This cruise date is a regular thing of January for us. Last year RCCL Navigator out of New Orleans, Previous RCCL Freedom out of Ft. Lauderdale. This yesr with one other couple who were first time cruisers, last year with 5 couples first time and veteran cruisers, previous ourselves for an anniversary cruise.
The Reflection was an excellent, beautiful boat. Had everything you could ever want ona 3k passenger boat. Balcony cabin was great, cabin service staff great as well. Service there we had grown to expect from other lines and cruises.
Other than that staff sucked. Main dining room waiters, assistants were non responsive, argumentive, almost arrogant. Very disappointing this year with our guests on board. They noticed it as well even though they had no standard set. Buffet deck staff was much better in attitude and courtesies. Bartenders and pool bartenders seem to have the worst attitudes. Would rather walk around or talk with other staff than guests. Very disappointing.
Balcony cabin in rear third of ship deck 8. More motion we've felt on same size ship ever. We were up a couple of decks from a dining room crew access point which was a little noisy. Overall....excellent cabin.