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Thank you, that’s very helpful. Looking forward to it. :)

Hi, we are looking forward to our forthcoming cruise on a Reflection in June, my only criticism of her is the entertainment, when we were on 2 years ago, we found it a little poor tbh, not much in the way of variety, whilst we love the ship, we are slightly hoping it’s going to be better this year, more comedy shows etc. Can anyone that has recently been on her advise me of the type of shows etc? TIA:D

Hi, we have booked a private tour, and need to meet our tour guide at the top of the cable car. Does anybody have any experience of how long it takes to get on the cable car and to the top, is there normally massive queues? We are due to meet at 9.15am, and are not sure what time to start disembarking from the ship, what is the system aboard reflection for tenders? Is it just queue, or is it get a ticket and wait to be called? Any info will be gratefully received.. TIA.:)

Thank you..:)

Hi, please can somebody advise me when you have the classic drinks package, do they charge you gratuities on top for every drink consumed. Or does the package include the gratuities? The drinks package we received was free when booking. TIA:)

In answer to your question above, maybe because the cruise line dress code said it was a must? Of course, many never adhered to the dress code, and now, those that want to dress "to the nines" may feel like they stick out.

 

My own original desire to dress up for formal nights was based on cruise ship images from old movies and TV shows, where all the passengers would be glittering in tuxes, evening gowns and jewels in the dining room! My desire to have that sort of atmosphere on board caused me to choose a cruiseline that had a dress code which matched that image, hoping other pax would follow the code, and I would experience that old-fashioned, Hollywood-style cruise. Of course, many didn't follow the code, and my cruise experience didn't exactly match the Hollywood image.

 

Truth be told, neither DH nor I followed the formal night code either, strictly speaking. Celebrity's dress code, when we sailed 10 years ago, said men should wear tuxes, dinner jackets, or suits -- my husband wore dress shirt, tie, dress pants and a sport coat -- and ladies should wear gowns or cocktail dresses -- I wore more what I would call a "party" dress -- though I suppose it is difficult to distinguish a party dress from a "cocktail" dress. I never wore a gown; I wanted to, but purchasing a gown was so expensive for so few uses (we don't cruise often, and I don't attend other functions where gowns are worn).

 

We still like to dress up for dinner -- "dress up" according to our own definition ("each to their own," as you said) -- and will probably still do it. We may stick out, but we don't mind. On the other hand, my husband may forego the bother of dress shirt and tie, and maybe even the jacket, on future cruises -- but I'm going to keep lobbying for the jacket, at least! :)

 

As you point out, times have changed, and in the last ten years, our views about what we want to get out of (and therefore put into) a cruise have changed, too.

Thanks for you comments, I do agree.. Nobody wants to feel pressured. Happy cruising..:)

Your comments made me smile! Unfortunately, as you point out, nothing in any dress code, past or present, requires that the garments described must actually be either well made, stylish or flattering! :rolleyes:

Glad that's made you smile...:) it so true though, Iv seen some awful bad fitting suits and scruffy shoes in the past... I don't understand why people think that wearing suits/tuxedos is a must, each to their own I say, if people are happy and feel good wearing them then that is great, but don't expect everyone to feel the same. Cruising is changing, a lot of people don't want formality anymore. its your holiday, you should not be made to do something you don't want too...:):cool::rolleyes:

In reality then, there isn't much of a dress code at all? That's suits us as a family as we are smart casual anyway, and generally wear designer casual clothing/shoes/trainers, but I can see that people dining in scruffy clothes of any description or shorts/jogging bottoms would be not be a great look.. I don't think men should be penalised for not wearing a suit anyway as I said in last comment some suits worn are very cheap looking anyway, especially if they are years old and only come out of the wardrobe for cruising..:):)

Is there a list of clothing that cannot be worn on evening chic? Apart from the obvious shorts or beachwear. My boys wear designers jeans and polo shirts etc with smart trainers, are smart trainers allowed? I can't find anywhere that says trainers not allowed? I'm pleased with the relaxed dress code, people can look just as good in well cut designer casual clothes, however some people wear cheap suits/tuxedos which in my opinion look worse...:)

Thanks everyone... I actually received an email yesterday with a link to print...:):)

Hi, we are on the same cruise. I had emailed Celebrity asking about tags and they said they no longer supply them instead there should be a link/button for printable tags from your Celebrity booking page for this cruise.

And have you got your link?:)

E docs?? Where do I find them? Or do I wait for an email? Tbh I don't think the celebrity online check in was very straightforward, bit confusing.. :)

Hi, can anybody tell me how and when we should receive our luggage labels, we have checked in online, however it says luggage labels are not yet available, available approximately 2 months prior to departure... We are now only 3 weeks away, having not cruised celebrity before Iam unsure of the process.

TIA:)

Hi, can anyone tell if the plugs are 2 pin European or 3 pin uk? TIA:)

Thank you... The lack is security at the port entrance does worry me! We will be staying on the ship I guess.. I wouldn't be surprised if KUSADASI gets cancelled by then anyway..

Hi, does anybody know if KUSADASI will go ahead as planned after the atrocious attack? or thoughts on celebrity cancelling it... Feeling nervous about it. TIA

Thank you for out everyone, another question can only one person upgrade or does it have to be the whole cabin? And does it include free use of mini bar? TIA

Hi, booked to go on reflection in August and have classic drinks package as part of deal, can anybody tell me if I am able to upgrade to a premium drinks package and if so, how much does it cost? TIA:)

Hi, just booked to go on Reflection in August, I have two sons one who is 20 and I know will be able to consume alcohol, however my youngest son will be 16 and I know in the uk if a 16 year is eating a meal in a restaurant and is 16+ and with an adult, they are allowed to consume wine/beer with dinner. He has a classic drinks non alcoholic drinks package (as per age) however will we be able to get him wine or beer to drink when he is dining? Within the package? Does anybody have any experience of this? TIA:)

Hi, can anybody tell me if the aft balcony partitions can be opened up to make big balcony when two cabins (connecting) are booked by same party. TIA

Hi, looking at booking reflection, having been on Brittania last year in aft cabin, we had soot problems on our balcony, does reflection have the same problems? TIA

Hi, looking at booking celebrity reflection for August 16, trying to make mind up if it's best to book now as they have buy one get one half price offer plus classic drinks package, or wait until nearer the time for a deal.. Wanting 2 balcony cabins. Does anyone have any experience of this? TIA

Hi, can anybody tell me if when you have a drinks package whether the service is the same? eg:- do the waiters take longer serving you, or won't serve you until previous drink consumed etc etc, are they more reluctant to serve you?

TIA

Thank you..:)

Hi, can anybody tell me if when the classic drinks package is offered free, do you have to still pay a tax for every drink ordered? TIA