Georgia Peaches Takes Sweet Mama on Her First Celebrity Cruise...Reflection Live 7/29-8/2

[hcat]

4 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

But as the cliche goes, everything happens for a reason, right?  So had we not had this encounter, we likely never would have found our dream machine!  The machine that would ultimately keep us occupied…and pay us handsomely well into the wee hours of the morning!  

 

But first, I had to drag Sweet Mama from the casino to clean up for the 7pm show and dinner in Tuscan. 
 

The show was a Cabaret style of popular diva style song and dance which we enjoyed very much. 

 

Am I the only one who holds my breath during the acrobatics?

 

After the show we headed to Tuscan where we were offered a two top window table with a dead center view of the wake. It couldn’t have been more perfect!

 

 

I ordered for the table creating our own tasting menu that was truly fabulous. Sweet Mama enjoyed it so much that we swapped out last night Murano reservation for another visit to Tuscan. 

 

What a feast!

[Georgia_Peaches]

2 hours ago, kluv2cruz said:

Is Tuscan open for light breakfast? I can never get to sit down breakfast on workout mornings and so Tuscan is a calm oasis to have a light-ish breakfast and latte and mimosa.

Tuscan is open until 10am for a continental breakfast but is only offered to Captain’s Club members who are Elite and up. 

Edited July 31 by Georgia_Peaches

[Stem to Stern]

It sounds like the mother daughter cruise is going nicely less a couple of hiccups.  

You and Sweet Mama are “seas”ing the moments that will be cherished memories long after Reflection drops anchor back in Port Everglades.🥰

Thanks for taking us along and reminding me to only hit the buffet promptly at opening time for lunch prior to contamination.  
Grateful for Elite breakfast with bloodies and Cafe Al Bacio indulgences.😻

May your winning streak continue!!

[Georgia_Peaches]

2 hours ago, hcat said:

great photos. Coco Cay....best enjoyed at a distance  while you have ship to yourselves! ...brilliant strategy..

 

glad you showed the long walk to the facility..that would make it  NOT for us in the hot sun!

Thank you!  Absolutely no regrets in skipping it.  Spoke with several people who remarked about how expensive everything is on the island. I’m sure the kiddos enjoyed it. 

[mac_tlc]

3 hours ago, hcat said:

great photos. Coco Cay....best enjoyed at a distance  while you have ship to yourselves! ...brilliant strategy..

 

glad you showed the long walk to the facility..that would make it  NOT for us in the hot sun!

There are shuttles that bring you down the pier, and to the main tram station where you can catch a tram to every part of the island. My wife has mobility issues and we walkabout 50 steps on CoCo Cay. Tram from ship to main station, tram to Lagoon pool, get off and grab our "secret" chairs behind the bar and near the snack shack!. You don't have to spend a dime on the island. Drink packages and wifi travel with you, food is free, chairs free, pool free, ocean free.  Skip the cabanas and the pay areas and its zero $$. 

 

But, sometimes an empty ship is a great option too!

 

 

mac_tlc

[Georgia_Peaches]

16 minutes ago, mac_tlc said:

There are shuttles that bring you down the pier, and to the main tram station where you can catch a tram to every part of the island. My wife has mobility issues and we walkabout 50 steps on CoCo Cay. Tram from ship to main station, tram to Lagoon pool, get off and grab our "secret" chairs behind the bar and near the snack shack!. You don't have to spend a dime on the island. Drink packages and wifi travel with you, food is free, chairs free, pool free, ocean free.  Skip the cabanas and the pay areas and its zero $$. 

 

But, sometimes an empty ship is a great option too!

 

 

mac_tlc

I’m so glad you pointed this out!  I should have clarified that folks we spoke with were specifically referring to the water park and one of the for fee adult areas. I have not priced these areas myself so can’t really speak to actual costs. 

[mac_tlc]

1 minute ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

I’m so glad you pointed this out!  I should have clarified that folks we spoke with were specifically referring to the water park and one of the for fee adult areas. I have not priced these areas myself so can’t really speak to actual costs. 

I think the prices for the Beach Club, Adult Area and Cabanas has become ridiculous. The first time we booked a Lagoon Cabana it was $299, we had eight folks, waiter service -- it was great. Last time we were there, they were $1,399. I have seen some Over the Water cabanas at the Beach Club listed for $3,499. That is nuts. 

 

Entry into the Beach Club varies but usually I have seen it at over $200pp. New adult area, Hideaway Bay is a little less .Someone is paying it, but it ain't me!

 

My daughter said the Symphony of the Seas was there with you -- that's another 6,500 people. 

 

Biggest problem we have with CoCo Cay in the summer is the HEAT. Not X's fault although there may be a poster or two that want LBH to hop on that problem.

 

 

mac_tlc

[kluv2cruz]

2 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Tuscan is open until 10am for a continental breakfast but is only offered to Captain’s Club members who are Elite and up. 

Ah,… I’m elite. Somehow I thought it was suite + elite. Always calm and perfect. I screech in around 9:30 after spin class, sweaty shower, sink laundry, then race down the hall, slowing down like Kramer as I glide in and order my cappuccino.

[1Virgo]

9 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

I admit that I was at a loss for words. My mouth opened and closed like a guppie and words wouldn’t form, much less come out!  As if in slow motion, I gathered my whits and said, “so you seriously would like us to move” and looked to Sweet Mama who added, “I think there’s another Timberwolf over there”….indicating some random and elusive area of the casino. But the lady wasn’t budging and quite frankly, she was killing the mojo. The whole scene was mystifying and a complete diversion from any gambling experience I’ve ever had. Feeling no attachment to Timberwolf and having no desire to escalate the situation, we cashed out and moved on. I observed the lady plunk herself down and begin to play. I have no idea how she fared the rest of the day but as far as we could tell, she remained at that machine well into the evening. 

unreal. So many feel they are entitled 

[TommyD3]

9 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

 

 

Did you get both the veal marsala and the filet mignon? Looks amazing !!! Never had the marsala, thinking about trying it in a few weeks. How was it?

Did they raise the cost of the Whispering Angel to $19 in addition to the Decoy? We just went thru this last year !!!

[Jim_Iain]

I've been lurking and enjoying your live post.   I think your Mom would be a hoot to meet--- as well as you.

[Silent Penguin]

10 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

 The whole scene was mystifying and a complete diversion from any gambling experience I’ve ever had. Feeling no attachment to Timberwolf and having no desire to escalate the situation, we cashed out and moved on. I observed the lady plunk herself down and begin to play. I have no idea how she fared the rest of the day but as far as we could tell, she remained at that machine well into the evening. 

 Mystifying for sure. You got to wonder, is this an unhealthy case of entitlement or just plain mental illness. The world must disappoint and frustrate her all the time.  Congratulations on the win!!

[Georgia_Peaches]

1 hour ago, TommyD3 said:

Did you get both the veal marsala and the filet mignon? Looks amazing !!! Never had the marsala, thinking about trying it in a few weeks. How was it?

Did they raise the cost of the Whispering Angel to $19 in addition to the Decoy? We just went thru this last year !!!

Yes, it’s veal Marsala and a filet mignon. The steak was delicious but the veal was on the tough side so not as enjoyable. I wouldn’t order again. We shared everything and asked for half portions and it was still too much food!

[Georgia_Peaches]

1 hour ago, TommyD3 said:

Did they raise the cost of the Whispering Angel to $19 in addition to the Decoy? We just went thru this last year !!!

Yes, whispering Angel is $19 a glass. I highly recommend the Silver Ghost though.

[Lastdance]

@Georgia_Peaches  Have you had any bourbon and peaches?  I hear this goes well with the slots...asking for a friend. 

 

So happy you and Sweet Mama are having such a wonderful time together because that precious time is so important!

[TommyD3]

23 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Yes, whispering Angel is $19 a glass. I highly recommend the Silver Ghost though.

Thank you for the reply. Very sad. This is the same thing they did earlier in the year and then reversed after much passenger complaining !!! Are you staying on for the next segment? My kids board on Friday. Have fun !!!

Edited August 1 by TommyD3

[hcat]

3 hours ago, mac_tlc said:

There are shuttles that bring you down the pier, and to the main tram station where you can catch a tram to every part of the island. My wife has mobility issues and we walkabout 50 steps on CoCo Cay. Tram from ship to main station, tram to Lagoon pool, get off and grab our "secret" chairs behind the bar and near the snack shack!. You don't have to spend a dime on the island. Drink packages and wifi travel with you, food is free, chairs free, pool free, ocean free.  Skip the cabanas and the pay areas and its zero $$. 

 

But, sometimes an empty ship is a great option too!

 

 

mac_tlc

thanks for posting very useful info,  but the pier walkway layout reminded us of the long pier at Costa Maya, San Juan & surprisingly St Kitts fir Ascent....no luck there with the promised tram.

 

I think we prefer to remember CoCo Cay the way it was before it was " "transformed".  Had our first snorkel experience there  many years ago..  The place was a mostly undeveloped gem!  We enjoyed it many times.

 

We may book Reflection but would skip that " port" stop.

[Iamcruzin]

3 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

I’m so glad you pointed this out!  I should have clarified that folks we spoke with were specifically referring to the water park and one of the for fee adult areas. I have not priced these areas myself so can’t really speak to actual costs. 

Not ever worth the money even when they run a sale. I have seen those Cabanas priced for more than the cruise. As for the water park, they have plenty of those on land for far less money. In the past we purchase blow up floats from the dollar store and just tossed them out at the end of the day. We floated over to the swim up bar at Labadee. 

[hcat]

2 hours ago, kluv2cruz said:

Ah,… I’m elite. Somehow I thought it was suite + elite. Always calm and perfect. I screech in around 9:30 after spin class, sweaty shower, sink laundry, then race down the hall, slowing down like Kramer as I glide in and order my cappuccino.

just Elite..I believe  suite guests can grab something in the  Retreat Lounge if they miss Luminae hrs..

[Oville]

Sweet Georgia Peaches has taken her Sweet Mama on an adventure.  So happy for you both.  What a wonderful daughter you are.  Katie

[Iamcruzin]

9 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

 I find myself very annoyed with Celebrity. The Purell dispensers stationed at both entrances are empty and nobody was present with a bottle to squirt into our hands. We ducked into the restroom to wash our hands and then entered the chaos that was the buffet.

You are braver than I am. I would have turned around when I saw that the Purell was empty. You were probably one for the few who took the time to use the bathroom to wash your hands. I always assume that someone has sneezed or coughed along the way without being witness to it. I was like this before covid. 

[Georgia_Peaches]

We dined in the Lawn Club Grill this evening. Food and service were great but word to the wise, the 7-7:30 pm time slot coincides with the Kids’ Club activity hour on the grass under the big screen tv just a stone’s throw from the nearest section of dining tables. The group amassed 57 children all screaming in delight over the games being facilitated by the club counselors. To their credit, the activities were expertly executed and the kids seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. Were I a parent with a child in the kids’ club, I’d be pleased with the quality of activities and supervision. There were 6 counselors assigned to manage the group and I had to wonder if Celebrity have hired more as a result of the addition of the PI itinerary. Anyway, all that to say the beginning of our meal was too loud for conversation but not bad at all for people watching. 
 

 

[Georgia_Peaches]

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

I've been lurking and enjoying your live post.   I think your Mom would be a hoot to meet--- as well as you.

Perhaps our paths will one day cross 😊!

[Georgia_Peaches]

6 hours ago, Stem to Stern said:

You and Sweet Mama are “seas”ing the moments that will be cherished memories long after Reflection drops anchor back in Port Everglades.🥰

I literally did a little ba da bump beat in my head at “seas”ing the moments!  So very clever…😊…and yes, we absolutely are. Can’t believe how quickly the time is passing. 

[DaKahuna]

5 hours ago, TommyD3 said:

Did they raise the cost of the Whispering Angel to $19 in addition to the Decoy?

 

Decoy was put back on the Premium Beverage package so it's back to $17.00, or at least it was in May on the Millennium.  Conundrum was still $19.