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I dont know if i would pick a sailing based on Grand Cayman.   Since its a tender port and the waters get rough you might not port there. 

 Its nothing like what I expected.   The above video helped me decide that this was not for me

On 4/17/2024 at 8:19 PM, FunaC said:

Has anyone been to Coral  Beach recently? 

I researched to go here--   after looking at Youtube I decided its not for me.    No reason to rent an umbrella as there are ton of trees for shade.   But you have to rent your chairs    here is the one video that made me change my mind   

On 4/20/2024 at 3:58 PM, finoky said:

 It was hard to not compare our cruise to Carnival throughout the week. I will say that Celebrity wins in just about every way. It wasn't really that close. We are saying goodbye to Carnival and now have two more Celebrity cruises booked.

We have sailed 33 times.   Took our first celebrity in January.   I dont think we will be back to Carnival.   We booked the reflection the day we got off.  (shoulda did it onboard)  

We loved the carnival cruises  or we would not have taken that many   But the demographic has changed  and the entitlement, abusive behavior from fellow cruisers are what made us look elsewhere.  

On 4/10/2024 at 7:16 PM, Itchy&Scratchy said:

there were no sugar added desserts. I do not recall any sugar FREE ones.

 

On our cruise they were mixed in with the others--  but labeled sugar free 

we take a cab-   20 each way.  When we are ready to leave we just tell someone they will call a cab for us   

we book direct 

On 3/3/2024 at 1:53 PM, ecps92 said:

I've found this to be best for most of the major lines,  however as with anything slight +/- adjustments might not get shared by the cruiseline in a timely manner

https://www.cruisetimetables.com/#ports

 

Our cruise on Celebrity Reflection is not listed on Janu 27   2025     but boy there are a lot of ships in port that day  (9) 

On 3/2/2024 at 10:54 AM, hillbilly cruiser said:

Going to Cozumel in June with Grand kids 16 and 21, which would be a better choice?

We have been to the first two but was 15 years ago or so. AI is not that important because we don't drink but not a big deal.

Thanks.

  Nachi Cocum limits the amount of people they let book for a day pass  BUT ther is nothing for the kids     except beach and pool     Mr Sanchos offers water toys that kids that age will really like 

On 3/2/2024 at 9:59 AM, OhioScubaGirl said:

We are planning to do an excursion in Cozumel and would like to add something for an hour or so before or after our excursion in Cozumel.  We will be cruising Carnival Paradise.  Is there anything interesting for kids within a 10-15 min walk?  I don't recall which place Carnival docks.  We aren't interested in shopping, but a pool, beach, sightseeing, or snorkeling could be fun.  We aren't looking for anything spectacular, just a quick fun add-on right by the ship. 

for an hour-- i wouldnt be getting wet.  You do not want to be wet getting on a excursion bus 

there is shopping at the international pier- along with a lot of food places  

On 3/11/2024 at 4:46 PM, c-leg5 said:

walk to blue taco truck.

im looking for that information 

On 3/11/2024 at 6:19 PM, YellowDog said:

Ok, so I just searched Dolphinaris and this thread came up...well, not really a thread, because nobody helped.  So, did you go?  Will you help me? 🙂  Im thinking about it also.

check out cozumelinsider.com   and look along their top tool bar for dolphin excursions.    they offer huge discounts the earlier you book  

San Juan has a later departure too.    But all ships will have lunch provided.    Why would you want to check in  and get off to go eat?     Id drop my luggage  then head out   NOT check in    but make sure you are back BEFORE 3pm.    3:01 you will be denied boarding

we have sailed princess 3 times     among royal and Carnival.    Just off reflection and can honestly say we will not be doing the other cruiselines going forward.  I was so blown away by everything on the reflection    Including the food.  It was such a top notch experience 

2 hours ago, sofietucker said:

Good to know they're switching it up regularly! 

Guess I will find out next week 

17 hours ago, sofietucker said:

There's a menu link just above "About LPC", opens in acrobat and I can't copy that link   https://freestyletravelers.com/blog/celebrity-le-petit-chef-menu

none of that is on the app   i get short ribs under Love  and a shrimp cucumber under art 

11 minutes ago, George C said:

In past I saw them change menu a couple of times during the week , on last cruise in March on summit they had same menu each night . We really enjoyed it and went twice we normally switch between main and alternate menus . Will definitely do it multiple times in 2 months on next cruise.

kinda wonder if the menu i am seeing on the app is correct.   Looks nothing like what has been posted above 

does this menu change each night?   and can you mix and  match from the different areas?    I may have to rethink this choice 

2 hours ago, watertraveler said:

Sorry if this question has been asked before but what is the earliest flight I should book if I don't want to walk off with my luggage? I'm arriving into FLL and flying to BOS.  There is a flight that leaves around 11:00. I know the airport is close to the terminal.  Can I realistically have the cruise line handle my luggage and still get to the airport for a morning flight?  

are you using luggage valet?   

Is it first come first serve ? or do we need to reserve ahead?

also is it true that suites get reserved seating ahead of others? 

who gets the tip when we do not go to the main dining room?   I often wondered if these tips are pooled     But wait staff get different tables.   some will get three   some get 4   doesnt sound very fair if its pooled 

Not luxury   but think its more adult setting as the beach next door has water toys etc and  more geared towards family.     We are trying Nachi Cocum.    THey allow only 130 people in for the day 

On 1/14/2024 at 7:31 PM, CruiseRQA said:

I will be the contrary poster here.

 

You can walk off with your own luggage in the morning.    Customs is not a slow as people are saying.  Call an Uber and you will be at the airport in 10 minutes.

 

1030 will be an easy flight to make.   We have a 940 flight out of FLL later in January and am not concerned about making it.  

  no checked bags?   your bags need to be checked  60 min before the flight        

I see American is one of the few.   We get free bags but will celebrity still charge us the bag fees 

you used the link on your booking to check in? 

On 1/8/2024 at 8:35 PM, Hawkstar33 said:

 The waitstaff fully understands that you already paid the 20%, that used to be 18%.  They know many people will no longer throw them THE EXTRA, due to the increase. But I give at least a $10,  most times a $20 if all goes well.. I'm usually happy with the service, as we dine regularly in Specialty.  I would otherwise just waste it at roulette, or a slot most likely anyway.    

I am thinking this.    since we already paid 20%  i just do not ever tip 30-40% on any bill no matter how good the service