Overall, the Celebrity Reflection is a beautiful and almost brand new ship, and if you've been on other cruises you realize the newer boats make your cruise a little bit nicer. The ship has been built around all the modern conveniences we expect, ie. wifi, hdtv, well designed staterooms, more verandas available, ect. The ship offers many specialty restaurants that seemed desperate for more reservations, as they were constantly doing the sales pitch even on the elevators and in bathrooms.

The anytime dining was impossible to get after boarding so we stuck with our 6:15 dinners, even though it was not something we signed up for or were able to change once aboard. My advice is to make sure when you book your cruise request anytime dining, it allows the freedom to eat when you want, and that is no small thing. While we were at shore we often had to leave early in order to get dressed for our early dinner times. These ports are mostly incredibly gorgeous with more to do than anyone could possibly do in a day.

DO NOT PLAN AN EXCURSION IN MYKONOS!!! Instead do what we did and have the best day of the entire cruise. In Mykonos we were able to walk through the ridiculously beautiful town and reach the area where one can rent a motor scooter or 4 wheeled ATV (very cheap and easy to operate because there is very little traffic). We took the ATV and drove it over the island and followed the signs to the "Super Paradise Beach", not to be confused with the "Paradise Beach", we also saw the "Paradise Beach" and it's not as good as the super one. The Super Paradise Beach was the most beautiful beach I have ever seen in my whole life, seriously. The beach is set in a large lagoon with lounging beds with umbrellas to be enjoyed for the cost of 20Euro's (not positive on that price). You could order drinks and food, all at slightly elevated prices but it was worth every penny to be in such an incredible location. Also, being Mykonos, a party island for Europeans, the sandy beach leads to a white-washed outdoor club that must really be a killer spot come midnight. In the DJ booth during our stay at Super Paradise Beach they had someone playing "chilled-out house" music at a perfect volume to add that extra ambiance to our amazing day. We chose a set of beach beds with an umbrella just steps from the calm, crystal clear, blue sea. Walking into the water, the depth increases very gradually and on our day there were few people swimming, it was early June so the water was cold at first but after a few moments was just perfect. We were very sad to leave this island oasis we felt we had discovered, but of course we had to get back to the ship to get ready for our annoying early dinner time. One piece of advice, if you take the ATV and you are two people you might want to pay for a vehicle per person. That is because Mykonos is a hilly island and the weight of two normal sized adults was more than the engine could handle on it's steepest points, and you must get up those hills to reach the Super Paradise Beach. These ATV's are very easy to use, I had never used one before and I picked it up immediately. They do not go very fast, maximum 30mph except for going down hills, as fast as you dare! Make sure your ATV is in good working order before you take it on, because we didn't notice the starter on ours was loose and this became a slight problem on our way back. Also, they will ask you to put gasoline in the tank. There is a gas station right almost next to the places that rent the vehicles. If at all concerned about driving your own vehicle, just take a taxi, its worth it. On our way back to the port and drop off the ATV, we noticed a tiny little open air cafe sitting among the craggy rocks and scattering goats. My husband had a beer and I had the most delicious home-made yogurt with honey. I thought I had died and gone to heaven, that day was so memorable and fun. Read more