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SilkShirt

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Thanks to all of the helpful people on this website we felt comfortable and familar with the ship when we boarded.

Here is the review I posted.

 

We got to Fort Lauderdale a day early. Stayed at the Hilton at the marina. We liked the view of the cruise ships from our room. Other than that it was nothing special.

 

Embarking and debarking were very smooth.

 

The ship was beautiful. It didn't feel crowded. Nice glass elevators.

 

The crew members were polite and always offered a friendly greeting.

 

One of the most important aspects of our experience was the fellow passengers

 

we shared the ship with for 11 nights. We were very happy to cruise with such nice people! The passengers on this cruise were refined, polite, friendly, and a pleasure to cruise with. I'm guessing the average age was about 60. At one to the ports we shared with another ship it was very easy to tell our passengers from theirs. This may sound snobby, but when you spend your hard earned cash, you'd rather be with your peer group, than "joe 6 pack" and the wild bunch.

 

The activities were fun. We enjoyed karaoke with Michelle, Rachel and Jackie. They were lots of fun. We had fun at bingo, The casino was great. Kremi made everyone feel welcome at the poker tables. I played $5 dollar blackjack and the dealers were friendly and helpful. My wife had fun on the penny slot machines. The fitness center was very good. Stacy and Nick were great instructors. We enjoyed their classes. The pools were small,but we always found a chair.

 

 

 

We prepaid all of our tips. I guess that qualified us for select dining.

 

Even thought we were in Aqua class, they saved a table for us in the main dining room. The food and the service was great everywhere we eat. Once in Silhouette, Once in Silk Harvest, one night in the Buffet, Three nights at Tuscon Grill(the best food), the rest at Blu. We had room service every day. It was perfect.

 

House keeping was good. The entertainment was good.

 

We really appreciated all the wonderful music on the ship. The music helps set Celebrity apart from the loud, frat house,party ship atmosphere of some of the other cruise lines. Thank you Celebrity for a more tasteful and elegant environment.

 

No complaints about anything on the ship. We had a wonderful time.

 

The next time we cruise it will be with Celebrity!

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I am glad you enjoyed your cruise and I love to hear all of the positives since I have a cruise on the Equinox pending. But to me, it sounds (perhaps) too sedate, especially for a Carribbean itenerary. I've never been on a cruise that was even close to "too wild" (including a couple on Carnival) and I hope that when I am on the Equinox in August it will keep us entertained.

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One of the most important aspects of our experience was the fellow passengers

 

we shared the ship with for 11 nights. We were very happy to cruise with such nice people! The passengers on this cruise were refined, polite, friendly, and a pleasure to cruise with. I'm guessing the average age was about 60. At one to the ports we shared with another ship it was very easy to tell our passengers from theirs. This may sound snobby, but when you spend your hard earned cash, you'd rather be with your peer group, than "joe 6 pack" and the wild bunch.

 

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. However, I really hope there are a few younger people on our trip (similar 11 night Caribbean). One of the things that really turned me off of Oceania was their catalog only featured older persons of European decent. I know longer trips tend to skew towards more "mature" passengers, but I enjoy having the 30 something and 40 something (plus a few 20 somethings) crowd around, too.

 

If I wanted just 60 something's I'd travel on Holland (j/k).

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I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. However, I really hope there are a few younger people on our trip (similar 11 night Caribbean). One of the things that really turned me off of Oceania was their catalog only featured older persons of European decent. I know longer trips tend to skew towards more "mature" passengers, but I enjoy having the 30 something and 40 something (plus a few 20 somethings) crowd around, too.

 

If I wanted just 60 something's I'd travel on Holland (j/k).

 

Not sure what you meant re Oceania and their catalog.:confused:

 

If you are cruising when schools are in session, as opposed to vacation times, you WILL be surrounded by people that have the time and money to cruise for more than 7 nights. ie... Not worrying about who will care for their young children. It is like that on all lines. You will find some 30-40 year olds for sure. But 20 year olds will be the minority.

If you go on your cruise looking for particular age groups rather than concentrating on having fun and not hanging out with some active "mature" people, you will be the one who loses. Have a great time and don't look for others to make your cruise a happy one.;)

 

BTW...next to us in the dining room on the Equinox was a couple in their 90's, who were more active and entertaining than many of the younger generation! They did excursions at every port, hit every show and showed up for dinner every night before hitting the casino. They kept us in stitches with their travel stories from around the world. I'd rather have them as fellow passengers than a 20 something with not a whole lot of life under their belt. :D

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Muushka

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I am glad you enjoyed your cruise and I love to hear all of the positives since I have a cruise on the Equinox pending. But to me, it sounds (perhaps) too sedate, especially for a Carribbean itenerary. I've never been on a cruise that was even close to "too wild" (including a couple on Carnival) and I hope that when I am on the Equinox in August it will keep us entertained.

 

Oh my. I hope it will keep you entertained too.:o

 

OP, loved reading your cruise experience. We love X for the sedateness. We also appreciated the passengers on her last year. We loved all of the music choices. Checking to see who was playing where. The strings were our favorite. Ahhhhh. Less than 3 weeks to go!

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Muushka

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Muushka,

We are looking at 1664 on Freedom. Looks like you've been there. Any comments on that cabin would be appreciated. Noise from above?

Thanks!

R&D

 

The cabin was great. No noise from above and a great location. If it had not been for the chimneys next door, this would have been our 2nd favorite cabin ever! (Snagged a RS on X once, probably never will beat that !)

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