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18 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

We lined up at 730 and we were on our way. Security in the terminal was surprised my fan was confiscated although there were a couple on the table.

 

On the shuttle now, probably try for a nap when I get home but I'll post my final thoughts soon.

Thanks again for the review! Safe travels home. I'm packed and ready to fly out tomorrow. 

Look forward to your next review! 

And you are a good son to your mother. She's lucky to have you. Continuing to pray for her health and upcoming surgery.

Just now, jam19872016 said:

Well then maybe the solution is to bring them with you 😀. Maybe not on Celebrity but I bet they would love Royal Caribbean.

That's the plan! Just waiting on the youngest to get to 3 years old so he can go to the kids program. Sometime next summer. 

6 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

I have thought about it and have come to the conclusion....you should remember who talked you out of this trip at Christmas time.

 

On the plus side, if you are interested in Beyond I may have good news soon 😀 

Oh he'll still have a good Christmas. All he has to do is look up at me with those big blue eyes and say I love you Nana and he gets what he wants. We're still favorites in their eyes right now, but it won't be too much longer and they'll be too busy for us. So for now, we try not to be gone more than 2 or 3 weeks at a time.

Oh I hope you do Beyond. I would love to see how that ship is. 😁 

1 minute ago, jam19872016 said:

Thank you. As usual, I am limited by my phone amd technical skills...it was so much more beautiful in person and reminds me how lucky I am to witness nature in all it's glory.

I feel the same way when I'm trying to take a picture of something so amazing.

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. Since I couldn't make it on the ship, being able to sail along from home has been a blessing. Glad you had a good cruise!

9 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

The sun is setting on another fantastic cruise.

 

So Beautiful!

46 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Used my better judgment and stayed out of the casino. 

 

Went to future cruise desk instead and spent more money there than I have the casino. 

 

Sky lounge now with an apple martini.

 

Another Celebrity Cruise? I'm looking at Celebrity Beyond for the spring. Haven't decide for sure but it will be a Celebrity cruise. Al Bacon is calling my name. 😁 

1 hour ago, jam19872016 said:

Great option for those looking for an easy beach day.

 

I really liked that beach when we were there. Walking wasn't as bad as it looks. The water is so clear you can see a lot of fish and stingrays while walking the pier. It's a lot quicker than waiting for the tram. And you burn off some of those calories. 😉

6 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

🤤

 

 

No Lemon tarts but everything else looks good. Thanks for the pictures. Drooling!!!! 🤤

2 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

Today's al bacon is read only I am still so full.

 

 

I did grab another coffee.

 

 

 

No lemon or chocolate tarts? Those sandwiches are taking up too much space. You may not like it but I thought their marble pound cake was really good. But nothing compares to those tarts.

Thanks for the picture!

1 hour ago, jam19872016 said:

Funnel cake and a brownie...because I had to 😉

 

 

Thank you!! I am drooling! 🤤 Monday can't come soon enough!

Just now, jam19872016 said:

Oh shoot now I can't blame you for double dipping on dessert today 😜 

By all means, double dip. I can drool 🤤 over it until I get my own!

Hope you enjoy your time on Coco Cay! No worries about the funnel cake if you're not interested. We'll be enjoying ours on Monday. I know brownies are your favorite. Pictures please of whatever you have. Especially if it comes from Al Bacon. 😉

3 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

@bluewater1298

 

some examples

 

Most of the Chinese themed games are good for non max bet jackpots.

 

 

 

 

The "link" games are another good choice.

 

 

 

The main thing you want to look for is the words max bet anywhere near the jackpot totals. If you see it, it's not a game you want to play with a low bet because you won't be eligible for that prize and that is a huge part of the games payback percentage. 

 

Of course, I've only hit a jackpot one time (plus one royal flush) in all my time gambling, so it is still not a very common occurrence even at max bet if you are sticking to penny machines like I usually do.

Thanks for the information! I would not have known any of that. I doubt I will win anything but I will have at least used my free play for once. 😊

9 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Tea time AKA another excuse to eat sweets 😋. 

 

 

I also got another coffee.

Thank you! It looks so good! I'm drooling 🤤 but not adding the calories 😉 Although I would gladly add the calories if that was actually sitting in front of me. Enjoy!!!

7 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

Consider it closed.

 

No fan.

 

Maybe I zeroed in on this and made it into an a bigger issue than it needed to be. But the issue is closed. Not resolved. Closed.

 

I will gather my thoughts and make a post cruise review, but in the interest of getting this back on the rails, I'm done with the fan saga until the cruise is over.

 

Good night.

So sorry. Praying you had a peaceful night without the fan. Hope your day is better today.

17 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Just a small table top fan. I would take a picture but....well you know. I'll post a pic when I get it back.

 

I followed up at Guest Relations earlier but that didn't seem to help so I just flagged down my room attendant. He said he could not promise but would go check with his supervisor. I really, really hope he can come through for me and that there is one set aside for me. They don't have many to go around and if this is the first they are getting the request, I may be out of luck. I am not going to let it go. I had a friend who stayed on top of it and they ended up taking a fan from the casino and delivering it to her room. This is that important to me and will be the length I go to. Not how I should be spending my vacation though.

Sending up prayers! Hope you get it soon!

16 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Thanks! I was walking through earlier thinking there was something I said would check on and could not remember what. Remind me, what was the strategy I suggested? It was games you could win jackpots with a minimum bet right?

   

Yes I think that is what you said

27 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Beautiful watching the lightning storm.

 

Got a refill. Not a champagne flute but who am I to complain at this generous pour 😉

 

Beautiful! 

If you do make a trip to the casino, can you take a few pictures of what type of slots I should try with my free play? 

1 hour ago, jam19872016 said:

Lemon tart and chocolate cupcake from Cafe Al Bacon 🤤 

 

 

Should have asked for a plate.

Two of my favorites! I'm drooling 🤤 I dream about their lemon tarts sometimes. So good!

5 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

 Bring a cushion. The seating in this terminal is really bad 😆. I'm used to the Royal terminal this is all wooden benches with a curve to it so that it digs ino your spine. I'm not sure who thought this was a good choice.

 

I would probably have to stand, but they would probably come tell me I need to be seated 🤣

27 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Fan was confiscated 😠 😡 

So wrong. Hope you can get one.

50 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Arrived at 939 exactly. On the shuttle now. Maybe waiting a few minutes which is fine I am still too early. Better than late.

 

We should be sitting there with you. 😢 

Safe travels!! Looking forward to sailing along! 

3 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

Hello Everyone!

 

I am getting ready to head out on another cruise this time a quick four night escape on the Celebrity Reflection. 

 

I will be solo again this trip as my mom is still awaiting her surgery and not comfortable driving long distances and I sadly did not have the time to go get her, just a quick four nights off from work and then back at it was all I had time for in the schedule at this time! I am moving back near her by the end of the year and so she will be definetly making another appearance very soon!

 

I booked this using a casino firesale rate (comped). I got many offers for many dates on Reflection (and later Sillihoutte) which tells me they are having trouble filling this ship on these quick runs but I am happy to fill the last minute openings they still have onboard. In looking at so many dates, I got the iteneraries mixed up and was really looking forward to going to Key West next week.

 

I'm not going to Key West next week.

 

Instead it is Perfect Day (yay!) and Bimini. Blah. I actually look forward to Nassau these days. If it is not blistering hot it is nice to take a scenic stroll around the port and I am intrested in seeing the progress on the upcoming resort on Paradise Island. Bimini does not really have any appeal to me. Still if it is not too hot, I may walk around a little. It has a charming vibe to it as it is not extremly devoloped and touristy, but since it will likely be 147 degrees, I will likely stay on the ship.

 

Coco Cay I will brave the heat! I won't stay out long, I will take a quick stroll around probably the same route I always take. Take a left towards chill island, stop at the scenic overlook back towards the ships. Do a little people watching. Stop in at the Wacky Seagull for a beverage with my voucher....wait a minute....wrong cruise line no vouchers 😮

 

I think in order to not break my routine, I am going to shell out the money and pay retail for drink. I will have my mobile bar (it's already packed so that I won't forget it like last time) but a nice frozen beverage in the shade sounds more appealing than a pour from the mobile bar.

 

After enjoying a beverage and achieving pure bliss, I will head in search of food. I am going to stop in at both the buffet and snack Schack this trip since I promised a picture of the funnel cake last time 🙂. Will need to grab one...purely for research purposes. Then I will make my way back to cool off onboard.

 

So not a lot of outside plans, this trip is mostly about relaxing and enjoying the ship for a couple days. There will be an included sauna this trip which I was missing so much on my last cruise on Freedom of the Seas, and with it being a short cruise, hopefully lots of evening entertainment which I was missing on my last Celebrity cruise on Constellation. 
 

I'm so excited you're on this cruise! I should be there too, but it just didn't work out for us. I almost gave in a couple weeks ago when the fares dropped so low but my grandson talked me out of it. He said we were gone too much. 

Thank you in advance for research on the funnel cake! Hopefully I will be enjoying one the week after next 😋 But I won't be enjoying Al Bacon so I will dream about all their goodies through your pictures. Looking forward to seeing what kind of sandwiches they offer as well. 

I'm sorry to hear your mom didn't get her surgery schedule in time. I'm glad you're moving closer. I'm sure she will enjoy having you close by. Hope she can sail with you after the first of the year. Praying her surgery goes well!

Enjoy your cruise!!! 

13 hours ago, Lionesss said:

MDR for dinner. 
 

We were seated at  a table for 2 by the window.  Very happy with arrangement. 
 

The waiter and his assistant introduced themselves and asked if we had any requests or needs. 

 

 

Besides asking for calorie free food we requested no added salt. 
 

When  we selected our dinner off the menu we gave the order to them. 
Including dessert. 

In less than 5 minutes we had our appetizers. 
If you ordered 2. They came back to back. 
Note;

Shrimp cocktail not on menu every day. 
 

Portions were smaller than CK. 
Food was presented very hot not just the plates. 
Bread delicious as always. 
 

Dining hall was very clean. So clean a spider was on the ceiling, just hanging out. 
 

We were ok with everything but missed CK. 
 

We do not do specialty dining. 
We said we made arrangements when constantly being asked to buy a 3 day dining experience. 
For others who asked us about doing specialty dining—-

We just said thanks for offering. And just let it go at that. 
 

I re do not know how they decide to use the empty tables in 5:15 seating. 
yesterday and today there were at least 1/3 off tables remained empty. 
 

I thought families with kids would want early seating. 
I betcha some would want a guaranteed time. 
 

Total time always less than 45 minutes. 
 

Be safe. 

Thank you for posting your table #. I received a response email yesterday about our window table request and it shows us at table 176. We'll be sailing on Freedom the week after next. Glad to know you're happy with the location. We'll be sitting there in 12 more days 😁

Enjoying your review. We are doing the stingrays and beach as well. Hope you have a great time!