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O stocks one size of bathrobes. They are meant to fit a straight body type without curves in the belly, butt or hips. 

Will be aboard the Vista in early March and will need to conduct some business via email and Zoom. Can anyone who has recently been aboard comment on the speed and reliability of the internet service on Vista? TIA. 

The last dress code post mostly addressed what the gents wear. Let’s talk about the ladies, shall we? I’ll be on my first Regent cruise shortly and I’m a little worried about not fitting in. Am I expected to wear palazzo pants and an Alex Evenings blouse every single evening lest I be looked down upon as a “scruff”? Or are dressy wide leg pants and a nice blouse (think Sunday brunch attire) acceptable? I’m stressing out about this. Any advice would be appreciated.

Mr Fudge, thank you for an informative and hilarious review. I’ll be embarking the Explorer on 20 Oct and will strive to do a “Live”. Although it certainly won’t live up to your offering I will do my best to make you proud. Safe travels onward. What a pleasure to have read along. 

Mr. Fudge I cannot begin to tell you how much I've enjoyed your posts. I will be embarking the Explorer in Japan on 20 October 22 and your daily posts have heightened my anticipation. Your humor is wonderful and I find myself eagerly signing on the CC every day just to read your posts 

Now...could you ask Mrs. Fudge a question for me please? Is it necessary for ladies to dress in their finery every single evening for dinner? As in always in palazzo pants and an Alex Evenings dressy top, or is something a little less formal acceptable?? Will a cashmere cardigan and dress pants pass muster? Mrs. Fudge will know what palazzo pants are and who Alex is...not need to worry. 

Thanks, Mr. Fudge. I do so wish I could have sailed with you and the Mrs. 

Warmest regards from Chicago!

Hopping back on a Princess ship for the first time in many years to Alaska in September. I am beyond frustrated with both the app and the website. The app works...sometimes. Then again, sometimes not. I can't log in with user name and password, must use booking number. Tried to hop on the app again and it won't load. The website is no better. Can't find reservations that I made. Sometimes they show, most times they don't. Any tips to making these things easier to use?? Thank you.

While perusing available dining packages on my upcoming Apex cruise, I noticed that packages of 3-5 speciality dining reservations were being offered at an 8% discount. This is just a reminder that as an Elite Plus member, you are automatically given a 15% discount on specialty dining reservations. I made the mistake of getting a speciality dining package on my B2B cruises last February and didn't want anyone else to miss out on savings like I did!

Happy cruising! 

A specific dollar amount (I can't remember how much) is taken off your bill at Raw on 5 if you choose to use a specialty dining credit. Any amount over that is charged as usual. 

Will be taking a cruise to Japan in October and would like to buy a nice pearl necklace. Any tips for reputable places to shop? Thank you. 

Can you please provide details on how to get the pocket Wi-Fi? Thank you .

I can't be the only one who is dismayed that the new head of Celebrity is trying to incorporate more "Royalness" into the cruise line. I choose Celebrity because I enjoy the more upscale experience that it has traditionally offered. The blurring of the brands makes me think she is going to look for more way to cut costs on Celebrity at the expense of service, amenities included in fares, and a more centralized focus on being "family-oriented". There are already enough cruise lines that cater to water slides, kid-friendly amenities and mega ships. The "luxury" lines like Regent and Oceania skew much older than I like and are far too expensive to allow me to cruise regularly on them. Celebrity was always the sweet spot. A little more refined than Royal and a lot less stuffy than Regent. I feel like the upscale elegance the line has always been known for is not trending in the right direction with the addition of Coco Cay. Thoughts???

Thank you. 
 

I'm fresh off the Beyond and absolutely loved the plunge infinity pools in the Rooftop Garden. Can anyone tell me if Apex has the same setup? I looked at the videos on the Celebrity Website but they only show the seating area, not the level below. 

Thank you!

Thank you for the reply! I will search again for the thread. 

Looking for feedback from people who have stayed in a single cabin on an E-class ship.  Is the room comfortable? How is the bed? I know the cabin is tiny but overall would you book it again? It’s considerably less expensive than booking a regular cabin for one person.

I have booked a B2B on the Beyond next year and am wondering what the procedure is for turnaround day. Unfortunately we will be moving cabins so I can't just leave my stuff in the room. I've heard different ships do turnaround days differently. Anyone have recent experience on an Edge class ship?

Thanks!

I travel each year with a party of eight. We all were disappointed when the newspapers were discontinued. They were a wonderful way to stay connected while staying unplugged.

Looking for feedback from someone who has stayed in a Royal Suite on the Edge.  Is there a door between the master bedroom and the master bath? Is the bed convertible to two twins? And lastly, it appears as though there is a screen between the bedroom and the bathroom just above the headboard. Can you see into the bathroom from the bedroom?? Will be sharing a cabin with a traveling companion, not a significant other. TIA for any help. 😲

I've always brought my own pillows on vacation...no matter where I stay. On our last 11-night cruise, I also brought my own wedge pillow. What good is going on vacation if you don't get a good night's sleep? Your post helped reaffirm my determination to schlep my own stuff. Thanks!!

Thanks so much for the updates. We board the Reflection on March 2nd.

Thanks all for the input. We can now adjust our expectations to a more realistic scenario. You guys are the best!!

Have never sailed in a Celebrity Suite before and am wondering if it is large enough to host a dinner party for 8 adults. Can anyone lend some insight?

Thanks!

I was curious to know the extent of the renovations on the Reflection after her most recent dry dock. I asked my TA to inquire and she received the following response from Celebrity:

Celebrity Reflection Dry Dock

Our newest marvel, she sails to the Caribbean and Europe in modern luxury.

Voted Best Mediterranean Cruises (Large Ship) by Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards

Celebrity Reflection® recently received a few new enhancements during her recent dry dock. Now, you can experience a cinematic night under the stars with A Taste of Film at the Rooftop Terrace. It's an exciting way to enjoy the great outdoors, satisfy your love of movies, and dazzle your taste buds all at once. Treat yourself to spa innovations at the luxurious Canyon Ranch SpaClub® or visit our just-added shops for Tiffany and Swiss Watch on board. Celebrate the flavorful joys of outdoor grilling at the Lawn Club Grill. Enjoy more than 20 delicious dining options in the Main Restaurant. Unwind in your own cabana-style haven at The Alcoves. Your vacation time is precious. Time aboard Celebrity Reflection will make the most of it.

A Taste of Film

We've taken our culinary expertise through the roof—literally. At our new Rooftop Terrace, experience A Taste of Film. It's an exciting way to enjoy the great outdoors, satisfy your love of movies, and dazzle your taste buds all at once. Delicious bites and drinks—inspired by the featured film—are served during the movie to elevate the experience. Chic, cozy furniture and a large movie screen create the perfect setting for cinematic night under the stars.

There was no mention in the official email of any other refurbishments. Some CC readers have said that new room entry locks were installed and that there was new carpeting in the common areas as well.

Can anyone confirm that Cafe al Baccio got refreshed? When we sailed RF last May, the chairs, tables and carpet in that area were awful. Chairs were threadbare, carpet was dirty and the chairs lacked any kind of support.

Any other areas of the ship that look recently spruced up?:confused:

In a follow up email, Celebrity confirmed that Reflection is scheduled to undergo a full dry dock in 2022.

On the Reflection in the Med 5/17, the room service menu had macaroni and cheese. This is a do not miss selection!! Each serving is portioned into a ramakin and put under the broiler just prior to being delivered. It was the cheesiest, creamiest best all-around mac n cheese I've ever had!

I've adopted my own method for dealing with this issue. I simply removed the materials being used as "dibs" and take a seat. If/when (which is very infrequently) the offending individual returns and demands "their" seat back, I say very politely "this chair was unoccupied for over an hour and I'm sitting here now. If you'd like to leave your cabin number with the bartender, I'll arrange to have him call you when I'm ready to leave. Have a very pleasant day!". Most people stumble away, muttering under their breath.