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Yes, this is what I was referring to...thanks.

The directions are on the TV. I don't remember the exact way because I was on Apex a year ago, but we found it on one of the menu options. It was really easy once we knew how to do it, pretty sure our butler helped the first time. Maybe someone else here who has been on E class could help more.

E class also have NO music channels on TV...not a one. Unlike S class that have a large variety of music..... Celebrity on the whole has pretty lousy tv selections, unlike Oceania and Princess which had a very large selection of movies, old & new and tv shows. One advantage on E class is the ability to stream netflix and others.

That's interesting we were not able to do so on Apex in 2022 or 2023.

Wellll it appears someone at Celebrity might finally be getting it......... 😀

I am so encouraged by your reports on Solstice thus far. It sounds like Luminae back in 2015 when it first began. I remember we were so pleased back then we hesitated to book any specialty restaurants because we enjoyed the food & especially the service in Luminae. I'm glad you are enjoying a bit of Celebrity as you (and I) remember it....hopefully it will continue through your cruise(s)!!!

I'm sure if you are referring to an Iconic suite that, yes, they make sure you are well taken care of. Otherwise as others have said and we have also done, we let the Maitre'd know what time we normally want to eat and pretty much have had no waits, but when we have had a few minute wait they will call Michael's Club to advise our table is ready.

Reflection's Luminae IS busier because of the increased number of suites, but still FAR less than on Beyond. And, yes, since you are in a RS you will be fine. We prefer Silhouette, Equinox & Eclipse but did enjoy our one Reflection cruise.

All of this is wonderful to hear and makes me even more excited for our TA on Equinox this fall. We share much the same feelings about the Edge class, so glad it sounds like S class is much closer to the Celebrity we have loved for 25+ years.

Only allowed on M & S class ships not on Edge. Just another reason we won't be booking E class again. Certainly true on Apex and E class from what I've read/heard.

I suspect you will find Luminae even better on the Connie. You will have far more choices as the MDR menu is also available on M & S class ships in Luminae. Also it is a MUCH smaller venue so it is quieter and the service is better. We have had 2 cruises on Apex and were disappointed in Luminae after several cruises on the older classes.

Wow this all looks wonderful!! I bet it tasted even better!!! I love your pictures of doors everywhere!

When do you usually find out if your bid "won?"

That would be great!! I suspect there will also be carpetting replaced in most public areas and perhaps some new seating for the same. I don't think staterooms outside of the Horizon Suites are going to be done...but hope I'm wrong.

The only thing known for sure is the renovation of the 4 staterooms at the front of the ship on decks 7 & 8 into Horizon suites.... everything else is pretty much speculation.

No, it WAS Summit so not sure I would call it a "rust bucket." Stuff happens... We were on Summit 3 months after she first sailed in 2001 and we lost power for about 1/2 hour then on our way to Colon. No big deal, it came back on and we continued a wonderful cruise.

Silhouette (our favorite S class) does not have the hot glass blowing area. Instead it has the Lawn Club Grill restaurant which is great. Agree about the theater on Edge class, other than that, for us S class wins everytime.

Agree on all points, especially the noise factor. If not seated in the front area just off the entry it becomes so loud it is difficult to hear across a table of more than 2 people.

This has been our experience on EVERY Celebrity ship we've been on and we've been on 11 of them. We always opt for the balcony area, generally don't arrive more than 15 minutes before show time and have always found seats, that includes 2 sailings on the Apex (our only E class experience). Perhaps Beyond, with it's additional cabins, makes this impossible, something we won't find out because we don't plan to cruise on E class again.

We also tried Oceania back in December on the Vista. It's just a beautiful ship and we enjoyed it very much. Much more attention to detail, the specialty restaurants are excellent, especially Toscana & Polo Grill. The small amount of entertainment they had worked for us, especially the violinists. It's a completely different vibe than Celebrity and we will sail O again I'm sure. We have one Celebrity booked, a TA from Lisbon this fall, that ends at Port Canaveral, just an hour up the road from us. The price was good and it's on Equinox, the class we have always enjoyed. Will most likely not sail on Edge class again. Bon voyage to you both.

I agree with you. Perhaps it is better in Murano's since they prepare it tableside, not sure since we haven't ordered it there. Other than that it is just mediocre to me. There are other entrees, when prepared correctly, (which doesn't always happen) that are better.

Hopefully it won't be. There are so many options for getting back to Orlando airport from the port, hope it goes smoothly for you.

We are thrilled too! It's just infinitely easier to get to Port Canaveral than Ft Laud or Miami. We are about the same distance from FLL as Port Canaveral but the FAR less traffic and congestion at Port Canaveral makes it a big winner for us. That was actually part of the reason we booked the fall TA on Equinox which ends in Port Canaveral.

I love your live reports!! Can't wait to see/read this one. We love the "S" class ships. Hope you have a wonderful time.

This was our thinking too, normally book a suite but our next cruise is a standard balcony, we booked The Key to get back a few of the amenities that come with suites.