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We have two ways to keep track of luggage. First there is an AirTag in each piece of checked luggage, this way we can track where it is. Second we have bright orange rubber tags with our last name initial on it attached to the handle. Very easy to identify.

We are just off the Silhouette. Dress codes are not enforced. Many men in shorts on chic night. If the cruise line has a dress code it needs to be enforced. If not enforcing it then do away with it. People are wearing what they want anyway.

This is a short review of our cruise. I would be glad to answer questions. Embarkation day arrived about 10:45, porters took the luggage and we went in the building. Cleared security quickly and went to a waiting room before getting on the ship. They did not check our embarkation arrival times. They started boarding at 11:15. We had a bump out cabin 8267, by the elevator bank. Best location, kind of a private hallway for the people on the bump out. Positives from the cruise: Crew was so helpful and friendly. Food quality was very good, both ocean view cafe and MDR. Enterainment, Production shows were great. ship well maintained. Negatives: Food variety in MDR. Only few selections for starters and entrees. Cost to go to specialty restaurants. Dennis

We were on the Equinox in January 2022, also very underwhelming. We are loyal Princess cruisers and in our view Princess ships are nicer and staff very helpful. Trying Celebrity again in January on Silhouette, hopefully our experience is better.

We are boarding on Jan15th. Hopefully menu changes promised by the CEO are implemented by then. Menus showing on the app for our cruise are not impressive.

In general we prefer Princess over Celebrity. Some of the reasons are the ship layout and designs, also we find the entertainment to be better on Princess. The food quality, in our opinion, is the same. I agree having sommelier to help choose wines at dinner is a big plus.

I have only sailed once with Celebrity on the Equinox. We are Platinum with Princess. Our one experience was not a pleasant one with Celebrity, wait staff in MDR were below avg, dirty dishes left on table most nights too long. Entertainment just avg. we are sailing on Silhouette in January, trying again. As of now though I would choose Princess over Celebrity.

We were on RCCL last July, my grandson has Celiac. Our travel agent contacted the cruise line and also told us to see head waiter once we get to the ship. Our experience was very positive. The first day was iffy, but after that it was fantastic. As others said he received menu for next night to choose his meal. They said anything can be made gluten free as long as they are aware ahead of time. Also in the buffet, always contacted a chef that made gluten free food, this was in addition to what was already there and listed as gluten free. Hopefully Celebrity is as good as RCCL.

Just saw this review, so I am commenting on the original comments. We agree that boarding is very quick, with having all info on the app. With that said, we are not fans of having to get all the data prepared before arriving at the terminal. My wife and I are in our early 70s and not real tech savvy. Having to take security photos and upload, upload passports, etc. is a very frustrating process. All cruise lines do this now, what happened to customer service and making it an enjoyable experience for passengers. Maybe we are in the minority, maybe not, but that is our opinion.

First, we are loyal to Princess and RCCL. Took one Celebrity cruise, 2022. We were disappointed. Ship decor was just ok, food good, service not good. Example of the service, we stopped at the World bar on the way to a show to pick up a water and the workers told us to go elsewhere for the water. Going to give Celebrity another chance in 2024, price was too good to pass up and we get out of midwestern weather in January. Hopefully a better experience.

Just back from a Princess cruise, bought Tequila in Mexico and it was not taken when boarding the ship.

Our first choice is Princess, then RCCL. We’re only on one Celebrity and we’re not impressed with service and food quality. Giving Celebrity another chance on Silhouette, price was too good to pass up.

We had three generations of family on the Wonder last year. At busy times there are not enough elevators to handle the number of people. Almost every evening when going to dinner the younger people would take the stairs while the elders waited for elevators. The stairs always won the race.

Thank you to everyone for the information. When weather is not cooperating, I like to sit on sofa and look out. Also with additional light it helps my wife when she is applying her makeup.

Wondering if couch and desk are next to the balcony or is the bed next to balcony. Prefer to have the couch and desk by balcony.