GaNavy Posted August 16, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Greetings, everyone - Who's coming along for this one? There's a pretty active roll call on the general Celebrity forum for this cruise and a Pied Piper group on this sailing - I'm in it - so I wanted to start a roll call on our forum so that we might start getting in touch with each other. I'm Gordon, living in Washington, DC, and traveling solo this time. I've taken lots of cruises but only one on Celebrity before now. This will be my third transatlantic - I love TA cruises, love Barcelona, and love solo cruising, too, as I can set the schedule myself - decide to do something at the drop of a hat or just hang out reading all day. I'm also looking forward to making new friends on board, these long cruises are great for that. Whoever reads this, I hope you're doing well - really looking forward to this cruise and to hearing from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orijdtva Posted August 19, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Hey Gordon, my name is Olaf, I´m from Amsterdam and I´m on the Reflection as well, oktober 31th. It´s my first TA cruise and my first solo cruise so I am excited! It will be my 6th cruise with Celebrity which is my favourite cruise line and second time on the Reflection so can´t wait to board and start crossing the Atlantic. I´m looking forward meeting new people, having fun and creating some great memories. I just booked this trip a few days ago so am in the process now of exploring everything there is to read and to get ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elen1 Posted August 19, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Hi, I will be joining you on this cruise. I am also “solo”; looking forward to joining you on this TA. from Barcelona. I love the longer cruises with several sea days to enjoy the vessel and interact with people. I booked the flight from New York to Barcelona through the cruise line, which I have never done before, for the additional insurance they will‘get me to the boat’ Anybody have an idea why the return flight on the 13th are higher than usual? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted August 21, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 3:08 PM, orijdtva said: Hey Gordon, my name is Olaf, I´m from Amsterdam and I´m on the Reflection as well, oktober 31th. It´s my first TA cruise and my first solo cruise so I am excited! It will be my 6th cruise with Celebrity which is my favourite cruise line and second time on the Reflection so can´t wait to board and start crossing the Atlantic. I´m looking forward meeting new people, having fun and creating some great memories. I just booked this trip a few days ago so am in the process now of exploring everything there is to read and to get ready. On 8/19/2022 at 4:43 PM, elen1 said: Hi, I will be joining you on this cruise. I am also “solo”; looking forward to joining you on this TA. from Barcelona. I love the longer cruises with several sea days to enjoy the vessel and interact with people. I booked the flight from New York to Barcelona through the cruise line, which I have never done before, for the additional insurance they will‘get me to the boat’ Anybody have an idea why the return flight on the 13th are higher than usual? Hi, Olaf and elen1! I'm looking forward to meeting you both. This is only my second cruise with Celebrity (other was Equinox), I loved the ship and the food. Olaf, I think you'll enjoy solo cruising. It's a great way to meet new friends and on your own schedule, and TA cruises are the best. elen, not sure about airfares, I've looked at prices a little and thought Celebrity had a good price for both flights as a package, at least from where I live. It's going to be a great time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted August 29, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Bumping up in the queue. Come join us, folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orijdtva Posted September 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Hey Gordon, how many people are joining in the Pied Piper group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted September 3, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted September 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, orijdtva said: Hey Gordon, how many people are joining in the Pied Piper group? I don't know - when I asked, they told me that they wouldn't know until close to sailing date. They did say that there are enough for the group to be hosted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted September 8, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Olaf, if you're interested in joining the Pied Piper group, you might be able to transfer your booking from your current travel agent (or Celebrity if you booked with them) to Pied Piper. You can contact them through Pied Piper dot com. The fellow who helped me is named Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orijdtva Posted September 8, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Ok, thanks for the info. I''ll think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orijdtva Posted September 9, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Hey Gordon, I contacted Pied Piper Travel but because i booked through a local travel agency they said I wouldn't be able to join the group. No problem :-), we'll have fun anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted September 10, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted September 10, 2022 13 hours ago, orijdtva said: Hey Gordon, I contacted Pied Piper Travel but because i booked through a local travel agency they said I wouldn't be able to join the group. No problem :-), we'll have fun anyway. Sorry to hear that, Olaf, but yes, we'll have fun anyway and I'm sure you'll run into many in the group as it is. We always seem to find each other at some point. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMScruiser Posted September 19, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Hey guys, I didn't know there was a thread here as well for this crossing. My name is Bas, and I am also from Amsterdam. Solo, but travelling with my best friend. Done many (Celebrity) cruises and also many transatlantic crossings. This will be the first one after Covid though. I guess we will see you at the Martini bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orijdtva Posted September 19, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Hey Bas, looking forward to meeting you. I´ve been on a few Celebrity cruises myself and it´s my favourite cruise company. I´ll see you at the Martini bar or some other place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted September 20, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Welcome, Bas! Looking forward to our cruise and to meeting you. It can be difficult to find these LGBT roll calls, they're all over the place - glad you found this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted September 27, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Bumping this back to the top for anyone just booking. Only 34 days to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted October 5, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Hey, everyone! Bumping this one up again - we've had some newcomers over on the general Roll Call board, maybe some of them - or others just booking - will come over here, too. We only have 27 days till we sail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted October 9, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted October 9, 2022 One more time! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiltonManorsCB Posted October 23, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hi folks, I’ll be joining you on the cruise as a single sailor. I’m glad you posted that there are enough Pied Piper people going that there will be a host. Looking forward to seeing you at the Martini bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaninFTL Posted October 23, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hello guys. My partner and I will be traveling with you on this transatlantic. We are in Barcelona the day before. See you at the Martini Bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orijdtva Posted October 23, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hey everyone, I'm also in Barcelona the day before. See you at the Martini Bar or some other venue, one more week to go 😀! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMScruiser Posted October 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, orijdtva said: Hey everyone, I'm also in Barcelona the day before. See you at the Martini Bar or some other venue, one more week to go 😀! Yeah! I will be one night in Barcelona too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted October 24, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Hi, everyone! So glad we have more here on this board. I'm solo as well, will be in Barcelona for 3 nights, arriving Friday. The Martini Bar it is then, or wherever else we're meeting. There's a meet-and-greet for the other Cruise Critic board for sailaway at the Sunset Bar, which will probably also be fun - Mardi Gras beads if you have them. And if you don't, I think someone there will have extras. Counting down the days! Started packing yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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