mackjack9139 Posted September 20, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Noticed this on the X website today "Solstice AquaClass guests enjoy a private veranda, Exhale® bedding, premium bath amenities, massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge. Is this a new Aqua perk? I don't remember it from previous Aqua sailings and would definitely take advantage of yoga classes! Also, in typical Celebrity fashion, the website is ambiguous and confusing. https://www.celebritycruises.com/ca/things-to-do-onboard/staterooms/aqua-class-stateroom At the top, it mentions "a complimentary fitness pass" which sounds to me like maybe only one class, then down under Solstice it mentions "complimentary fitness classes" which sounds like for the duration of the cruise. Anyone have experience or onboard willing to ask? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy99 Posted September 20, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I think it's more of a scheduled class that samples a few things, and is more like a pitch. Otherwise, I think I do recall free classes for all on select days (and very early). Sorry I can not be more detailed. I'm more of a swimmer than a land exerciser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 20, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Guppy99 said: I think it's more of a scheduled class that samples a few things, and is more like a pitch. Otherwise, I think I do recall free classes for all on select days (and very early). Sorry I can not be more detailed. I'm more of a swimmer than a land exerciser. Are you the guy swimming when I'm trying to take selfies in the pool? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted September 21, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2021 No way they've made Yoga a freebie. Perhaps a morning stretch and certainly Zumba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 21, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Offucial ZUMBA requires a cert instructor and usually involves a fee, Maybe free videos on the TV?? Thete are free stretching and walks open to all. Will be interesting to learn what this announced " perk" is? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted September 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Zumba used to be free and they held it in the SkyLounge and there was a lot of participants. Then Canyon Ranch took over and I think the charge was $11 plus tip per class. You had to sign up. Sometimes a free class was held by the pool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted September 21, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, TeaBag said: Zumba used to be free and they held it in the SkyLounge and there was a lot of participants. Then Canyon Ranch took over and I think the charge was $11 plus tip per class. You had to sign up. Sometimes a free class was held by the pool. Pre suspension classes excluding the preview freebies were $18 w/ gratutity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelBluebird Posted September 21, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I’m in Aqua Class right now and its 3 free classes per person. We’ve done some Slow Flow Yogas and the Barre class; husband is out of free classes and I have 1 left; even with the free classes they have been very sparsely attended, probably due to COVID fears. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Stew Posted September 21, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2021 TravelBluebird: For your classes, did you bring the yoga mat that is reportedly now being provided in your cabin? How is the quality of the mat? (I usually grab gym towels for extra knee cushioning.) 3 free specialized classes though, that's unprecedented. I just saved about 50 bucks for my upcoming Equinox sailing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted September 21, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2021 9 hours ago, TravelBluebird said: I’m in Aqua Class right now and its 3 free classes per person. We’ve done some Slow Flow Yogas and the Barre class; husband is out of free classes and I have 1 left; even with the free classes they have been very sparsely attended, probably due to COVID fears. That is a pleasant surprise. Thanks much for the update. How nice to see =X= adding something to the Aqua amenities. Do you know if suite guests get the same deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted September 21, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, marieps said: That is a pleasant surprise. Thanks much for the update. How nice to see =X= adding something to the Aqua amenities. Do you know if suite guests get the same deal? My guess would be No. Just like AQ has free access to the Persian Garden and Suites do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 21, 2021 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2021 What were the classes from which you could choose? Pre Covid cruise we had 2 mats on EDGE (AQ class) in our small closet. They took up so much room so we slid them under the bed or couch. No way they could be used in the tiny stateroom. And no free classes...only some stuff on TV..not useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 21, 2021 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, marieps said: That is a pleasant surprise. Thanks much for the update. How nice to see =X= adding something to the Aqua amenities. Do you know if suite guests get the same deal? AQ really does need a boost...On our pre Covid EDGE cruise, in AQ Class, the only AQ class inclusions were Thermal Suite access and BLU...Lack of priority boarding, no spa concierge or freebies and no special events. And our entire AQ deck git very low group numbers for departure..which we all traded in at Guest Rel.. Concierge has been beefed up..On our cruise, CC guests boarded ahead of AQ class to make the 1st day luncheon & they had more personal attention and get togethers..including a party in the area in front of the thermal suite. Our next cruise is set for a suite but we will likely end up back in AQ after that..so hoping it is more of a spa like experience.. Free classes are a great start...would be nice to have a pvt party one night in the Solarium for a few hrs, water aerobics and some health and wellness lectures that are not overt sales pitches for whatever the gym or spa are selling! Edited September 21, 2021 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 21, 2021 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Looking at classes offered in the planner, they seem to be all 15 minutes?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 21, 2021 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2021 What can u do in 15 minutes...a warm up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted September 21, 2021 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Just back from the Alaska cruise on the Millennium. Celebrity is offering a free aerobics program, Stair Masters. You book a cabin on a lower deck and walk the stairs to the bars and buffets on the pool deck. ...Boo ..cheap joke. I know, that's why I take the elevator. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted September 21, 2021 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2021 7 hours ago, hcat said: AQ really does need a boost...On our pre Covid EDGE cruise, in AQ Class, the only AQ class inclusions were Thermal Suite access and BLU...Lack of priority boarding, no spa concierge or freebies and no special events. And our entire AQ deck git very low group numbers for departure..which we all traded in at Guest Rel.. Concierge has been beefed up..On our cruise, CC guests boarded ahead of AQ class to make the 1st day luncheon & they had more personal attention and get togethers..including a party in the area in front of the thermal suite. Our next cruise is set for a suite but we will likely end up back in AQ after that..so hoping it is more of a spa like experience.. Free classes are a great start...would be nice to have a pvt party one night in the Solarium for a few hrs, water aerobics and some health and wellness lectures that are not overt sales pitches for whatever the gym or spa are selling! I found AQ on Edge a disappointment. Blu in a weird location. We were never offered al fresco dining. The IV was annoying. If I sail E class again it will be suite or SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 22, 2021 #18 Share Posted September 22, 2021 IV is just a big window, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 22, 2021 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2021 2 hours ago, marieps said: I found AQ on Edge a disappointment. Blu in a weird location. We were never offered al fresco dining. The IV was annoying. If I sail E class again it will be suite or SV. In BLU on EDGE, No one ate outdoors although the tables were included in the BLU capacity count. View was AWFUL and drapes were always. closed. Very loud venue with a bad location out of the way on the corridor to EDEN. We were okay with IV but made it part of the cabin On a return cruise, Sv was much better we enjoyed the 4 mdr plan..large balcony, larger stateroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted September 22, 2021 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2021 12 hours ago, hcat said: In BLU on EDGE, No one ate outdoors although the tables were included in the BLU capacity count. View was AWFUL and drapes were always. closed. Very loud venue with a bad location out of the way on the corridor to EDEN. We were okay with IV but made it part of the cabin On a return cruise, Sv was much better we enjoyed the 4 mdr plan..large balcony, larger stateroom! That's the thing. Blu is of little advantage on E class because there is no huge MDR from which you are upgrading. I regret having missed the 4 dining room experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk960072 Posted September 30, 2021 #21 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 10:34 PM, TeaBag said: Zumba used to be free and they held it in the SkyLounge and there was a lot of participants. Then Canyon Ranch took over and I think the charge was $11 plus tip per class. You had to sign up. Sometimes a free class was held by the pool. zumba was free on Edge when I sailed July 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk960072 Posted September 30, 2021 #22 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 9:47 AM, marieps said: That is a pleasant surprise. Thanks much for the update. How nice to see =X= adding something to the Aqua amenities. Do you know if suite guests get the same deal? no suite guests do not get the same deal; we pay for fitness classes oddly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted September 30, 2021 #23 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Can we go to the 4 FREE resturants if we do not like the BLU?? george35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfdr Posted September 30, 2021 #24 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 9:51 PM, hcat said: In BLU on EDGE, No one ate outdoors although the tables were included in the BLU capacity count. View was AWFUL and drapes were always. closed. Very loud venue with a bad location out of the way on the corridor to EDEN. We were okay with IV but made it part of the cabin On a return cruise, Sv was much better we enjoyed the 4 mdr plan..large balcony, larger stateroom! Thank you for confirming our decision NOT to book Aqua class on our first Edge cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 30, 2021 #25 Share Posted September 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, jmfdr said: Thank you for confirming our decision NOT to book Aqua class on our first Edge cruise. I book Aqua because I like Blu and we're not in suites. If I was on Edge with all the restaurant choices, I wouldn't do it either. I would love to cruise on Beyond, so I could try Daniel Boulud's restaurant. Maybe some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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