AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 After a little casino donation we posted up at Craft Social. This is the venue where one would watch sports ball. It's pretty small..Can't imagine how it will look on Turkey Day. Neesa, FireFishII and JohnK6404 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That crab cake and lobster looks amazing!!! How did your mom do with the meal? She managed..they made her a custom salad for the appetizer and did something to the lobster casserole to make it onion/chive/scallion/shallot/garlic free so she had that. It was touch and go there at the beginning, though. Ampurp85, Neesa, FireFishII and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 This is tonight's entertainment..the middle one got canceled because a performer is hurt. Neesa, Lovetocruise2002, FireFishII and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Nothing else to do..might as well play with the drink package. I walked over to Cafe al Bacio..think Cafe Promenade for those familiar with Royal Caribbean. They have a case of desserts available for anyone at no charge. I ordered the Iced Popcorn Frappe which claims it has alcohol in it but tastes not surprisingly like sugar. MaryS, Neesa, FireFishII and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 11:30pm and we have no clue where everyone is. Sorrentos modern luxury style FireFishII, MaryS, asquared17 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Photos from the trek back to the room, scenic route. Pretty sure that's not how it works. Chocolates of the day... Neesa, asquared17, Ampurp85 and 3 others 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 53 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: 11:30pm and we have no clue where everyone is. Sorrentos modern luxury style Keep in mind the modern luxury version of Sorrento's is in the back part of Oceanview Cafe. Passing thru Oceanview Cafe I grabbed a quick shot of the gluten-free and dairy-free selection of late-night snacks. Lovetocruise2002, Neesa, asquared17 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Hope everyone has enjoyed the class 101 on Celebrity cruises and venture over to book a sailing. Maybe a group cruise will be in the future MaryS, Lovetocruise2002, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 So I am confused as to the MDR if not sailing in the Retreat. If my study of this ship is correct there are 4 MDR restaurants. If I forgo specialty my first time out on Celebrity & choose a traditional seating do you get assigned a table in the same restaurant every evening? Do they then rotate the menus through from the other venues or do they rotate us like on DCL? If and it's a big If I can swing this I have to be fine with a concierge cabin at best, we just placed our first University deposit so my cruising days are over for the foreseeable future. (Saint Leo University newest program, Bachelor of Science Nursing Program, proud mama here.... on the way to broke but proud, LOL!) I'm loving this trip report, it is so refreshing as it is new yet familiar at the same time. I really am enjoying all the food porn!! Thanks so much for the amazing trip report and Happy, Healthy, Blessed Thanksgiving to all! Jax, Lovetocruise2002, MaryS and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Neesa said: So I am confused as to the MDR if not sailing in the Retreat. If my study of this ship is correct there are 4 MDR restaurants. If I forgo specialty my first time out on Celebrity & choose a traditional seating do you get assigned a table in the same restaurant every evening? Do they then rotate the menus through from the other venues or do they rotate us like on DCL? My understanding on Edge class you are assigned a set table and restaurant. Each restaurant has a set menu of items that stay the same and are specific to that restaurant. Then there's a rotating daily menu that all dining rooms have. Plus there's a classics menu that doesn't change and is the same for all of the restaurants. You are able to order the special items unique to the other restaurants at your assigned restaurant upon request. FireFishII, Neesa and Jax 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Today we are in St. Thomas. The modern luxury map channel goes down into city detail. The ship announcements also play on the map channel so you don't have to run to open the door to hear the announcement in the hallway. It's bright out..much improved weather from yesterday. Cactus527, Neesa, asquared17 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Just found this in our closet. It was under the laundry sheet so we assumed it was the laundry bag, but maybe it's the beach bag @SMOKEY0202 mentioned? MaryS, FireFishII, Neesa and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 6 hours ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Hope everyone has enjoyed the class 101 on Celebrity cruises and venture over to book a sailing. Never! You'll have to pry Royal from my cold, dead hands! Signed, Guy who doesn't like change. instaGator, Jax, MaryS and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Found the robe in the closet too. Funny how we are still finding all these surprises in this cabin. The vanity opens up and there's even a jewelry storage box in there. CrimsonCruiser, FireFishII, Lovetocruise2002 and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Photos from the trek back to the room, scenic route. Ugh! Can't even escape them on Celebrity lol 9 hours ago, CGTLH said: Keep in mind the modern luxury version of Sorrento's is in the back part of Oceanview Cafe That is dangerous for the waistline...I'll just grab a slice of pizza, while passing by the buffet lol 6 hours ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Hope everyone has enjoyed the class 101 on Celebrity cruises and venture over to book a sailing. I have posed the X idea to Hubby. His response? "What am I supposed to do all day if I cannot Flow Ride?" This might be a bit more difficult than I initially thought. I am trying to lure him over with gelato and stir fry stations 28 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: so you don't have to run to open the door to hear the announcement in the hallway. Glad to hear I am not the only one who does that! 11 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Found the robe in the closet too That looks ultra cozy! Again, one step up from Royal... Neesa, FireFishII, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Oh, I just thought of another question. How do you guys find the dress code compares to Royal, especially in areas like The Retreat (lounge & Luminae)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That looks ultra cozy! Again, one step up from Royal... Yes, it is very heavy! 6 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I have posed the X idea to Hubby. His response? "What am I supposed to do all day if I cannot Flow Ride?" This should definitely be a concern. If you are not a relaxer, I'm not sure what else is there to fill your days. We have spent most of our time eating or sitting around. I've watched more Netflix on this cruise than I ever do at home FireFishII, Neesa, CrimsonCruiser and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: If you are not a relaxer, I'm not sure what else is there to fill your days. We have spent most of our time eating or sitting around. I've watched more Netflix on this cruise than I ever do at home That sounds perfect to me! That is what I normally do on Royal anyway. Well, not the Netflix part, I read/blog instead. He said we will have to look at Star inaugural and X pricing for July 2025. Good thing they are coming out the same week otherwise I would drive my poor TA nuts with holds lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Oh, I just thought of another question. How do you guys find the dress code compares to Royal, especially in areas like The Retreat (lounge & Luminae)? The restaurants all have a no tshirts, no jeans with holes, no shorts policy in the evening. We haven't been to the Retreat in the evening but during the day you wouldn't feel out of place with tshirt and shorts. In the evenings it noticeably skews more towards dressier than casual compared to Royal. You will see less folks in public areas in shorts/tshirts at night but you wouldn't stick out if you were dressed like that. Neesa, FireFishII and Lovetocruise2002 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 minute ago, AshleyDillo said: no pants policy in the evening. This must be very interesting... CrimsonCruiser, asquared17, instaGator and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 minute ago, AshleyDillo said: The restaurants all have a no tshirts, no jeans with holes, no shorts policy in the evening. We haven't been to the Retreat in the evening but during the day you wouldn't feel out of place with tshirt and shorts. In the evenings it noticeably skews more towards dressier than casual compared to Royal. You will see less folks in public areas in shorts/tshirts at night but you wouldn't stick out if you were dressed like that. What about in the lounge in the day time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Dress code or should say inappropriate clothing i haven't seen on this sailing. With it being European sailing it's a more casual sailing. On dress to impress night, i barely saw a handful of elegant gowns. On prior sailings there was zenith who attempted to go to dining room in shorts and told NO. They do make sure dining room experience is classy and not night club attire or barely any clothes at all. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That sounds perfect to me! That is what I normally do on Royal anyway. Well, not the Netflix part, I read/blog instead. I work a lot when I'm solo cruising so it doesn't bother me that there's less active stuff to do. I have never even gotten into a cruise ship pool, hot tub, or water slide The people watching has been disappointing as the clientele seems to be more well behaved. I haven't seen Zeniths flaunting their black cards. I haven't seen folks tossing around their entitled attitudes. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa, asquared17 and 4 others 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: This must be very interesting... too quick before I edited.. It's all Winnie the Poohing at night on X. Lovetocruise2002, instaGator, WAAAYTOOO and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: What about in the lounge in the day time? Shorts and tshirts galore. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 I haven't even seen the pajama attire in my passing around in early morning. With dining room, if you select early or late times it would be set table nightly. They will adjust nightly once everyone is seated for "walk-ins" My time is flexible and hasn't been problem with time requests You won't see the pins or stuffy ones demanding this or that because status Neesa, AshleyDillo, FireFishII and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I have never even gotten into a cruise ship pool, hot tub, or water slide Same! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Another difference is you won't hear craziness of upsell stuff left and right or go buy your bingo card. You either see events in the App or in the Daily. Not constant announcements to go to this or that. AshleyDillo, asquared17 and CrimsonCruiser 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: My understanding on Edge class you are assigned a set table and restaurant. Each restaurant has a set menu of items that stay the same and are specific to that restaurant. Then there's a rotating daily menu that all dining rooms have. Plus there's a classics menu that doesn't change and is the same for all of the restaurants. You are able to order the special items unique to the other restaurants at your assigned restaurant upon request. Thanks so much! Yikes now I have FOMO retreat & FOMO the other three MDR's . Looks like I'm going to sit this one out for a few years so we can do it right! So appreciative of the info! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Neesa said: Thanks so much! Yikes now I have FOMO retreat & FOMO the other three MDR's . Looks like I'm going to sit this one out for a few years so we can do it right! So appreciative of the info! It's a lot! Celebrity is over complicated . There's so many different classes and configurations of everything..different drink package levels and wifi levels. It's a whole new system to learn how to game! Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB, MaryS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: It's a lot! Celebrity is over complicated . There's so many different classes and configurations of everything..different drink package levels and wifi levels. It's a whole new system to learn how to game! I'm an excellent student! I look forward to learning this new system!!!! WAAAYTOOO, Lovetocruise2002, asquared17 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Neesa said: I'm an excellent student! I look forward to learning this new system!!!! Me too! asquared17, AshleyDillo and Neesa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 I ventured to the Solarium for research purposes. It's gorgeous in there! They even have an eatery in here. asquared17, Cactus527, DDaley and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 There's a juice/smoothie bar for an extra cost..included in drink packages, though. Food offerings... This is a surprise find..self service and complimentary for all! Lovetocruise2002, MaryS, FireFishII and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 My mother agreed to walk across the pool deck because she wanted to check out Oceanview Cafe for lunch again. They rent these "cabanas" on the pool deck. Neesa, Cactus527, Lovetocruise2002 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Some more unique modern luxury Windjammer observations.. There's more than one plate size. They have regular selections (asian, mexican, that are always there, but they have rotating themes as well. Never seen this anywhere before... Neesa, MaryS, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Holy tuna sandwiches @asquared17 ! Paging @Sweety. Cactus527, MichelleB1234, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 9 others 6 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: There's more than one plate size. TBF, the WJ also has large and small (small are usually by the desserts). The food pics however... Neesa and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Love lunch with a view..our pier mate is a cargo ship with fancy boats Lovetocruise2002, Neesa, Cactus527 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 You know I have to ask this most pressing question. Are there Ducks? asquared17, Lovetocruise2002, Ampurp85 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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