KKB

4 hours ago, TheLargeFamily said:

 

- I was hoping to play pickleball, but it was only offered one time at 9pm. CC please let me know what ships offer more pickleball? 

 

- You still pay a corkage fee even if you open your own bottle. It's only $15 and we weren't mad about it, but I see a lot of other cruisers recommend that you open your own bottle before taking it to a restaurant. We took a bottle to Cucina del Capitano on night 1. In Galveston, Cheers does not begin until day 2. 

 

 

 

 

Curious--you couldn't play Pickleball anytime? 

Have sailed Princess & NCL out of Galveston--each time the drink package began as soon as we were in international water, an hour or 2 after departure.

Is Carnival different?

3 hours ago, 7Contraveler said:

Any1 think the 250, 500, or 750 offers will be around in 2025? Im hoping some1 here has any inside knowledge. Hoping to do an African Cruise in 2025

Absolutely no way to know...

One never knows when these rewards will go...or return...or when they will extend the dates.

6 hours ago, CanadianBurger said:

They had a silent disco in the Piazza which was one of the most bizarre things I’ve ever witnessed. Once I grabbed headphones it made a little more sense. The benefit of this is it doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the Piazza. The piano guy was playing at Crooners at the same time. 
 

 

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LOL it shows that you have not tried other lines! Have done silent disco on Celebrity, Carnival & RCCL.

We LOVE it--I can dance to the song I like & DH the one he likes.

And just as much fun to watch as dance...always interesting group dynamics.

Thx for this review--we have the Sun booked in 2 years.

I booked a cabana mini-suite as I got an incredible price...strange, tho, I'm certain I clicked Princess Plus, but NOT on the reservation! So will likely switch to a cheaper cabin. Not sure we would like that set up either.

1 minute ago, jimbo5544 said:

It has been a good long while since we sailed on the Orchestra when she came over and was MSC's first venture in the US market.  Then (not sure now), there were several things which made it different.  First was, because many Europeans were on the ship, every announcement was done in five languages.  Not a big difference, but got boring.  MDR experience was different as well.  Service was, they seemed to.....be slow.  This was done consistently.  I had a high expectation level for the food, and was disappointed.  The entertainment was VERY different, not bad, but different.  Pool chairs around the pool were chair to chair all over the deck.  Very packed in feeling.  again, this was years ago. 

Still do announcements in several languages.

Agree, overall, food wasn't that great (huh--I LOVE food in Italy!) 

Except pizza--AMAZING.

Chairs are usually fairly packed in on most cruises...

Service--other than some dinners, happy to say, I had exceptional bar & server service. 

Chatted them up; they knew I was solo--they took care of me.

19 minutes ago, cacruisin said:

You guys have peeked my interest, what are the differences between a more "European" style to cruising and the "American" style.  Not referring to the low class aspect...

 

Just out of curiosity....

 

TIA.....

Good question...having sailed MSC, I'm not sure what they mean either...

8 hours ago, janiebee said:

Hello all!  I have an alcohol/package pricing question for all the cocktail drinkers out there.  

 

My BFF and I are first timers on Princess and relative newbs to cruising in general, heading out for 14 days on Enchanted in July.  We have splashed out for Premier and are eager to party like it's 1989 😁.  I am a cocktail person by preference (I like wine and beer but they don't like me much afterward...as much as clear spirits do, anyway) and am looking forward to trying the many options, with new combinations I've wondered about and higher-call spirits than I would normally spring for at home (I never normally order above the decent-quality call labels, and for sure not in a cocktail).  Apparently I'm looking forward to it more than the food, based on how much time I've now spent eyeballing their drinks menus online!  That Good Spirits menu!  🤩 

 

So my question is this:  does anyone know how Princess calculates the upcharge for ordering one of their cocktails with a better spirit than the one it's normally served with?  There are a few things I'd like to order made with a bottle from the higher shelves, but if it's already maybe a $16 or $18 cocktail, can the high-call liquor just count as another whole drink on top of that, so it counts for 2 against my daily limit?  I'd be fine with that -- my liver and other essential organs won't take 15 drinks a day no matter how much my taste buds might want it.  Or do they just add a cost on top of the cocktail price so that you end up with an actual charge (the overage) on your account?  Because I don't want to do that if it's going to cost more actual money -- I work for the government 😬 and already the Premier package is a splurge.  

 

So I thought someone on here might know.  If it's going to cost more actual money, perhaps I'll curtail my mad decadent dreams of having every margarita made with Patron Platinum and every Bellini made with proper champagne and just save those for the solo experience they are best appreciated as anyway.

 

Thanks!

 

33 minutes ago, Kellyann said:

We have the  Plus package so how will we know when ordering drinks, that it is not covered with our package?  Do I rely on bartender to tell us or should we ask each time we order?  Does anyone know the $limit that goes along with Plus package drinks?

Order what you want. Bartenders know what package you have, and what drinks fall under each package. They will let you know if it is over, and whether you want to pay the difference or go with a different drink that falls under your plan.

If you order above the limit of your package, they will charge you the difference. 

And each alcoholic drink counts as 1 (and only 1) against your 15 daily drinks.

(They won't give you a better liquor & count 2 towards your daily limit)

Unfortunately inaugural sailings are a risk--they just might not be ready to sail.

And even if they sail, it is likely they will still be working out issues.

And booking B2B2B out of the inaugural--sadly, that compounded it.

I have always thought an inaugural would be fun...but MAYBE NOT.

Sorry this all happened to you.

Hoping Princess is paying attention.

On 3/14/2024 at 4:11 AM, RWK1952 said:

Wow.  I started scrolling through the very recent, 2024 Cruise Critic reviews for the NCL Breakaway on which we currently have paid the small, refundable deposit on a cruise around the Iberian peninsula in March 2025.  I had to double check to make sure that I had not selected just the 1 star (out of 5) reviews.  

 

We wanted a 1-way cruise ending in Barcelona and there do not appear to be many options.  Plus, the 2 person fare, even for a Family Balcony Suite, was extremely reasonable .. extremely ... on the Breakaway compared to say, Oceania, which was one of the only other cruises I found going 1-way from the U.K. to Barcelona.

 

I found out that the Breakaway is huge - 3900+ guests and 1600+ staff.  

 

Reviews on CC consistently say that everything is crowded, including the main breakfast/lunch/dinner buffet and the complimentary dinner areas, and the food is average and often room temperature.  Trying to see shows is often impossible since you are competing with almost 4000 other people.

 

We recently (September 2023) took a cruise on the Celebrity Millennium in Alaska.  That ship has a little more than half the passenger capacity as the Breakaway, and we had no issues with the complimentary and specialty dining areas or with the food quality, and no difficulty just walking in to see the shows.  Unfortunately, Celebrity only seems to do round trip cruises, at least in Europe.  Also, our Alaska cruise was at the very end of the Alaska cruising season so perhaps that was a significant factor.   

 

Is the NCL Breakaway potentially as bad a choice for us to take as seniors, as the reviews here on Cruise Critic make it sound?

 

Sailed the Breakaway in August w/ DD & it was fantastic!

Food good to very good, in MDR, specialty, buffet. (yes, some things better than others, as always)

Never had an issue getting a seat for theatre shows, arriving 10 min. early or so (now, I might not get my FAVORITE seat...but seats always available)

Syds--gotta line up early, just how it is.

Not a fan of game shows in the Plaza--seating can be a challenge even early--but it is what it is.

Cruises are more crowded now. If you don't like the crowds or waiting (as I don't), you learn what to do to avoid them--dine at the beginning or end of B/L/D hours; find those quiet corners to read or play a game; show up a bit early to get a seat for the things you REALLY want to do. 

When you find a server who gives you great service--give them a few $ tip & keep asking for them/coming back to their bar. 

As @graphicguy said, complainers are MUCH more likely to write a review. (I tend to write mine on the boards...guess I should on the review area as well) 

Look for PATTERNS of complaints. If everyone is complaining about different things, I ignore it (just a bunch of whiners--goodness knows we have all encountered them). But if you see 1 or 2 of the same things complained about over & over--pay attention. Are those things deal breakers for you? That should help your decision.

21 hours ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

to be honest because it was cheap. Figured I would give them a second chance and see if it's any different out of Florida opposed to Brooklyn. Also going when school is still in so hopefully the kids won't be as plentiful. 14 day cruise for $1500. I also have had the World America booked for a long time. If this doesn't pan out I'll cancel that the day I get back and wait 2-3 months for my refund.

17 hours ago, LatinaInTexas said:

That's crazy! We sailed out of Florida. One thing I noticed about the passengers was that they were quiet. They mostly kept to themselves. Polite, maybe a bit reserved and so were the crew. Not like on Carnival where no matter where you are or what you are doing someone will strike up a conversation with you lol.

We aren't social butterflies so it was ok for us.

Huh. 

Divina out of FL last Feb. B2B

Plenty of rudeness to go around. I remember talking with a guy from Illinois & he asked "Is it just me, or are there an awful lot of rude people on this cruise?"  I agreed...We had just gotten off a tender where people began to stand & walk for the exit before the tender was even at the ship much less stopped. They were told to sit down for everyone's safety & so the captain could see where to go. They sat for maybe 20 seconds...then just did it again.

I remember trying to walk around the deck above the pool...impossible to do w/o zig zagging around loungers. They were pulled anywhere & everywhere. I had never seen such a thing.

18 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

Celebrity is in our rearview mirror because of their changes with their drinks packages.  I'm ok with the classic but my DH likes to upgrade to the premium.  Until our 18 day B2B on them last year, the charge to upgrade was 10 + 2 for grats per day.  It's now 20 + 4 and both occupants need to do it.  So what was 12 bucks a day for 1 is now 48 a day for 2.  The removal of gratuities in their package also costs an extra 250 or so to a 7 day sailing.  We usually stay in an inside HC cabin and like to keep the costs as low as possible.  Comparing X to Princess price wise is a joke.  Because of this and the way that we've enjoyed our previous two B2B's on Princess, we currently have 11 cruises booked on them over the next two years consisting of 28 on Sun, 28 on Star and 35 on Enchanted.

Good to know--I usually upgrade myself for the wine choices but DH is a beer guy. Will be cheaper to pay a few $ a day for upcharge for me.

I agree they keep raising prices plus dropping gratuities on AI...I need a pretty good deal to pull the trigger even if they are my fav.

18 hours ago, firefly333 said:

I dont even think it's that. I dont eat italian food so havent booked msc no matter what it cost, though I was tempted on a thru the canal crossing super cheap. 

 

 I didn't find the menu anymore Italian focused than other lines.

It DOES have the best pizza at sea!

8 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

If you had such a bad experience on the Meraviglia, then why are you cruising on the Seashore next month and the World America in April of 2025?

I think it was the out of NYC thing--heard lots of bad experiences on MSC out of there; Carnival Venezia too. Again, not sure why. We sailed RCCL out of NYC & not strange issues.

8 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

We came to the same conclusion after sailing on the Seaside back in 2018 out of Miami and the Meraviglia in 2023 out of Brooklyn.  They are now permanently in our rear view mirror, just like Celebrity is, but we cruised on X nine times over the years.

Why is Celebrity in your rear view? Eclass ships are our fav for sure.

Tho generally these days Princess & NCL are winning--with Princess Plus & free at Sea, the others just can't compare once you add perks.

Celebrity I watch for good deals...

28 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

There are a lot of entitled jerks, too.

 

For sure.

But MSC took it to a new level.

I observed SO SO many self-absorbed people with no regard for others (common courtesy)

Happens at all price points.

But I’ve never seen it this extensive—slamming trays in others’ backs in buffet (on purpose), walking down stairs 2 at a time when others wanted to walk up, walking into elevators without allowing others off, ignoring safety protocols on tenders even when reprimanded by crew, physically moving other peoples’ children aside.

These things happen.

But these were the NORM. 
Observed these behaviors (and many others) OVER & OVER

.As I said, I was astounded.

Not worth the cheap fare for me.

I’d rather pay a bit more & travel a bit less.

1 minute ago, BlerkOne said:

My philosophy is if you see a cruise you like, book it. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Used to be my attitude.

Then I tried MSC...even after I read the reviews (which I always take with a grain of salt but when you see a pattern, then pay attention)

It is a great price point. I saw places I've never been. Crew was great. 

But both in the Caribbean & Europe (B2B each...so essetially 4 cruises), the vast lack of common courtesy by far too many passengers was astounding. Don't get me wrong--if you travel w/ the masses (as most of us do), there will be jerks along the way. There were just MANY jerks. On every cruise! (with 2 entirely different demographics). I could only attest it to a culture that seems to belong to MSC. (and yes, that was the complaint pattern in the reviews).

(40+ cruises over 20 years on most mainstream lines under my belt, so plenty to compare to)

I decided I'd rather pay a bit more for other lines.

14 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I admit I start with date and price. I went to a site I cant name which shows prices. Fall 2025 ncl joy and some princess cruise came up the least out of PC. I've done 3 of each of these. I'm a idk.

 

Maybe I'll do more last minute cruises. I'm assuming ncl joy is older from the price.

 

I just want to cruise. I think carnival lines in general have the best last minute prices. It doesnt make a difference what you call tips. Just get me on the ship without me taking out a bank loan. Let me stay on as long as possible even better.

Fair. I very much attempt to squeeze every penny out of every dollar we make.

I've just learned as I've gotten older there are things I don't mind paying for.

Helps that my budget allows a little more wiggle room than 20 years ago.

Actually the Joy isn't an older ship--just 7 years old, Breakaway Plus class.

7 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Kind of feel the same way about MSC....not really my cup of tea.  But, no issues with those who like them.  Their customer service issues are taking some shots.  That was my biggest issue with them.  Not going to get into my problems, but I guess I'm not alone.

 

Still, if you like MSC, cruise them.

 

I think we're outliers.  I loved the Prima, too.  But, saw a couple of posts where people did not like her.  C'est la vie!

I admit I prefer the Getaway & Breakaway class ship design better overall-mostly better flow. (except the casino & smoke...blech)

But Prima has some things I like better over those as well--Indulge, Deck 8 pools. 

If I could pick & choose the things I love from each ship I sail, I'd have the perfect ship!

On 2/28/2024 at 11:41 AM, JT222 said:

Hi to all

 

I’m interested in everybody’s feedback regarding NCL product these days. As a very loyal cruiser to NCL I have decided not to book with them again! Since Del Rio left there has been a MASSIVE drop in quality from food to service to entertainment.( This could also just be coincidence or result of covid debts).Is it us or are other loyalists of the same opinion? Even senior management (Katty Byrd) can not be bothered to respond to questions. 
 

The food quality has plummeted in all venues INCLUDING SPECIALITY. The Shrimp in Cagneys was cheap and crunchy. The buffet is repeated and boring to say the least, The entertainment poor. Guest services rude and miserable, Bar staff understaffed( along with many other departments) and overworked. 
 

I could go on and on but more than anything I’m so sad that this once excellent cruise line has become so poor. So are we alone in this thought or are other loyalists feeling the same? To senior management I challenge you to join me on a cruise of MY CHOICE undercover to see what your decisions have done. Enjoy the boom now but when things calm down you will suffer as people go elsewhere. 
 

I would also like to invite management to discuss their love of the environment. Selling a cruise and then changing the itinerary to save fuel is NOT done for the environment. It’s to SAVE MONEY. So sell the cruise with less stops initially so environmental lovers can book and feel so good about it!

 

Anyway, what’s all your thoughts and maybe someone will listen before the damage is not reversible.

 
Regards

I was worried about this after our Encore cruise in Dec. of 2022.

Shows were being cut...and this cruise was definitely short staffed.

Waits for everything, crew clearly stretched thin.

We thought--this is the way the wind is blowing.

LUCKILY DD & I had the Breakaway already booked for Aug 2023 to the Med.

NONE of the issues from the Encore were apparent (other than the cutting of the Broadway shows fleetwide).

DH & I sailed the Prima in January--the food & drinks were the best we have had on our 6 NCL cruises & our Los Lobos meal surprisingly is one of the top 5 meals we have ever had on a ship. 

We travel a lot.

I learned a long time ago never to pass judgement on any brand after a one-off.

Tried MSC for 12 days in Feb & thought "meh, not crazy abou this line"

Had them booked for 20 days in May already.

After those 20 days I've determined it isn't my cup of tea.

Might be for others.

The beauty of cruising is that there are many options for all kinds of tastes.

OK the SIMPLE answer is...

Compare prices of the cruises you want, with the perks you want.

If you end up cruising more, you may find certain lines/ships/perks/itineraries are preferable to you, and you might pay more for those you prefer.

Or you may prefer to spend less & cruise more.

Or as with us, you might start spending less...and as time goes by, you may shift your priorities. And those priorities might even shift cruise by cruise!

Just now, groundloop said:

 

West of Atlanta.

 

We spent about a week in Sydney doing things before the first cruise.  Went to the Blue Mountains, did a private behind-the-scenes tour at Taranga Zoo, visited Manly and Watson's Bay (and got pretty good at navigating Sydney's ferry boat system), took a tour of the Opera House & saw a show there, photographed kangaroos & wombats in the wild, etc. etc.  

 

We didn't stay with the group of back-to-backers on the ship, instead we chose to take a walk and do some shopping.

 

 

I hung out with a gal from near Atlanta most of both cruises...but she & her daughter hit Hawaii on the way over, but not that much time in Sydney--when I saw Atlanta I thought it was her!!

On 3/10/2024 at 11:49 AM, ScottC4746 said:

So, we are both not a fan of buffets and specialty restaurants We have a problem paying for meals on a cruise) and this is our first cruise on The Edge for 7 nights to Alaska roundtrip from Seattle in May.  I have done some home work and looks like to avoid the buffet and specialty restaurants here is what I found being in Concierge Class and not doing room service:

Breakfast: 

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Eden Cafe (Grab and go), and maybe Grand Plaza Cafe, mostly pastries

 

Lunch:

Cosmopolitan on sea days only, Eden Cafe (grab and go), Grand Plaza Cafe finger sandwiches, Eden, and Mast Grill for burgers.

 

Dinner:

Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan, and Cypress Restaurants, Mast Grill burgers.

 

Am I missing anything.

 

One reason we avoid the buffet is quality.  This is our second X cruise, the first on Solstice and we were not enamored with the buffet quality plus we not only had to deal with chair hogs at the pool, but we also had to deal with table hogs.  We actually saw people just sitting there playing solitaire, reading a book over coffee, and even a family playing games during the peak of the meal service.  We are two and one of us had to hold the table (making us just as bad) while the other got food.  By the time the other got through the line, the first was done and went for seconds so we never really got to eat together.  Someone suggested leaving a book or jacket, which in my opinion makes as just as guilty as table/chair hogs.

 

Any suggestions.

Grand Plaza Cafe=Cafe Al Bacio. I have never seen sandwiches here, only pastries.

Otherwise everything you list is correct--there is a pizza place at the back of the buffet from 11AM until late.

Not a huge fan of buffet except for breakfast (particularly love the omelet station).

BUT I will say that I find the quality of the buffet on Eclass to be very good.

I do recommend trying it once before passing judgement.

19 hours ago, latebuyer said:

I'm considering a pacific coastal on celebrity vs. princess and have a few questions. Its Celebrity Summit vs. Sapphire princess. I'm interested in if the food is considered better on celebrity than princess? It definitely seems the rooms are better on celebrity. Are there other differences i should be aware of? The other difference is the celebrity one is leaving in the fall so i would think its a bit better since less rough and better weather but a bit more expensive.

Celebrity & Princess are our 2 fav lines, in that order.

We find them VERY comparable, particularly the older ships as you are mentioning. These 2 ships are nearly the same age, both refurbished 4-5 years ago. Summit is a bit smaller/fewer passengers.

Sailed the Sapphire summer of 2022. Have not sailed Summit, but have sailed same class, Constellation (same class), twice--it was our 1st Celebrity cruise & made us a fan.

EVERYTHING is comparable, including rooms. Princess standard balconies don't have a sofa (but has DH says--all we use it for is to toss clothes on...), but I like how Princess' closets are set up--it opens toward the bathroom as opposed to the room which creates a sort of dressing room. Closet is HUGE.

Yes, It does make bedroom area a bit smaller. But we aren't in our room much anyway.

Interiors are slightly smaller, but not cramped like NCL Breakaway class!

Food--shows--activities...no discernible difference.

We did MX Riviera in October some years ago & I was surprised how cool it was (considering all my cruises prior had only been in the Caribbean)

Regarding price--I would likely choose the Princess if it is cheaper. If you are adding AI on Celebrity vs. Princess Plus on Princess, remember that Princess includes gratuities & Celebrity does not any longer.

Agree w/ above post--I have to pay to upgrade Celebrity's drink plan to get wine & liquor brands I like. DH is perfectly fine as he mostly drinks beer & frozen drinks.

On 3/7/2024 at 9:53 AM, Daruma said:

Hiya, Folks. 

 

First off, my last cruise, which was my second cruise only, was on Disney about 15 years ago, and 10 years prior to that my first cruise on an unrememered cruise line... but we went to St. Marteen and St. Thomas. 

 

I'm definitely a cruising neophyte, lol. 

 

I had originally booked a 7 day cruise in mid April 2025 with NCL on the Escape... but for what I was paying there, (solo balcony... a new category for them), I've been able to instead, (canceled NCL), book a 7 day cruise to the EXACT same itinerary on Carnival Legend in early March 2025, (about 6 weeks earlier and also a balcony), AND a 4 day in September 2024 on Carnival Paradise, albeit an interior room, and with soda package on both, (I don't drink alcohol), AND excursions included on both... and I'm still saving about $800 😲😲

 

So, yes, of course, apples to oranges with regard to the ships, (the Escape is a much larger ship with more to do, maybe more shows, definitely more options for free and paid dining, etc), and NCL has its "Free at Sea" package... but it's NOT actually free, it's obviously built into the cruise fare. Additionally part of what is FAS but actually built into the price is their alcohol package... I don't drink, so to get soda, juice, etc I had to upgrade that package for sbout $34/day... less than $10/day gets me soda and juice on Carnival which is all I need... so no "base" alcohol package with an additional upgrade cost to get soda & juice. 

 

"Free" 150 minutes of WiFi? No thanks, I'll never use it... the whole point of a vacation for me is to disconnect. 

 

Two "free" Specialty Dining options... I'd use them ONLY because I did essentially pay for them... but it's something, that were it separate, I would not get... I'm not a "Foodie" by any stretch of the imagination. 

 

So, all of that adds into the cost difference, most/all of which I don't care about... and as I said, I get TWO cruises and still SAVE money, lol. 

 

Assuming that I take to cruising like a duck to water, I'm not sure I'd ever go on NCL 🤷

 

This isn't a fair comparison.

New ships typically cost more to sail.

Balconies cost more to sail--even  solo balconies.

You can uncheck the specialty dining & not pay for the tips for that Free at Sea--but honestly it is a great value.

You are wrong about the NCL drink package--it covers everything except specialty coffee & "boxed" water. I find the specialty coffee package too high for me--$5/day to buy my Starbucks is fine.

If you compared an older NCL ship sailing an interior room, you will likely prices to be more comparable.

Having sailed 40+ cruises in 20 years on most mainstream lines, I compare prices A LOT.

We find difference between various ships more than various lines (overall).

It IS important to consider all the things you would (or would not) pay for on a cruise.

Have you looked at MSC? 

I wasn't a big fan, but their prices tend be VERY competative.

Wish I knew.

Got our 1st free one via FB--ad saying if I sent my casino card I might get a free cruise.  (it was a broad offer...3-14 days, AK, Europe, Caribbean, MX, Hawaii) Interior, drinks free in casino.

Did 2 weeks in Hawaii in January--our 1st Carnival cruise.

Offers have been a bit less, but a number of $100 offerings.

Blew it & didn't book 30 day Sydney-Japan-Alaska cruise for that price.

Earned about 2K in 8 days & 4K in 12 days last month. That was about a $2K bankroll combined.

Offers have all but dried up. (we only look at 8+ days--suggestion of Carnival crew)

Obviously mine is a very limited experience.

4 hours ago, groundloop said:

 

Were you the medical emergency that came over the PA system on the last day?

 

I did a B2B on those same two cruises.

 

It's interesting to hear your take on Carnival vs. other cruise lines, I've done the majority of my cruises on Carnival (21) and only 2 so far on other lines.  My daughter has kind of bought into the BS she sees online about Carnival, plus we did have a pretty bad experience with our Carnival cruise Thanksgiving of 2021, but that was the exception.  

 

AND, in my most humble opinion, our cruise on Splendor last month was one of our best.

Nope. Got some tape & a splint at a pharmacy in Sydney. Its pretty good now...full range of motion.

Bet we met--where are you from?

On 3/9/2024 at 10:02 PM, dawcruiser said:

Been cruising since 1988 been on all the major lines.  What is it like n Celebrity?

Older ships--comparable to Princess.

Newer Eclass? (Apex, Edge, Beyond, Ascent), a step above.

Been cruising 20 years; started on Princess--clearly it started an obsession.

Tried Celebrity 10 yrs ago & felt food & service were a LITTLE better than other lines.

(truly, a little)

But once we sailed Eclass--well, they are my fav ships to sail!