Live From Celebrity Constellation 3/11-3/23

[jam19872016]

Good morning from Colon, Panama.

 

We are officially on the second half of the cruise, oh how these things fly by but if this were a seven day cruise, it would be the last day so there's that.

 

We decided against the Panama on your own excursions because my mom doesn't need three hours in port.

 

There was another excursion that included a tour as well as shopping at the largest mall in Central America, but it again came with three hours of shopping and much as she likes shopping, she doesn't have the energy for three hours of it.

 

She had no interest in a tour through the canal.

 

So we are going to take a peek outside and see of there is anything nearby and then wander back.

Edited March 17 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

8 hours ago, perfect match said:

I guess I’ve fallen behind with the busy week we’ve had at our house. I’m finally caught up now and am planning to stay current for the rest of this sailing! 

Welcome back 😃

[jam19872016]

8 hours ago, Blackjackboss said:

Are u drinking milk?

Yes, they keep it out all day so I've enjoyed a glass or two each day. 

[jam19872016]

Happy St. Patrick's day.

 

 

+1.0

 

[jam19872016]

No breakfast but I did grab a Nutella brioche from al bacio for a little snack. Just like lunch desserts, it was fantastic. 

 

Heading out now to check out Colon.

[jam19872016]

Not the most exciting port but she did get some shopping in. Be expected to be asked if you want a taxi constantly. Beyond that, the locals seem unfriendly and unwilling to engage in any sort of conversation. 

 

Duty free shop right at the port.

 

 

Walking across the street to the large mall.

 

 

Not a lot of things for tourists but a lot of shopping opportunities in the shopping mall.

 

 

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

Back on the ship Stuart (or Stewart, or Steward, or room attendant, or Anthony) was cleaning the room so we went around the ship for a bit getting my mom some practice on her scooter.

 

Back in the room now and I'm off to grab my coffee to cool off.

[jam19872016]

Festive desserts today at al bacio.

 

 

My coffee is in the holiday spirit also.

 

[hcat]

Happy St Pats  Day!

will they serve corned beef and cabbage?

[jam19872016]

1 minute ago, hcat said:

Happy St Pats  Day!

will they serve corned beef and cabbage?

Lunch buffet says St. Patrick's day. I'm heading up now to check it out.

[jam19872016]

Ok, they put on a nice looking spread today.

 

[jam19872016]

I had to go back for seconds!

 

[cruisetonowhere10]

1 hour ago, jam19872016 said:

Festive desserts today at al bacio.

 

 

My coffee is in the holiday spirit also.

 

I feel as if they sprayed everything with green frosting…festive yes but I think I prefer the regular look. Lol

[jam19872016]

There is always room for dessert....washed down with a nice glass of milk.

 

[jam19872016]

The buffet today was really good. I wish it could be that good every day. But as much as I ate, maybe it is for the best. Very satisfying though. No bad bite on the plate and we both agreed the fish was as good as the fish offered on Cunard.

 

Some pictures. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

 

 

 

 

[cruisetonowhere10]

That all looks great.  I was just looking at Cunard…

[jam19872016]

 

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

 

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

9 minutes ago, cruisetonowhere10 said:

That all looks great.  I was just looking at Cunard…

Cunard was very nice. Truly a step above anything I've ever sailed. It also typically costs more than anything I've ever paid but I found a good bargain last year.

 

The Alaska season this summer is very competitively priced. I've been eyeing it, it's just that darn cross country flight.

[cruisetonowhere10]

8 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Cunard was very nice. Truly a step above anything I've ever sailed. It also typically costs more than anything I've ever paid but I found a good bargain last year.

 

The Alaska season this summer is very competitively priced. I've been eyeing it, it's just that darn cross country flight.

I found a great price compared to Celebrity for a summer 2025 Italy/France cruise.  We are going on Edge this summer to Alaska.  Across the country for us…it’s so worth it though.

[jam19872016]

3 minutes ago, cruisetonowhere10 said:

I found a great price compared to Celebrity for a summer 2025 Italy/France cruise.  We are going on Edge this summer to Alaska.  Across the country for us…it’s so worth it though.

I wouldn't hesitate to book it then. It's far nicer than Celebrity. It's quieter and the entertainment skews even older than Celebrity but the product is truly remarkable. 

[cruisetonowhere10]

7 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

I wouldn't hesitate to book it then. It's far nicer than Celebrity. It's quieter and the entertainment skews even older than Celebrity but the product is truly remarkable. 

7 nights Britannia club balcony on Queen Victoria for 2 adults for just under 4K.

[cruisetonowhere10]

1 minute ago, cruisetonowhere10 said:

7 nights Britannia club balcony on Queen Victoria for 2 adults for just under 4K.

I have no concept if that is good but a similar kind of cruise on celebrity was several thousand more.  I would never be able to do any of the retreat levels on Celebrity but I figured those prices looked good so why not price it.  lol 

[jam19872016]

Just now, cruisetonowhere10 said:

7 nights Britannia club balcony on Queen Victoria for 2 adults for just under 4K.

For this simple inside cabin man, that's way more than I would pay but I'm sure that's better than what X charges, and it comes with a REAL balcony instead of a window claiming to be a balcony.