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18 minutes ago, NMTraveller said:

I am now seeing the mashed potato menu on the app.  I am not impressed...

Its nearly every entree, awful. I will be pushing for alternatives when we go in couple of weeks time. 

3 minutes ago, Cruise till you drop said:

What is a porthole verandah ?  Do they have them on Beyond ?

This may help- 

This whole situation is really taking the biscuit! Things at Celebrity are clearly crumbling. They are just choc chipping away at our loyalty! 

5 hours ago, emmas gran said:

Executiveoffice@celebrity.com

 

It's been used a lot lately

 

Not surprising, hope that they listen!  

9 minutes ago, phoenix_dream said:

The Hideaway? 

Deck 7/8 - nice hanging chairs etc, quiet area, with a small coffee tea station. Only on S class. 

4 hours ago, Ocdublin said:

Can someone please give me the email address of the executive offices!  I done with this stuff!

lhodges@rccl.com

The Pool cabanas that are not by the pool, and don’t face the sea either 😬

Good choice, happy planning and enjoy your cruise! 

14 hours ago, toohoos said:

Ship: Summit

Cruise length:  11 nights

Sail date:  9/10/23

Captain’s Club Tier:  Elite

Booked through Celebrity Direct or via TA: booked cruise through TA but move up Celebrity Direct

Current Cabin: Celebrity Suite

Bid? Yes

If Yes- Bidding Details:

Cabin Category: Royal Suite: bid $380 pp,

Notification Date: 8/19/23

Accepted/Rejected: Royal Suite accepted

General comments:

Cruise showed very full but I noticed a Penthouse and Royal suite open up very recently.  Received email indicating that I had been upgraded.  

 

Wow thats a great deal on a Royal Suite! Enjoy 😊 

20 minutes ago, LMHSRN said:

Your kidding right?  Peeling instant mashed potatoes would be a real challenge.

Yes I was kidding. 

I feel sorry for whoever is in charge of peeling or mashing potatoes on the ship. They need all the tips. 

25 minutes ago, the penguins said:

Sorry to read of your poor experience but also confused 

In your first post you said you complained to the Maitre D and in the above Post you said you responded with " raised eye brows or 'fine' ". When the Maitre D comes round always tell them the truth otherwise nothing will change. On our one and only Cunard cruise (Queen Mary 2 - New York to Southampton ) when the Head Chef put in an appearance half (yes half) the restaurant stood up and booed - he got the message loud and clear.

Oh gosh that’s awkward! Poor man. Would imagine the chefs are not loving the restrictions on budget either. I think executive office is the way to direct these issues. It’s coming from the top so complain to the top. 

I am saddened by the menu changes - downgrades to menu choices and upselling added items. I just checked our forthcoming silhouette cruise and there is indeed a lot of mashed potatoes! I will be ready to ask for alternatives when we go. Can you still get a baked potato or fries on the side?

August is when the Italians have whole month off, and makes everything very busy everywhere, combined with super hot weather. For this itinerary, ideally May/June or September, but, April definitely over August every time... Excursions would mean lots of waiting in traffic in August, queues to get into attractions etc. April is spring time, very pretty and much less crowded (assuming its not Easter week)    

Murano! The setting is special, make sure to have a drink at the ensemble bar beforehand, the souffles are wonderful, (savoury and dessert) my husbands favourite dessert is Crepe Balon Rouge, they make a crepe tableside, flambe strawberries and serve in the crepe with ice cream. We always have to go at least twice to enjoy all the dishes on the menu...

Happy Anniversary to you both! Enjoy your cruise  😊

Great advice already given, also try to meet the Restaurant Manager, and let him know, he can pass to  the dining staff so they are aware.  There may be a dietary meeting offered, at check in, again a good place to discuss, as they make notes and pass back to the catering dept.  Will she have the Daisy lanyard with her? 

The Petit chef while it is sounds/lights, is not too rowdy, from recollection, and very entertaining. 

Another great option might be the Lawn Club, this is a very relaxed family style place to dine, and you can prepare your own flatbread pizzas, and choose from a salad bar etc. (Desserts to die for)

I hope you all have a great cruise, it is a beautiful ship!    

On 8/7/2023 at 6:55 AM, mhgol said:

Hi there

Thanks for all the information, I found it really useful, we’re doing the same cruise next week with out family of 6, 2 older teens and two young adults and ourselves

As a first time cruiser, could I ask a couple of questions, I’m bamboozled at the amount of information available.

We have quite a bit of OBC, c2000, I don’t think we’ll be taking cruise trips, we’re all good travellers and used to figuring things out and they seem really expensive particularly x 6,  nor will we be doing much/any shopping etc onboard so I think we’ll likely spend it on speciality dining and drinks etc for the 4 kids, we have a basic package.

There doesn’t seem to be an option for a 2/3 night speciality one available and 4 seems too much. I booked a night 1 speciality but wondering are they likely to offer specials while we are on board or am I better to do in advance?

Also I’m not the best sea traveler, past experience of Dublin Holyhead ferry likely, we are all on deck 7 midship, balcony cabins and hoping vibrations will be ok as likely to make me queasy? 

and finally, we have taxi booked at 12 from rome to port, should I make that earlier?

Thanks a mil. 

 

 

I think a four night dining package would be great, the speciality restaurants are really worth trying, at least one time each! Muranos is really special, we have to go at least twice to enjoy all the dishes, tuscan is good, lawn club grill is always a huge favourite with us and the kids, and Petit chef is unique and fun.  
 

I also echo comments about getting there earlier.
 

Have a great time. This report has given a great view of what you have to look forward to! 

That MDR menu looks like the always available selection and then the premium selection but where are the other options? Or are there really none?! Awful. I wont be paying extra in the MDR for anything, having already paid for the cruise, and then paying for speciality dining, they will be charging for napkins next! 

P.s. Baked Alaska in Alaska is literally my idea of heaven! You are living the dream! 🥰🥰🥰

Lovely photos of your last day, I especially love birds of prey, so to see the Eagles is an incredible treat! I think this will be a trip that stays in your memories in a very special place. I hope we get to do it some day too. Thank you for all your posts, safe journey home. 

1 hour ago, killarneylady said:

Just had Concierge bid accepted. €405pp 

Going up from OV. I’m delighted. 

YAY! Congratulations, have a wonderful time!

Stunning photos, especially with the sun coming through the trees. Looks like a great bike ride! 

You have been so lucky with weather too.  

Happy Wife Happy Life! Yes indeed! Reminding hubby of this when persuading him I need to do this trip! 🤣🤣🤣

I really love your photos, such a great combination of vistas, and food! 🥰

Am drip feeding my husband your report daily in the hope he will book this for us soon… 

9 hours ago, garyl62 said:

Just as we had hoped this morning, the rain cleared and we were treated to another beautiful day in Alaska. We wandered the spit this morning enjoying the shops and the atmosphere. 

 

 

 

 

 

We had lunch at the Boardwalk Fish & Chips. I had a clam strip basket and DW had a traditional fish with coleslaw instead of the chips

 

 

 

 

After lunch we came across some folks getting their catch of halibut filleted. Then we ended up at Coal Point Processing where some other people were bringing in their salmon, some had been filleted, others just gutted. Everything was going to be vacuum sealed and frozen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 We spent about 4 hours on the Spit and while I needed to take a break at times, we had another great day.

 

 

 

 After a little rest at our hotel we walked a few blocks and came across this stack of bouys on our way to dinner at AJ's Seakhouse.

 

 

 

AJ's  has a great menu that includes some handhelds and small plates, plus many local fish items, a fantastic selection of USDA prime Steaks and several daily specials. I opted for an entree of fresh Kodiak Scallops and DW shared part of her 12 oz NY strip. Both were great, but the scallops might have been the best I've ever had! This is another place you need to book in advance, so if you're planning to come to Homer be sure to make a reservation before you get here.

 

 

 

We walked back to our hotel, enjoyed the view and realized a week in Alaska probably doesn't get any better than this.

 

 

Tomorrow we head out to Seward to board the ship and begin the second half of our Alaskan adventure!

 

I just love this report so much, what an incredible trip! Bucket list for sure.