Saturngrl

Thank you for the update! We will sail the Silly in February and are very much looking forward to it! Hope the rest of your cruise goes well. :)

I use a private excursion company recommened by my TA to book my excursions. There are several options for catamarans and Maho Bay. Hope this helps....

Personally, for the regular nights in MDR, I wear nice slacks and a pretty blouse or sweater. Elegant chic nights will involve a bit more bling.

Enjoy your cruise!

A group of friends are sailing on the Silly this February. This group has a tradition of purchasing cruise gifts for each other to be given out prior to embarkation. As such, I've purchased personalized door magnets for each cruiser. Except for their individual names, each door sign is alike in appearance. I also want to give something nice to each person...perhaps a mixer to accompany the sparkling wine we will drink at sail-away? Other ideas?

Elevators on cruise ships are always a hassle. I've been in personal training for the past 3.5 months with a goal of being able to take the stairs on the ship for all floors, for all 7 days. It's enabled me to lose 20 pounds (to date) and lowered both my Hemoglobin A1C and Fasting Glucose levels.

The other trick I've learned, is to take the elevator down a floor, then be on it when everyone else is lined up to board. This works well after muster and dining times. :)

Will sail on the Silly Valentine's Day. I will be with a group of friends from Central Florida and we all behave nicely. There will be a significant number of Canadian visitors and the ones on our Roll Call all seem very nice.

Thank you for your wonderful review. So sorry to hear about DW's jacket. Hope you will consider Celebrity again....

Thanks for all of the info. Personally, I upgraded my drink package through my TA. I have friends who will sail with me who plan to use their OBC to upgrade once on board.

I admit to having expensive tastes in drinks, especially in Crush/Martini Bar and Cellar Masters (as well as wine in the MDR). The Premium package is the way to go for me. Most folks will do fine with the Classic package, unless specialty coffees, martinis and a bigger choice of wines fits them.

Thank you, Celebrity, for posting on this thread! I can't wait to sail the Silly with you in 8 weeks!

I just upgraded my package for approximately $12 a day for my impending Silhouette cruise in February. Hope this helps....

Is The Porch open for lunch on embarkation day? I know Bistro on 5 will be, as well as the buffet....other options?

Agreed....the Sommelier in the MDR is very helpful. I love the Premium drink package which allows me to have any wine (or other drink) above the stated price limit for the balance of the price. The Classic package requires one to pay the full price of the drink if it exceeds the stated limit.

Hope this helps....

I, too, am a recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetic. My dietician has been very helpful and provided me with a handy-dandy guide that easily counts carbs and food servings. I've lost 7% of my total body weight to date and have clear fitness goals. My trainer is working to help me continue with weight loss and become fit enough to climb stairs on board ship all 7 days of our next cruise.

Thank you for the hint about requesting a sharps container on board. Will do!

In past experiences, Celebrity has done a wonderful job of providing many food and drink choices on board...am SO looking forward to my next cruise!

I personally prefer self-disembarkation when I cruise on my own. However, every other year, I cruise with a group and we have to wait for our group to be called in order to all board our charter bus together for the ride home from the port.

Who initiates and leads the flash mob? Celebrity staff? If so, I hope I get pegged to join one on my next Silhouette cruise....too fun!

Which restaurants are open for lunch on Embarkation Day on the Silhouette? In the past, I've seen Bistro on Five open as well as the buffet. Any others?

I will be sailing with a friend on the Silhouette early next year. Question: which is more comfortable? Should we use two twin beds or shall one of us use the bed and the other use the sofa bed? Any thoughts?