Hey Kenjoe
I see that you are going on the Constellation in February. We LOVED our two weeks on board. Definitely book early if you wish to go to Ocean Liners. We had such a good time with our dinner companions that we never got around to booking, but I heard from others that it gets harder to book if you wait too long. Ocean Liners is small and beautifully decorated with vintage china and artifacts from the great ocean liners. Here are other favorite spots:
The two-story library-- a tiny work of art. Good for when you want some quiet time.
The T-Pool and Spa. Spacious and gracious--you could spend a lot of time here. We did. Be on the lookout for off-price specials offered when the ship is in port.
The Martini Bar -- the wait staff took a lot of pleasure in filling the glass to the brim. You have to lean forward and slurp (discretely of course), but you certainly get a full drink!
The Cova Cafe; Lovely coffees and teas, cookies and tarts, and little cakes -- oh baby! There's a charge for the specialty coffee and tea; goodies are free.
If you don't feel like going to the main dining room, Connie offers a casual dining option for a modest cover charge (I think it's $2.00 per person) in the casual eating area.You get wait service and it's a nice option for folks who want to eat with their kids in a less formal setting or just people who don't feel like a more formal dinner.
When eating in the casual dining area be aware that you have lots of options -- there's the main buffet line, but also an omelet station and a pancake and waffle station at breakfast, a pizza station. a soup and sandwhich station, and a fresh pasta bar at lunch. And if you are watching your calories, check out the spa dining cafe in the T-Pool area.Of course, there is also outdoor dining -- hamburgers, salads, and fries.
And it's good to know that there's a topside jogging deck and a big gym overlooking the water.
I could go on and on. And we probably will go on Connie again when the itinerary and timing are right. Have a great time!
