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On 3/10/2024 at 9:49 AM, ScottC4746 said:

So, we are both not a fan of buffets and specialty restaurants We have a problem paying for meals on a cruise) and this is our first cruise on The Edge for 7 nights to Alaska roundtrip from Seattle in May.  I have done some home work and looks like to avoid the buffet and specialty restaurants here is what I found being in Concierge Class and not doing room service:

Breakfast: 

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Eden Cafe (Grab and go), and maybe Grand Plaza Cafe, mostly pastries

 

Lunch:

Cosmopolitan on sea days only, Eden Cafe (grab and go), Grand Plaza Cafe finger sandwiches, Eden, and Mast Grill for burgers.

 

Dinner:

Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan, and Cypress Restaurants, Mast Grill burgers.

 

Am I missing anything.

 

One reason we avoid the buffet is quality.  This is our second X cruise, the first on Solstice and we were not enamored with the buffet quality plus we not only had to deal with chair hogs at the pool, but we also had to deal with table hogs.  We actually saw people just sitting there playing solitaire, reading a book over coffee, and even a family playing games during the peak of the meal service.  We are two and one of us had to hold the table (making us just as bad) while the other got food.  By the time the other got through the line, the first was done and went for seconds so we never really got to eat together.  Someone suggested leaving a book or jacket, which in my opinion makes as just as guilty as table/chair hogs.

 

Any suggestions.

We have had the experience of a couple asking to join our table while we were having lunch at the spa cafe, just to unload a bag of Mexican train tiles on the centre to the table.  Very inconsiderate.  They have game rooms and other areas on the ship for these activities.  Please respect other guests who would like to enjoy a nice meal.

May 7th is right, not May 2nd:)

Hello everyone, we are Margie and Ross from White Rock, British Columbia. We will be arriving in Honolulu a few days before the cruise starts and are looking forward to some warm sunny days and great adventures. We have never been to Hawaii before. We did a South Pacific cruise from Sydney, Au. return to Sydney, Au. 2 years ago on this same ship and were very pleased. Looking forward to meeting with everyone.

We will be arriving in Sydney to do a land tour for 3 weeks before boarding our cruise leaving Sydney on Celebrity Solstice - Oct.21-2015. Could anyone give us some advise on what to see and do. We would like to visit the Blue Mountains during this visit and possibly drive the coast or fly to areas of interest. Thank you, Ross and Margie