Royal Caribbean?

[lovinmaryland]

Originally Posted by TPD

The rates were outrageously low for a new ship AND for it being Celebrity. We booked about 2 weeks before the 1-2-3 package, but rates did go up 2 days after we booked, so the 1-2-3 deal would not have been any better.

Some of the things you and I forgot to mention were the nice cushions that are placed on the pool lounge chairs each day - have not seen that on the other lines, and the refreshments and cold towels available upon returning to the ship from a port day. It is those small touches that you don't notice till you go on the RCCL or NCL ships.

You should call and check to see if you still can qualify. I have heard from several people they were able to add the 1,2 3, promotion after already having a cruise booked...hey no asky no getty right!!!


Oh yea baby and dont forget the cool towels, fruit skewers, and ice cream served pool side!!! Talk about HEAVEN!

Oh crap dont even get me started on their made fresh daily ice cream & gelato. I would kill right now for a bowl of Rum Raisin!!

[TPD]

Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

very good describing them! Only thing they are a wine/craft beer crowd. Michaels Bar is one of our favorite spots to enjoy speciality craft beers. Gotta love that beverage package.

Were you able to get the 1, 2 , 3 deal? If so did you know that you can upgrade the package to the premium for only $10 per day of your cruise? I definitely plan on doing that!

Awesome! They have had some OUTRAGEOUS rates for that sailing havent they! Unfortunately the discounted sailings we were unable to get off from work for. Otherwise we would have definitely chose to go on that itinerary w/ Reflection.


Everything he said! When I go on vacation and spend my hard earned $$$ I want to be pampered & get my $ worth. Eating in =X= Main Dining Room (free venue) rivals like he said a Ruth Chris. I havent sailed Carnival so I cant comment about them but RCL while the food was good it was more like dining at Applebees. While they do have several (usually 2 or 3) other dining options for a minimal fee, you wont feel the need to have to dine there to get a good meal. On RC while dining in their MDR if you want a filet mignon you have to pay $25...On Celebrity it is part of the menu and you will literally be able to cut it w/ your fork that is how tender it will be.

Announcements and upselling are an absolute minimum. Which gets annoying constantly being hounded or hearing about Bingo coming up etc...

There is nightlife aboard the ship but it wont be a bunch of rowdy retards running about. More like the crowd you would see in a nice club in DC or Annapolis.

While there are children aboard, there wont be as many as other lines (maybe 1/4 of what the other lines have)...they also wont be running around unsupervised, pressing elevator buttons, etc...

Also other cruise lines are figuring out ways to nickle and dime you (RCL charging you to use towels, included food quality being poor so you dine at for fee places, etc) Celebrity towels are unlimted (and quite plush I might add)

All those added w/ the alcoholic beverage package are why we choose to sail w/ them. Their beverage packages include everything soda, martinis, beer, wine, mixed drinks, daquiris, water bottles, you name it it will be included. You dont know how nice it was getting off while in port and grabbing free evian to enjoy while we beached it.

I'm not a beer drinker so didn't think about the craft beers, but I think that is new on just the last 2 ships. I have been waiting for the alcoholic package to go on sale before purchasing, but probably won't happen before we leave since they have the 1-2-3 promotion going on.

Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

You should call and check to see if you still can qualify. I have heard from several people they were able to add the 1,2 3, promotion after already having a cruise booked...hey no asky no getty right!!!


Oh yea baby and dont forget the cool towels, fruit skewers, and ice cream served pool side!!! Talk about HEAVEN!

Oh crap dont even get me started on their made fresh daily ice cream & gelato. I would kill right now for a bowl of Rum Raisin!!

Don't get me started on the ice cream! Been dieting for the last 2 weeks so I can afford to eat something on this next cruise. No way am I buying the scale being talked about here.

I will try calling Celebrity about the 1-2-3 promo. Called last week to get cabin changed to a better location with great success.

[lovinmaryland]

Originally Posted by TPD

I'm not a beer drinker so didn't think about the craft beers, but I think that is new on just the last 2 ships. I have been waiting for the alcoholic package to go on sale before purchasing, but probably won't happen before we leave since they have the 1-2-3 promotion going on.



Don't get me started on the ice cream! Been dieting for the last 2 weeks so I can afford to eat something on this next cruise. No way am I buying the scale being talked about here.

I will try calling Celebrity about the 1-2-3 promo. Called last week to get cabin changed to a better location with great success.

Hopefully it works out and you can get one of the deals!

Looks like there will be a Michaels Club on Reflection so you should stop in :)

Michael's ClubThis intimate atmosphere features inviting leather chairs, perfect for sharing conversation, listening to a live guitarist, or savoring one of up to 50 international craft beer selections including ales, lagers, lambics, ciders, wheat beers, seasonal and beer cocktails. They're a complement to an extensive collection of fine whiskeys, scotches, cognacs and bourbons.

[TPD]

Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

Oh crap dont even get me started on their made fresh daily ice cream & gelato. I would kill right now for a bowl of Rum Raisin!!

I found your rum raisin ice cream! (last January on the Eclipse)

[Bay_Kat (Premo)]

On our last full day at sea, they made an 8 foot long "Florida Gator" key lime cake that was not only gorgeous, but tasted amazing. I didn't have my camera or phone with me when I went down for lunch and by the time I got back, it was all but gone.

[lovinmaryland]

Originally Posted by TPD

I found your rum raisin ice cream! (last January on the Eclipse)

OMG isnt that stuff the best! I always tell our waiter the night they serve it to set some aside for us because that is all we want for desert the remainder of the cruise.


Not sure if you heard about this or not but WOW what a great idea! Totally interested in this!

"Ultimate Specialty Package," which can be purchased only onboard, and features unlimited dinners in specialty restaurants of guests' choice, at least one specialty restaurant lunch, one admission to "Champagne High Tea," and unlimited breakfasts, lunches and dinners in "Bistro on Five" and, on Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette, also at "The Porch

[TPD]

Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

OMG isnt that stuff the best! I always tell our waiter the night they serve it to set some aside for us because that is all we want for desert the remainder of the cruise.

I prefer the 'After Eight' ice cream - have never tried the rum raisin, but will be sure to try it on the upcoming cruise!

Not sure if you heard about this or not but WOW what a great idea! Totally interested in this!

I have not heard of that deal? Where did you find it? I am still debating on whether to try the Lawn Club Grill - it is just my 12yo daughter and I on this cruise - not sure if I want to spend the money on a picky eater like her. We do plan on trying the Porch though, along with Bistro on 5. I've been on 3 of the Solstice class ships and have not made it to Bistro on 5 yet.

[lovinmaryland]

Originally Posted by TPD

I prefer the 'After Eight' ice cream - have never tried the rum raisin, but will be sure to try it on the upcoming cruise!



I have not heard of that deal? Where did you find it? I am still debating on whether to try the Lawn Club Grill - it is just my 12yo daughter and I on this cruise - not sure if I want to spend the money on a picky eater like her. We do plan on trying the Porch though, along with Bistro on 5. I've been on 3 of the Solstice class ships and have not made it to Bistro on 5 yet.

It was posted on Cruisecritic. http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celeb...Pck_Flyer2.pdf
Aw that is awesome father daughter cruise! Yea not sure if it would be the best option for this cruise, possibly a future one.

We didnt make it to Bistro 5 last sailing either. I really want to try it this upcoming sailing, along w/ Qsine. We had all the kids last year so we didnt have a chance to go to those.

[TPD]

Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

It was posted on Cruisecritic. http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celeb...Pck_Flyer2.pdf
Aw that is awesome father daughter cruise! Yea not sure if it would be the best option for this cruise, possibly a future one.

We didnt make it to Bistro 5 last sailing either. I really want to try it this upcoming sailing, along w/ Qsine. We had all the kids last year so we didnt have a chance to go to those.

Thanks - just saw that flyer on cruise critic tonight! Sounds interesting.

We did Qsine last year on the Eclipse. We enjoyed it. I highly recommend you go with at least a group of 6 in order to get to try more food.

[JeJeTe]

I'm speaking to Celebrity about booking a cruise with them now based on their drink pacakage deal. For $1075 per person you get a 7 day cruise, the drink package, an oceanview stateroom, pre-paid grautities, and that includes all applicable taxes and $25 onboard credit. I'm definitely considering it.