stormin22

We tend to do things really last minute around here (booked this trip about 3 weeks or so ago)..

We are on the Reflection, leaving Miami on the 21st. Heading to San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Now I have been to St. Thomas and know its mostly shopping, not sure about St. Maarten and San Juan.

Looked at the really long PDF from Celebrity, did not really see much that seemed super interesting. We are generally more calm and don't like being the tourists on segways and the like (not putting you down, if thats your thing).

Has anyone ever used any of the non-celebrity providers? My mom wants to go visit the "old San Juan" area and wants me to take care of the arrangements. There seem to be a number of places in the area that offer private cars and tours, just curious if anyone has ever used the non-cruise people?

Also, if you have any other thoughts of things to do? Calm likely is not the right word, I am pretty adventurous and would prefer to explore a new are than the same place with the other 3k guests.

Any thoughts would be appreciated,

Chris

I appreciate all the insight, it looks like we picked a good trip. Especially seeing as how we booked this trip all of three weeks ago haha.

Yeah, we both have the "premium beverage" package. Which I am sure I will make good use of.

I will definitely have to check out the various events and other social events.

I may end up bringing a suit along, I could only see myself wearing a tux maybe once and I would not wear the jacket on its own, so that is still going to get left at home. Granted I will have plenty of space.. We shall just have to wait and see.

Thanks everyone,

Chris

Hey, I am taking a Christmas cruise in a week. I was mildly surprised when we were told we had to book Xmas dinner when we boarded?

Is it somewhat of a mad-dash to handle this, or should we not worry too much about it. We have the Aqua Class suites, and are supposedly able to take care of these things a little earlier than everyone else, whether that happens or not we will have to see.

We were thinking about doing that dinner at Murano, as it seems to be one of the most well liked restaurants. If anyone has thoughts about having Christmas dinner there or in a different restaurant, let me know.

Thanks

Alright, so me and my mother are going on our first solo vacation in like a week or so. It is that 7 day Miami and Caribbean cruise on the Reflection. She has been on two cruises before and they were with Seabourn.

I realize there is a pretty significant difference between the two companies. However, we went with Celebrity because of the ease of the itinerary. She is also doing this one in part for me hoping there will be a slightly younger demographic, while also being on a more upscale ship. We are definitely more of the luxury traveler group.

I am 22 and in college, I drink and like to have a good time. However, I can get along with older people as my interests are not generally in line with those in my age range haha. Just curious as to what I should expect?

I know there are bars and lounges and such, but does that mean I will see attractive women in my age range or couples in their late 50's?

Also curious about this "dress code" of sorts. I have read things about it being not really followed. My general "casual" clothing would be polos or button-downs and chinos or tailored jeans. I am not bringing my tux as that seems unnecessary, but I will have a blazer and a couple ties. I am fine with looking well dressed haha, but would assume not stand out drastically..

I realize I just asked a whole bunch of semi-related questions, but I would really appreciate any help you can provide me with. I am looking forward to our Christmas cruise either way, just curious as what to really expect.

Thanks