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This page shows all the different suite, stateroom and cabin types on the Celebrity Reflection. You can compare the floor layouts for each of Celebrity Reflection's cabin types. Click to expand to floor to see a larger image. Cruisedeckplans.com also shows all the features, size information and number of cabins for each stateroom cabin type on this Celebrity cruise ship. We also show the cabin codes that Celebrity uses to classify the different cabins on the ship. You can mouse over the cabin code for a description of the type of stateroom cabin the code signifies.

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Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling windows and veranda doors - Reverie Dream Sleep System - Extra-high 10 foot ceiling, - Sea View bathroom with cantiever shower and veranda tubs - Living room with queen sleeper sofa and vanity - Mini refrigerator - LCD TV - bath with shower/tub combination and washbasin - Panoramic veranda with lounge seating and corner location.

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SIGNATURE SUITE:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling windows and veranda doors - Reverie dream sleep system - Extra high 10 foot ceiling - Sea view bath with cantilever shower and veranda tubs - Living room with queen sleeper sofa and vanity - Mini refrigerator - LCD TV - Vanity - Bath with shower/tub combination and wasbasin - Panoramic veranda with lounge seating.

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PENTHOUSE SUITE:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Separate living room with dining area - Baby grand piano - Queen sofa sleeper - Full bar - Lounge seating - Surround sound entertainment system - Large television, wireless connection - Full guest bath - Master bedroom has king size bed, television, vanity - Walk-in closet - Marble master bath with whirlpool tub - Shower stall with dual shower heads - Double washbasins and television - Verandah has whirlpool and lounge seating - Safe, phone, hairdryer.

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ROYAL SUITE:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Separate living room with dining area - Queen sofa sleeper - Lounge seating, wet bar - Surround sound entertainment system with large television - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee - Powder room - Bedroom features queen size bed, large television, vanity - Walk-in closet - Master bath comes with whirlpool tub, shower stall, double washbasins.

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CELEBRITY SUITE:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Living room with sectional sofa - Queen sleeper - Lounge seating - Mini refrigerator - Vanity - Surround sound entertainment system with large television - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee - Safe - Phone - Bedroom with two beds that convert to queen size and large television, vanity - Walk-in closet - Dual access bathroom with shower/tub combination, wash basin, hairdryer - Verandah with lounge seating.

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Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Living room with queen sofa sleeper - Vanity, mini refrigerator - Large television - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee - Safe, phone - Sleeping area has two beds that convert to queen - Bathroom with shower/tub combination, washbasin, hairdryer - Verandah has lounge seating.

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AQUA CLASS:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Sitting area with sofa - Two beds convertible to queen - Vanity - Bath with shower and Hansgrohe shower panel, Fog-free mirror - Television - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee - Safe, phone, hairdryer - Verandah - Private mini-bar - Dual voltage 110/220AC outlets - Complimentary access to the Persian Garden and Relaxation Room, - Exclusive access to Blu (a specialty restaurant featuring "clean cuisine" that also services complimentary breakfast) - Upgraded room service menu - A personal Spa Concierge - Daily delivery of bottled water and tea - Aromatherapy diffuser.

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CONCIERGE CLASS:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Sitting area with sofa - Two beds convertible to queen - Vanity - Bath with shower and Hansgrohe shower head - Television - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee - Safe, phone, hairdryer - Verandah - Foot stool for balcony chairs.

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FAMILY VERANDAH:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Master bedroom with two beds that convert to queen - Second bedroom with one twin bed - Sitting area with sofa convertible to trundle bed - Bath with shower stall and washbasin - Vanity, privacy partition - Television, safe, phone, hairdryer - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee - Verandah.

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SUNSET VERANDAH:

Stateroom Cabin Features: - Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors - Sitting area with sofa - Two beds that convert to queen - Bath with shower stall and washbasin - Vanity - Television, safe, phone, hairdryer - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee.

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Stateroom Cabin Features: - Window - Two beds that convert to queen size - Bath with shower - Vanity - Television - Safe, phone, hairdryer - Sitting area with sofa - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee.

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Stateroom Cabin Features: - Two beds that convert to queen - Bath with shower - Vanity - Television - Safe, phone, hairdryer - Sitting area with sofa - Wireless internet access for a nominal fee.

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Everything you need to know about Celebrity Cruises cabins and suites

In keeping with the ambiance on Celebrity Cruises ' vessels, the brand's accommodations offer an elevated experience without going full-on luxury. That means Celebrity's passengers can expect more sophisticated surroundings and an upscale vibe at relatively affordable prices.

Like the vessels themselves, the line's cabins are well-appointed and elegant, with modern touches that appeal to a slightly younger-than-average cruise demographic.

Learn what to expect from each room type before you book with our primer for those who are new to Celebrity.

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Celebrity Cruises cabin primer

Celebrity Cruises' fleet of ships includes more than a dozen vessels that fall into four main categories : Millennium Class, Solstice Class, Edge Class and Galapagos Class. Ships in the first three classes share similarities in terms of their cabin offerings. The Galapagos-class vessels are much smaller and include a narrower selection of cabin types and amenities. Because of this, the Galapagos Class will have its own section below; the other sections of this article do not apply to the Galapagos Class.

Although all of the ships' staterooms fall into the same general categories – insides, oceanviews, balconies and suites – the specific types of each vary across classes, particularly with regard to the most expensive options.

Even at the most basic level, nearly all accommodations include two twin beds that can be connected to form a king (most rooms) or queen; a desk and vanity area with a chair, drawers and a phone; nightstands with drawer space and reading lights; a sofa or plush chair; a coffee table; an in-cabin bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, body wash and towels; a closet with shelves, hanging space and bathrobes; a safe; a hair dryer; a television with a selection of movies and live TV, as well as shipboard channels and the ability to check the daily schedule and your onboard bill; a mini-fridge; a selection of outlets, including USB ports; and individual lighting and climate controls.

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All cabins also come with the services of a room attendant, who will tidy your digs up to two times daily. All passengers also have access to 24-hour room service, which carries a fee of $9.95 per order, plus an 18% auto-gratuity.

Across the fleet, all ships offer connecting rooms, with some of the largest suites joining to sleep up to 10 people. The line also features special accommodations for solo cruisers on a small number of its vessels (specifics are noted below under applicable cabin categories).

Further, all ships offer several accessible accommodations across all main stateroom categories (except Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Reflection, which do not offer accessible standard balcony cabins) for passengers needing extra space for wheelchairs, walkers and scooters. Those cabins feature wider (32-inch) doorways, a 5-foot turning radius, ramped bathroom thresholds, bathroom grab bars, lowered sinks and vanities, higher toilets, roll-in showers with fold-down benches, hand-held showerheads, lowered closet bars and accessible balconies (in select staterooms).

Unless otherwise noted, all cabins are designed for double occupancy. In most cases, solo travelers staying in accommodations meant for two people will be charged an additional cruise fare, known as a single supplement. Further, some staterooms are outfitted with trundle beds, pull-down bunks or sofa beds that can accommodate up to four people per room.

Inside cabins on Celebrity ships

Inside cabins on Celebrity ships run anywhere from 170 to 202 square feet, and they offer everything mentioned above. The one thing they don't have is a view.

As is implied by their name, they have no windows and no balconies for natural light or fresh air. These are stellar options for anyone on a budget or travelers who have trouble sleeping with any sort of light.

Celebrity Silhouette has four inside cabins available for solo travelers.

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Oceanview cabins on Celebrity ships

Oceanview cabins on Celebrity ships come in at between 170 and 242 square feet, depending on the ship and type.

True to their name, these rooms offer views of the ocean from windows that don't open, so although there are no in-cabin ocean breezes, there is natural light.

They include all of the basic amenities listed above.

Balcony cabins on Celebrity ships

There are several veranda categories available throughout the Celebrity fleet, all of which offer traditional balcony setups. Types include basic balcony cabins (170 to 202 square feet, 38- to 53-square-foot balcony), Family Verandas (270 to 575 square feet, 106- to 242-square-foot balcony) that sleep a larger number of people and Sunset Verandas (194 to 228 square feet, 53- to 89-square-foot balcony) that offer aft views of the ship's wake.

The vessels also offer AquaClass and Concierge Class digs, which are essentially basic balcony accommodations with some extras. The former focuses on wellness and comes with free fitness classes, unlimited access to the onboard spa's thermal suite, dining at exclusive health-focused restaurant Blu, a healthier room service menu, daily bottled water, upgraded toiletries, discounts on spa packages and yoga mats for in-cabin use. The latter entitles cruisers to amenities like dedicated concierge services, as well as an exclusive luncheon, daily in-room canapes and sparkling wine on request.

Basic amenities are included, but what really sets these accommodations apart is that they provide cruisers with private access to ocean air – no need to venture to a public deck.

Infinite Veranda

As with standard balcony cabins, Infinite Verandas – which are only found on ships in the line's Edge Class – come with the basic amenities listed above, but they also grant a bit more interior space (202 square feet) in lieu of the usual walk-out terrace.

They earn their own category here because, as those who book the accommodations will find, instead of a traditional balcony, they have a window that can be raised and lowered with the push of a button. A set of see-through folding doors allows the area near the window to be cordoned off in order to make it feel like a more traditional balcony.

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Celebrity's three newest vessels each have several Infinite Veranda solo cabins for cruisers traveling by themselves. Celebrity Edge has 16, and Celebrity Apex offers 24, while Celebrity Beyond boasts 32. They offer 131 to 184 square feet of space with 42- to 45-square-foot interior balcony areas.

Suites on Celebrity ships

There are 10 types of suites on Celebrity's ships, four of which – Sky Suites, Celebrity Suites, Royal Suites and Penthouse Suites – appear on every single ship in the fleet. Two more – Edge Villas and Iconic Suites – are found only on Edge-class vessels. Another two, Signature Suites and Reflection Suites, are exclusive to Celebrity Reflection, and the remaining Sunset Suites and AquaClass Suites are new to the fleet with the debut of Celebrity Beyond.

Passengers booked in any of the suites in this category have access to the exclusive suites-only lounge and pool deck, known as The Retreat, as well as dining in suite-access-only restaurant Luminae.

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Cruisers in these accommodations also receive a slew of perks, including higher-level Wi-Fi and drink packages (upgraded from the free ones that come with all fares); onboard credit; prepaid gratuities; free in-room bottles of alcohol; complimentary laundry, shoeshine, butler and concierge services; and priority embarkation and tendering, among other draws.

An explanation of each type of suite can be found below.

These are the smallest suites in the fleet, ranging from 251 to 362 square feet with balconies that range from 57 to 163 square feet. They're arranged in a studio configuration, similar to what you'd find in non-suite cruise-ship accommodations. They're the least expensive option for those who crave access to suite-level amenities.

Celebrity Suites

For cruisers wanting the step up their square footage or storage space, a Celebrity Suite will do the trick. Expect 394 to 498 square feet, plus a balcony between 51 and 105 square feet, complete with separate living and bedroom spaces, a sizeable bathroom (with a bathtub/shower combo) and tons of drawers and cabinets to help chronic overpackers stow their belongings.

Royal Suites

For an even bigger upgrade, Royal Suites come in at between 538 and 687 square feet with verandas measuring 72 to 195 square feet. Each has ample storage, separate lounging and sleeping quarters, and a generously sized bathroom with a shower and separate soaking tub that's perfect for relaxing after a day in port.

Penthouse Suites

Penthouse suites are the largest accommodations found fleetwide, ranging from 1,291 to 1,432 square feet with 197- to 1,098-square-foot verandas that are large enough for their own private hot tubs. The two-bed, two-bath setup with a separate sitting area and dining table that seats eight, makes these cabins great for entertaining or sharing with travel companions.

Edge Villas

These two-deck suites offer an upstairs-and-downstairs setup with one bedroom, two bathrooms, and a living room in 739 square feet of space. There's also a 211-square-foot balcony. These rooms are exclusive to the line's Edge Class of ships, and they boast access to a private plunge pool.

Iconic Suites

Iconic Suites -- which are in high demand, due to their limited numbers and plethora of extras -- are the largest on Edge-class vessels, offering 1,892 square feet, a nearly 689-square-foot balcony (larger than most staterooms onboard, complete with a private hot tub and daybed), a bathroom with dual sinks and a whirlpool tub, and an unparalleled forward-facing view from directly above the bridge.

Signature Suites

While Signature Suite accommodations are on the smaller side, at 441 square feet, the 118-square-foot balcony still manages to include an outdoor tub with a rain shower so you can soak while taking in the views as you sail. They also include high ceilings, a shower/tub combo, and separate living and sleeping areas.

Reflection Suites

At nearly four times the size of Signature Suites, Reflection Suites come equipped with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cantilevered glass shower that hangs out over the ocean for simply amazing views. All of this fits neatly into 1,636 square feet of space, plus a 194-square-foot balcony. Dual sinks, a separate soaking tub with a rain shower, high ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a prime corner location round out the opulent offerings. These suites are only slightly smaller than Iconic Suites, but their verandas are far tinier.

Sunset Suites

Similar to the wake-view concept behind the line's Sunset Veranda staterooms, Sunset Suites provide an elevated experience with the same stunning vistas at each ship's aft. Some of these suites are on the smaller side, comprising 296 to 575 square feet, plus a 53- to 242-square-foot balcony, but they do incorporate separate living and sleeping areas, making them feel more like true suites.

AquaClass Sky Suites

These rooms combine the space and enhanced extras of a Sky Suite (including access to The Retreat and Luminae) with the perks of an AquaClass cabin – fitness classes, thermal suite access, dining at Blu, daily bottled water, discounts on spa packages and yoga mats for in-cabin use – to bring passengers a more health-centric suite experience in 319 square feet with a 79-square-foot veranda.

Cabins on Celebrity's Galapagos-class ships

Because Celebrity's expedition vessels are much smaller, they warrant their own section. What follows is a breakdown of the cabin types – most of which are suites – offered on each ship.

Note that Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration have neither The Retreat nor Luminae, so suite passengers do not have access to those venues. Amenities also may vary from those offered on the fleet's non-expedition ships.

Celebrity Flora

The largest of Celebrity's expedition vessels, Celebrity Flora houses 50 cabins with a double-occupancy capacity for 100 passengers. All staterooms are classified as suites, with a mix of several types of Sky Suites, including some with Infinite Verandas (330 to 365 square feet, 65- to 86-square-foot balcony); Royal Suites (559 square feet, 129-square-foot balcony); and Penthouse Suites (1,288 square feet, 321-square-foot balcony).

Celebrity Xpedition

Significantly smaller is Celebrity Xpedition, which can carry 48 passengers across 24 cabins at capacity. Availability includes 160-square-foot oceanview accommodations; 175-square-foot Junior Suites with 45-square-foot verandas; and a combination of suites – Xpedition Suites, Royal Suites and Penthouse Suites – that run the gamut from 205 to 460 square feet with balconies ranging from 50 to 235 square feet. Given that Penthouse Suites on the line's other ships span 1,291 to 1,432 square feet with 197- to 1,098-square-foot verandas, it's easy to see that suite sizes decrease as ship sizes decrease.

Celebrity Xploration

The tiniest and most no-frills option on Celebrity's roster is Celebrity Xploration, which carries just 16 people in eight cabins at its maximum. Oddly, all staterooms are labeled as Junior Suites, but while half of them have balconies (180 square feet with 245-square-foot verandas), the other half (190 square feet) don't. It's also interesting to note that, in the ones that do have them, the balconies boast significantly more space than the interior living area does.

Bottom line

Celebrity's selection of basic cabins is fairly standard. However, when it comes to suites, passengers have a decent number of choices, and even the smallest and least expensive options offer coveted amenities and access to dedicated spaces.

Although there are suite types that span the entire fleet, the line likes to create experiences that are exclusive to some of its newest classes and ships.

Celebrity is one of the best big-ship cruise brands when it comes to everything from service and extras to in-cabin storage space, decor and even furniture layout. Overall, the line offers an upscale ambiance with a lot of value for your money, starting with inside cabins and running right up through accommodations at the suite level.

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By Scotico , July 18, 2016 in Celebrity Cruises

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We are thinking about booking a last minute cruise in November for E. Caribbean. They have a great deal going right now like free beverage package and gratuities with ocean view cabin or better. My question is which floor to avoid for a balcony room. Looking at booking something on the 8th Floor or higher. Do not really want an aft.

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I have always checked the S class cabin spreadsheet before doing anything else. Then I search the Celebrity threads for cabins that are most desirable. Depending on the category you are looking for, you will find more or less information about cabins on specific ships.

For example, the largest balcony cabins on desk 9 are 9209, 9215, 9213, 9237, and 9239. The "best cabins" have been reported as 9237, 9292, 9215, 9270, 9155 and 9192.

On deck 8, the "best cabins" have been reported as 8279, 8252, 8257, 8230 (which I have booked on a Caribbean cruise in 2/18), 8197 and 8160.

On deck 10, the "best cabins" have been reported as 1243, 1132, 1075 and 1044.

Good luck with your search. There are many posts from which you can gather information.

Grandmaanne7

Cruisin' lady gave you some great advice. The only thing that I would add is, if you are extremely sensitive to smoke, avoid port side as there is a remote chance of smoke drifting up from deck 5 while in Port.

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We had 2131 on deck 12. I will never book anything that forward again. The sea was ruff coming back the last day from the E. Caribbean cruise on Reflection.

WrittenOnYourHeart

Anything going between eastern Florida and the Caribbean is going to have some "rough" seas going and coming as they have to cross the Gulf Stream. Weather patters will affect just how much movement there is.

But some of us LOVE the movement!! :D

Additional recommendation re: veranda cabins on Equinox. Our family stayed in 7304, 7310 and 7320 for our Caribbean cruise in March 2015. The cabins were just fine - quiet, convenient to elevators and unobstructed views. Cabins 7304 and 7310 has the bed by the balcony. Cabin 7320 has the bed by the bathroom.

I provided information about these cabins on the S Class Cabin Spreadsheet thread.

Unfortunately, it appears that many cabins are not included in the spreadsheet so you may have to search for adjacent cabins to get a sense of the "neighborhood".

I know (or at least I think) I saw one but can not find now.

Also what websites show all available cabins on a deck when shopping for a cruise and not just a few of them like Celebrity website. Thanks

The Celebrity UK website shows all available cabins.

https://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/

Cruisin' lady gave you some great advice. The only thing that I would add is, if you are extremely sensitive to smoke, avoid port side as there is a remote chance of smoke drifting up from deck 5 while in Port.   Sent from my SM-G530W using Tapatalk

I'm so glad you posted this. I had mistakenly come to think based on my other cruise experiences that the smoking sections were always starboard.

I was able to call the agency I have my upcoming cruise with and change my cabin from 1521 (port) to 1518 (starboard)!!

Note to self when changing cruiselines: make sure to ask which side the public smoking areas are on!!

I'm so glad you posted this. I had mistakenly come to think based on my other cruise experiences that the smoking sections were always starboard.   I was able to call the agency I have my upcoming cruise with and change my cabin from 1521 (port) to 1518 (starboard)!!   Note to self when changing cruiselines: make sure to ask which side the public smoking areas are on!!

Glad I could help. We had vowed never to book a balcony again until we found Celebrity. Paying for an unusable balcony is insane. On our last cruise on the Reflection, I smelled smoke coming from the balcony next to us and I said loudly to my DH, "I guess some people aren't aware that smoking is not allowed on any balcony on Celebrity." We never smelled it again. We spent many happy hours on that balcony.

I came across the following info in a post from hulamoon in Dec 2015. I don't know how to link directly to the post so I am copying and pasting the info here. It is great info so I do thank hulamoon for keeping this info visible.

"This is a cut and paste for S class ships from a 2012 thread by poster Texkan. Here is an updated list of non-suite staterooms with nearly triple sized balconies:

Resort Deck: 2105, 2109, 2106, 2110

Penthouse Deck: 1547, 1552, 1601, 1605, 1606, 1610

Sky Deck: 1075, 1044, 1231, 1243, 1247, 1108, 1120, 1124

Panorama Deck: 9155, 9192, 9209, 9215, 9237, 9241, 9266, 9270, 9292, 9296

Vista Deck: 8197, 8160, 8257, 8253, 8230, 8226, 8279, 8283, 8252, 8256

Sunrise Deck: 7159, 7206, 7215, 7219, 7241, 7245, 7260, 7264, 7286, 7290

Continental Deck: 6155, 6156, 6209, 6215, 6237, 6241, 6210, 6214, 6236, 6240

The staterooms that are also on the slanted portion of the hump, but not listed above have nearly double sized balconies.

Be advised that the some of the staterooms on this list on the Continental Deck have partially obstructed balconies (2C Category - i.e. Stateroom #6240) and some fully obstructed (2D category - i.e. Stateroom #6210). The 2C obstruction involves seeing a life boat when looking straight down, but no obstruction when looking outwards or to the left or right.

Also be advised that some of the Penthouse Deck staterooms have a small obstruction from window washing equipment (1547 and 1552 as well as the nearly double sized staterooms next to them - 1549 and 1554; 1549 and 1554 are a bit more obstructed than 1547 and 1552).

Info same as Waihekean posted"

I am looking forward to enjoying 8230 and 7264 on two of my upcoming cruises.

needmorevacations

I came across the following info in a post from hulamoon in Dec 2015. I don't know how to link directly to the post so I am copying and pasting the info here. It is great info so I do thank hulamoon for keeping this info visible.   "This is a cut and paste for S class ships from a 2012 thread by poster Texkan. Here is an updated list of non-suite staterooms with nearly triple sized balconies:   Resort Deck: 2105' date=' 2109, 2106, 2110 Penthouse Deck: 1547, 1552, 1601, 1605, 1606, 1610 Sky Deck: 1075, 1044, 1231, 1243, 1247, 1108, 1120, 1124 Panorama Deck: 9155, 9192, 9209, 9215, 9237, 9241, 9266, 9270, 9292, 9296 Vista Deck: 8197, 8160, 8257, 8253, 8230, 8226, 8279, 8283, 8252, 8256 Sunrise Deck: 7159, 7206, 7215, 7219, 7241, 7245, 7260, 7264, 7286, 7290 Continental Deck: 6155, 6156, 6209, 6215, 6237, 6241, 6210, 6214, 6236, 6240   The staterooms that are also on the slanted portion of the hump, but not listed above have nearly double sized balconies.   Be advised that the some of the staterooms on this list on the Continental Deck have partially obstructed balconies (2C Category - i.e. Stateroom #6240) and some fully obstructed (2D category - i.e. Stateroom #6210). The 2C obstruction involves seeing a life boat when looking straight down, but no obstruction when looking outwards or to the left or right.   Also be advised that some of the Penthouse Deck staterooms have a small obstruction from window washing equipment (1547 and 1552 as well as the nearly double sized staterooms next to them - 1549 and 1554; 1549 and 1554 are a bit more obstructed than 1547 and 1552).   Info same as Waihekean posted"   I am looking forward to enjoying 8230 and 7264 on two of my upcoming cruises.[/quote']   FYI, the plans above do NOT include Reflection cabin numbers as the deck plans are different. But you can get an idea of where on the ship these cabins are and overlay that knowledge onto the Reflection plans.

I came across the following info in a post from hulamoon in Dec 2015. I don't know how to link directly to the post so I am copying and pasting the info here. It is great info so I do thank hulamoon for keeping this info visible.   "This is a cut and paste for S class ships from a 2012 thread by poster Texkan. Here is an updated list of non-suite staterooms with nearly triple sized balconies:   Resort Deck: 2105' date=' 2109, 2106, 2110 Penthouse Deck: 1547, 1552, 1601, 1605, 1606, 1610 Sky Deck: 1075, 1044, 1231, 1243, 1247, 1108, 1120, 1124 Panorama Deck: 9155, 9192, 9209, 9215, 9237, 9241, 9266, 9270, 9292, 9296 Vista Deck: 8197, 8160, 8257, 8253, 8230, 8226, 8279, 8283, 8252, 8256 Sunrise Deck: 7159, 7206, 7215, 7219, 7241, 7245, 7260, 7264, 7286, 7290 Continental Deck: 6155, 6156, 6209, 6215, 6237, 6241, 6210, 6214, 6236, 6240   The staterooms that are also on the slanted portion of the hump, but not listed above have nearly double sized balconies.   Be advised that the some of the staterooms on this list on the Continental Deck have partially obstructed balconies (2C Category - i.e. Stateroom #6240) and some fully obstructed (2D category - i.e. Stateroom #6210). The 2C obstruction involves seeing a life boat when looking straight down, but no obstruction when looking outwards or to the left or right.   Also be advised that some of the Penthouse Deck staterooms have a small obstruction from window washing equipment (1547 and 1552 as well as the nearly double sized staterooms next to them - 1549 and 1554; 1549 and 1554 are a bit more obstructed than 1547 and 1552).   Info same as Waihekean posted"   I am looking forward to enjoying 8230 and 7264 on two of my upcoming cruises.[/quote']   2110 is an aft S2 suite...

A general rule of thumb would be to avoid deck 12 which is directly below the pool and the buffet. ;)

We were just on Reflection July 8. We normally choose our own room but this was a company trip that my husband won for his sales. The TA the company used gave us 1520 Aqua class. The room had a service entrance across from it and the cart with the towels and sheets came out early in the morning and stayed in the hall for a long time. Lots of noise from that service door and a lot of activity there all day. Also a long walk to the elevator even the forward elevator and to go to the other elevator was a really long walk. The room was fine except for the above mentioned items.

Avoid the staterooms with connecting doors between cabins. On the Reflection (Unlike the other ships in her class) the connecting door is in the interior near the door to the corridor. Although we didn't have a problem with noise, if someone in the next stateroom is loud, you may hear it through the connecting door in your stateroom.

??? :confused:

The connecting staterooms on the Reflection are different from other S class ships? So they have a door inside the stateroom connecting the 2 rooms instead of creating a "vestibule" outside the usual stateroom door with a "new" single entrance door to access the 2 cabins?

Would the Reflection cabins 2164-2172 and 2167-2175 have the larger balconies?

??? :confused:   The connecting staterooms on the Reflection are different from other S class ships? So they have a door inside the stateroom connecting the 2 rooms instead of creating a "vestibule" outside the usual stateroom door with a "new" single entrance door to access the 2 cabins?

Yes, it has been reported many times on CC that Reflection is configured differently to all the other S class ships with regards to the 'connection'.

My DH and I have booked Reflection cabin 1626. It's on the starboard hump near the elevators. Does anyone know if this area would be terribly noisy? Would any of the other C1's in that area be a better choice? My DH likes the view front and back so the aft cabins are not a choice.

Hi, My DH and I have booked Reflection cabin 1626. It's on the starboard hump near the elevators. Does anyone know if this area would be terribly noisy? Would any of the other C1's in that area be a better choice? My DH likes the view front and back so the aft cabins are not a choice. Thanks, Barb

No, not noisy at all. There is a partition that separates the elevators from the staterooms, so you won't hear anything. Additionally, there are staterooms above you, so no noise unless they are jumping up and down on the floor.

Your stateroom has the bed by the balcony configuration, so if you prefer bed by the bath, they alternate back & forth, bed by balcony/bath/balcony/bath, etc.

No, not noisy at all. There is a partition that separates the elevators from the staterooms, so you won't hear anything. Additionally, there are staterooms above you, so no noise unless they are jumping up and down on the floor.   Your stateroom has the bed by the balcony configuration, so if you prefer bed by the bath, they alternate back & forth, bed by balcony/bath/balcony/bath, etc.

Thanks Wine-O! I knew the part about cabins above and below... learned a lesson on RCL in a Grand Suite under the pool... never again. Glad there is a wall between us and the elevators. Bed by the balcony is actually preferred so that's good to know too.

Well stated. I thought the people next door were in our room!

We have this cabin book for a cruise later this year; was the sea's that ruff you could not enjoy your cruise experience?

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The 7 best cruise ship suites — picked by someone who has seen them all

O ne of the biggest stories in the cruise world over the past couple of decades has been the arrival of a new generation of superlarge, superswanky cruise ship suites that are chock-full of every sort of upscale feature and amenity you could imagine. They are sights to behold.

Some of the biggest of these cruise ship suites measure 2,000 square feet or more — approaching the size of the typical American home. A handful go far beyond that.

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I haven't stayed in all of these new cruise ship suites. But over more than 25 years of writing about cruise ships, I've toured pretty much all of them. I can't think of any major cruise ship suite that I've missed other than Disney Cruise Line's new Tower Suite on Disney Wish, which I hope to get to soon.

A few of these swanky digs really stood out, and I'll profile them below in my personal list of best cruise suites.

In some cases, these are one-of-a-kind suites found on only a single vessel. In other cases, they are suites with similar sisters on multiple ships.

To be clear, this is by no means an exhaustive list. Disney fans will no doubt admonish me for not including the supersized suites on some Disney Cruise Line ships, such as the art deco-influenced Roy O. Disney Suite on Disney Fantasy. I've been in these suites, and they are certainly impressive. But I wasn't as wowed by them as I was by the suites below. And I have to cut off my list somewhere.

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Luxury lines Silversea Cruises and Seabourn also offer quite a few wonderful suites on their ships, and it's worth noting that some of the biggest suites at sea are those found on Norwegian Cruise Line 's Jewel-class vessels.

Below, you'll find my picks for the seven best suites at sea.

Regent Suite

Ship: Seven Seas Splendor (Regent Seven Seas Cruises)

Every time I think of this suite, I think of that famous scene in "Dr. Zhivago" where Comrade Kaprugina dresses down the good doctor on the size of his mansion. "There was living space for 13 families in this one house!" she scolds.

You might not be able to jam 13 families into Regent Seven Seas Cruises ' Regent Suite, but in a pinch, you probably could come close. It sprawls over an astounding 4,443 square feet — nearly twice the size of the average American home. Its opulence is like nothing you'll find anywhere else at sea (except in similar suites found on Regent's Seven Seas Explorer and the just-unveiled Seven Seas Grandeur).

Located at the front of Seven Seas Splendor , the Regent Suite is so big it stretches all the way from one side of the ship to the other, offering views in three directions. It has two massive bedroom complexes — and they really are complexes, with seemingly endless space. It also has a living room, a separate dining area and perhaps the most spectacular balcony at sea.

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Among the over-the-top things you'll find in the Regent Suite is a bed with a handmade mattress that Regent executives claim cost more than $200,000. It was handcrafted by four artisans at the renowned Hastens workshop in Koping, Sweden, using horsetail hair and flax, along with cotton and wool batting.

The Regent Suite also has a ridiculously large master bathroom, complete with its own sauna and steam room. It's big enough that it can double as a personal spa treatment room. To that end, the Regent Suite — get this — comes with its own spa therapist on call. Unlimited spa treatments are included in the cost of the suite.

Other perks of staying in the Regent Suite include first-class domestic flights to reach the ship; a personal car, driver and guide in every port; and a dedicated butler to help make arrangements on board.

The only downside to a stay? The cost. Regent charges $11,000 a day for the privilege.

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Royal Loft Suite

Ship: Quantum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

At 1,640 square feet, the Royal Loft Suite on Royal Caribbean 's Quantum of the Seas isn't nearly as big as the Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor. But it makes my list of the best cruise ship suites because it offers something the latter doesn't: views across the ship's wake through a soaring, two-deck-high glass wall.

That's right, the Royal Loft Suite on Quantum of the Seas sprawls over two decks and has a main room that is two stories high — a lavish use of space that is rare in the cruise world.

Royal Caribbean offers a Royal Loft Suite on each of its Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships, but there are some design differences among them.

My favorite of all the Royal Loft Suites is the one on Quantum of the Seas, the first vessel in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class series. Sleeping up to six, it offers a stylish, two-deck-high living and dining space facing the complex's giant window wall, complete with such modernist touches as an Eames chair (which, being a minimalist, I adore). Among its highlights are a dry bar and a sofa that converts into a double bed.

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The first floor of the Royal Loft Suite is also home to a media room with a sofa that converts into a queen bed. It's a perfect hideaway for the kids, should you be traveling with a family.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is open-walled, so you can see across the living area to the sea. It is accessed via a bridge-like walkway, which I love. It's like crossing a drawbridge into your own private castle at sea.

Rounding out the complex is a spacious, 415-square-foot private balcony that has its own private whirlpool — another great place from which to look out over the water.

Balmoral Suite

Ship: Queen Mary 2 (Cunard Line)

Royal Caribbean wasn't the first cruise line to go the double-decker route when designing over-the-top cruise ship suites. A decade before the debut of Quantum of the Seas, Cunard Line wowed cruise fans with the unveiling of this two-deck-high Grand Duplex suite and a sister suite, the Sandringham, on its iconic Queen Mary 2.

Named after a castle in Scotland owned by the British royal family, the Balmoral Suite is fit for a queen with a stunning 2,249 square feet of living space.

Like Royal Caribbean's Royal Loft suites, both the Balmoral Suite and the Sandringham Suite have a sprawling living room and dining area on their ground floors and a spacious master bedroom complex on their second levels.

One thing I particularly love about the Grand Duplex suites is that their master bedrooms are reached via dramatic, curving staircases.

Another allure of the Grand Duplex suites is that they come with access to Queen Mary 2's exclusive Queens Grill restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Only open to passengers staying in the very top accommodations on the ship, this is a much more intimate, elegant and private eatery than the main Britannia restaurant where most passengers dine.

Movie buffs may recognize the restaurant, as it was heavily highlighted in the Meryl Streep movie "Let Them All Talk," which was set on Queen Mary 2 .

Owner's suite

Ship: Viking Star (Viking)

Many cruise ships have giant suites that are given the name "owner's suite." But few live up to the phrase like this one.

The owner's suite on Viking Star — Viking 's first oceangoing ship — was specifically designed to be used by Viking founder and owner Torstein Hagen when he travels on the ship, and it's full of little quirks that reflect his personal tastes.

Among them: Hagen's personal mementos, including pictures of his family, are sprinkled throughout the suite. A selection of books from Hagen's personal collection fills a bookshelf.

The Norwegian-born Hagen also had the suite built with its own private sauna with a glass wall facing the sea, something he wanted for personal use.

In all, the suite — and similar suites that were built onto more recently unveiled Viking ocean ships — sprawls over an impressive 1,448 square feet.

Located at the top of the vessel, it has a bedroom with a large bathroom complex (including that sauna), a separate living room and a dining area that seats six people.

In addition, in another twist that speaks to its real use as an owner's suite, it has its own boardroom with a long table that seats 12 people that Hagen uses for meetings and catered dinner parties. There's an adjacent pantry that can be used by staff serving room service or catering hosted events.

Among other personal touches related to Hagen are wine and music collections that he curated for the rooms.

Similar Owner's Suites can be found on other Viking ocean ships, too, all used from time to time by Hagen and his family.

Reflection Suite

Ship: Celebrity Reflection (Celebrity Cruises)

Many Celebrity Cruises ships have spacious and alluring suites. But the newest of the line's five Solstice Class vessels, Celebrity Reflection, has my favorite of them all: the Reflection Suite.

Unveiled in 2012, the Reflection Suite was the brand's first two-bedroom suite, and it measures a none-too-shabby 1,636 square feet, not including a 194-square-foot balcony.

Located in a panoramic corner spot on the ship, it features a glass-walled living and dining area with a dining table that can seat 10 people (just in case you want to hold a dinner party during your cruise).

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But what really earns it a place on our list of the best cruise ship suites is the Reflection Suite's stunning, glass-walled master bathroom. Dubbed a "sea-view bathroom," it is just that — a bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer incredible sea views. The most-talked-about highlight of the space: a glass-enclosed rain shower that juts out over the edge of the ship.

Just be careful if you use the shower as the ship pulls into port: You might end up putting on a show. (The walls are made of "smart glass," so you can change them from transparent to translucent.) That said, we can't think of another bathroom on a cruise ship with such amazing views.

Ship: Riviera (Oceania Cruises)

The owner's suites on Oceania Cruises ' Riviera — there are three of them — rival anything you can find at a resort on land when it comes to elegance and style.

So do three more owner's suites that you can find on Riviera's slightly older sister ship, Marina.

All six of the suites were decorated using Ralph Lauren furnishings by designer Susan Bednar Long, and they have a wonderful flow and consistency in style.

The mahogany beds that you'll find in the master bedrooms are upholstered in steel-blue mohair — a striking touch — and are flanked by walls covered in cashmere. A few steps away, a marble-clad master bathroom offers more luxurious Ralph Lauren design touches.

Measuring around 2,000 square feet, the owner's suites also have spacious living rooms and a dramatic entryway with a bar on one side and a grand piano on the other.

The suites offer lots of outdoor living space with wrap-around balconies that are home to hot tubs and flat-screen TVs. These balconies overlook the back of the ship, offering great views.

Among the extra touches, a stay in one of the suites comes with butler service, free laundry service of up to three bags per sailing, priority ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery and access to an exclusive executive lounge staffed by a dedicated concierge.

Ultimate Family Suite

Ship: Symphony of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

Yes, I'm putting a second Royal Caribbean suite on my short list of the seven best cruise suites. The line is that amazing when it comes to suites. Indeed, if I had to pick just one cruise line for best suites, it'd be Royal Caribbean.

The Ultimate Family Suite on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, which debuted in 2018, really is the ultimate family suite. I can't think of a better suite anywhere in the world, at sea or on land, for families with kids, particularly small kids.

Like two other Ultimate Family suites that have debuted more recently on Spectrum of the Seas (a ship devoted to the Asia cruise market) and Wonder of the Seas, Symphony's is like a kiddie fun zone that happens to have beds where you can spend the night.

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Measuring a palatial 1,346 square feet, the Ultimate Family Suite on Symphony of the Seas spans two decks that are loaded with such kid-friendly attractions as an air hockey table, a building block wall, table tennis on the balcony and a vertical climbing maze.

There's also a crawl-through nook connecting the main bedroom for adults and a second kiddie bedroom, plus — surely the coolest feature of all — a slide that descends from the second floor of the complex to the first floor. (Don't worry, there are stairs, too, for those who want to move between floors the traditional way.)

In addition, the complex has its very own private cinema room with an 85-inch 4K TV that streams movies, a popcorn machine and the latest gaming consoles.

Designed with even the largest families in mind — it can hold up to eight people! — the suite also features one of the most jaw-dropping balcony views on the entire ship. And, like all high-end suites on Royal Caribbean ships, it comes with a Royal Genie — a personal butler assigned to cater to your every need.

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Disembarkation: Everything You Need to Know

By Sue Bryant

Last updated: April 27th, 2024

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Make the most of the day in your disembarkation port, which will run all the more smoothly with a little preparation and planning.

Disembarking a cruise ship is not the same as checking out of a hotel on your last day. Disembarkation day is a carefully choreographed event. It has to be, with sometimes 2,000 guests or more and their luggage to move from the ship to the cruise terminal and beyond in a short time.

Your Celebrity Cruises crew are highly experienced in this logistical exercise, though, and will do all they can to make that bittersweet goodbye as easy as possible.

What is a disembarkation port?

A disembarkation port is a port where a cruise ends. Most passengers will leave the ship here, apart from those who have booked back-to-back cruises.

The ship will then be “turned around”—cleaned top to bottom, refueled, and re-provisioned with everything that’s needed for the next voyage.

Once all the disembarking guests have left, after a brief lull, new arrivals will begin to check in, ready for the next cruise.

Typical disembarkation ports tend to be gateway cities with good air and road access, like Miami, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale in Florida; Cape Liberty, New Jersey; and San Juan, Puerto Rico in the Caribbean.

In Europe , disembarkation ports include Barcelona, Rome, Athens, and Southampton, England. Sydney, Australia and Singapore are two of Celebrity’s disembarkation ports in the Asia-Pacific region.

What happens on disembarkation day?

Disembarkation day is a busy day on a cruise ship. You’ll be invited to put your luggage outside your stateroom the night before. It will be collected by the crew overnight and will be waiting for you in the terminal when you leave the ship.

You’ll make sure your final bill is settled the day before, pack your carry-on luggage, and have breakfast. When your pre-allocated disembarkation time comes, make your way to the gangway.

You will then identify and claim your luggage in the terminal, clear customs, and take whatever onward transportation you’ve arranged.

Read: Everything You Need to Know About Embarkation Day

How will I know on board what to expect on disembarkation day?

Towards the end of your cruise, there will be a talk on disembarkation procedures. This will be shown on your stateroom TV, too, in case you miss it. You’ll also find details in the daily program.

You will already have been asked about your arrangements on disembarkation day. These might include a transfer to the airport arranged by Celebrity Cruises, or a shore excursion that ends at the airport.

You may have made independent plans, in which case you will need to add your flight details to the form you’ll be given, or the time your private pickup is booked.

A day or so before the voyage ends, your stateroom attendant will deliver a disembarkation letter and a set of colored luggage tags. The letter will tell you what time you are due to disembark. On the day, you will be called by group number or color code. You should stick to these staggered times to avoid congestion at the gangway.

If you’re not happy with the time you have been allocated, take it up with Guest Services as soon as possible rather than waiting until disembarkation day.

Do I have to put my luggage out for collection the night before disembarkation?

The vast majority of cruisers put their luggage outside their stateroom door, color-tagged and locked, the night before disembarkation. It’s more convenient and practical, as dragging heavy bags into crowded elevators and down a sometimes steep gangway is no fun for anybody.

But if you feel strongly about hanging onto your bag, or are perhaps traveling light with only a small wheelie on a short cruise, you can opt for “self disembarkation”. This usually means you can leave the ship as soon as disembarkation has begun.

How long can you stay on the ship on disembarkation day?

Disembarkation day isn’t a time to linger on board as the crew has to work hard to prepare the ship for the next voyage. Normally, there’s a window between around 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. for disembarkation. If your flight isn’t until much later, you will be given a later slot in this window, but this isn’t a day to expect to sleep in.

If you’ve booked a back-to-back cruise, you can relax on board during disembarkation day, or join a shore excursion while the new guests are checking in.

You will normally be asked to vacate your stateroom by 8 a.m. so the stateroom attendant can prepare it for the next guest. If your allocated disembarkation time is later than this, there will be public areas on the ship where you can relax with your carry-on before you leave.

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How early can you get off?

A ship will usually only have a short distance to travel from its penultimate port to the disembarkation port to account for any delays or weather issues; no cruise line wants to arrive late on turnaround day. So you may find you’re docked alongside very early in the morning.

But the ship has to be cleared by the local authorities before anybody can leave. Luggage has to be offloaded, too.

When you book your cruise, you will be told about the earliest reasonable flight departure time to choose. A very early morning flight, for example, is usually impractical. If you do have a relatively early flight, this will be factored in when disembarkation groups are allocated.

Disembarkation times vary from port to port, but it is unusual for the process to begin any earlier than 7 a.m.

Is there time for breakfast?

Of course! You are still on vacation and will never be sent away hungry. Most of the usual breakfast venues will be open, including Café al Bacio for coffee to go.

Restaurants may be busier than usual as everybody is preparing to leave within the same short timespan, and some people may have already left their staterooms and will be carrying their hand baggage with them.

Read: What Is Food on a Cruise Really Like?

What documents do I need for disembarkation and customs?

You will need your passport and receipts for any duty-free goods you have bought, in case you get stopped at customs. Normally, the ship will have been cleared by the local immigration authorities, but you may still be required to show a passport to officials when you disembark.

If you have already checked in for your flight and feel happier with a paper boarding pass, you can print this out in the ship’s internet center. If you’ve parked your car at the port, make sure you have the receipt and know where it is.

You will also need your SeaPass key card to leave the ship for one last time.

How long does it take to get off a cruise ship?

If everybody follows the instructions they have been given and shows up at the gangway when invited, getting off a ship is quick and easy. You should be able to disembark in 15 to 30 minutes, including collecting your baggage in the terminal.

There can be delays, though, and the ship is at the whim of the local immigration authorities. This is another compelling reason for leaving plenty of time between your scheduled disembarkation time and your flight home.

If you have booked an airport transfer or a disembarkation day tour with Celebrity, your transportation will wait until everybody is present.

How do I choose the right disembarkation port for my cruise?

First, to be clear, you can’t choose where to disembark your cruise. Unless there is some kind of personal emergency or you have booked two back-to-back cruises, everybody disembarks on the same day in the same port.

It’s worth thinking about where your cruise ends, though, and what you might want to do to extend your vacation. If, for example, you’ve always wanted to see Athens and you’ve booked a cruise that ends in the Greek capital, you’re not going to actually see Athens unless you extend your stay there. The transfer from the port to the airport will not take you through the city center.

The same applies to Rome and Barcelona . So by all means pick a disembarkation port that you want to see, but bear in mind that unless the ship arrives there the day before the end of the cruise, you will need to add on a night somewhere, or book an evening flight and plan your day carefully.

Can I arrange transportation from the disembarkation port to the airport or other destinations?

Yes, of course. Celebrity Cruises offers airport transfers, which can be pre-booked, either as a group transfer by coach or a private car or van. If you haven’t pre-booked and decide that you would like an airport transfer, this can be done on board through your Guest Account or the Celebrity Cruises app up to five days before the end of the cruise.

In the vast majority of disembarkation ports, taxis will wait to pick up independent travelers. But do your research first; in some instances, the airport is a long way from the seaport. If you disembark in Southampton, England , for example, the drive to London Heathrow Airport is at least one hour and a taxi will be expensive.

What happens if my flight is in the evening?

An evening flight means you have the whole day to enjoy your disembarkation port. But this needs to be planned, as you will most likely have luggage. There’s no fun in going straight to the airport and sitting there for eight hours or so—and your flight check-in will not be open, in any case.

There are various ways to make the most of your time in your disembarkation port. You could go to the airport and deposit your bags in a left luggage locker and then take off for a day in town. This is only practical if the airport is not too far from where you want to go, though.

Booking a day room in a hotel is an option and also means you can freshen up before your evening flight. Be sure to book somewhere that will allow early check-in.

Celebrity Cruises offers tours with airport and sometimes rail station and downtown hotel drop-offs in most ports. In Sydney , for example, you could join a city tour taking in the Opera House and Bondi Beach before being dropped off at the airport.

From Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, Italy , there’s the option of joining a wine-tasting tour in the Italian countryside before heading to the airport.

If your Alaska cruise ends in Vancouver , you could take a trip to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, deep in the forest, that ends with an airport drop-off.

Best of all, you could extend your stay. Celebrity Cruises offers a comprehensive City Stays program , which means everything will be organized for you.

In Alaska , you could pre-book a Cruisetour to extend your vacation, heading off to the wilds of Denali National Park to see a different face of the 49th state.

What are some things not to do on disembarkation day?

• Don’t pack all your clothes in your suitcase and leave it for collection the night before. Nobody wants to be disembarking in their PJs.
• Similarly, don’t pack your travel documents in your checked luggage. Keep them with you as you may need to show your passport in the customs hall.
• Don’t party too hard on your last night; while it’s tempting, disembarkation day is busy and comes with an early start, so a clear head helps.
• Don’t forget the valuables that you put in the safe on the first day.
• Don’t wait until disembarkation morning to check your final bill. If you need to ask questions about your account, this will delay your disembarkation. You can view your statement on your stateroom TV.
• Do not expect to use the ship’s facilities on disembarkation day; this is not the time for a last swim or a workout, and the onboard shops will be closed when the ship is in port.
• Don’t leave your key card in your stateroom. You will need it to leave the ship for the last time.
• Leave the bathrobe. The slippers are yours to take, but if you walk off with a bathrobe, the cost will be added to your account, even after you have left the ship.

Read: Things Not to Do on a Cruise

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Sue has been writing about cruising for 20 years and is lucky enough to have sailed all seven continents. She lives in London, where she is cruise editor of The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers, as well as a freelance contributor to magazines and websites worldwide.

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During questioning, De Leon disclosed that he had been receiving illicit material via Facebook Messenger for about four years and admitted to regularly viewing such content approximately once per month. He acknowledged that the material often involved children under the age of 10 engaged in sexual acts with adults. De Leon stated that he typically deleted the illicit content from his phone prior to international travel, but failed to do so during this particular instance.

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This development follows a series of similar incidents involving crew members of various cruise lines, including DCL-Disney Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, indicating ongoing concerns regarding the safeguarding of minors aboard these vessels.

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