Sarah’s Tip: Purchase a pass to the Persian Garden at the beginning of your sailing for access to the spa and sauna areas for the length of your vacation! Children’s Areas Of course, if sleeping isn’t on the itinerary, there is also a cool pool and two warm, jetted jacuzzis on either side of the Solarium! Other adult-only areas include the Canyon Ranch Spa Club, Persian Garden, Sky Lounge (in the evenings), Fitness Center, and Fortunes Casino. Designed as a quiet space for ages 16+, it was easy to be lulled into a nap while resting on a cushioned deck chair! My favorite area of the ship was the Solarium. The Lawn Club has plenty of free areas to stretch out and relax, but private alcoves can also be reserved.

Our four-day cruise wasn’t nearly enough time to try them all! Specialty restaurants charge a cover fee, but once paid, order anything and everything from the menu (save alcohol, which is an additional fee without a beverage package)! Adults Only AreasĪnother unique feature of Solstice Class ships is The Lawn Club. I thought it was just a fancy name for another area of the ship, but lo and behold, there is actually a real, live lawn on deck 15! Tuscan Grille (Italian fare) was our favorite dinner spot, and Sushi on Five was our favorite lunch spot. However, Celebrity Reflection really shines in the specialty restaurant category. The cruise fare price includes Opus, the main dining room, and Oceanview Cafe, the self-serve buffet. The songs, performances, and live music are very well done. I’m sure it’s because I am biased and love all things Broadway musicals, but I wouldn’t miss this show. “Broadway Cabaret” was our favorite show. Score that Kate Spade bag you’ve been eyeing at close to 60% off!Ĭelebrity Reflection has nightly show offerings and a full casino with slot machines and table games. Sarah’s Tip: On your final cruise night, several stores, including high-end brands, will have a sale. Some designer shops were available for Kate Spade, Tag Heuer, Michael Kors, and more. I usually avoid shopping on a cruise ship because the merchandise selection always seems “ho-hum” to me, but the Celebrity Reflection was different. Thankfully, there were plenty of options to choose from. Shopping, dining, and relaxation were high on my list of “must-do” activities. Sarah’s Tip: You won’t go back once you go veranda. Staterooms are significantly larger than the previous classes, with 80% of the staterooms having a veranda. Our veranda stateroom was spacious! The view alone makes the veranda upgrade worth it. It contains one more deck than other Solstice class ships and can accommodate 3,069 passengers. The Reflection is different because it’s the largest ship in the Solstice Class. Such a greeting really set the tone for the rest of our vacation.Ĭelebrity Reflection is one of five “Solstice Class” ships. Our first interaction upon embarkation was being greeted with a glass of champagne. If high-class accommodations and experiences are necessary, Celebrity Cruises will fit that bill just right. I have not sailed with the other cruise lines represented, so I will reserve my judgment for them for another time. Celebrity feels like the top tier of the Royal Caribbean company (with Royal Caribbean International as a close second). It is the largest Celebrity Cruise ship currently in operation. If you’re familiar with any of those other brands, you will know exactly what to expect on a Celebrity cruise.Ĭelebrity’s newest ship, Reflection, launched in 2012. operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, and CDF Croisières de France.

In the year 1997, it merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. One Company, Several Cruise LinesĬelebrity Cruises is a premium cruise line brand that began its life in the late 1980s. Find out more below as you read my Celebrity Reflection ship review in its entirety. We were privileged to sail on Celebrity’s newest ship, Reflection, and our experience was incredible. We knew this was no ordinary cruise vacation from the moment of embarkation. That said, I believe it will only take one Celebrity Cruises vacation to cement your feelings about the cruise line.

I find it difficult to give an overall review of a cruise line based on my experiences on one ship. Thank you to Celebrity for covering our expenses! Celebrity Reflection Ship Review While Celebrity paid for my travel expenses on this trip, all honest opinions are my own. After cruising with Carnival and Disney Cruise Lines in the last few years, I was excited for the opportunity to try Celebrity Cruises. Other than a few incidentals here and there, you typically pay one price upfront and put your wallet away for the rest of the trip. Cruise vacations are one of my favorite ways to travel.

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