Boarding the Celebrity Reflection on a New Year's Cruise

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A ship we've never sailed. A Royal Suite upgrade we didn't expect. And my first true back-to-back sailing experience that I've been waiting years to try. Everything about this trip should have been perfect. But was it? Key West, a surprise dinner, and a suite with a jacuzzi on the balcony... and still, something's nagging at me. Two sailings on the same ship back to back sounds like a dream... until the questions start piling up. Will they move my bags? Is the Reflection as good as the Equinox? And what happens when the cruise is two-thirds over before it even feels like it's begun? ----- ⚓ Our Trusted Travel Partners: 🤝 🛳️ Ready to Book Your Next Cruise? Cruises It makes planning easy! Get expert advice and the best deals here: 👉 https://bit.ly/dream-cruise-fas 🌍 Save Big on Excursions! Skip the overpriced ship tours and book directly to save money: 👉 https://bit.ly/fas-excursions ----- 🎉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips & hacks + immersive vlog experiences: https://bit.ly/subscribe-cruise-hacks ----- 🛒✨ Cruise Products We Recommend ✨🛒 - Sea Bands (to prevent seasickness): https://amzn.to/3YOTGjX - Sea Bands for Kids: https://amzn.to/4cvG1RS - Sea Bands w/ Built-In Aromatherapy: https://amzn.to/3SQ0zO8 - Seasickness Patches: https://amzn.to/3AmF94L - Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4dNGmAx - Towel Bands (for pool loungers): https://amzn.to/3SXARHx - Water Shoes: https://amzn.to/4dIWxPA - Magnetic Hooks: https://amzn.to/4dqHr1j - Power Strip (w/ no surge protector): https://amzn.to/3yJzuoX ----- 👀 Watch Next 🍿 https://youtu.be/qMiHVOql4_g https://youtu.be/bM4ZI8FS3xo https://youtu.be/cggiftmgowA https://youtu.be/69N7oMQ5DcI https://youtu.be/fLUgYfN5qAA ----- Join our NEW Facebook Group for all sorts of cruising tips, tricks, and deals! Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea ----- Disclosure: Hey there! Just a heads-up – some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through them, I may earn a little commission, but don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything extra! I only recommend stuff that I genuinely love from companies I trust. Thank you for your support! ----- Business & Media Opportunities: Please contact Evan at partners@familyatsesa.travel ----- 🌍🙋‍♂️ Who We Are 🙋‍♀️🌍 Family at Sea chronicles the cruising adventures of our family of four as we set sail across the globe aboard different cruise ships and cruise lines, including MSC, Disney Cruise Lines (DCL), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), P&O, Explora Journeys, Costa, Margaritaville at Sea, and more! ----- 📧💬 Contact Us & Follow Us on Social Media! 📱📲 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyAtSea - Facebook: https://facebook.com/FamilyAtSea.travel - Facebook Group: Family Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea - Instagram: https://instagram.com/FamilyAtSea.travel ----- #CelebrityReflection #CruiseVlog #FamilyAtSea ----- 00:00 Intro 00:24 Arriving at Port Everglades 00:42 Retreat Lounge Boarding Experience 01:18 Boarding the Celebrity Reflection 02:34 First Drink at the Pool Bar 02:55 Lawn Club Tour 03:36 Luminae Embarkation Lunch 05:20 Royal Suite Tour 08:34 Sailaway from Port Everglades 09:00 Sailaway Party 09:39 Dinner at Blu 10:48 Theater Show: Broken Strings 11:57 Key West Arrival 12:17 Exploring Key West 13:16 Key Lime Pie Stop 13:28 Dinner at Tuscan Grille 15:08 Comedy & Magic Show 16:12 Wrapping Up Day 2

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