Home From Zenith...April 13-19

[jacank]

Thanks so much gb923! I have my mom and daughter in that room - both first time cruisers. I wondered if there was noise from elevators or anything and if it's been refurbished. From your comments, sounds like it's just fine:).

 

Lois. How was the weather? We still have 9 days before we go, but it should be almost the same.. maybe a tad warmer.

[Lois R]

Hi,:) remember I was in the Caribbean. I don't know what the weather

is like in Bermuda.

It was sunny for my entire sailing:D ...there might have been a few

clouds here and there but overall it was sunny and HOT.

 

Your best bet is to check the weather channel...and they are on

the web too!

[stefhef]

We are getting on her tomorrow for Bermuda and I am starting to feel better (since people have written such negative things previously). Sounds like it will be fine. We are also on the 5th floor.

[BrooklynGirl2]

Stef...you will be fine and you will have a wonderful time. Please don't worry. Some of the negative things written here related to the Spring Break weeks on the short cruises in the Caribbean. That changed the whole tone and atmosphere of the ship. Zenith is a fine ship with a fab crew and very good food. You will be pampered and make friends and you will love Bermuda. It is very beautiful there.

 

Relax, enjoy and come back and give us your thoughts when the cruise is over. Buon Voyage!:)

[gb923]

It's not on the celebrity.com map, but there is a housekeeping room between 5072 and the elevators, so we never heard any noise from there. Just the occasional loud person in the hallway, which I'm sure everyone gets.

 

I agree with everyone that the staff makes the cruise. They are all top notch and really made for a great trip. I never got down to the martini bar. The Cova was usually our last stop after some time in the casino (I finished the cruise about even, so I'm happy with that experience as well!). Was the Alambre Trio still on board? I enjoyed their music. I got one of the CDs they sold, but it's not the same.

[dawne577]

Glad you had a great time, Lois!

 

We've never been able to figure out the polarizing effect the Zenith has on people. Some people absolutely love her; some people absolutely hate her. We're sure that it has something to do with people's expectations. Perhaps there are two groups of cruisers: those who love glitz, bells and whistles, newness, and constant stimulation; and those who love charm, intimacy, and the feel of being at sea.

 

Ah, to be sipping a latte in the Cova Cafe and nibbling on those pastries and cookies!

[ChicagoMermaid]

Thanks so much for the favorable report about the Zenith's physical condition. It's not that I need bells and whistles--it's just that I feel responsible because when some friends of ours brought up the idea of both of our families taking a cruise together in December 2006, I suggested this cruise after looking on the website. I thought, though, that we would all discuss it, etc and thenprobably choose one all together. However, my friends loved the Zenith's itinerary and so we decided to book without really considering anything else.

The only other cruise I've been on was a few Christmases ago on the Summit and I know this will be a different type of ship. That's no problem, I just hope that everyone is happy on this cruise!

[adele319]

Lois R.

 

Glad you enjoyed your recent cruise on the Zenith.

 

We are 2 couples from NJ who are sailing the Zenith to Bermuda on 5/20.

 

I haven't been on a Celebrity ship in years and I would like to know if most men DID wear jackets on the informal nights. I know it is suggested in the brochure, but our hubbies really don't feel like packing a sports jacket if it is really not necessary.

 

Thanks,

 

Karen

[rianvi]

Hi Lois,

 

Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, I have always enjoyed and appreciated your posts. In August, we are taking our 4th cruise from N.J. to Bermuda. We are taking my parents along with us for their first cruise to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. It is a few months away but I can't wait. Although there are some negative posts about the Zenith, posts like yours, give us some thing to look forward to.

Thanks again.

Peace, Anna:)

[Lois R]

Hi Anna, thank you:)

 

Karen, I am trying to think about the informal nights. We had

3 males at our table. I think they all wore jackets. I'm sorry I can't

give you a better idea % wise of what the other men wore.

 

I did notice one thing though and just couldn't help it because

the young lady walked right by me. And NO, it didn't ruin my cruise LOL

It was formal night and a girl walked by. She had the most

beautiful black top on...looked like it might have been made in

India with lovely embroidery. Well, black slacks or a skirt would

have been just fine....she was in..yes, jeans. As I said, it didn't

affect my cruise but she looked a bit out of place (In my opinion).

This cruise had many. many families on it.

 

Alot of the young teens wore denim skirts on most evenings....

but I didn't realize wearing them short enough to see almost

everything was "the style":eek: Mini...Mini...skirts....yikes!

Guess I am showing my age:confused:

[jacank]

Hi Lois.. We leave this Saturday:D<yay>. I'm curious about something that you can answer for me. We went to Bermuda on the Horizon in October 2004, and ran into tropical storm Nicole. There were no deck chairs on the prominade deck throughout our cruise, even after we reached Bermuda and had a calm crossing back home. Were there deck chairs on the prominade deck during your cruise?

[jshearon]

Lois,

Thank you for your nice article. We are planning on cruising on Infinity next year to Bermuda. Was your room clean? Was it a smooth ride? Any rooms you would suggest for someone who wants an inside room?

Janis

[pezarino]

I am going to Bermuda sailing June 10th on the Zenith. We will be a party of 10, my Aung and Uncle, my 3 siblings and spouses (kids will be left home!). We have 5 rooms all on the Caribbean Deck, outside cabins (Ours in #6109). We're getting more and more excited as the days go by. Thanks to everyone for their helpful hints as we are not seasoned cruisers. In fact, some of us are even Cruising Virgins! But it is amazing how much information I have learned from this board. I will let you know how we all made out when we get back!!

[BrooklynGirl2]

Karen...both my husband and son wore sports jackets and ties on informal night on Zenith for both of our cruises to Bermuda last summer. Informal really means semi-formal. Most men did have jackets on although some wore them over polo-type shirts with no tie.

[vaccardi]

pezarino,

 

Hi there neighbor. My wife and I will be just down the hall on the same cruise. Join just a few of your fellow passengers at the roll call:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=252650

Also, you can sign yourself and other travelers up for the CC party at:

https://secure.celebritycruises.com/cruisecritic/home.do

[Lois R]

Lois,

Thank you for your nice article. We are planning on cruising on Infinity next year to Bermuda. Was your room clean? Was it a smooth ride? Any rooms you would suggest for someone who wants an inside room?

Janis

 

Hi Janis, I sailed her in the Caribbean and the ride was very smooth:)

My room was very clean and I had a wonderful cabin attendant.

His name is Gabriel, from India. Really nice. Always asked me how

my day went and always seemed to be around to open my door for me.

I had a window on deck 5 near the bank (which is right near

the center of the ship). Great location.

 

Oh wait, you can't be cruising on Infinity to Bermuda...she is way

too big for either St George or Hamilton. You must have meant

to say "Zenith To Bermuda"?

[moni]

Lois-:) thank you for your wonderful reports about the Zenith.

DH and I will be on the Zenith in November. If she is anything like the Horizon we will most certainly have a wonderful cruise.

[jacank]

I'm still trying to find out if there are deck chairs on the prominade deck. Any info will be appreciated.

 

Thank you Lois for the wonderful information about Zenith and the terrific review. I can't wait to sail..count down is 4 days.

[Lois R]

Good morning, sorry I forgot to answer your question. But you

are not going to like it. :eek: I honestly don't remember.

After being on this ship twice in 3 months I truely don't recall

"deck chairs on the Promonade". Not saying there aren't any,

just saying I can't remember. ( I guess I never strolled outside?)

 

Maybe BrooklynGal knows......or Ships R Great? They have both

sailed Zenith quite a few times before.

[BrooklynGirl2]

If by the Promenade Deck you are referring to the top most deck where the hot tubs are located...then yes there are lounge chairs up there all around the ship. They are the same ones as on the pool deck but without the padding. They are just plastic. There were quite a few people up there sunning during the day.

[adele319]

Thank you so much everyone for your input regarding the "informal nights".

Our hubbies will just have to bring a sports jacket.

[mypuppyisprincesstoo]

Hi, the promenade deck is a lower deck. Some ships it wraps completely around. Don't think it does on the Zenith. We sail on her in 3 days to Bremuda.:) I'll look for the chairs. They had deck chairs on Infinity, not sure on the Zenith tho. Nice if they would. Love to lay on them and watch the ocean flow by on sea days.

[jacank]

Ooo, we sail in 3 days too! I love to sit on the promenade deck. I remember the Horizon didn't have any deck chairs, but hope the Zenith does. Have you signed up for the CC party mypuppyisprincesstoo? We have a nice size group, and we're all ready to party!

Brooklyngirl, thanks for the info about the top deck. If there are no chairs on the promenade, I'll go up there, although I'm not really a sun person. I'd be the one slathered with sunblock, a big hat and sunglasses.:)

[gwrod]

If you are referring to the deck right below the life boats where shuffle board is, the answer is NO deck chairs there.