love it. I hope she doesn't mind you calling her that.:D

[MicCanberra]

We couldn't wait ! So we booked a TA from Southampton , on the Caribbean Princess ! And thus some of the comparisons to the CB . :) :D

 

5 weeks today and we leave for Europe and join the CB a week later, time to start finalising some of the organisation for this trip and at home.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

5 weeks today and we leave for Europe and join the CB a week later, time to start finalising some of the organisation for this trip and at home.:D

 

Yikes , that's coming up quickly :eek: We need to start transitioning soon ! :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

All S class cabins, inside, oceanview and balcony, are all the same size, big. :cool:

Family cabins and suites are larger.

Normal balconies are of a good size they have room for two recliner chairs and a table that's big enough to dine from. Some balconies are larger eg side of the hump balconies, some aft balconies and of course suites.

 

Note : The standard balcony is about 8.5 ' wide and 6.3 ' deep and #7364 was 11.3 ' wide and 6.3 ' wide for a total of 71 sq. ft .

[scubacruiserx2]

A little about Bilbao :

 

 

 

The local EMS was there to meet and greet us

 

 

 

 

The Guggenheim Museum was closed on our day in port , but open to cruise ship shore excursions . Not being fans of modern art or high priced local guides , we choose to DIY , and bought tickets on the shuttle bus . The port is at Getxo , about half an hours ride on the bus .

 

 

 

 

The bus let us off near Plaza Moyua

 

 

 

 

Our plan was quite simple . Walk from black # 23 , down Lopez de Haro to black # 11 , Casco Viejo . Later , follow the river North and West to blue # 9 and the funicular . Then continue to follow the river to yellow # 7 , the Guggenheim , and have lunch near there .

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

 

 

This article appeared in the Telegraph today in London :

 

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/goodlife/11670286/The-hunt-for-the-million-dollar-Faberge-eggs.html

 

 

It coincides with the release of the movie : Fabrege : A life of it's own .

 

 

Film Trailer :

[Gracie115]

We found Bilbao interesting, more than we expected. We did do a ship excursion there, the only one on the cruise. It did not include the Guggenheim for the same reasons you listed and also because that was $99 per person....more than a bit pricey to us.... The excursion we took included part of downtown Bilbao and then a short ride to the village of Castro Urdiales, which was very interesting....anyway it was a nice port and if we are there again will do pretty much what you planned....a nice "walkabout." :)

Edited July 17, 2015 by Gracie115

[HAM]

"Mosh pit at a Lawrence Welk concert" Just love this!

 

Yes,that is perfect! Love the review.

[scubacruiserx2]

We found Bilbao interesting, more than we expected. We did do a ship excursion there, the only one on the cruise. It did not include the Guggenheim for the same reasons you listed and also because that was $99 per person....more than a bit pricey to us.... The excursion we took included part of downtown Bilbao and then a short ride to the village of Castro Urdiales, which was very interesting....anyway it was a nice port and if we are there again will do pretty much what you planned....a nice "walkabout." :)

 

For us the overview of the city was the high point . :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

Yes,that is perfect! Love the review.

 

Thanks HAM , welcome aboard . ;)

[MicCanberra]

I like the detailed maps of the city that you have put in. just wondering if they were photos of the map or scanned in. They have come up well.:D

[scubacruiserx2]

I like the detailed maps of the city that you have put in. just wondering if they were photos of the map or scanned in. They have come up well.:D

 

Photographed and enlarged from the much larger map . Fortunately , there were no folds or creases in the area enlarged . The little Sony pocket cam does a great job on close ups , like food ! But I'm still wait for edible photos and smellavision for the food porn !! ;)

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Photographed and enlarged from the much larger map . Fortunately , there were no folds or creases in the area enlarged . The little Sony pocket cam does a great job on close ups , like food ! But I'm still wait for edible photos and smellavision for the food porn !! ;)

 

Now there is a patent waiting to make us rich.;)

[scubacruiserx2]

Now there is a patent waiting to make us rich.;)

And fat !! :p

[MicCanberra]

And fat !! :p

 

Surely we can use low calorie paper for the edible photos.:D