Live from Celebrity Reflection: Quick 4 day Getaway 9/16/2024

[jam19872016]

Good morning from Perfect Day at Coco Cay. 

 

This is my first time here with Celebrity, but of course I have been here many many times with Royal Caribbean.

 

I am going to start my day with a coffee run and a pass through the casino then a little walk around the island.

[jam19872016]

6 hours ago, exlondoner said:

There are worse things than being tagged to the puddings.

I don't know if it was impaired operator error or CC acting up. Maybe both?

[jam19872016]

Another savings thanks to my elite+ status match. I could not really make the free 90 minutes last until the internet price came down.

 

Starting price

 

 

Today's price.

 

 

Between that and the included coffee, I really appreciate the enhanced status match.

[jam19872016]

+1.6 not great but still not the obscene numbers I was seeing last cruise.

 

[exlondoner]

8 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

+1.6 not great but still not the obscene numbers I was seeing last cruise.

 

You probably lost some weight through fan stress and anguish. Morning.

[jam19872016]

Made a breakfast run.

 

[jam19872016]

Happy to report we have self serve bacon and even smoked salmon on the buffet but sadly there are still signs of cutbacks.

 

As I sought out salt and pepper this morning, I observed pepper on just every other table and salt shakers appeared randomly every 20 or so tables where perhaps a previous guest foraged for the commodity. 

 

I am formulating a plan to liberate some extra salt and pepper shakers from Symphony of the Seas next door. I can't guarantee they will match but these are the conditions the budget cuts have forced us to endure.

 

 

[exlondoner]

2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Happy to report we have self serve bacon and even smoked salmon on the buffet but sadly there are still signs of cutbacks.

 

As I sought out salt and pepper this morning, I observed pepper on just every other table and salt shakers appeared randomly every 20 or so tables where perhaps a previous guest foraged for the commodity. 

 

I am formulating a plan to liberate some extra salt and pepper shakers from Symphony of the Seas next door. I can't guarantee they will match but these are the conditions the budget cuts have forced us to endure.

 

 

Perhaps it is a health move. After all who needs additional salt when they’ve got bacon and smoked salmon?

[jam19872016]

4 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Perhaps it is a health move. After all who needs additional salt when they’ve got bacon and smoked salmon?

I don't use salt myself, but I have an aunt who salts her fries from McDonald's. 

[exlondoner]

3 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

I don't use salt myself, but I have an aunt who salts her fries from McDonald's. 

Never having been to McDonald’s myself, I am assuming they come ready salted.

 

But remember the essence of being an aunt is eccentricity. See P.G. Wodehouse.

[jam19872016]

5 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Never having been to McDonald’s myself, I am assuming they come ready salted.

 

But remember the essence of being an aunt is eccentricity. See P.G. Wodehouse.

Pre salted and quite heavily. 

[jam19872016]

The one arm bandit got me for another $12.50.

 

Got my coffee then I'll head to the island.

 

[jam19872016]

@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.

[bluewater1298]

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. 😊

[jam19872016]

Just now, bluewater1298 said:

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. 😊

Might as well. It's free money even if you lose it 😁

[bluewater1298]

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. 😉

 

[jam19872016]

Just now, bluewater1298 said:

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. 😉

 

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

[bluewater1298]

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!

[jam19872016]

Just now, bluewater1298 said:

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

If I must 😅

[jam19872016]

Heading onto the Island now.  I'm assuming wifi will work like with Royal but I don't know that for certain. 

[NCTribeFan]

That cheeseburger (from Day 1, I think) looks really good.  I don't eat much red meat these days but I do crave a good cheeseburger on occasion.  I don't really eat much sweets.  I'd rather waste the calories and carbs by having another beer or glass of wine. 😁

 

Looking forward to Coco Cay.  Was rather alarmed at the prices X wants for some of the beaches and to rent a decent chair.  I'm not really a "beach person" (sounds silly when you've been to Caribbean islands dozens of times), so I'll probably just walk around and check everything out.  Stop and have an over-priced beer somewhere.

 

Is the casino open when the ship is there?  Seems some lines keep it open when they're at their private islands.

 

I like the drum slots.  And the one I call Money Pit.  And usually some that have dragons.

[jam19872016]

Wifi does work.

 

Nice aft!

 

 

And that's all that's working. Much slower than omnoard speeds so will post more pics onboard. 

[jam19872016]

Think I will detour to the right first. I want the scenic pic of the ships you get walking to hideaway then I will backtrack to my normal path on the left.

[jam19872016]

Just kidding. I was told I can't walk to hideaway I have to take a tram so I abandoned that plan.

[jam19872016]

 

My spot was open when I walked by but not after I got my drink so I moved to another nice shady spot

 

 

The drink isn't quite as relaxing when it wasn't covered by a voucher 😆