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This is why I really wished that they had kept the practice of having the ship staff serve in the cafe. It just makes sense when you are dealing with that many people around that much food and that many utensils. I am glad that Celebrity is that diligent about reporting and cleaning.

You did so well documenting your trip. It has been fun to follow along. We are going to be on the Solstice early next year. What do you think about the ship?

Do the taxis take credit cards? Thanks

I have a question about the taxis and credit cards. Do they have card readers in the cab? I don't have apple pay so I would have to use a traditional credit card for payment. Thanks

We are Elite getting close to Elite Plus. Gotta book more cruises!

Thanks to everyone for your opinions.

I know everyone's food preferences/ restaurant types vary. We are very open to any type of venue. I'm interested in everyone's opinion on which one they would prefer for a special occasion and why. Thanks

Thank you, Roger, for being our person to go to for sound local advice. There is nothing like having a friend who lives there who knows all the ins and outs.

Escargot every night is one of my favorites as well.

My favorites are the Millineum and Solstice class because I like smaller ships. That being said I haven't been on the larger class ships of Celebrity. I have been on larger ships on other lines. Someday I may take the plunge and find I like them as well on Celebrity.

We are elite on Celebrity. Like all other cruise lines, they have their strengths and weaknesses. What are your favorite things about a Celebrity cruise? I'll start, I really like the varied itineraries.

I downloaded the app. To get the audio tour you have to pay for it. I guess I'll go ahead and pay for it and see what happens.

I'll give it a shot. Thanks

Thank you for your great review. I was a real pleasure to read.

Thanks. Do you have any experience or have you heard any input about how informative the app for the tour is?

Has anyone used the downloadable app from Google Play for touring the palace in Palma? I have tickets for an unguided visit to the palace and on the ticket it says you can download the app for information regarding the palace for the tour. My question is: Are we able to download the app now and retain it on our phone until our visit? I would at least like to download it before leaving the US because I don't know if I will have cell service in Palma. Thanks for any info.

Has anyone used the downloadable app for touring the palace in Palma? I have tickets for an unguided visit to the palace and on the ticket it says you can download the app for information regarding the palace for the tour. My question is: Are we able to download the app now (our visit is not until Oct.) and retain it on our phone until our visit? I would at least like to download it before leaving the US because I don't know if I will have cell service in Palma. Thanks for any info.

Love your narrative. Your pictures are great as well. We won't be on the Solstice until early 2025 for a Hawaii to Vancouver cruise. We have a couple on the Reflection before we get to that one.

Wow, this looks great.

Thanks

So are the free lobsters the spiny/rock lobsters and the ones you pay for Maine lobsters? I would be willing to pay an additional fee for a Maine lobster.

We are looking forward to the rest of your reviews. We sail from Barcelona on a TA in Oct.

Roger we will be in Palma Oct 21st. Will be able to get into the palace on that day? I can't find tickets online. Do I have to buy them at the facility itself or are they available online somewhere I'm not looking?

Celebrity can do better particularly in the main dining room. I realize the cost containment issues, but for example two dishes can be made for exactly the same price; one prepared well by a good chef/kitchen crew the other not so much by a lesser talented chef/kitchen crew. I believe that Celebrity needs to refocus on their food. The food prior to the pandemic didn't necessarily have to be expensive items, but what they did prepare was very well done. Not so much on the last four cruises I've been on with them. The food is not bad, just not up to the standards that Celebrity presented before. They can save money in other areas of the ship.

Question: We were in Palma last October (2022). Celebrity did not charge for the shuttles to the cathedral. They were running back and forth about every 20 minutes. It was very convenient. Is the charge for the shuttle something new?