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Thank you, again, for taking the time to post your trip.  If possible, could you summarize how you felt about the ship/cruise line?  The good and what you wish could have been different? Would you cruise again on Azamara?

I just caught up and couldn't believe what you went through to finally board.  Relax and enjoy now--the worst is over!  

LOVE THIS POST!!  Thank you!

You never disappoint.  Your photos, quips and trip summaries are the absolute best.  Thank you again for taking all of us along.  You are beautiful inside and out!

How many passengers are on board?  Does it feel crowded?

Thank you for taking us along.  Your enthusiasm is infectious!  Have a great trip.

15 hours ago, KMosher said:

How far in advance did the app show that info? Thanks!! 

I can't recall but every couple of days, in my spare time, I would just scroll through the daily planner.

I just rechecked my itinerary and it was:

Miami, at sea, Key West, Nassau, Miami 

Chic night was the 2nd night on a sea day.  
 

you can always go into the Celebrity app and check the daily planner. Around 5 pm it will say if formal photos will be held and that’ll let you know if it’s chic night. 

Quite an interesting post. Imo, I don’t think that the cruise lines want to keep and/or publicize Covid Data anymore than data on norovirus, flu or a common cold. If they did and you were able to access it, wouldn’t it cause you to reconsider the trip if the data was high?  Once you decide to cruise, reality, for many, steps to the side.  Cruising, as being marketed, leaves the real world behind and it becomes sun, sea, tropical/other worldly breezes, good food and drink. Communicable diseases would surely put a damper on that scenario and ultimately hurt the business model. 
 

Although I mentioned that reality may take a holiday on a cruise, common sense, kindness and good manners should not. We are currently finishing our 2nd leg of the Silhouette B2B. I have terminal cancer and we have found our comfort level so that we can assume a new normal for us and that is the following: we mask every time we leave the room. I will not take the elevator and my DH has let many go by when they are too crowded for him to feel comfortable. We dine early and ask for a table as private as possible. We do not attend crowded events and steer clear of shore excursions that have too many participants in enclosed spaces. For the most part, we have thoroughly enjoyed our voyages and will continue to cruise in this manner for the foreseeable future. 
 

We respect our fellow cruisers choices and wish them a wonderful trip. be safe and cruise wonderfully 😁

I was on the Feb. 7, 4 day Silhouette (same itinerary) and chic night was the 2nd night. 

19 hours ago, mailmama said:

Happy to see your review since DH and I had to cancel this very trip. Would have been fun to sail with you but after DH has his cancer treatments, we will plan another cruise!!  Lord willing......

Thinking of you and hoping all goes well and you are back on the high seas again. Charla’s thread is great medicine for whatever ails you😊

6 hours ago, chemmo said:

Unlike Jim, In recent years our requests have gone through. However, we always take a copy of the email of our requests with us to give to the butler on boarding just in case and always ask him to confirm our speciality dining requests.

 

Re spirits, basically you can request anything on the premium package list. We invariably ask for cognac, not on the list the shoreside concierge sends you, and never had a problem. If there is a particular brand you want simply ask. If on boarding they don’t stock it ask what they can provide. Friends of ours requested some quality wines instead, it wasn’t a problem.

 

Other items on our list…

 

Beers, soda and water.

Sliced lemon and lime.

A real fruit bowl.

Pillow preference 

Tea tray and kettle (yes, we are English)

A detailed list of specialty dining bookings

Date and time of any get togethers pre arranged when cruising with friends.

 

To make the most of your butler keep talking once on board. Think of things you would like daily. We do not request coffee each morning as we don’t know what time we will be getting up but on port days we may pre arrange with the butler  in suite breakfast. We do ask for a daily in suite afternoon tea selection of mini sandwiches and cakes instead of the usual daily snack delivery. This usually takes us a day or two to get right as invariably we are provided with far too much.

 

If we do decide to dine in suite for dinner or to host a party we always give the butler 24 hours notice. We also try to avoid times when we know they have duties elsewhere (afternoon tea time in the retreat lounge, chic night theatre times…).

 

Remember the Retreat concierge can add to the RS experience too. If you want a bridge tour, galley tour etc let them know.

 

Sincere best wishes for a fantastic cruise!

 

We followed Chemmo’s suggestions almost to the letter and found that the requests we emailed (and subsequently s/w) to the shoreside concierge were mostly completed when we boarded. I actually took 2 hard copies of the request letter with me. One to hand to the butler (who very much appreciated it) and 1 to keep on the dining room table for reference. As Chemmo has said, it does make a difference for everyone involved. 
 

Happy sailing and enjoy every moment. 

Happy cruising and thank you for sharing. I’ve always been interested in Azamara  and this may be an interesting read. Enjoy. 

Thanks for the concise and excellent review. Glad you enjoyed the cruise. 

Thank you so very much for taking us along!  I’m sure that you and Jeremy will have a wonderful time. Currently, we are on the Silhouette and have done so much b/c of the great tips you had shared. Happy sailing. 

45 minutes ago, FlyingCruiser2 said:

Thanks.  Experiences seem to differ by Suite type.  Our first Celebrity trip will be in April on Constellation in a PH and don’t know what to expect….

Will be in the Constellation PS for the 1st time in October. Please post your thoughts—the great, the good, the bad and the ugly. Tia!😁

Back again today and (although it’s early) it is empty. Docked next to the Mein Schiff 2. They have an awesome running track and pool.

Enjoy every minute and thank you for taking us along. 

We are docked in Antigua today. Since the ship was mostly empty we spent an hour at the pool and then decided to go up to the Retreat Sundeck at 10am. It was deserted except for 1 other couple!  We had the covered lounger—not a chair/lounge piggy 🐷 in sight!  We canceled our Porch lunch reservations b/c it was just so perfect on the Sundeck and had lunch there. Contrary to previous posts, our turkey wrap and chicken sandwich came with potato chips and not fries.  By the time we left an hour or so ago, maybe 8 more guests showed up.  We are so surprised at how quiet and peaceful it was and will try again tomorrow. 

I can help with a couple of your questions. Your daughter can use the Celebrity app for free to text. She would need to get the Zero Proof beverage package. Every passenger must have a beverage package now. 

Currently on the Silhouette now. The Retreat Sundeck does have a small bar on the top deck and a hot tub on the bottom deck. No pay-for cabanas but there are some covered loungers. There is limited menu service, as well. In the event you would like a drink that the Retreat Sundeck bar does not have, they will do there best to have someone get it for you.

We sailed on the Equinox in October and are currently on the 2nd leg of a B2B on the Silhouette in the Retreat. We have not noticed any changes/restrictions between the 2 ships, nor from when we sailed pre-Pandemic. We tend to be self-sufficient and have not had any need/want to complain. 
 

You will have a great time. 

My husband has Medicare and I am too young. Does this affect coverage?

Enjoy the cruise and thanks for taking us along!

I was wondering if you could confirm if all EV's have the cute little patio.  I just read on another posting that only the Starboard EV's have the patio.  Thanks.