Not the same Celebrity from 20 years ago and felt like I was constantly being upsold...

Item: Celebrity Reflection
Rating: 3.6
Author: basegad

Celebrity Reflection Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

basegad

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

Verified Review

9 Night Italian Riviera & France (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 01, 2023

Ship: Celebrity Reflection

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9192

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Not amazing foodie experience Celebrity advertises. Entertainment and activities oriented to early diners who head to bed by 9pm. I might like Celebrity more when I'm 60+.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Daniel Boulud should stop associating his brand with Celebrity. The main dining room food is just OK. Nothing special, undercooked steak, no baked potato available, tiny lobster on 1 night. Did the Chef's Table experience which, for $199pp, was a rip-off and had nothing close to Daniel Boulud's dishes. Same for Murano although the Tuscan Grill was very good.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Organized activities in the evening all happened at about 8:30 which is when the late seating starts. Very little happened after dinner except silent disco, etc. Not like DCL where there is lots of entertainment and activities throughout the evening to accomodate guests in both dinner seatings.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Dated broadway shows and artsy dance... Yawn!

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Some staff were great while other times there is staff standing around chatting when you're trying to get their attention for service. Too spoiled by pre-paid tips...

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Feeling a bit dated and worn in the cabins. Don't understand the movie screen on the lawn when there is no chairs on/around the lawn. Like the movie screen down by the pools better as on other ships.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

This cabin has a larger then normal balconey that faces slightly to the stern (and is therefore sheltered from the wind).