chicagopaul Posted February 25, 2017 Author #26 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Late night dinner Our bed. Clearly I was sitting down in it before taking a picture. Mini Bar area Blogging from the balcony. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 25, 2017 Author #27 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Check in was a breeze. Less than 10 minutes to clear security, complete check in and now sitting waiting to board. Yes, we are very early! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgparent Posted February 25, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looking forward to your live review/blog. Which Cabin are you in ? We are in 9376 on Mar 18th also a S1. Please post the Luminae dinner menus if you have a chance, my wife and I are trying to plan our Specialty Dinners for nights when Luminae does not have anything we see as must try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 25, 2017 Author #29 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looking forward to your live review/blog. Which Cabin are you in ? We are in 9376 on Mar 18th also a S1. Please post the Luminae dinner menus if you have a chance, my wife and I are trying to plan our Specialty Dinners for nights when Luminae does not have anything we see as must try. Will do! We are in cabin 2111 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
like2cruise Posted February 25, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I am following your 30th birthday cruise! We took our daughter on RCCL last June to celebrate her 30th birthday:) Only way to celebrate is onboard a cruise! We are boarding shortly after you (March 11) for the 5th time. We are curious who the Cruise Director is and if Tenors of Rock are still onboard if you can help, please? Have a great trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted February 25, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Will do! We are in cabin 2111 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We'll be in 2109 on April 1. Do they have a separate seating area at the terminal for suite and Zenith guests? We also like to arrive early. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kteacher Posted February 25, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Happy birthday! We are on the Reflection in April, so I'm looking forward to following along. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayyfire Posted February 25, 2017 #33 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Happy birthday!!!! Looking forward to keeping up with your review/blog we will be on the reflection in 2 weeks!!! [emoji846][emoji846] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted February 25, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Happy Birthday Paul!!! Someday our Celebrity Cruise paths will cross. I just booked Summit for my big birthday in May. Enjoy the Reflection and my favorite burger in the world is in Luminae!! Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted February 25, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 25, 2017 A BIG Happy Birthday, Paul! Hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise....thanks for blogging once again so all of us can follow. I am on the Reflection for the TA to Rome and can't wait. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 25, 2017 Author #36 Share Posted February 25, 2017 We'll be in 2109 on April 1. Do they have a separate seating area at the terminal for suite and Zenith guests? We also like to arrive early. :) Yes they do. Separate waiting lounge with light snacks and water. The Michaels concierge came and hit us at 10:45 to board the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 25, 2017 Author #37 Share Posted February 25, 2017 So far our day is going great. So many memorable crew who remember us as well. We've met up with our friends who are traveling with us and are having an absolutely wonderful time. We are in our cabin relaxing and watching for the emergency drill. Here is a quick cabin tour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggs99 Posted February 25, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Happy birthday Paul. I too followed your last blog. Very fun. Is there a large overhand on your balcony? If so let me know if you can get any sun. We always cruise for birthdays... just double yours and that is mine this year Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluwes Posted February 25, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi Paul and Ed, we loved your previous reviews. Just sent a follow request on Instagram. Cant wait to read this review. We sail on the Equinox in just over 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted February 26, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy Birthday...have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSloop Posted February 26, 2017 #41 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy Birthday Paul! We are also from Chicago and will be on the Reflection in August for the Western Mediterranean. We have an awesome A1 cabin on the hump, but are considering an upgrade to a suite. We are in an S1 for our Vietnam/Thailand cruise in three weeks and will be our first Luminae experience. We love Aqua, so after that we will make our decision on upgrading. Have a great cruise! Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 26, 2017 Author #42 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes. It's been absolutely incredible. One of the bar staff even had a gift brought to me all the way from his home town because he knew I was coming. It literally brought tears to my eyes. How awesome. Now that it is midnight I guess I'm 30. At the age of 30 I've sailed 13 cruises, 11 on Celebrity. I consider myself incredibly lucky. Not for the amount of travel but for the people I've met who have enriched my life. Anyone who has ever said hello on a trip I remember. It's a blessing and a curse. Haha. But most of all it's a blessing. Ok so with that out of the way I must say I'm having a great time. The live band is great but I need to check out their name. Tenors of Rock I believe is in vegas but I wish that were on this cruise! They were awesome! I've been taking good food photos so expect them. We ordered some room service tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 26, 2017 Author #43 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Such a meaningful birthday gift Watching the master at work Who is on board Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfwife1 Posted February 26, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy Birthday!! Where's the Perrier back? And why I am watching Titanic on AMC west coast right now? LOL. Have a great day ahead. Am sure this will be a great birthday. Kimberly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 26, 2017 Author #45 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy Birthday!! Where's the Perrier back? And why I am watching Titanic on AMC west coast right now? LOL. Have a great day ahead. Am sure this will be a great birthday. Kimberly Thank you! Yes, you're right still need to train everyone to get my Perrier or Pellegrino back! Hopefully by tomorrow all will be in full swing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyam76 Posted February 26, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy Birthday! What a throughtful gesture the present was. Thank you for sharing your cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benne1ej Posted February 26, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy birthday! Looking forward to reading your review. We sail on Reflection April 1st for our very first cruise. Love seeing pictures! Following on instagram as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagopaul Posted February 26, 2017 Author #48 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Good Morning everyone. I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful Sunday. We are pulling into Key West right now. Weather is in the 70s and just some scattered clouds in the sky. It should be a perfect day to walk around. I've been to Key West a couple times before and I'm looking forward to walking around. We will likely start with my usual screw driver. We're going to stick with Sunset bar I think for my morning drink ritual. Santa Clause (Milton) is there and he's fantastic. Plus the view from Sunset cannot be beat. The live band in the foyer last night was pretty good. Their name is Blind Vinyl. I'll try to record them for you all tonight. SouthBeat Duo is the Pop and Jazz duo. Not sure if we heard them last night or not. As usual the first night is always a bit of a blur but I'll let you know my thoughts on the entertainment. All aboard today is 3:30. Talk to you soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted February 26, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Happy Birthday! Enjoy your time in Key West. I didn't realize the 7-day western made a stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagentone Posted February 26, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Chicago Paul Happy Birthday!! Will you ask Milton to please stay onboard at least for the March 25th sailing:D my sister and I sailed with him in November and we had a great time. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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