Celebrity Reflection Review

Celebrity Reflection

Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Reflection
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6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Nov 2017
Cabin: AquaClass 1

We chose this cruise because we had not been to the ABC Islands (Aruba Bonaire, and Curacao), and it had a lot of sea time (5 ports, 11 nights). We have been on three other Solstice class ships, and we prefer those to Reflection. We always stay in an Aqua 1 cabin on deck 11 because of the nice shade provided by the deck 12 pool deck overhang. But on Reflection, deck 12 consists of suites, and the noise caused by toilets flushing above is louder than that of our own toilet flushing. With Blu, we don't feel the need to pay for the several specialty restaurants, because we love the food and service. The Aqua Spa Café is great for quick, light, healthy breakfast and lunch alternatives. We only cruise the Caribbean, and we have been to most of the ports more than once, so for us it is more the trip than the destination. We will stay with Celebrity because it provides in our opinion the best overall package, and we will stay with Silhouette, Equinox, and Solstice. Entertainment is too subjective of a topic to address: everyone has a preference. There are many activities available during the day and evening, but we find most topics to be outside of our scope of interests. We prefer to relax on our cruises. Disembarcation was the most orderly that we have seen on Celebrity ships. And if you have the chance to see the late night show called "Liars Club" you must experience it. Never have I heard an audience laugh so heartily.

Cabin Review

AquaClass 1

Cabin A1

Great shower, nice bath products. Plenty of storage space under the bed, in closet, and in cabinets above the bed. Chairs and foot stools on lanai are great for watching the sea and snoozing. Aqua class is comfortable and relaxing with nice amenities, including access to the Persian Gardens.

Port Reviews

Grand Cayman (Georgetown)

OK for shopping or just to walk around.

Cartagena (Colombia)

Been there before, so just walked around a bit. However for first timers, a visit to the Old City is rewarding.

Aruba

Nice little area right at port, and more shopping in town (all walkable).

Curacao

Best port for shopping on this itinerary. Cross the Queen Emma bridge and have a full afternoon.

Bonaire

Not much to do, except for stalls in the port area. Beaches, yes. Scuba and snorkeling, yes. Walked the area and in 90 minutes and we were back onboard having lunch and a cold drink. If you're into salt, this is the place for you.

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