Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #676 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, GenerationX said: Wow, to think of all the time and money I invested in law school when clearly the REAL dough is in gambling and mixed martial arts… Setting a google alert for “Is Frank Fertitta III single?” so that I’m prepared in case Jeremy should ever leave me. 🤣 Carla... you know you would never give up Mr GenX Jeremy). He is far richer in spirit and soul to have you in his life. Iain said as a III probably Mafia money. LOL I can't even imagine of having such a ship with a private helicopter atop as a crowning cherry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #677 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Night 4 Dinner - Luminae Amuse Bouche They had beet root thingy. I didn't even let Abdule put it on my plate. I absolutely hate beet root. I can see my sister cringe as she loves it. Starter - I had probably the only perfectly prepared one on the ship according to reviews. Mine was perfectly cooked and no fat vein at all. Iain had the Turkey Escarole Soup and loved it. For main we both had the Herb Marinated Chicken. Nicely cooked but there was a single spice that I can't put my finger on that just didn't work for me. Edited December 7, 2022 by Jim_Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #678 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Everyone must be worn out as the ship was dead We played the slots a bit and then cashed out. Martini mar at 10:00 pm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #679 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Last night they had Silent Disco in Retreat go hum The ever popular Singh. He is going home at end of cruise. Edited December 7, 2022 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #680 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Woke to zero visibility but clearing at 8:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted December 7, 2022 #681 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 12/4/2022 at 2:05 AM, Jim_Iain said: We next went to Luminae for lunch before it closed. As I said earlier Jeylane sitting next to each. Really fun as we have chatted in cc for years. Great pic...........loving the updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #682 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Today Iain is sleeping in and I’m taking a kayak trip around Deer Island and hike. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted December 7, 2022 #683 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Night 4 Dinner - Luminae Amuse Bouche They had beet root thingy. I didn't even let Abdule put it on my plate. I absolutely hate beet root. I can see my sister cringe as she loves it. Starter - I had probably the only perfectly prepared one on the ship according to reviews. Mine was perfectly cooked and no fat vein at all. Iain had the Turkey Escarole Soup and loved it. For main we both had the Herb Marinated Chicken. Nicely cooked but there was a single spice that I can't put my finger on that just didn't work for me. Jim, Greg had the excellent short rib also, I got the mostly fat version. My chicken was somewhat dry. Greg had the NY Strip Steak that wasn’t steak but slices of roast beef. We agree night 4 will be a specialty restaurant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted December 7, 2022 #684 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Sorry to hear of your experience. We had dinner in Luminae also and told Iain that next week we will book Murano next cruise on night 4. Definetly not my favorite menu in either Luminae or MDR. I also had the beef shortribs and mine were perfect with no fat whatsoever. When I mentioned to our waiter Abdule, he said the only thing he didn't like about it was the fat and he would eat around it. Iain had the soup and loved it. Day 4, I love the Seafood Veloute, have been known to have two bowls. I usually have a hard time deciding between the Seared Black Bass and the Roasted Lamb. For us it is usually Day 5's menu that we are not fond of. The Citrus and Chili Braised Short Ribs are not bad but I can take them or leave them. However, it sounds like the menu I am seeing in the App for our April Millennium sailing is a day off from the one you are being served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted December 7, 2022 #685 Share Posted December 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, jelayne said: Greg had the NY Strip Steak that wasn’t steak but slices of roast beef. Any speculation why Celebrity does this? They are two totally different ways of preparing beef and not remotely the same. When I order a steak, I want it to be a steak, not roast beef. Celebrity is literally the only cruiseline that does this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted December 7, 2022 #686 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Woke to zero visibility but clearing at 8:00 I got up and walked out on our balcony at 6:30 this morning for sail in but there was nothing to see. It was pure fog. I could hear roosters crowing the sound of many cats meowing. Very weird sensation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted December 7, 2022 #687 Share Posted December 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, kwokpot said: Any speculation why Celebrity does this? They are two totally different ways of preparing beef and not remotely the same. When I order a steak, I want it to be a steak, not roast beef. Celebrity is literally the only cruiseline that does this. Only in Luminae. I suspect they are trying to present an elevated dish. I agree they should make it clear on the menu. I.ve had several NY Strip (loin) prepared this way that I really enjoyed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfkcruiser Posted December 7, 2022 #688 Share Posted December 7, 2022 17 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: It has only been 3 nights but so far eaten all dinners there. We tried to book the Murano first night with the discount but was booked months out. Joan said she went at there were only 4 tables with guests. Incredible. We will probably eat at Murano and possibly Tuscan - not sure if this cruise or next. I have to say we are more than please with both service and food in Luminae. Yes you can order from MDR if you choose. One night The app said they had a Lamb Chop and the actually menu had a Lamb Loin. Iain asked and the waiter said I can get you a nice Rack of Lamb from Main dining room. I'm sure the Luminae Chef cooked or at least had it plated on Luminae Dining ware. We are at Murano first night at 8 pm. Less than half full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted December 7, 2022 #689 Share Posted December 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, gfkcruiser said: We are at Murano first night at 8 pm. Less than half full. Perhaps they limit capacity based on staffing levels? 🤔🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted December 7, 2022 #690 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, gfkcruiser said: We are at Murano first night at 8 pm. Less than half full. Same thing on first night at Tuscan Grille at 8:00…few tables occupied. We booked months in advance for the discount paying with OBC. At early dinner the MDR has been at about 50% or less of capacity. But as Jim posted earlier the ship is at about 58% of capacity. Edited December 7, 2022 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted December 7, 2022 #691 Share Posted December 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Woke to zero visibility but clearing at 8:00 We’ll be in Mazatlan on Discovery Princess in April 2024 for the total eclipse near noon hopefully without fog & like current conditions (11 AM) which is typical haze after the marine layer burns off with clear skies above. Discovery is scheduled to be in port unlike other ships which are at sea. A guy on the roll call is communicating with an upper management contact in an effort to have our ship at sea like HAL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyde3 Posted December 7, 2022 #692 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Jim or anyone that's onboard right now. Do they still have a crab shack lunch? In the past it was in the Tuscan Grille sometime during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janthere Posted December 7, 2022 #693 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Last night they had Silent Disco in Retreat go hum That seems like a weird fit for silent disco in that room. Looks like it didn't go over well. Although maybe if my hubby and I had enough to drink we would get a kick out of being the only ones in there with the headphones on LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted December 7, 2022 #694 Share Posted December 7, 2022 8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Last night they had Silent Disco in Retreat go hum Was it for the whole ship or just the Retreat guest? Can't recall them ever doing that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted December 7, 2022 #695 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, clyde3 said: Jim or anyone that's onboard right now. Do they still have a crab shack lunch? In the past it was in the Tuscan Grille sometime during the cruise. I have not read about it in the Celebrity Today flyer of events nor on the app’s list of activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #696 Share Posted December 7, 2022 7 hours ago, jelayne said: Jim, Greg had the excellent short rib also, I got the mostly fat version. My chicken was somewhat dry. Greg had the NY Strip Steak that wasn’t steak but slices of roast beef. We agree night 4 will be a specialty restaurant. I better book early.... LOL... I'm not sure what cut of beef I had for the New York Strip but didn't look like any strip I had seen before. Not great flavor either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #697 Share Posted December 7, 2022 7 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Day 4, I love the Seafood Veloute, have been known to have two bowls. I usually have a hard time deciding between the Seared Black Bass and the Roasted Lamb. For us it is usually Day 5's menu that we are not fond of. The Citrus and Chili Braised Short Ribs are not bad but I can take them or leave them. However, it sounds like the menu I am seeing in the App for our April Millennium sailing is a day off from the one you are being served. I have to say I have some favorites and some not so favorites but have to agree I'm not starving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #698 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, BEAV said: Perhaps they limit capacity based on staffing levels? 🤔🤷♂️ Don't think so. The couple we spoke with I think it was @jelayne. She said the only time available was 8:30 and Murano was at full staff - just empty of guests. Joan let us know more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #699 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, clyde3 said: Jim or anyone that's onboard right now. Do they still have a crab shack lunch? In the past it was in the Tuscan Grille sometime during the cruise. So far I haven't heard a word about it. Maybe others on the cruise have seen it. I have to admit I've been bad at even opening the daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 7, 2022 Author #700 Share Posted December 7, 2022 3 hours ago, janbear said: We were originally going to find a different bar but forgot about it. At one point there were about 10 up dancing. I told Iain.... at least it will be quiet. LOL I also thought it was not suited for Retreat. Room far too cramped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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