Where do I start ? First cruise, plenty of research beforehand and high expectations mixed with apprehension. Well, the research paid dividends, the apprehensions proved unfounded and the expectations were exceeded ! Welcome to the Celebrity Reflection.

Usual story. 25th Wedding Anniversary, something special needed to celebrate the occasion. . To all you cruise veterans out there this might seem like " old hat " but to us cruise virgins, the Reflection and the whole experience proved to be something special indeed. Not only were we ensconsed in a floating, luxury hotel for ten days, we were blessed with glorious sunshine, hot temperatures and great ports of call.

Our Aqua Class cabin was well appointed with a great shower and washroom, a comfortable, large bed and adequate storage space. Nice balcony for feet up, supping a cool beer and delving into a plateful of gastronomic delights from the Ocean View Cafe as the sun set on the Western horizon. The cabin was kept clean and tidy by our ever smiling attendant...in fact, all the crew were forever smiling and genuinely wishing us well at all times of day. That was one of the many things that stood out on this ship. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Read more