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There have been other threads on the comparison... here are a few... just google "reflection vs beyond"
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Folks... the OP said thinking inside... didn't ask ask about suites. The itinerary doesn't matter? I was on Ascent (basically twin ship of Beyond) Nov 2023 and Reflection Apr 2024. I loved both the ships. Ascent was gorgeous and I liked all the outdoor areas, many with shade. Eden Cafe had free desserts at lunch which rilvaled Cafe al Bacio. Reflection was the nicest of the 3 S class ships I've been on with the extra deck and larger outdoor seating area for the buffet. It also has access for everyone at the front of the ship and plenty of outdoor space. I have trouble getting away for longer vacations so if I had the time I'd definitely do the 6 night on Beyond. You probably get more bang for your buck, especially if you're flying to the port. And it will feel more like a vacation with the extra two nights. I was in a sky suite for Ascent (just 2 day pre-inaugural cruise to Nassau - I was on it FOR the ship and to try out the suite areas) and in a concierge huge slanted off the hump balcony for Reflection (3 night to Key West/Bimini). I've got another cruise booked in a slanted off the hump concierge on Reflection for Nov to go to Coco Cay, which I like and have been to twice with RC. Hope you have a great Anniversary whichever you pick.
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I was on Reflection first time end of Apr and thought she looked fine. Been on 2 other S class - Solstice and Equinox - and liked the deck plan/layout of Reflection the best.
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Embarking With Mini-bottles of Jack Daniels
twins_to_alaska replied to Rick&Jeannie's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I had to look these up... They're small portable individually wrapped... and Nashville. I'd be happy to take some! Some of my family went to China to visit my sister-in-law's family. They took local candy and it was graciously accepted. But it could have been thrown out later. 🙂 -
June 2024 AARP Celebrity Cruise Gift Card Update
twins_to_alaska replied to ken987's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Maybe the taxes and fees were less than the $250 deposit in that case. -
I did a 3 night on Reflection in concierge for the large angled off the hump balcony location. I'm doing concierge again on another 3 night in November, similar cabin. You might want to compare the price difference with booking your own specialty restaurant reservations compared to eating in Blu. I would be surprised if they ran out of adult hideaway passes. I've done the Beach Club once when it was an almost reasonable about $79. I'm not wiling to pay the current prices or anything for the adult hideaway area.
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I had never heard of this benefit for Elite or above. Is it documented somewhere?
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You don't have to spend any money to have shade. Chill Island Beach was quiet with plenty of umbrellas over the loungers and close access to snorkeling (brought own equipment). The included lunch buffet is tasty and Snack Shacks have more free items. The sandy beaches are very nice and I'm more a fan of ocean water than pool. Great for a laid back beach day.
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My sister and I each had our own cabin on our last cruise together. I still don't think some people are understanding. @michedI don't object to paying the full price for double occupancy as a solo. I object to paying a lot more than the full price for double occupancy. If the total cabin is $2000 and average is $1000 (double occupancy) I'm fine with the $2000... but I object to paying $2500. I certainly don't feel like I'm cheating to book a no-show and pay the $2000 instead of $2500.
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That hasn't happened yet. Plenty of folk have had the same experience as me. Will it in the future? I guess before that happened they'd state as a policy that it would take effect. The folk who do this on purpose are probably very very small compared to folk who actually have an unexpected life event. I had never booked a ghost person before they made the pricing so unfair. I don't mind paying the same price for my cabin as a couple but I don't think I should pay sa lot more than they pay together.
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I just checked as I hadn't looked at my points since the cruise. I made elite before this one so it will be a while before the points matter. I was awarded double, the same as when I book solo. This was my first time with a planned 'no show'. I was in concierge for a short 3 night cruise and I did the GoGreen program. So 5 pts a night * 3 nights =15 points + 5 points for GoGreen + 15 points for being solo with husband as 'no show' = 35 points
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My sister and I were each solo in next door non-connecting rooms and we each got a key to the other's room... made it easier to just walk in if the other was busy showering or something.
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As a solo I look often at the prices and compare. I have a Nov cruise that I booked with a ghost person in the room but then there was a drop and the new solo price was less than $30 more than the total double price minus one person's taxes/fees so I changed to solo. I didn't feel badly creating an account for my non-cruising husband for my Apr cruise and sadly 🙂 having him 'miss the boat' to get the much cheaper final cabin price with double occupancy instead of solo. They were very prompt returning his taxes/fees.
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Summit cabin question 8121
twins_to_alaska replied to 2southerncruisers's topic in Celebrity Cruises
this thread has some mention of these cabins -
Summit cabin question 8121
twins_to_alaska replied to 2southerncruisers's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I think it's a great location. Accessible means you won't have a tub just a roll in shower but a large balcony and huge room. cruisedeckplans has photos for 8125 on the other side of the elevators from 2023 and 2024. -
Unusual butler/housekeeper request
twins_to_alaska replied to FolsomMike's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I wish there was a medical use microwave for folk and baby formula! I do a daily eye mask and microwave it at home. I can soak in hot water although not as efficient. On board I've been able to get a kettle in sky suite and this time in concierge I contacted special needs ahead of time and they put me down for a kettle... said if one wasn't available they were marking down I could get multiple deliveries of hot water daily at no charge... when I've done that in the past no matter what I say I also end up getting 2 mugs and all the tea fixings :-). -
Tub/Showers in Sky Suites on the Beyond
twins_to_alaska replied to ivyleaguegent's topic in Celebrity Cruises
The accessible sky suites on Beyond have a larger low bath tub but no shower - hand held sprayer. -
Equinox sleeping arrangement for four
twins_to_alaska replied to mommydoc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
But there were enough beds in your scenario... you just hoped that there was a 4th spot but hadn't booked a 4th person. -
Equinox sleeping arrangement for four
twins_to_alaska replied to mommydoc's topic in Celebrity Cruises
It looks like the couch has a trundle bed. -
Celebrity removes loungers from balcony?
twins_to_alaska replied to Salf777's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I contacted the executive email before my April cruise in Reflection concierge cabin re footstools removal. They did call me back but basically said you're out of luck, but we appreciate hearing you are unhappy. Eventually they offered me a bottle of wine, but I don't drink much, so I asked for chocolate covered strawberries and they gifted me those. I was solo so I used the other chair for my footstool. A 2019 youtube of my 9296 cabin had two nice loungers. I had 2 chairs no footstools but at least Reflection hasn't been revolutionized so the balcony table is still a good size.