This was the inaugural Mediterranean cuise for the new 3,046 passenger Celebrity Reflection and I was thrilled to be there! Being the newest and the largest of the Celebrity fleet, I never felt that this ship was larger than any of their others. They certainly have not compromised an ounce of service or ammenities to add to the size. And the ship still feels intimate and special - unlike the gargantuan ships in their parent company, Royal Carib.

I was lucky enough to have switched from a Concierge Class cabin (194 sq ft) to an Aqua Class Suite (300 sq ft). I was charged a nominal fee - the cabin was available, Celebrity wanted to fill it, I fit the bill. And I am glad I did. The Aqua Class "Suite" - as far as I can tell only available on the Reflecton - is much larger than the standard cabin, and gorgeously appointed. You can actually move around the bed without hitting the opposite wall! I was in 2121 directly under the Solarium - which I nick-named "Hot -n- Humid" - but was not disturbed at all by any noise from above. I didn't hear a thing. The cabin was a few feet from the spa, gym and the forward elevators, which was very convenient, and one floor below the Oceanside Cafe at the other end of the ship. The accommodations were sharp and clean in hues of brown. The large bathroom had tile walls and floor, a mosaic back-splash, a Decolav bowl-sink, full bath-tub with Hansgrohe shower and bath jets. Beautiful Egyptian-cotton towels and robes. The suite was assigned an English Style butler, a cabin attendant, and an assistant attendant. The butler, Nalan, from Turkey seemed disappointed that she could not unpack for me. She was eager to please, and always there with a smile. I found out later that 2121 was one of 13 cabins and 2 Penhouse Suites that she was overseeing. Very efficient, very gracious, and I highly recommend.

The gorgeouse main dining room, OPUS is spectacular. The decor is a 1960's space age look reminiscent of Disney's "Tomorrowland" and very effective. Okay ... it was very dark; difficult to read the menu and more difficult to see the person across the table from you. However, the food was delicious and the service impeccable. As I do on all Celebrity ships, I inquired about cinnamon ice cream (first had in 2000 onboard the Millenium) and Mohammad, the maitre d', said he would look into it. Read more