Live from the Reflection 11-5 to 11-12-2016

[seadog67]

Seadog, thanks for bringing us along on your cruise. It's been a great distraction from reality!! We are going to be on the Reflection at the end of February with basically the same itinerary as you, except we dock in Ocho Rios in Jamaica. We've never done the Western Caribbean or an S class ship. We have an Alcove booked for a sea day. I would love to see a photo or two of the Alcoves if you don't mind.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful time for the next couple of days!

 

 

 

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying and have a blast in Feb!

 

Here are pics of the Alcoves

 

 

 

 

 

There were about 3 or 4 of them in use today.

 

 

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[seadog67]

That's a great-looking burger! You mentioned Lawn Club is $45 pp for dinner. What is the lunch price?

 

 

 

Thanks again for your great review.

 

 

 

I was told $10 pp for lunch with possible extra cost for some items but not sure on that point yet. It is open for lunch on sea-days. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

We have complete 34 cruises and none yet with Celebrity. We do have this cruise booked as our next sailing in January. Your pictures have answered so many questions for me thank you for sharing! I`m really looking forward to trying Celebrity.

 

 

 

Have a blast and glad your enjoying following along!

 

 

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[seadog67]

If I missed any questions I will check back on them.

 

So we headed off a few minutes after 9 to get to Columbus Cove Bungalow.

 

 

Looks beautiful

 

 

 

https://vimeo.com/191059546

 

Reflection was docked on the Port Side so I could not get a pic of the balconies on our side Starboard Side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Labadee

 

 

 

This way to the Bungalows

 

 

 

The Suite Beach for Suite Guests

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

A glimpse of the Suite Life.......keep moving nothing to see here without a gold card :(

 

 

Basically if you look at Labadee from the ship it runs in an arch from left to right. Columbus Beach where our Bungalow is located is at the extreme end of the right side, as far from the pier as you can get

 

After a trek through the tropics we made it.. wooo, I need a drink

 

 

 

Our little abode BB 4 , BB 8's little brother

 

 

The view leading to the Bungalow

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

The view from the bungalow

 

 

The Bungalow comes with an attendant and our attendant procures anything you need, drinks, water is provided, along with fresh beach towels. My Labadozee

 

 

View from the water back to the bungalow

 

 

Some thoughts on the bungalow, (we saw one other bungalow in use)

 

The location is tucked away at the very end of the beach right next to what I believe is the wall separating the usable area and the living quarter of the local worker also near what seemed like a work shop area as we heard chainsaws and other power equipment going off and on.

 

Also, at least in our bungalow, there were many flys that basically laughed off a cloud of "Off" bug spray.

 

The water in this area is nice and not as crowded, so that is a plus

 

https://vimeo.com/191064380

 

 

Overall, we would not get a Bungalow again for the price and there are prettier areas to spend the day.

 

 

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[seadog67]

So I decided to hit the Dragons Tail Coaster

 

 

Guess I can't go :)

 

 

Yeah yeah we know, basically you are going to die on this ride and it is your own fault...

 

 

 

Hopefully the ride video loads in the next post

 

 

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[seadog67]

https://vimeo.com/191067765

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Phone battery is on E more in a bit.

 

 

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[themutis]

Once again, thanks for the amazing information.

 

We are planning on doing the Zipline first thing. Do you think if we arrived at Columbus Cove around 11 we would still be able to find a chair with some shade?

 

We were also thinking of booking a cabana, but now I'm not too sure :)

 

Thanks again

Eileen

[seadog67]

Once again, thanks for the amazing information.

 

 

 

We are planning on doing the Zipline first thing. Do you think if we arrived at Columbus Cove around 11 we would still be able to find a chair with some shade?

 

 

 

We were also thinking of booking a cabana, but now I'm not too sure :)

 

 

 

Thanks again

 

Eileen

 

 

 

I think so regarding finding a chair at 11. They put out as many as needed. Nellies beach was much more crowded at 11

 

 

Also cabanas are different than the bungalows. These are the cabanas at nellis beach

 

 

 

We had one of these before and they are nicer than the bungalows in our opinion.

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

So after the coaster, we strolled around abit

 

Dragons breath point in the distance

 

 

The Island BBQ getting setup

 

 

 

 

Watch the tram car please

 

https://vimeo.com/191079541

 

 

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[seadog67]

The story is a little behind so lets fast forward a bit.

 

Last we were strolling the island - then we swam for a bit more then at 12:30 or so headed back passing

 

The Aqua Park an added cost venue (did not get the prices , bad dog )

 

 

Took one last look at Columbus Cove Beach

 

 

Walked past some cool rocks

 

 

Stopped tipped and listened to some beats (this is not fast forwarding if we keep stopping). :)

 

https://vimeo.com/191085603

 

 

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[seadog67]

Further down saw a beautiful vista (fast forwardinggg remember)..

 

 

Finally made it to security, overheated so the cool towel and fruit water were refreshing

 

 

https://vimeo.com/191086330

 

Back on board we decided to try TLCG for lunch when we found it is only open on sea-days. After answering my questions they recommended The Porch for lunch, $30 per person charge.

 

We said why not what the hay..

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

They brought out nice bread that had melted cheese throughout for dipping in oil and balsamic 10 outta 5 Forks

 

 

 

They then have a starter course

 

Mahi Mahi Tacos for him 3.5 outta 5 Forks

 

 

Buffalo Chicken Wings for her 2 outta 5 Forks (rubbery)

 

 

They have salads and such but we skipped to the mains

 

Lobsta Roll for him 2.5 outta 5 Forks (smallish and not much lobsta taste at all)

 

 

Club Wrap for her 4 outta 5 Forks

 

 

Overall not worth $30 pp for lunch based on what we had, maybe other menu items are much better so ymmv

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

Checked out the Library Next

 

 

 

 

Nice selection of books and a nice quiet area to relax and read

 

 

The world is a looking glass so be certain you are smiling

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[seadog67]

We crashed for a bit, then said orevwa to Labadee

 

 

 

Dressed for Evening Chic and decided we are not hungry so are sitting in an alcove of the Martini Bar

 

 

Banana Split Martini's

 

https://vimeo.com/191089717

 

Anddddd we are caught up... :)

 

 

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[seadog67]

Some snippets of tonights show 7 outta 10 oscars. Very good show, play arrangements of some hit and Motown. He was a contestant on America's Got Talent.

 

 

https://vimeo.com/191096207

 

https://vimeo.com/191096331

 

 

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[seadog67]

Closing the book on day 6 of our cruise and it was a great day! Had fun on Labadee and enjoyed strolling the island.

 

Tried The Porch and had our First Banana

Split Martini 10 Forks!

 

Sadly tomorrow is our last day, booooo, but we will try and make the most of it, even though there is a chance of showers, we will just enjoy more of Reflection!

 

See everyone tomorrow

 

 

 

 

 

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[easyboy]

The motion of the ocean. ( this time-lapse the camera was as steady as possible)

 

https://vimeo.com/191010959

Wow, I would have gotten seasick with that! Thanks for sharing.

[sandc4e]

Thank you so much for taking us along. Lived seeing all the pics. Thanks for getting the Alcoves and Bungalows, as we have these on the silhouette.

 

Great live report!

[luv2camp04]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying and have a blast in Feb!

 

Here are pics of the Alcoves

 

 

 

 

 

There were about 3 or 4 of them in use today.

 

 

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Thank you so much for the photos.

You have gone above and beyond with this review!!

 

 

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[thomasale]

Again this has been sooooo delightful. I have enjoyed watching you guys have so much fun with yourselves and the cruise! One of the things I noticed, and we too cruise the same way, you take advantage of the up sells. You do fun things on the excursions. The cruise is our only real vacation and we go all out for it. When we are getting off we have a bill to handle but we budget for it all year long and we have made such an investment in getting there it seems like we would miss so much if we didn't pay for the extra few yards. I am not suggesting others do it our way, but the fact that you have shown us the restaurants and the food offerings and the excursions adds that much more to our "arsenal" when we get on the exact same cruise in a week. One of my sisters and BIL arrived here (we live about 30 miles north of Palm Beach) last night. She has a winter home here and this will set off her "snowbird" season. My other sister and her daughter and husband get in this Wednesday. My sons and daughters and their spouses live in the area. We are going to be going back over your entries all week long. We will already be quite familiar with Reflection, and our itinerary, thanks to your diligent entries. Hopefully at some time in the future, we will be on the same cruise and we can buy you a cocktail as proper "thanks"...Cheers!

[seadog67]

Thank you so much for taking us along. Lived seeing all the pics. Thanks for getting the Alcoves and Bungalows, as we have these on the silhouette.

 

 

 

Great live report!

 

 

 

Thank you, really glad you are enjoying following it has been a great cruise!

 

 

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