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sounds like it improved! good to know..maybe neg comments were noticed.

Glad u made it home ok... Very ambitous schedule & walks..I would have sadly lagged behind, as we go at a much slower pace. Enjoyed the photos... Hope your sister can somehow get her Kindle back.. maybe they can mail it?? look forward to your next review....

poster on another thread said no hot water for shower today on EDGE... How was hot water in ur cabin?

we loved the little alley ways, speaking with the friendly shop keepers & seeing the resident cats. Spent a fortune shopping for jewelry, clothes and unique items!

Buffet on Ascent on our Jan cruise was very disappointing. We gave it very low ratings in the survey. Carb overload.. lots of rice, pasta, noodles. Had to forage for items needed for a good salad.. and fresh fruit...but the gf desserts were fresh and tasty. My spouse managed to find some good protein and a decently made omelette. Overall, he was not impressed I enjoyed the lox (smoked salmon) but the folks where they toast the bagels were not happy people.. ..reflected in their attitude toward guests! (worse than the Seinfeld soup guy!) We did not have any dinners there or even attempt the seafood buffet. Fortunately, all other food and dining on ASCENT were excellent!

wow.. looks like a great touring day.. Different from the usual tour routine.. dramamine a must! How did you like the Octopus? I have only had it in soup..Italian style. Catch of the day looked great.. your suite is beautiful... hope you get to enjoy all.it offers!

Good tips for OP.. and the rest of us if we ever have group needs!

does anyone know why??

Enjoy spa cafe! Then take a nice walk to Elite bkfst for a Bellini!

Beautiful photgraphy, as always! Lots of ships..hope port is not ovetwhelmed!

so lovely.. and in vials to last longer! here's my cake, regular Cap Club flowers and the surorise bouquet.. with a lovely handwriiten sentiment.. Just an extra touch from Celebrity which I appreciated!

Sorry Tuscan disappointed.. We enjoy sharing the meatball app. Chacuterie, soup and I like the regular salad . All very filling! .On Silhouette, .We will pick entrees very carefully based upon your review!

I used to order 3 or 4 per cruise.. They just make the room come alive! The Cap Club staff send me a lovely surprise arranfement after I mentioned my big b day last yr.. Enjoy the bouquet..it is stunning.. clip stems and they will last longer.

oh.. short cruise indeed!

used to have grilled salmon at lunch.. long lines for those orders. But now just on a salad plate...some of the baked goods are a bit dry and crunchy..but so many nice choices . Agree that Card players should play elsewhere to free up the tables for those eating food!

dont give up on BLU..but maybe not every night as a large group!

too funny!

great map.. We did a 5 night cruise on Mercury some yrs ago..rt Seattle. Memory fades but I recall, ship basically went around Vancouver Isl..rough water on the outside going north and very scenic on the inside. Ports included Astoria Oregon ( ugh), Nanaimo & Victoria..last 2 were great.

no.. we prefer bed by bath..gives a more spacious feel at the balc end..

for the Special celebration night, there might be a large alcove area in a Specialty restaurant that woud be nice.. not sure what is available on Reflection. There are more large groups these days, so shipboard maitre ds are probably able to assist and accomodate.

like the old TV show..Queen for Day! ( but self annointed)

they generally do not push them together at the front of the dining rm but set up a long table at the back end.. we once went to a roll call dinner in BLU (Only guests in BLU from roll call).about 16 to 18 people..several tables... it was arranged ahead..not on a formal night...they asked us to attend early..like at 5 and added staff. Very successful but perhsps a one and done Doubt that would be possible these days.

this has been done... big group set up at the back..Sometimes 2 seatings of larger groups. Must arrange with maitre d Frankly, it is disruptive to other diners as folks are louder with cross conversations, and absorbs staff attention.. Other diners are pushed closer to the front ..but it still is not ideal. We always try to avoid BLU at times when a large group is there . suggest 2 smaller tables and switch around.

lovely b day decor.. Were the roses part of a Celebration package? Have not been able to order flowes for the cabin in a long time

cute kitty.. great pics! we enjoyed our SV accomodations..Will have one again in January