Mirage

Just off Apex a week ago. Was on Reflection in 2023. As others have stated there both great ships, certainly differences, yet do not see either one would hold a reason to not sail on her. Enjoy Reflection. Mirage

No idea who the CC hosts are, didn't care to search them out, I am on vacation. If they advertise they have an event and when we went and it wasn't there, well ok too bad. We always went on our over 30 Celebrity cruises to the CC Elite Plus and above cocktail events. Warm passed appetizers and more importantly usually spoke to other interesting guests. When they dropped and only partially maybe reinstated it, just one more reason to just ignore the Elite plus member invites. At least for us no longer much value in these. Others may have a different view.

Was on Apex last week. Captains Club notice said was to be held twice in Eden roped off area. We went at the listed time. No roped off area, no event. Did not go the second listed time. I guess it depends on ship and sailing.

Just off the Apex FLL yesterday, upon embarkation a week ago, we had 12:00pm. Others with later time were waiting outside terminal. Entered terminal 25 at exactly 12:00pm was on board by 12:15 pm in cabin, Fastest ever, efficient easy. You mileage may vary. Mirage

I do not think the M or S Class are any "Less" than the E class. All in my view have their own unique charm. Last Year Apex TA and another Apex Cruise This year it was Edge, then B2B Reflection - Edge. Couple weeks it will be Apex for NYE. None on Edge class were IV's as we have done that and not a fan of IV's. Your mileage may vary. Mirage

Dined at Fine cut last Thursday night on Edge. Wonderful meal. Our group had Filet Mignon and Ribeye's all were fantastic. Overall a great meal in all respects.

We have taken our kids when they were young on many cruises outside of Holiday time. Have had as few as 4 total kids on a cruise our 2 and 2 others. They happened to seat us at same table an 11 day Southern Caribbean. We typically take longer more than 7 day cruises and those seemingly have fewer children. I would not hesitate taking outside holiday cruises. The educational benefit to the children is priceless. Our kids always hung around with us and have never been to the Kids Club, were fortunate their very respectful, can sit for a long dinner and absorb the conversation and know just how to be proper. Our view is the cruise with well behaved children is an educational experience, not to be missed. We take our now grown children and two grandkids on Reflection next week.

On Apex there is not a formal library. If you walk the back of the ship on the curved walkway in Eden, near the top there was a shelf with maybe 50 books, probably left by other passengers. Mirage