Celebrity Reflections - European Cruise anyone been on this ship?

[steel1203]

Hello, I was on Disney Dream in 2014 for 4 nights and loved it! Looking to do a family cruise, but DCL in Europe is looking to be too pricey for July 2017. There seems to be a really good deal with this ship if you book before the end of August but I am a bit nervous about 4 of us in a room (was feeling flush in 2014 and was on a 1 bedroom suite). Has anyone been on this ship as a family and how was it? All of the reviews on Cruise Critic are from couples so would love to hear from any families or any suggestions about cabins etc. Thanks

[marlouwrig]

Sorry unable to offer any advice but I am also very interested in hearing other people's experience of this ship as we are booked on it for a Western Caribbean cruise next April. We have previously only cruised with DCL on Dream and Wonder.

We were also looking to book DCL but we are travelling with DS and his girlfriend and he reluctantly decided that it was more than he was prepared to pay

[phoebe23]

We were on Reflection in February this year - fab ship in every way! We are loyal to Celebrity as we prefer an American cruise line and have sailed on all their Solstice and Millennium class ships with Reflection and Equinox as our favourites. We usually cruise as a couple but my mum came with us and shared a cabin. She had a bed settee made into a single bed and it was rearranged each morning. An alternative bed lowered as a bunk from the ceiling with steps - not ideal for an 80 year old lol. Not sure about larger family suites. We always have a balcony and gives feel of more space and this class of ships has by far the best bathrooms at sea! You won't be spending much time in the cabin - far too much to explore!

[steel1203]

Thanks phoebe - really helpful 😄

[Scotty]

We were on Reflection in February as well. Loved it, I think more than any of the other solstice class ships.
Celebrity is great for families in the school holidays although we have found that the October holiday sailing out of the Med there were few families. (3). We sailed Eclipse out of Southampton on her maiden season and my boys still say it was their favourite cruise.

[steel1203]

Originally Posted by Scotty

We were on Reflection in February as well. Loved it, I think more than any of the other solstice class ships.
Celebrity is great for families in the school holidays although we have found that the October holiday sailing out of the Med there were few families. (3). We sailed Eclipse out of Southampton on her maiden season and my boys still say it was their favourite cruise.

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Can I ask if you remember, which type of cabin you stayed in as it would be great to hear how it was for space - thanks

[steel1203]

Booked NCL Epic 7 day cruise from Barcelona - so excited! Away to look through DIBB for hotel recommendations for staying in Barcelona, love DIBB

[Echo18]

Originally Posted by steel1203

Booked NCL Epic 7 day cruise from Barcelona - so excited! Away to look through DIBB for hotel recommendations for staying in Barcelona, love DIBB

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We just stayed at hotel Vasanta. It was a really nice small boutique hotel. Kids loved the jacuzzi bath. Rooms aren't huge but it was lovely.

[Keirasean]

Stayed at art hotel. Got a suite as better when I was alone with 3 kids in way back from skiing in Andorra when I got a last minute good deal. The service is best I have ever had. Glass of champagne as I signed in and 2 ladies took kids to colour books. Beautiful suite overlooking med on seafront. Bring around complementary packs of things for kids... snacks and anothe visit with kids toiletries on top of the usual toiletries which were uber posh. Just the most friendly and amazing hotel ... next to a great port bit where there are tonnes of lovely restaurants...didn't eat at hotel... would strongly recommend it especially if you get a deal. Best ever 😎😎😋

[dee slack]

Originally Posted by phoebe23

We were on Reflection in February this year - fab ship in every way! We are loyal to Celebrity as we prefer an American cruise line and have sailed on all their Solstice and Millennium class ships with Reflection and Equinox as our favourites. We usually cruise as a couple but my mum came with us and shared a cabin. She had a bed settee made into a single bed and it was rearranged each morning. An alternative bed lowered as a bunk from the ceiling with steps - not ideal for an 80 year old lol. Not sure about larger family suites. We always have a balcony and gives feel of more space and this class of ships has by far the best bathrooms at sea! You won't be spending much time in the cabin - far too much to explore!

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sorry to butt in OP but phoebe would you mind PM'ing me any hints/ tips for Celebrity Solstice as we're on her for 14 nights in October from Sydney to Singapore and want to make the most of the 8 days at sea, thanks!