Currently on Beyond for 11 nights in an Edge Villa. Any questions?

[RRFPresident]

Decided on a whim to go early for afternoon general knowledge trivia and ended up winning music trivia because it was country music themed. Pop sockets for all! And free ice cream from the Ocean View cafe for the rest of the cruise!

 

Rooftop Garden Grill - waiter was adamant that the Rooftop burger was the way to go when I asked which he’d choose between this and the ***** burger. Didn’t like the thick bacon and only made it through 1/3 of the burger. I think I’m just tired of red meat at this point after so many steak dishes. I did get a little too giddy wanting to play with the giant dowel stuck in my burger.

 

We sat waiting for the second half of our meal so long, a lemon tree grew out of his head. 

Mason jar s’mores

 

 

warm chocolate cookie with vanilla gelato - don’t know why this pic loaded upside down. Must be the fancy new gravity defying desserts.

Got picked to participate in Make a Match and helped my team win tshirts. Then it’s back to the cabin to relax and watch my Ravens play in Sunday Night Football

 

[CruiseNYC]

5 minutes ago, RRFPresident said:

Decided on a whim to go early for afternoon general knowledge trivia and ended up winning music trivia because it was country music themed. Pop sockets for all! And free ice cream from the Ocean View cafe for the rest of the cruise!

 

Rooftop Garden Grill - waiter was adamant that the Rooftop burger was the way to go when I asked which he’d choose between this and the ***** burger. Didn’t like the thick bacon and only made it through 1/3 of the burger. I think I’m just tired of red meat at this point after so many steak dishes. I did get a little too giddy wanting to play with the giant dowel stuck in my burger.

 

We sat waiting for the second half of our meal so long, a lemon tree grew out of his head. 

Mason jar s’mores

 

 

warm chocolate cookie with vanilla gelato - don’t know why this pic loaded upside down. Must be the fancy new gravity defying desserts.

Got picked to participate in Make a Match and helped my team win tshirts. Then it’s back to the cabin to relax and watch my Ravens play in Sunday Night Football

 

I was at the Rooftop Garden Grill tonight too!  I also had the burger and totally agree about the bacon - and the size of the burger. Took it off the bun and had about half - without the bacon.  I really like the venue, though. Beautiful sail away out of Aruba!

[RRFPresident]

I was talking with cruiser favorite waiter I Kadek in Luminae at breakfast this morning. He told us that he uses his time in port with the main purpose of using the Starbucks wifi to check in with his wife who is expecting a baby due in February. 
 

We asked if he’d be able to get back home for the birth and he said he doesn’t think so because his current contract doesn’t end until March. He has put in a request to HR but it depends on factors like having anyone available to replace him. 
 

Please take the time to get to know your crew members and be kind as you never know what they have going on back home. 

[RRFPresident]

The weather in Curaçao today was much better than it was during our last visit so I set out to explore on my own. This was the first port that I noticed had Christmas decorations around the town so I enjoyed the displays as I walked through the fort and across the pedestrian bridge.

At the end of the bridge I spotted the heart shaped lock covered sculptures and took a breather while watching everyone pose for photos and try to pick the locks.

Then I burned off all those cruise calories walking several blocks among the stores until the price of souvenir magnets dropped from $10 to $5 to $2.50.

 

Walked back to the ship and discovered that P&O Brittania had snuck in behind us in my absence. 

 

After seeking sustenance from Mast Grill I dragged my sore body to a couple trivia games. Fun fact - Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender. Who said cruising can’t be educational?

 

Soon after it was time for our last not yet tried specialty venue, Raw on 5. This is an a la carte restaurant and you can dine multiple ways. One is to simply buy whatever dishes you want and pay for them versus a cover charge. Another is to get a dining package and this restaurant will then give you $35 per person to use here. Or as is our case, book an upper suite and the unlimited specialty dining includes anything you want off the menu. Yes, even that $90 seafood tower. I tried two sushi rolls while Mr Meat and Potatoes had Chicken Ginger Gyoza and the teriyaki chicken. Skip the fried calamari but definitely try the chicken Ginger gyoza!

 

I believe I heard Captain Kate’s voice all the way from her vacation telling me “Reach for the beyond!” So I heeded her wisdom and ordered the “Beyond” sushi roll with spicy tuna and spicy mayo. Not bad once the initial heat dies off.

We ended the night with a viewing of the production show “Elements.” Was fun to be part of the first several rows and be included in some audience interaction. Watching all those dancers and contortionists and aerialists made me think two things - wow, that’s really cool that they can contort their bodies like that. And the second was - ouch and how dizzy I would be if I tried any of that. One of the cast is inside the ball and got lifted in the air by everyone else.

 

 

She was physically attached to this rocking ball and would lean back and forth to move across the stage.

[RRFPresident]

Fairly low key sea day yesterday except for all the rocking. Apparently standing still and being able to walk in a straight line are overrated on this cruise. 
 

Chatted with I Kadek at breakfast. He was able to check in with his wife and it was sweet to see his face light up as he talked about how much she feels the baby moving around.
 

Played in several trivia games. Went to the 2:30pm adult comedy show of the comedian who did a repeat act in the first show. Sure enough, it was a repeat for this show too. Maybe he was a last minute fill in or figured he had to do cruise themed jokes. 
 

Attended the Elite loyalty event of the Senior Officers Soirée. It was nice to say hello to the Captain and chat with some of the officers that had attended the similar gathering in the Retreat. Drinks and finger foods were handed out. We had to leave for our dinner reservation so we missed out on watching the Eden performers demonstration. One thing I found interesting is how many seats were blocked off at The Club during this Elite loyalty event reserved for Zenith members. I would have thought they had their own loyalty gathering. No one bothered to check cards upon entering and I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that people just took those seats regardless as the only ones empty. 

Decided to keep our pre cruise reservation of a third visit to Fine Cut even though we are all steak(ed) out. Tried mostly new dishes and dined in a barrel as they call the circular enclosed tables for two near the railing. The crew working in Fine Cut have been wonderful. They greeted us last night with “Welcome back again! Pick any table you want!”

 

Lobster tail on top of lobster filled ravioli. My brain and taste buds said “Order another one” Thankfully my stomach talked them out of it so I had room for dessert!

 

They couldn’t get the software to load to play the interactive app game last night so Gill (pronounced like Jill) ran a last minute Pub Quiz for the people willing to stick around. 
 

Popped into the Retreat Lounge on the way to the cabin for a cold water bottle and discovered they added a homemade gingerbread candy town to the display above the fridges. 

[CCinTV]

Wish I was with you. Someone in that lineup of officers could have told me they have my iPad, left behind from the previous cruise.
 

Very surprised Celebrity has ignored me. 
 

RRFP, can’t you inquire on my behalf. You are obviously the chief executive of this cruise. 

 

Thought you all would like to know we had a high rate of Covid after last week’s Beyond cruise. We were three buses of passengers and literally 25% of our people now have Covid. Yes, it was from the ship. Our onboard crew shows were cancelled the last two nights because so many cast members were sick. They tried to blame the cancellations on rough seas but the backup performer let slip he was there because everyone else was sick. 
 

Can anyone ask about my iPad??? Left in The Club , pink case, iPad Air. 

[buchsco]

I know they might change by March but can you post a photo of the wines by the glass available for both Classic and Premium drink packages. Our last HAL cruise didn’t have many of their posted wines available. 

[RRFPresident]

1 hour ago, buchsco said:

I know they might change by March but can you post a photo of the wines by the glass available for both Classic and Premium drink packages. Our last HAL cruise didn’t have many of their posted wines available. 

Where would I find such a comparison onboard? We are not big wine drinkers but if I knew where to find such info, I’ll grab a pic of it.

[depplep]

2 hours ago, RRFPresident said:

Where would I find such a comparison onboard? We are not big wine drinkers but if I knew where to find such info, I’ll grab a pic of it.

Following your review as we will be on Beyond in July for our first Celebrity cruise. Love the review and pictures as we are also going to the ABC's. I would love to see a wine list as well. We bought the premium package also. Usually all bars and the MDR has the wine lists, but not having been on a Celebrity ship before I'm not sure. I would be grateful for any pics you feel like taking.

[copi2boys]

Do they sell Men's Depends in the store? 

[luckyinpa]

thats sad about no more free tours for EV. maybe my ascent crew can get me one next year. was just on liberty of the seas in the royal suite and got a private bridge tour and it was a lot of fun.

 

regarding the wood above the bed i never sit like that thankfully but my gf does so ill have to warn her. hope she doesnt want to cancel 😉

[RRFPresident]

Menu from the World Class bar

[RRFPresident]

All of these prices listed are by the glass. Classic beverage package covers drinks up to $10 and Premium beverage package covers up to $17. If you order something over the package limit, you pay the difference plus 20% gratuity on that difference amount. 

9 hours ago, RRFPresident said:

Menu from the World Class bar

 

[depplep]

Thank you @RRFPresident. Much appreciated.

[RRFPresident]

I usually see someone ask in reviews what sweetener is onboard. I had nothing better to do while waiting for breakfast to arrive so enjoy my sweetener arranging skills.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

36 minutes ago, RRFPresident said:

I usually see someone ask in reviews what sweetener is onboard. I had nothing better to do while waiting for breakfast to arrive so enjoy my sweetener arranging skills.

I usually use Liquor 43 in my coffee, but they have now put it into the premium package 🤬

maybe I should listen to my great uncle who has just turned 100, he said the secret to a long like is to stop drinking alcohol 

[RRFPresident]

19 hours ago, copi2boys said:

Do they sell Men's Depends in the store? 

Depends on the ship.

[RRFPresident]

On 12/20/2023 at 8:57 AM, CCinTV said:

Wish I was with you. Someone in that lineup of officers could have told me they have my iPad, left behind from the previous cruise.
 

Very surprised Celebrity has ignored me. 
 

RRFP, can’t you inquire on my behalf. You are obviously the chief executive of this cruise. 
 

Can anyone ask about my iPad??? Left in The Club , pink case, iPad Air. 

I talked to Guest Relations Officer Ken and he said the same thing you probably heard yourself about going to chargerback website and creating an account to match with the product. 

[RRFPresident]

Here is the menu from The Martini Bar in case anyone is interested. 

[RRFPresident]

Cafe Al Bacio menu

[peanut head]

What do you like least about the villa?

[buchsco]

6 hours ago, depplep said:

Thank you @RRFPresident. Much appreciated.

Thanks from me as well.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

39 minutes ago, RRFPresident said:

I talked to Guest Relations Officer Ken and he said the same thing you probably heard yourself about going to chargerback website and creating an account to match with the product. 

🤔? 

[RRFPresident]

20 minutes ago, peanut head said:

What do you like least about the villa?

Probably the steps. It gets taxing if you have any joint issues to constantly go up and down. Have had a couple moments in rough seas when I had to stop and give myself extra time because walking down while the ship is rocking makes you feel like you’re pitching forward. Second least would be the way the upstairs toilet is in its own little room. Not fluffy friendly and the door tends to swing and bang when the ship is rocking. 

[RRFPresident]

Just now, Ex-Airbalancer said:

🤔? 

This was in response to the past passenger who left behind their iPad on the previous cruise.