What not to miss on the Reflection?

Hi! Haven't cruised Celebrity for many years now and we are so excited about our upcoming Reflection cruise. I see so many unhappy posts due to recent cutbacks, but I am sure there are still lots of awesome moments and things to enjoy on the cruise. We just love to cruise. So, please tell us what we should be sure not to miss. (We are booked in a regular veranda cabin, so we can't partake any special suite-only dining/bar venues, but that's OK.) Thanks to all!!

Reflection is our favorite ship, but this baby has to be seen to be believed.

There is some really neat pieces of art:

Thanks for the photo. I read about the artwork. I am so looking forward to exploring the ship and finding all the special incredible pieces. I am accountant and lack in the imagination dept. I am always so amazed at what people can come up with!!

So many awesome photos!! Thank you so much! :)

Thanks for the photo. I read about the artwork. I am so looking forward to exploring the ship and finding all the special incredible pieces. I am accountant and lack in the imagination dept. I am always so amazed at what people can come up with!!

I count beans too.:cool:

I'm not sure I would call the rose incredible. You have to see it to understand.

OK, I will be sure to remember what you said about the rose. Is it safe to stand close to it? I noticed that no person is near the artwork. It's not a Venus Flytrap, is it?????? :D

It was about 6:00AM :D

Good burgers and Hot Dogs, one level up from the pool.

Sunset Bar (side, along the lawn)

Actually the grass growing on a ship intrigues me. Can't wait to check it out.

OK, this is really odd. Went out to dinner yesterday at an Asian fusion restaurant and did not eat fortune cookie til just now. It says: A new voyage will fill your life with untold memories.

How awesome! It can only be foreshadowing of a great cruise!!!:):):)

does the Mast Grill have an extra charge?

does the Mast Grill have an extra charge?

No......the food is free at the Mast Bar. :):):)

No......the food is free at the Mast Bar. :):):)

The food is at the Mast Grill. The Mast Bar is on Starboard side, same deck.

Mast Grill on the left, Mast Bar on the right:

Just off the Reflection - we though the food at the Aqua Spa had improved since our last trip (January '14) and in the buffet as well. Excellent curries and lots of good salad and fruit choices. There's nothing nicer than eating outside at the very stern, watching the ship's wake.

If it's your thing, the buffet offers some basic but tasty sushi at 5:30 - fun to take to have with a drink at the stern or one flight up in the Sunset bar.

Sitting at the stern and eating breakfast is one of my favorite times of day. Quieter and not as busy as later in the day. I am surprised not more people have figured that out yet. Shhh - let's not broadcast it too loudly. And.... sushi is definitely one of our "things". We are scheduled for Select Dining at 7:30pm. So, sushi at 5:30 will fit in just perfectly! Thanks for the tips!

Hi! Haven't cruised Celebrity for many years now and we are so excited about our upcoming Reflection cruise. I see so many unhappy posts due to recent cutbacks, but I am sure there are still lots of awesome moments and things to enjoy on the cruise. We just love to cruise. So, please tell us what we should be sure not to miss. (We are booked in a regular veranda cabin, so we can't partake any special suite-only dining/bar venues, but that's OK.) Thanks to all!!

I would suggest the Aqua Spa Cafe which is located by the adult only Solarium. It has quality, healthy food choices such as salmon, chicken salad, and salads. And it is included in your cruise fare.

We really enjoy the evening shows put on by the singers and dancers. They work really hard and are talented. I believe they do 3 different shows on a 7 day cruise.

It is really exciting anticipating, especially on your first cruise.

Nice art and burgers are always OK but, are those the "things that should not be missed"? We have been on Solstice (twice) and Equinox, they both had art and Mast Grill as well.

Is there anything on Reflection that is better? Or different?

What about the entertainment? Celebrity had a Cirque de Soleil type show before, what do they have now?

Keesar,

Thanks for the info especially about the Aqua Spa. DH and I eat healthy (most of the time), but on a cruise it is difficult with all the tempting foods offerings. We have cruised previously, just not on Celebrity for quite some time. Having past cruise experience, in my opinion, only makes the anticipation greater. :):) Excited to see the differences between Celebrity and Carnival. I have a feeling we are making a move up the luxury ladder.

Nice art and burgers are always OK but, are those the "things that should not be missed"? We have been on Solstice (twice) and Equinox, they both had art and Mast Grill as well.

Is there anything on Reflection that is better? Or different?

What about the entertainment? Celebrity had a Cirque de Soleil type show before, what do they have now?

Shows run for about 5 years we were told. The Solstice has the equipment to do those aerial shows above the audience. That equipment was not installed on the Reflection.

On the Reflection, the Oceanview Cafe, pools, and Sky Observation Lounge are all on the same deck (14). That is a major difference. There is also an outdoor dining area towards the rear of the ship outside the Oceanview Cafe. That is a welcome addition.

The molecular bar!! Do not miss!

Celebrity redesigned the Sunset Bar on Reflection and it is the best in the fleet, IMHO. Much more open, more seating, cool bar with stools that light up in different colors at night.

The food is at the Mast Grill. The Mast Bar is on Starboard side, same deck.

 

Mast Grill on the left, Mast Bar on the right:

 

I can see how you've got your post count over 2,000!!

The food is at the Mast Grill. The Mast Bar is on Starboard side, same deck.

 

Mast Grill on the left, Mast Bar on the right:

 

I can see how you've got your post count over 2,000!!

 

That was helpful; thank you.

The molecular bar!! Do not miss!

No more Molecular Bar. It is being replaced in Jan 2016 with World Class bar.