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Haven't but will be following this thread.

12 minutes ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

I know, I know... Vacation. But I am slightly addicted to OrangeTheory and this is the closest thing to it on a cruise.

 

The price ($46.02 with the 18% gratuity added on) seems ridiculously low for “access to 4 or more HIIT classes” but that is what the description indicates:

 

”Maximum results in minimal time. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is a full-body, circuit-based, fat-burning workout through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps the heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. 45 minutes. Package includes access to 4 or more HIIT classes. *Confirm class times with The Fitness Center once onboard.”

 

So am I reading that right? That one price covers 4+ classes??  Also, when I put it in my cart it had me select a time on Sunday. Is that to meet with the trainer and sign up for the times I want from what is offered?

 

Or is this too good to be true and the price in the planner just covers the “pick your times” slot?

That seems to be right with the description. I wonder if the have them for beg, intermediate and advance ?

Would be interesting in hearing from other.

Sea ya

Eric

On 6/4/2019 at 12:15 AM, Luvtoeat said:

This list is great. Will be on the Equinox in September with the classic package and now have many new drinks to try. Thanks.

Hello,

can you tell me how it went with the Classic package as was hesitant to upgrade. We’re you Abe to order classic martinis ? What bottled water did they have ? Was the wine good t dinner ? 
 

thanks
sea ya

Eric

Yes sometimes groups can get louder, I have experienced that myself being on both end at times. My simple answer to the OP would be tell the Maître D to try and put the group as far as possible to all or to choose a better time when that group is not around. 
Your on vacation and they are as well but because they are in a group they do tend to make more noise. 
 

This has nothing to do with Celebrity being a mass market or a no more luxury cruise line this is only a group of people or Familly enjoying life and friendship together. 
 

To the OP since when does fine dinning rhymes with not having fun ....Come to the MDR and you will see how lucky you are to have the extra dollars to dine in Luminae. 

Sorry but lots of other options should of been attempted from you like other have mentioned before ruining your entire vacation on a situation that was not manageable.    
 

4 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Bars only offer a salty snack mix (pretzels, wasabi peas, little crackers).  

 

If you are Captain's Club Elite you can go to the Sky Lounge (M and S class ships) for passed hors d’œuvre from 5-7 p.m.

Thanks 

Hello all,

Does any of the bars serve hors d’œuvre or munchies at night during pre dinner drinks ?

Will be on the Equinox.

Thanks 

Sea Ya 

Eric
 

Hello all,

have been searching this forum and need more input on this new Premium + drink package. I’ve head when it was first started it had few hiccups but by now has anyone experienced it ? How it it ? What’s really in the minibar setup everyday ? What are the 2 free wine bottles given ? 
 

I need info before we go ahead and purchase this package that has been discounted by 10% making it cheaper than the Premium package.

Thanks 

Sea ya

Eric 

Yikes !!

I was a little late to the party as I only started reading this amazing blog again from Paul yesterday and within 2 days got through all the questions, pictures  and great comments.

I must confess your blogs Paul are just the best as they are easy to follow, informative, fun and so positive. 
 

So I guess from reading all the messages that you did not see any discount drink coupons on this cruise beside the 50% discount on second drink flyer. 
 

Have you guys cancelled your Equinox cruise for this one or will we have the pleasure of meeting you our Equinox cruise November 16th ? 
 

Once again this has been an amazing reading experience for me and love the feeling there with you guys without really being there. 
 

Thanks 😊 

say hi to Edward as well

Sea ya 

Eric 
 

Thanks all

Sea Ya

Eric

Hello all,

Sorry  if this was already asked but when we get such an email like I did is the price per person per day or for duration of the cruise ?

Also 2 of our 3 cabins received this offer if we upgrade will they try to put us near each other or it’s like guaranty cabins ?

As of now we got 2 balcony joining cabins and 1 inside.

We will not bid on Aqua as this would mean that our family that has inside cabin would not be able to eat with us 🙂

thanks for answers and advise.

Sea ya 

Eric

Have you seen this sign yet ?

Thanks

Sea Ya 

On 8/13/2019 at 7:24 PM, keywester33 said:

Local taxis are also waiting near the cruise ship docks.  You can also use the free bus called the Duval Loop.  https://www.carfreekeywest.com/duval-loop-bus

 

Stop 4 is right by the cruise ship docks and stop 11 is very close to the Butterfly Conservatory.  If you want some delicious French Pastries, soups or sandwiches, Le Grignote is right up the street from there.  

WOW !! It amazing how much info your are giving me for planning this family trip to Kew West. I have been before and walk around and did the little train thing once but now wanted to do something different with our family but not to much walking as the range from 60 to 87 years.

The DuvalLoop sound perfect especially if we could disembark near Southermost point and walk to the Butterfly conservatory.

Can you tell me how long would the walk be and is there a stop from the loop that would stop at the Aquarium as well ?

Thanks again

Sea ya

Eric

So if we stay on this loop this transportation is free ?

16 hours ago, spencerdrivecruiser said:

The best meal on the cruise is the first night in the MDR.  Ask for an American Cut on the Prime Rib and it will be amazing.  I wouldn't trade for  Tuscan if it was free.

Hello,

What is the difference if we ask for an American Cut ? 

Thanks

sea ya

Eric

Just now, calicakes said:

Thank you. Its actually Coach. Picked up at an outlet store in California. 

LOL thats exactly what I meant but my brain and fingers wrote something else lol.

BTW its fun to follow you as we cant wait to board this ship in November and it will be my mom first ever trip and first ever cruise she is 87. 🙂

Continue the great work and when you have a chance can you let me know when they do the drink promotion like 5 drinks for 59.

Thanks

Sea ya

Eric

14 hours ago, calicakes said:

Dinner in Blu. Julie had the sweet corn veloute and turkey roulade. I had the lobster appetizer, French onion soup and lasagna. The lasagna noodles were undercooked.

I like you Gucchi ship car holder 🙂

Sea YA

Eric

OMG !!! Great pics already :-).

although we are not doing the same itinerary on November 16th this will be a fantastic thread to follow.

cant wait to hear all about it.

Have fun

Sea Ya

Eric 

Hope this will happen on or November Equinox cruise

6 hours ago, MISTER 67 said:

We were also on this cruise and never had a bad meal for dinner in the MDR. The service was exceptional. We ate breakfast and lunch in the OVC and found the food and the amount of choices outstanding. This was our 61st cruise and without a doubt the OVC is the best buffet we have ever experienced on a cruise ship.

Only gripe was with a couple of the shows in the Equinox Theater, didn't care for Elysium and Life, Topper was OK. Really liked the comedian and the vocalist. The Broadway Cabaret show was excellent. The musical groups that performed in the Grand Foyer were also very good.

 

One other note, after our June cruise on the Equinox I started a thread on the horrible loud Electronic Dance Music that we experienced on that cruise. Happy to report that someone from Celebrity must have read the thread as there was hardly any EDM and all music in the public rooms were played at a level where you could talk to another person. Either that or maybe Captain Kate is a fan of EDM and Captain Demetrios is not.

 

If you remember what days were the theatre shows done ?

sea ya 

Eric

On 1/7/2019 at 2:52 PM, keywester33 said:

Be sure you rent an electric one and not a gas powered one.  The gas powered ones are really loud and spew fumes.  Not that nice to enjoy a ride in.

 

A&M Rentals is the one I’ve always recommended to friends, but Sunshine is fine as well.  I would shop around for the best rate.  All the companies are pretty similar.

 

I personally think they’re a waste of money given how small the island is and the fact that there is a free circulator bus.  https://www.carfreekeywest.com/duval-loop-bus

 

i would spend the money on Key West Pink Shrimp and Stone Crab Claws instead. 😎

Hello,

WoW never knew about this bus that might be great as it’s like a hop on hop off but free.

is it narrated as well and do they give maps of stop or better to print it in advance ?

thanks

Sea ya 

Eric

I was also looking into this and was wondering how come the cruise line was cheaper than the OTT . 

From Celebrity Website :

Tour the entire island of Key West aboard a trolley and hop off where youd like to explore at your own leisure. This guided drive through Floridas southernmost city includes 12 stops where youll be able to get off and explore, dine, shop, or sightsee. Journey through Key Wests Old Town past Hemingways Home, visit the Butterfly Nature Conservatory, or go swimming in the Southernmost Beach. The possibilities are endless. KW74 THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY A TOUR OPERATOR THAT HAS BEEN THIRD-PARTY VERIFIED TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD.

This  is very confusing and not very honest from them as they do not say to choose only one stop. 

Im happy I check it here before buying it for 7 people and being disappointed 😞

Sea ya

Eric

On 9/6/2019 at 9:35 PM, takemewithyou said:

Yes.  

But I am now trying to go back in and find on my phone where I can scan my passport.  I did check in on my IPAD.  There is not prompt to scan passport on IPAD anywhere now.

 

maybe it’s too late to do that since I already have manually entered everything and have an express pass?

I’ve done all the work as well and got an express pass for all individuals in our cabin and no where did it say to scan our passports. I did do our check in online and entered our passport there. 

I think all is good as long as you got an express pass with bar code.

sea ya 

Eric

1 hour ago, NewWestwardbound said:

On Silhouette now.

Hello,

When was this offered was it on the 3rd day of the cruise as well ?

Its still good but the other promotion is so much better.

Sea Ya

Eric

I can’t wait to read the answers as I was wondering myself what are the ones to see or not. Also which bar has the best band ? As for us the comedians are mostly all the same and not that funny.

sea ya 

Eric

That a good deal for people that don’t want the entire package.