Live from Summit (I'm going to try)

[Smellytoes]

Last night we skipped the show and just watched the band at the lounge before dinner in the mdr. The stuffed mushroom was very good and the flank steak was cooked to perfection

[Smellytoes]

Another thing I want to mention is the scrambled eggs in the buffet. On most cruises I’ve been on they are usually pretty gross. These eggs are perfectly cooked. Nice and fluffy  Id book another celebrity cruise just for those eggs

[Smellytoes]

On 10/15/2023 at 6:32 AM, Smellytoes said:

I discovered last night that we have no hot water so I have to figure that out today

That was because I had the wrong button pushed

[crusinthrough]

Recently booked the Summit.  Following along 

[Smellytoes]

Yesterday was another beautiful day at the pool. The weather has been perfect this cruise. Saw the show ,Life, then dinner in the mdr. I ad a fried fish which was not on the menu on the app. It was very good. We had reservations at le petite chef but they changed the menu from when I booked so we cancelled

[Cruise a holic]

2 minutes ago, Smellytoes said:

Yesterday was another beautiful day at the pool. The weather has been perfect this cruise. Saw the show ,Life, then dinner in the mdr. I ad a fried fish which was not on the menu on the app. It was very good. We had reservations at le petite chef but they changed the menu from when I booked so we cancelled

Le Petite chef usually has two menus.  My DH will not eat fish and he takes the substitute menu.  They offer alternatives to the scheduled menu.  While I find the food good, we really go for the show.  We go once per sailing on each ship.  

Edited October 18, 2023 by Cruise a holic

[Smellytoes]

Also if you book shore excursions check the time on your shore excursion ticket. When I booked the excursion was at 1:00 pm. When I read the ticket it had changed to 11 am. If I hadn’t really read the ticket I would have missed it

[Smellytoes]

If anyone books the fun beach express sightseeing and snorkel bring water shoes. You are going to need them

[kywildcatfanone]

On Equinox now and Sunmit is with us in Curacao today

[thepoint]

On 10/15/2023 at 6:28 AM, Smellytoes said:

Dinner was at the main dining room. We have select dining but made reservations every night. I had a fish cake appetizer that wasn’t on the menu on the app  It was excellent  then had a shrimp scampi that was served with rice (also not on the app menu) and a steak Dianne which unfortunately was inedible. Very chewy. The shrimp scampi was very good. Tonight dinner is at Tuscan grille

Just wondering, if items are not on the menu - do they give you a paper menu in the restaurant, or does the waiter tell you additional items without your asking?  Thank you.  

[Smellytoes]

3 hours ago, kywildcatfanone said:

On Equinox now and Sunmit is with us in Curacao today

I see you!

[Smellytoes]

2 hours ago, thepoint said:

Just wondering, if items are not on the menu - do they give you a paper menu in the restaurant, or does the waiter tell you additional items without your asking?  Thank you.  

They give you a paper menu that has more choices than what is shown in the app

[hcat]

enjoying your posts and travel tips

I will put water shoes on the list!

[Smellytoes]

Last night we ran into our first service issue. The waiter brought my daughters food but forgot mine. By the time we could find the waiter my daughter was finished so we just walked out

[Smellytoes]

We saw a show that was a comedian/impressionist  she wasn’t really funny but her impressions were very good

[Smellytoes]

I just spent today snorkeling in Bonaire and visiting Klein Bonaire. The snorkeling g was spectacular  the coral was healthy and loaded with fish. We also saw turtles. I highly recommend this excursion

[hcat]

33 minutes ago, Smellytoes said:

Last night we ran into our first service issue. The waiter brought my daughters food but forgot mine. By the time we could find the waiter my daughter was finished so we just walked out

wow.. avoid that waiter!

hope you reported to maitre d

[Smellytoes]

4 hours ago, hcat said:

wow.. avoid that waiter!

hope you reported to maitre d

Lol. I would never do that  I could have spoken up but I was exhausted and not very hungry

[Smellytoes]

Another thing I want to mention most bartenders are allowing us to order two drinks at a time. So far only one said no

[RichYak]

2 hours ago, Smellytoes said:

I would never do that

That’s unfortunate. Your waiter failed on multiple levels. The head waiter should have been alerted. 

[Smellytoes]

After snorkeling all day in Bonaire I skipped the show and just hung out at the rendezvous lounge then had dinner and went to bed. The mushroom tempura appetizer was great. The turkey dinner was ok

[Smellytoes]

12 hours ago, RichYak said:

That’s unfortunate. Your waiter failed on multiple levels. The head waiter should have been alerted. 

I could have done that but by the time I realized zed my food wasn’t coming I was exhausted so we left. That wasn’t the waiters fault. He did come up to us last night and profusely apologized. I reassured him that it wasn’t his fault that I was too tired to hang around. He really is a sweet kid doing the best he can

[chemmo]

3 minutes ago, Smellytoes said:

I could have done that but by the time I realized zed my food wasn’t coming I was exhausted so we left. That wasn’t the waiters fault. He did come up to us last night and profusely apologized. I reassured him that it wasn’t his fault that I was too tired to hang around. He really is a sweet kid doing the best he can

Thank you for taking the time out of your holiday to do a live review. I know from experience they do take up time.

 

Your attitude to cruising is perfect…Things aren’t always going to be perfect but if you value the good you are guaranteed a great voyage! Remember on nights you are really tired the buffet is a good option…

 

Looking forward to following the remainder of your live post…

[RichYak]

22 minutes ago, Smellytoes said:

my food wasn’t coming... That wasn’t the waiters fault

Ok, I guess I must be missing some part of the story then. 

[DaKahuna]

3 hours ago, Smellytoes said:

That wasn’t the waiters fault. 

 

I am sorry but I cannot see how it could be anything other than the waiter's fault.  He served your daughter her food, he should have yours with him at the same time.  That is how my wife and I have always been served.  Not getting your food to you is no one other than the waiter's fault.  Unless, as Rich said, there is something missing in this story.