{"id":2526,"date":"2014-02-19T09:13:06","date_gmt":"2014-02-19T14:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolleemiles.com\/?p=454"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:59:24","slug":"aboard-celebrity-silhouette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techypenguin.com\/clients\/17-ar-website\/aboard-celebrity-silhouette\/","title":{"rendered":"Aboard the Celebrity Silhouette"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After being \u201cMIA\u201d for a while with life in crazy motion, I\u2019m back and ready to treat you to some special information and photos.<\/p>

January 5-12, 2014 marked a great week of exposure to the Solstice Class Celebrity Silhouette<\/a> and everyone has rave reviews.\u00a0 The best bargain was upgrading to the AQUA class and receiving all the perks related to that class of cabin.<\/p>

There were 5 cabins in my group, 4 of which occupied cabins in a row on the 10th<\/sup> Deck which enabled the balcony partitions to be opened\u2026..and all enjoyed afternoon sessions of sharing what went on during the day for each of us.<\/p>

The lifeboats on Deck 5 had a sign on them, so here you can see me starting where they are located.<\/p>

Upon arrival to the Cabin the day of Embarkation, we found a note to enjoy a specialty restaurant of our choice for 50% off.\u00a0 After consideration of our choices (there are several) and costs involved (most were $45), we chose the MURANO and were not disappointed by that decision.\u00a0 It was delicious and ambiance sublime!<\/p>

Speaking of eating, a popular favorite for our breakfast and lunch became the Aqua Caf\u00e9, located in a small corner of the \u201cindoor pool\u201d area.\u00a0\u00a0 (It\u2019s not really indoors, but does have a see-through cover so you can enjoy the pool on a rainy day\u2026.\u00a0 Or just enjoy the peaceful zen-like atmosphere with quiet music everyday!)\u00a0 The Aqua Caf\u00e9 offers healthy yogurt \u201csundaes\u201d and different choices of breakfast and dinner treats that speak to the heart-healthy type.\u00a0 We all loved the variation of menus and the presentation of salads and\/or sandwiches, Quiche or whatever the day offered.\u00a0 It is a welcome choice for those tired of hamburgers and hot dogs or pizza, fries, etc.<\/p>

Of course if the main buffet or the Mast Grille serving hamburgers and hot dogs was your choice, that was certainly okay too.\u00a0 The buffet had MANY healthy choices of various kinds of salads, every ethnic food you can imagine and always seemed to be non-crowded and abundantly equipped with various items.<\/p>

You can easily walk from the indoor to the \u201coutdoor pool\u201d which was also very nice but with much more \u201cnoise\u201d like Zumba or dance classes, pool activities, etc.\u00a0 We also found the classes very energetic and were amazed to find the Captain leading a kick-boxing class as well!\u00a0 Now that\u2019s a first for me on ANY cruise line.\u00a0 I must say it was a class to tell all about.\u00a0 Obviously Captain Dimitris Kafetzis stays in shape and could out-box many (including me) in the class with his steps and punches.\u00a0 Very FUN!<\/p>

The Library area was another interesting location with cubicles where you could literally curl up and read or relax in a barrel type chair\u2026\u00a0 or even a more enclosed privacy space to share with another.\u00a0\u00a0 Books lined several walls and the quiet zone(s) were busy every day we were on the ship.<\/p>

I-pad, I-phone and I-anything classes were offered in a special meeting room.\u00a0 I found these to be totally informational and the excellent instructor had big audiences every day at sea.\u00a0 Gearing totally to the Apple products, the Internet was also available in a computer lab filled with MACs.\u00a0 Apple purchases could be made on board the ship as well.\u00a0 As I am a MAC user, I found this to be interesting AND fun as well.<\/p>

Entertainment was good and I would simply say costumes were \u201cinteresting\u201d to say the least.\u00a0 Sometimes the choice of songs didn\u2019t exactly come together with the costuming, but then that also is just a matter of opinion I\u2019m sure.\u00a0 All in all I wouldn\u2019t rate the cruise down a notch because of it.\u00a0 The singers and dancers themselves were amazing and theater seating was quite comfortable.<\/p>

Celebrity Cruise Lines are consistently \u201celegant\u201d in my opinion.\u00a0 There is a certain feeling of luxury when one steps onboard and it never leaves.\u00a0 The artwork is nice and several art auctions were held daily.\u00a0\u00a0 Also a Specialty Coffee on the Silhouette offers that all-favored latte and beautiful pastry and\/or dessert selection.\u00a0 There is also a Gelato stop for those so inclined.<\/p>

The SPA was always busy with many choices in the way of classes, work-out equipment, foot problem consultation, special massage treatments and of course complete salon for nails and hair styling.\u00a0 I must say our small group of women left a chunk of change in that area.\u00a0 Isn\u2019t that what cruises are for in some cases?\u00a0 It always seems to be important to my groups, and I cannot argue with that.<\/p>

A special treat included for the AQUA class client is the Persian Garden where heated chaise lounges look out over the water, another quiet atmosphere where relaxation is key.\u00a0 There are also steam showers with various fragrances to enhance the experience, and that definitely was a favorite place to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.\u00a0 Quiet is the key word there, too.<\/p>

The Main Dining room was on two decks and had many delicious choices for all 3 meals.\u00a0 We even found a table for 10 one night so all could come together to discuss the day\u2019s activities.\u00a0 It seemed quite large and impersonal compared to the private BLU dining room, but choices were many and staff was incredibly knowledgeable in every selection being served.\u00a0 Staff is hard to beat on this Solstice class ship.<\/p>

I left the BLU Specialty Dining Room on Deck 5 until last (but definitely not least!) to talk about.\u00a0 The food there was consistently elegantly presented and deliciously enjoyed every evening.\u00a0 The BLU is only available to AQUA class or Suites and gives out a special ambiance with blue glasses adorning white tablecloths in the area.\u00a0 There are 2-top tables up to 8-top and quite adequate for the number of people in those classes.\u00a0 We seldom had to wait for a table, even for 8. \u00a0The two in my group who ended up booking a lower category were sorry in the end they had not joined us for the week \u2013 it was under $200 per person to go from their level to ours.\u00a0 Oh well.\u00a0 NEXT time on the Celebrity Cruise Line<\/a>!<\/p>

All in all, we all had a wonderful time on this year\u2019s \u201cBling Bling Cruise\u201d for ladies!\u00a0 We celebrated one evening with hats one of the gals had made\u2026.. and wore them to the \u201crepeater\u201d party.\u00a0 I must say we were a big HIT, given the fact the Captain came to join us for a photo.<\/p>

Indeed it was great being back on Celebrity Cruise Line.\u00a0 I highly recommend the Celebrity Silhouette, and the Caribbean stops we made (San Juan, St. Maarten\/St.Martin and St. Kitts) brought back many memories from cruising and staying on land at these locations years ago.\"St.<\/a><\/p>

Come cruise with me next year and you are guaranteed to have a great time.\u00a0 You can even name your own cruise \u2013 after all Bling Blings started buying a $10-$20 \u201cbling\u201d each year and that\u2019s how it all got started.\u00a0 And I do believe we managed to leave another chunk of change in some of the ports as well.\u00a0 Ahhhh. More blings!<\/p>

I praise Celebrity<\/a> for this particular itinerary.\u00a0 A good time was had by ALL!!!<\/p>

\u201cGetting Paid to Cruise\u201d is what it\u2019s all about.\u00a0 Decide to come along on the next cruise.\u00a0 I can almost guarantee YOU, TOO, will have a good time as well.<\/p>

Thanks for listening and learning.<\/p>

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