Bellaggio Cruisers

11 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

I respectfully disagree, Snow Crab and King Crab in Alaska are better. 

 

Love them also… 

Agree… nothing is as good as lobster in Maine! 
However, ya takes whatever ya gets…. Murano on Equinox cannot match Maine, but better than no lobster. It was a delightful meal!

sheila

1 hour ago, Wendy The Wanderer said:

Yes!  I'll be one of the ones hobbling around the ship, possibly with a cane.  My back/hip problems have quantum-leaped and I may not even be leaving the ship (which is fine with me, since I've been to four of the islands before, although I do want to get a supply of nutmeg in Grenada!) 

 

 

You will find me on my red scooter!

6 hours ago, bebop bonnie said:

Good question, jjeffjb, easy answer!  Have had the pleasure of sailing every Raddison/Regent ship except the Song of Flower.   My first cruise was on the Diamond.  Couldn't imagine a better experience, but each cruise has been better than the last! Have also sailed on Silversea and Seabourn.  Both lines were excellent experiences, but Regent is special!  The crew consistently offers a unique combination of professionalism and warmth.  The food is always outstanding and  deserving of food porn photos!  The suites are luxurious and spacious and the ships are all gorgeous in their unique design, art and fine details.  The passengers are almost always lovely, friendly and happy!  We sail again on the Splendor, March 1 and are about to start the countdown!

I forgot to mention that my first Regent cruise was on the Raddison Diamond …New Years 1992-1993. 
count me in for the 30th anniversary!

sheila

56 minutes ago, NMTraveller said:

Maine lobsters are the best by a long shot.  Go to Maine and get them right off of the boat.

 

The ahem cruise lobsters fall way short.

 

While I do like the Murano lobster it does not come close to a Maine lobster.

But…. We were in Murano on the Equinox… not Maine!

18 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said:

There is definitely an element of feeling at home with one line.  Our first Radisson cruise was in 2000, on the Paul Gauguin (still our favourite ship.) Our first post-pandemic cruise is coming up in three weeks on Splendor.  We may find that ship too glitzy, we'll see, but I doubt it.  Aside from the non-Regent Paul Gauguin, we've done one Seabourn, one Oceania and one Azamara, all nice, but on Regent all the buttons are pushed, including great cabins, wonderful service, small quiet ships, a wide variety of cuisine, and best of all, an interesting and varied passenger mix. (I must say this last was true on the others, except for Oceania.)

See you on Splendor in 3 weeks…look forward to meeting you.

sheila

We have been avid cruisers on Regent for many years. On occasion, we have sailed on other lines because we were joining friends or family. 
There is nothing like Regent. It’s all inclusive is just that. Everything is available without hassle. We do extra gratuity for excellent service. 
We sail in a suite with a butler. Every butler has given 100%. Always there for any of our needs or requests. 
We find that the Staff and crew is warm and friendly. We love the small ship feel..

We would not consider any other line. Regent is our go-to for the best cruises. 
sheila and Herb 

We had lobster tails in Murano in September. In the Caribbean. 
it was very good..cooked tableside with a great sauce. 
sheila

26 minutes ago, Gracie115 said:

 

 

This video appears to indicate that the sofa faces backward, or one section of it does.  Look at the video and then look at a deck plan.  That's why I think the sofa faces aft.

 

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/slideshow-cabin.php?ship=Celebrity-Equinox&cabin=1615

I think you are right but I already booked it. It’s a 6 night cruise. So I guess I will have to see what happens. Thank you so much for helping me. 
sheila

1 minute ago, miched said:

Look at the photo that were posted.  I think they will answer your question.  
 

I think you can look any direction you want, depending on where you sit.   It is L shaped.  With one section facing the balcony. 
 

happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅
 

 

Perhaps I was not clear… when I sit on the sofa watching tv, I need to face sailing forward. Otherwise, I get seasick. I can not tell by the photo. I really need help with my decision. 
Thank you

sheila

I get seasick…. Is Equinox 1615 sofa seating facing forward or backward….. I have to be on the sofa facing forward when watching tv. 
thank you. I appreciate your answers.

sheila

2 hours ago, Bellaggio Cruisers said:

Another question…. 1615…. Sitting on sofa, am I looking forward?

sheila

Looking for an answer to book a cruise. I have a problem sitting backward as ship is in motion 

thank you

sheila

Really need help on 1615… please advise which direction sofa faces, when seated. Forward or backward. 
thanks

sheila

Another question…. 1615…. Sitting on sofa, am I looking forward?

sheila

We just booked 1615….. large balcony! 
Question… when seated on sofa, am I looking forward?

Does this cabin look decent?

thanks

sheila

1 hour ago, lizinindy said:

I thought the Celebrity Suite on an S class ship was great for us. I need a separate place to go when the snoring gets too bothersome and on the S class, the bedroom has walls and the sectional sofa makes into a bed. It also had a lovely walk-in closet with a chest of drawers.   On the Edge class, the door is a sliding opaque panel so if the living room TV is on, you'll have that light coming in. And I think maybe the walls didn't go up to the ceiling...and smaller closet than S class. And no L shaped sofa..just the usual hard one. And some god awful tree stump tables and a rocker with rungs to trip over. And 400 million throw pillows! Wish Celebrity could ditch those danged throw pillows!

But, you're on the Equinox so go for the CS if you're looking to save $$

I think we will try the CS. Had the RS in September. It was great but the price difference was also great… How bad can it be? Hubby wants to stick with RS but I would rather save the money. It’s only a 6 day cruise. 

It looks like we will not get:

2 bottles of liquor in the suite

eat in specialty restaurants whenever we choose (have OBC for this)

additional 1/2 bath

separate shower

larger suite

Boy…the list is bigger than I thought. 
sheila

8 minutes ago, morfred said:

I recently sailed in 1110. The balcony is extra large. There is no difference in room size. For the price of the Celebrity Suite they should be ashamed of the furniture i.e. sofa, etc. I would not even stay in a hotel that had a sofa that was that beat up. The carpet also had a few rips and wallpaper was in tough shape.                                                                                                                                                                            I am a 30+ year Celebrity customer/Elite+ but very disappointed in the room and the price that they charged. I expected more from them. They better do a refurb if they expect to get next years inflated prices.

The rest of the ship is fine.

Thanks for answering… is the shape of the cabin the same as the photos? Or is there a difference because of the slant?
Which would you book?

sheila

We are holding a Celebrity Suite on Equinox.
Royal Suite is a lot more expensive.
Aside from the size difference, what are the differences in the service, inclusions etc?

Really need advice…

Thanks

Sheila

I am new and interested in booking one of the angled Celebrity Suites. I see that the balcony is larger. Are there differences in the suite itself? Is the shape different? Is it smaller anywhere?  
looking forward to answers. 
thanks

sheila

So… your comments regarding how this news will affect Regent…

sheila

7 minutes ago, fizzy said:

Actually I was responding to the Original Poster who had asked about Regent tipping.

Sorry…you are correct!

34 minutes ago, fizzy said:

We always tip our cabin crew.......as we get ready to disembark

Not talking about crew..talking about porters, who do not work for Regent…

On 12/14/2022 at 8:42 AM, flossie009 said:

A first for us yesterday when the porters at Miami port asked for a tip when we handed over our bags

Happened to us in November also… I felt that I was being blackmailed and gave more than normal because I was afraid luggage wouldn’t not get to my suite. Not a good practice…

sheila

On 12/11/2022 at 10:13 AM, jagoffee said:

Good questions.  Hopefully not at this level, but I suspect prices will remain relatively high.  Celebrity offers a very nice overall suite experience and even better at the RS and above level.  Hard to beat.  In a suite, I believe the suite experience is significantly better than even a Regent experience.  (And of course Oceania as well). Very smart strategy by Celebrity. Personally I think the Retreat package pushing Celebrity to a different level compared to their normal competitors. Different comparison at the non suite experience.  

Definitely not true… we are Regent cruisers. Tried Celebrity in September. Royal suite. Similar price as PH on Regent. Regent outshines Celebrity in every category. Suite amenities, butler services, dining, etc. Sticking with Regent!

sheila

When we have a butler, if he does more than required, we give an extra gratuity. 
sheila