Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

On the Constellation now 9/22 to 10/1 Barcelona to Rome!

trishtoro

By trishtoro,
in Celebrity Cruises

 Share

Recommended Posts

trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, countess5 said:

Pleas keep us up to date on your observations of Connie (pics would be great). We will be boarding Oct 1st! We too have a Sky suite 6115. Would like to read your observation of the ship overall. First time on this class of ship through X. We are Elite and love sailing X but just a little concern about this class of ship. It was all about the itinerary that drew us in. 

 

Cheers! 

I can’t say a negative thing about our experience so far! Is there anything in particular you’d like to know?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, countess5 said:

This may be a little crazy, but would you ask the maitre d in Luminae if he could find out when chefs table will be on the Oct 1st sailing? I have a group of people that would like to attend.  Thanks in advance! 

 

 

 

 

There’s a chef’s table at Luminae? I read about a chef’s table but didn’t think it was there.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LkGcruiser

LkGcruiser

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, trishtoro said:

There’s a chef’s table at Luminae? I read about a chef’s table but didn’t think it was there.

 

We are also sailing Connie on October 1st in S1 6132. Have done chef's table twice before and it’s wonderful. We are interested in doing it again on this sailing. They usually have it in a private room off one of the specialty restaurants. On S class ships it’s in Murano's but not sure where they have it on M class ships. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LkGcruiser

LkGcruiser

Posted
Posted
4 minutes ago, LkGcruiser said:

 

We are also sailing Connie on October 1st in S1 6132. Have done chef's table twice before and it’s wonderful. We are interested in doing it again on this sailing. They usually have it in a private room off one of the specialty restaurants. On S class ships it’s in Murano's but not sure where they have it on M class ships. 

Just looked at website for our sailing and they have chef's table at Tuscon Grill $139 pp. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
LkGcruiser

LkGcruiser

Posted
Posted

Love that you’re taking time to post from vacation.

Would like to know if you are planning to give an extra cash tip to the butler, cabin steward, waiters etc... and if so will you give US dollars or EU's?  Anyone else reading please chime in. 

We always leave a little extra for those that give truly exceptional service as I know that don’t make a lot but perplexed as to what currency to use as this is our first visit to Europe. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
countess5 "Live from...." Rare

countess5

Posted
Posted
37 minutes ago, trishtoro said:

There’s a chef’s table at Luminae? I read about a chef’s table but didn’t think it was there.

 

I am not sure where they hold it, I just thought that the maitre d would be able to reach out and find what night it will be held. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
countess5 "Live from...." Rare

countess5

Posted
Posted
15 minutes ago, LkGcruiser said:

Love that you’re taking time to post from vacation.

Would like to know if you are planning to give an extra cash tip to the butler, cabin steward, waiters etc... and if so will you give US dollars or EU's?  Anyone else reading please chime in. 

We always leave a little extra for those that give truly exceptional service as I know that don’t make a lot but perplexed as to what currency to use as this is our first visit to Europe. 

 

We have sailed Europe many times and pay extra tips in US dollars since that is what we carry onboard. Ships use the US currency even in the ATM. The ship makes change of currency for the crew at no cost to them is what I have been told. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, LkGcruiser said:

Love that you’re taking time to post from vacation.

Would like to know if you are planning to give an extra cash tip to the butler, cabin steward, waiters etc... and if so will you give US dollars or EU's?  Anyone else reading please chime in. 

We always leave a little extra for those that give truly exceptional service as I know that don’t make a lot but perplexed as to what currency to use as this is our first visit to Europe. 

It’s my first trip to Europe too. I will give extra and it will be in dollars unless I have a ton of Euros left and nothing to do with them lol

 

9 hours ago, countess5 said:

 

I am not sure where they hold it, I just thought that the maitre d would be able to reach out and find what night it will be held. 

 

9 hours ago, countess5 said:

 

I am not sure where they hold it, I just thought that the maitre d would be able to reach out and find what night it will be held. 

I’ll ask for you!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, sportsmum said:

Silly question, but ......oh well, I'll ask!

If you are strolling through the casino could you please see if they have the slot machine, Jackpot Party?

Thanks! :O)

 

Would that be on my daily schedule? I heard something about the progressive being maybe $40,000 but don’t quote me

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jim_Iain "Live from...." Rare

Jim_Iain

Posted
Posted
21 hours ago, trishtoro said:

 

 

You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any questions!

Just noticed your from Livermore.   We live in Sunnyvale.   

 

You are luckily missing a heat spell today and tomorrow.  Watching the morning news and Livermore is suppose to hit 103 F today and tomorrow. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Just noticed your from Livermore.   We live in Sunnyvale.   

 

You are luckily missing a heat spell today and tomorrow.  Watching the morning news and Livermore is suppose to hit 103 F today and tomorrow. 

Hi neighbor!

 

my husband saw the forecast! My son who is home probably has my ac set to 60 lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites
rjgdjg

rjgdjg

Posted
Posted

I have a few questions. We've only done Caribbean cruises and are thinking about one in Europe. Do the American ships such as Celebrity have the same food when they sail in Europe as they do in the Caribbean? And what would you say is the ratio of Americans to Europeans onboard your trip? Thanks! - Musing About Cruising

Link to comment
Share on other sites
trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, rjgdjg said:

I have a few questions. We've only done Caribbean cruises and are thinking about one in Europe. Do the American ships such as Celebrity have the same food when they sail in Europe as they do in the Caribbean? And what would you say is the ratio of Americans to Europeans onboard your trip? Thanks! - Musing About Cruising

I haven’t done a Caribbean cruise in years and this is my first Europe trip.

 

I have found in my encounters on the ship it is about a third American, a third Canadian and a third European on the ship right now. Most people I’ve met are English speaking.

 

I’m just guessing that the food is typical of other sailings. I do not think (but I’m eating in Luminae exclusively) that it is a “European” menu. 
 

I’ve walked through the buffet and have seen many different cuisines even an “Asian breakfast station” I just haven’t dined there.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
trishtoro

trishtoro

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, cruisecatmama said:

Looking forward to the rest of your review! We are on the Constellation next month (10/30) from Barcelona to Venice then Venice to Rome.  Can't wait to hear about your ports of call!

I’ve been placing a nightly trip report on Facebook for people that know us. I can simply copy and paste it here 🤷🏻‍♀️ Do you think people would be interested?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sportsmum

sportsmum

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, trishtoro said:

Would that be on my daily schedule? I heard something about the progressive being maybe $40,000 but don’t quote me

No, jackpot party is one of the slot machines. it's the only slot machine I play. On the ship in December and wondering if I should budget for my jackpot party fun!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Tommy3putts

Tommy3putts

Posted
Posted

We just got off the Constellation on the cruise preceding yours (September 22 in Barcelona—10nt from Venice).   It was our first cruise on a Millennium class ship.  Let’s just say it wont be our last.  We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise, one of the best ever.  I may do a review of our cruise in a few days.

 

I hope your voyage is as good as ours was.

 

Cheers


Tom W

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...