Cruise a holic

Glad you are back. We sailed on the equinox a few months ago. Ship is wonderful. Service excellent. We sailed in a suite, so my experience dining is limited to the specialty and Lumanie. Suite restaurants are excellent as is the retreat lounge. The rest of the ship was also great. Welcome back! Enjoy your cruise.

Clearly you had a better butler then we did! We got placemats. We were in an expensive suite, surely we should have had a table cloth.

On our last Reflection cruise in March, no more table clothes used- we were in a Royal suite.

Yes- but on S class their is! Wonderful- so worth it. Especially if you are over 60!

Enjoy your cruise.

We had a 1/2 bath on the Equinox and Reflection. Both S class= Thought same on M class.

Wiggles will be back! Saw ads on TV.

we are fans of the Royal suite- the additional half bath is wonderful! As is the master bath.

we also take carry on for electronics, jewelry and medication. Also always put a days change of clothes in it . People have had luggage delivered late- or misplaced by the ships staff if a luggage tag falls off.

Prices continue to increase for everything. We monitor and if some weird reason prices are on a special, we cancel original reservation and rebook. We typically call to do this.

We like chops, 150 central park, giovann's , izumi hibachi. Very disappointed with the Chef's table- and do not recommend it

congratulations! Not a junior suite? Assume grand or above. You should immediately go to costal kitchen after boarding for lunch- the concierge's should be at their desk. Speak to them as far as arranging your dinner and other reservations. Enjoy.

As your picture shows the restaurant isn’t enclosed. Tables near the curtain can hear the peole headed towards Eden and some stores is very distracting when you are trying to have a quiet meal. The window tables are much better if you get one. On the S and M class ships Blu is an enclosed restaurant.

On the edge, blu is in a crowded hallway- so unless you get a good table away from the hallway- not so pleasant. You also have an infinite balcony- like a regular cabin with a few "perks". The regular cabins have access to three restaurants- you can rotate which is great and each restaurant has slightly varied menus, for example one has a greek theme. I was in a Sky Suite and mostly dined in suite dining room and specialty restaurants, but the concept of the three dining rooms was great. They are much smaller then the ballroom type dining in the regular dining rooms. We still prefer the suite deck and lounge on the edge class ships- and the extra space and storage nice

We have done a couple of NYE cruises, about three years ago on the Edge. They are great. People in a holiday mood- dressed up to celebrate and it is great fun- hats and noise makers were supplied. This year, we have another NYE cruise on the Apex however, with covid- maybe things have changed- But I am sure will be fun!

AQ isn't for me- found the cabin to be regular sized and not a fan of blu. I would book a regular or Concierge class cabin for the extra's, and dine nightly in specialty restaurants.Haven't been at all impressed with the persian garden or other AQ gimmicks.

actually, I went on an early Edge sailing. Service overall wasn't great. I believe many staff members weren't trained. We will be sailing on the apex later this year on a back to back. Since the ship is out a while now, I anticipate well trained employees and excellent service.

We typically send out laundry 2x a week. On a b/2/b same second week. We do pack heavy- but like underwear, socks, pj's and some inexpensive polo's cleaned. I hand wash swim suits, and if necessary dry clean an occasional pair of pants and tops.

We love the retreat on the Edge- bigger on the apex. The lounge is very large comfortable and offers plenty of seating. The upper portion, has a great large sun deck, full bar and not many shaded areas. The lounge chairs are very plush and comfortable. We try to get their early to reserve our space in the shade for the day as my DH cannot be in the sun. You can also get a nice (limited) menu lunch served. The deck has both a small pool and hot tub. IMO so worth it Makes the cruise extra special. Other perks for suite guest also very good. You will be spoiled and not go back to a regular cabin. Food very good in luminae. And if ordered in advance, they will honor special requests. Enjoy

The summit looks grea, it has been refurbished- others nice but not refurbished yet.

We found Aqua a waste. Didn't like blu- we save the money and dine almost daily in Specialty restaurants. If we aren't in a suite, and CC is reasonably priced, we prefer- the extra points, and better located staterooms worth it to us- or if price high- book a well located balcony and save your money for Specialty restaurants. Since a done deal- enjoy your concierge class stateroom

Just be in the lounge as soon as the departure time is announced. Speak to concierge day before for specifics.

Yes. Many people carry off something

We like to call to reserve air- easy- also we booked via choice air and for our december/january and march cruises flight time and flight numbers change multiple times. So be aware. Not carved in stone if the airline moves planes around.

We were on the Adventure in May with family. We found dining services and food poor. No more AOS for us.