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Replaced it with Bocce Ball on the S class ships . I remember back in the 50’s and 60’s they sold floor tile kits that people would tile their basement floors with that had the shuffle board court. When visiting we would go into the basement and play. It was a great time. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

The wine splits and small liquor bottles aren’t included The butler will stock with soft drinks, juices, the classic beers, and water. Don’t use the large Evian bottle unless you ask about it. Some charge and others say to use it. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

We were on a RCCL cruise and a couple that always sat on a table next to us in the MDR kept complaining about RCCL and constantly compared it to being on Crystal. On the night they served lobster was when they really showed their class. They told the server to keep them coming. They ate 5 and left most of the 6th one but kept complaining the whole time how bad they were and those on Crystal were much better. My wife and I are slow eaters and like to savor the food instead of one gulping like a dog. That is why we seen how many they had. They devoured them before we were done with our one entree that wasn’t lobster. I am glad we didn’t order it because according to them they weren’t very good and don’t understand why they kept eating them since they didn’t like them. 😱 Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

Remember when Absolut use to be considered a premium vodka and it came packaged that look like a IV? Crown was also considered a premium whiskey. Now it is treated like a call or well spirit. All marketing Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

We bought a hot tub because of sailing. We no longer step into any pool or hot tub on the ship. It isn’t just those that drink and don’t get out but I am not too keen on some of the personal hygiene of the passengers. I see many walking out of the lavatories that were in a stall and not washing their hands. Wonder what else they didn’t clean off? 😱💩

How many days is the cruise? The cabins will be the same size. Blu is nice but our cut off point is about $35/night pp. for AQ on a S class. That is because the Persian Garden is nice. On the M class it isn’t worth going to and our cut off is about $25/ night pp. Any more and you can dine in the specialty restaurants for a few night or get a multi night dining package The MDR offers breakfast everyday and lunch on seas days. The food and service is just as good and the menu is actually better for breakfast. If you are celebrating being 50 it is actually your 51st birthday. The day you were born is number one. After one year it is your 2nd one. 🤗 Happy cruising🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

Here is also something to think about when trying to order the drink from there is may not be the BT that is familiar with the drink so it may not be as good We were in Sushi on 5 in the afternoon for Lunch. I wanted to try a drink. They get the drinks from the WCB. The bar isn’t open in the day time. They went to Cafe Al Bacio. They didn’t have the correct spirits and tried to improvise plus they weren’t the BT that makes them so they really didn’t know the correct parts. It was terrible. I am glad that I had the premium pack and didn’t have to pay for it. If you are in Luminae just ask for it. You could also get it at the end of lunch or dinner and take it with you. We will have a mixed drink along with wine just to try them and honestly they aren’t that good, but it also depends on the type of drink you like. I usually drink Old Fashions, neat bourbon, or drinks that aren’t too sweet. To me there are very few Martinis that I like or drinks from the WCB. At the WCB I usually get their Old fashion but made with bourbon instead of the rum for a idea of my opinion basis. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

On the Equinox they for drinks in Luminae they would go to the Passport bar as it was the closest. I knew this because we were sitting there and seen the Sommelier getting drinks. Do they make them there? Yes Can you order one if not in Luminae? Don’t know. You could ask when there. A lot of times it depends on the BT and your relationship with them, how busy they are and etc. If I ever try to order something like that I try to do it when no one is around because once it gets started everyone will want to do it. I had one drink that a BT would make for me as there was still some special spirits left over from a NOLA cruise. We were doing a B2B with that cruise. He would see me and ask if I wanted the usual. It was the drink that I drank on the previous cruise and he could still make until that bottle was gone. No one else knew about it. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

The Martini bar uses Grey Goose Cranberry Vodka and Cointreau as the spirits for their premium menu Cosmo. When the HH use to be held in the Sky Lounge they would have pitchers of some of the HH drinks made up. They also do the same for the drinks that they served at the Captain Club Reception. Saves time as it would be a nightmare trying to make those drinks individually. Did you see that it was vodka in a plastic bottle or was it Cosmos made up for HH? Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

There is a difference between the Cosmos made for the HH menu and the premium Cosmo in the Martini Bar. Even if you have the Premium Bev Pack a Cosmo at any bar other than the Martini Bar will be like the one on the HH menu. I was told that the Martini Bar is the only bar that can make the Premium Cosmo as it is exclusive to that bar and they have the ingredients Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

When you get on board the daily rag and app will show the times of operations of operations for all of the restaurants for that day . The app is available thru the free ship internet. Before your cruise the App will also show what is available every day and indicate if there is a charge It will also show the menu for each dining room for that day. It is a useful tool to decide when and if you want to try a specialty restaurant. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

If you are 6 years old you cannot play in the casino. 😩🤗🙄 Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

I hide fake rats, snakes, cockroaches, and dog piles 💩. It makes for great fun. 🤗😱 Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸

If you upgrade to the premium pack PLEASE don’t do it with the hawks that roam around looking to do the upgrades. They do that because they get all of the gratuity portion. You will never see them again. Do it with a BT at a bar that you plan on frequenting. The BTs appreciate it and deserve it as they will be making your drinks and often will recommend or make a drink that they may think you would like. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

And this is the compliment to those dildos Don’t know what they were thinking making this the center piece of the Martini Bar Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

We just got off of the Equinox. The Alcoves face the lawn area. The awning or overhead protection is slatted wood. Being in the Caribbean it usually rains sometimes during the day. Walking back for the Sunset bar to get to the stairs it was raining. People were sitting there in the rain with water dripping thru the slats. I don’t see the fascination or purpose of having a alcove looking at a lawn. I can sit on my front porch or back deck at home to look at the same. When on a cruise I want to look at the water and I can do that on my veranda. I can get any drink or food to take to there for a bar or buffet or for the cost of a Alcove can pay for a lot of drinks using room service. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

The problem with paying the difference is everything the glass is refilled it is a charge. I ran into this during a chef experience dinner. The server asked if I would like to try a certain wine. I said sure and he poured a little into my glass. I tasted it and it was nothing special but ok. I am not a wine snob or connoisseur. I said I have the premium pack is it covered and he said yes it is $10. I said OK. When my glass was getting low he would refill it. Great service. At the end of the dinner I got a bill for almost $50 for the wine. I signed it and didn’t want to make a scene. The next day I went to GR a and told them my problem as I told him that I had the premium pack and wanted to stay within it. They removed the extra cost and honestly the wine wasn’t worth the extra $10 per glass over the limit. As I said I am not a wine snob but that was ridiculous. During lunch and dinner it is very easy to get 3 to 4 refills of wine and most times I don’t finish the last glass and the refills usually don’t amount to a full pour. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

They did have a bar that was shared with the Gelato area. The drink menu was on a IPad. . It was similar to the WCB. I guess it didn’t work out and was eliminated as it was probably on a trial. They had a few smoked drinks and overall the drinks weren’t that great. I think that is why it failed. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

We just got off of the Equinox. It seemed as if the Foyer was the main area of entertainment. No matter what deck you were on the sound level was very loud as it blasted throughout the open area to all of the decks above. You could hear them in the Library. At times it was so loud that you couldn’t carry on a conversation at the Martini Bar. Thankfully we were in a suite and we had the Retreat. That is a great name as we could have a drink in a relaxed, quiet atmosphere and social with others i don’t know what the thinking is but I think they want to gravitate towards Carnival. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

They are all available. It depends on the time of day, and also the category you are in. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

We have a cabin booked further forward that sticks out more 9150. Would the location of your cabin provide more shade during the day? I know it depends on the angle of the sun but I am wondering if there is more overhang from above Thanks. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

On one cruise I seen where AQ was only $100 pp less than a SS. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

On our last cruise our server told us they were either English style or European style and not southern American. They are a once per cruise thing just for variety. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

I agree some abuse the system. On our last cruise I was told that Celebrity now charges $150/day for bringing on a animal. This was by the Retreat Concierge. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

It is also the same menu that is on the Equinox. And as you noted they are also serving other drinks. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅