JoeyandDavid

Jackie my dear when it comes to you ....You can have as many Favorites as you wish ....... (you will anyway!!)

To answer our own question.. if Celebrity and RCL went out of business.. we would most likely step up to Regent.. if that option wasnt a possibility..and with NCL unlikely to make some some changes by reinstating traditional dining options onboard... we most likely would abandon cruising... as a regular vacation option..

If you woke up one day and your favorite cruise line went out of business... Would you stop cruising? Would you go to another line? and if so which one? or Does it really not make a difference..."because they are all the same anyway"? Inquiring minds want to know! (well actually just I do .. but I like to inquire )

We definitely have to try this line..

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you are so right!! But that is the story as THEY choose to tell ..

On August 6, 2008 the first block out of a total of 72 of the new 122,000-gt passenger cruise vessel "Celebrity Equinox" for Celebrity Cruises Inc. (CCI) was put in place in the yard's covered building dock II. In the dock of the Papenburg yard Richard Fain (CEO), Dan Hanrahan (President), Harri Kulovaara (Executive Vice President Maritime & Newbuilding) and Project Director Jarmo Laakso of Celebrity Cruises put down "lucky cents" before the first block of the new ship was lowered by the 800-ts crane. This first block weighs approx. 550 tons, is 16 m long, 36.80 m wide and approx. 8.00 m high. MEYER WERFT was represented by Bernard Meyer (Managing Partner), Lambert Kruse (Managing Director) and Uwe Wulff (Project Manager).The "Celebrity Equinox“ is the second ship in a series of five for CCI (Miami/USA). The ship has a length overall of 315 m, a breadth of 36.80 m, and will be able to operate at a speed of more than 24 knots. More than 2,852 passengers will be accommodated in 1,426 cabins.This class of ships features plenty of technical innovations. It will contain numerous energy-saving systems, and is built in line with the latest stability regulations, which will take effect as of 2009. Delivery of the ship to Celebrity Cruises is scheduled for 2009.

I have heard of Spencer as well supposed to be excellent

With all the sanitation worries in the world today.. Considering what stories you have heard about what people do in the strangest places on board cruise ships.. it leads me to ask.... Do you use ship board jacuzzi /hot tubs?

Oh yes he was!!!!! I can't thank you and Tony enough for that experience!!!

YES!!!!!!

Jackie do you recall which Glacier this was?

We would be interested in working with someone on Willemstad, Curacao

make sure you let us know where they are too! Will you have a chance to watch it? Hey to Paul!

Provided that weather conditions are favourable, the new ship will slowly start leaving the building dock around 7.30 am. By 9.00 am the Celebrity Solstice will be moved in the harbour. During the day, plenty of tests will be performed. By 2.00 pm the ship will be berthed alongside the yard's pier. The undocking schedule may change due to weather conditions! The undocking procedure will be broadcast live on the internet. Watch the web show

23 more days... Jenn here we come!!!

Thanks J&J for keep me corrrect .. it is sunday the 10th

Jackie DOES come up with the best tour guides..... "Oh Claudio!!"

I might have to rethink The Eastern Caribbean, whats wrong with Nassau Bahamas well to be gentle... for me it's like the Tijuana of the Caribbean..

as of 8/8/8 it is My understanding is that Jeans have officially been banned from the dining room during the evening meal

As the building of these new ships happen there is a process where they put the hulls out to "sea" so to speak so they can finish the construction the Solstice will do this this Sunday, Aug. 10 If you would like ot watch it live.. Here's the link: Meyerwerft Website

Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1989 with the objective of fulfilling the travel industry's need for a high-quality, premium cruise product at an intelligent price. The company was determined to set a new, worldwide standard for cruising, and to create a distinctive expression of superior quality, grand style, attentive service, spacious accommodations, and exceptional cuisine. Believing that the dining experience is an essential part of a quality cruise vacation, Celebrity custom-built galleys to create the finest gourmet cuisine at sea, preparing everything from scratch, using only the finest, freshest ingredients. The first ships introduced to the Celebrity fleet - Along with the launch of the Century-class fleet in 1995, Celebrity created another industry first: a luxurious spa experience within the environment of a cruise ship, with the introduction of the AquaSpa® by Elemis. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises merged with Royal Caribbean International, bringing together two extraordinary cruise brands within one corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The company today has a combined total of 29 ships in service and one under construction. In the year 2000, Celebrity launched the appropriately named Millennium featuring the industry's first application of gas turbine engines, which reduce exhaust emissions by up to 95 percent over traditional propulsion systems. Millennium and her sister ships - Infinity, Summit and Constellation - nearly doubled the line's capacity in just two years (2000-2002), with each ship offering guests an unmatched dining experience in distinctive, intimate specialty restaurants. Millennium's "Olympic,"Infinity's "S.S. United States,"Summit's "Normandie"and Constellation's "Ocean Liners"each boast original paneling and artifacts from the famed transatlantic luxury liners after which they are named ("Ocean Liners'"includes paneling from the Ile de France), and feature dramatic tableside cooking, carving and flambé in the true French style. Royal Celebrity Tours was introduced in 2001, building on the strengths of both the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands, to offer truly unique vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe, pairing outstanding cruise experiences with incredible pre- or post-cruise land tour packages now known as "cruisetours." More than 100 brand enhancements and new "tastes of luxury" were unveiled across the fleet in 2003, including welcome champagne and mimosas, cold towels and fresh sorbet poolside, expanded options in dining, including Sushi Cafes and pasta/pizza bars, sunset yoga and Pilates classes, and more. During the same year, Celebrity introduced "ConciergeClass," an enhanced level of accommodations featuring new amenities and priority services, and introduced "Acupuncture at Sea," another undisputed industry first. In 2004, the line launched "Celebrity Xpeditions," a series of highly unique events and excursions designed to offer savvy travelers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be treated famously in new environments. The one-of-a-kind program gives guests the premium experiences they have come to expect from Celebrity, in new and exotic settings, including cruises in the enchanting Galapagos Islands on a luxurious megayacht, Celebrity Xpedition, and a series of premium excursion options on select itineraries. Celebrity continues to reap stellar rewards - including sweeping Conde Nast Traveler's "World's Greatest Ships" readers' survey (February 2003), which deemed seven Celebrity ships among the top 10 large ships. The line will continue to grow its customer base by offering the ultimate premium cruise experience with a taste of luxury across its 10-ship fleet-while also seeking innovative and unexpected ways to treat guests famously.

Personally i would love to see New Zealand / Australia

David is already talking about going back to Europe... he says it's for Jr ... but I know better!!!

Thats too Funny Bob ....