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It is a complicated problem.

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I’m still stressing the point that these two weren’t refugees trying to save themselves any longer. The desperate attempt to reach safety had been accomplished, since they were already in Greece, already embarked on the official asylum process. They wanted to circumvent that official process and get to a country they fancied more than Greece. They had no pressing need to get on Reflection. They did it because they are chancers, looking for an illegal shortcut to a nicer lifestyle.

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You'll be getting on Reflection just as we leave. We are doing the West bound Transatlantic. I love reading other people's travel blogs and yours was a fun one.

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Thanks for the great review and updates. We are taking this TA the other way in October. For some reason you get one more port in Italy Westbound than we get East bound. No biggie, just interesting.

 

Can you tell me if the app works for people who do no purchase the internet time?

 

Do you find enough activities and entertainment during the 7 sea days? I was wondering if it less for a TA (Our first coming up) because they have to keep the entertainers on board for 7 days and not switch them out on port stops.

 

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Anyone help me out. What should I expect? Any secrets to enjoying this cruise?

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Thanks for the update we are renting a cabana so wanted to know about how that all worked. Sounds like a fun day.

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Different ships different Persian Gardens?

I have heard that Celebrity, unlike Holland and Royal Caribbean, does not arrange for traveling ministers to organize Sunday services or anything. Does anyone have any experience with doing this ad hoc on Celebrity. I read two accounts that said Celebrity was very resistant and unsupportive of anything like this.

Have you actually checked? While I have not gone to services while on ship, I do notice that there always several types of services and support groups on the ship. I am not sure who runs them. I would call Celebrity to find out directly.

Ok Boys and girls, I want to know what I should know about this beautiful ship. We are going on the Transatlantic in October and are there any little spaces we should know about? We are booked Aqua class for the first time, we have been doing Concierge and love that. What should we look for? Hot glass shows? Neat spots to read a book, things to make sure they do in the room?

We are going on Jewel on the 29th woohoo! Different ports but, want to hear about the ship itself as I've never been on it. Thanks!!

Don't forget to sign up for the meet and Mingle party. It's free, nice yummies, maybe free drinks etc and you get to meet other cruisers!!!

My tip in general for travel - keep your house/car keys in a safe but accessible place during your journey back. Remove them from checked-in luggage before leaving luggage outside the door/at the airport. Oh. Don't let the kids play with them on the plane, either...

 

Boy, I bet there's a good story behind that tip.

 

Bringing a small identifier near the cabin door for those who get "landmarks" more than numbers could be helpful. A postcard clipped to the paper slot, a ribbon on the knob, just something easy for identification.

 

We usually travel smaller Celebrity ships so end up looking for landmarks around the cabin like 2nd floor of the library, head toward the chairs with cushions that look like the cat.

 

Since there's no self-laundry, a reasonable substitute for those looking to pack minimally and not send their wash out is a large ziplock bag. There are 2.5 gallon ones available. Pop your clothes in, add water, then add a dollop of the provided shampoo, seal, and shake to create your own washing machine. An elastic travel wash line comes in handy as well so you can position clothes under the a/c vent where it should dry faster than in the damp bathroom. Make a "clothing burrito" with a bath towel and squish it hard to get the water out before you hang things up to reduce drying time. I bring a flocked hanger for air drying tops and since it is velvet flock, other things like socks will also stay when draped over it. If you have a hanging suiter, this can be the hanger you pack as it is slimmer than the larger wooden/plastic ones.

This brings up the don't overpack thread. We've learned to wash smaller items so that we don't have to pack as many of them.

another thing RCL does not tell you is that they are PAID to promote the shops in the port. The shops pay up to $100,000 per year to advertise and have their shops highlighted on the map. And RCL girl gets 10% of all sales from what her cruise shoppers buy. Bigger is not always better. Yes those shops have the "guarantee" but if you know what you are looking for, try the smaller shops for better jewlery deals. We found a great place down the strip in St Thomas called House of Diamonds. Got some wonderful, one of a kind pieces including a nice chocolate diamond ring! So just beware of the PUSH from RCL to go to only the stores they tell you. But also beware of wrip-off artists in other shops. Get their business cards, have them write up an appraisal of their jewlery. Tell them you saw something at Diamonds International or the ship had a better price....

they will DEAL for sure to compete!

Learned from the guys on the excursion boat that the best place to get rum is at the Kmart. Seriously, look for local off track shops, they are always better.