We’ve provided Celebrity with your bed configuration preferences. The beds in the stateroom can either be set up as one larger bed or split into two separate beds. When you first get to your stateroom, if your bed isn’t configured as you wish, simply ask your Stateroom Steward to reconfigure it at turndown and they’ll either put them together to form the larger bed or break them apart to form two smaller beds. 

UPDATE: If you’re among those guests who need to purchase an alcoholic beverage package AND a non-alcoholic beverage package (meaning one person in the room drinks and the other does not), you won’t be able to do this through Celebrity’s website or app. Celebrity’s new booking tool requires each person in a stateroom to purchase the exact same package. Instead, you can either purchase the differing packages in advance via phone by contacting Celebrity @ +1.877.200.2897 OR you can purchase them once onboard. 

VACAYA has been called a “Game Changer.” Well here’s a great reason why… CELEBRITY’S UNLIMITED BEVERAGE PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO YOU ON THIS CRUISE! Once online registration opens shortly before the cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase one of the myriad unlimited Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Beverage Packages directly from Celebrity.

At VACAYA we’re all about demystifying the charter cruise experience and one of the first myths we’d like to bust is that it’s not possible to offer drink packages on charter cruises. Let’s be clear… unlimited alcoholic drink packages are difficult to pull off on charter cruises because if they’re offered, everyone onboard is typically required to purchase one. However, working with the fabulous Celebrity team, we’ve come up with a plan to allow you to enjoy the packages usually unavailable on big-ship charter cruises.

The biggest concern with offering unlimited packages has always been that charter cruises are simply different than standard cruises. Charter cruises like those produced by VACAYA are all about bringing people together, with cruisers making many new friends along the way. And based on the industry’s experience, package abuse – where guests with an unlimited package “buy” drinks for guests who don’t have a package – is a real concern. It’s theft. So it’s been easier to simply eliminate the possibility of theft than to deal with the real-world consequences of those abusive actions.

But here at VACAYA, we kept asking ourselves, “Are our guests the type of people who’d walk into a convenience store and put a few beers in their pocket and walk out without paying? Or go to a restaurant and leave without paying their bill?” No matter how we asked the question, the answer for us was always “no.”

We trust you not to abuse the system. Not to steal. And it’s that level of trust, combined with Celebrity’s state-of-the-art monitoring, that will hopefully allow this to become a standard part of all future VACAYA vacations. But now it’s up to you to ensure that all guests play by the rules in regard to these new package offerings.

Starting Jan 1, Celebrity is offering a new slate of packages. While not everything included in this blog applies to charter cruises, you can explore the various packages and decide which is best for you HERE.*

*PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Promotional offers on Celebrity’s preview page (e.g., Casino Chips, etc.) are not available on charter events.

You will earn Captain’s Club points for this sailing with VACAYA. Many of the standard-sailing benefits, though, don’t apply to charter events. For example, most Captain’s Club events, like the Captain’s Club Welcome Aboard Party or the daily Happy Hours do not occur on charters. Discounts on beverage packages and internet packages, however, do apply based on your elite status. For those discounts to apply, you must first link your Captain’s Club membership to your VACAYA booking within Celebrity’s reservations management tool. If you need assistance linking your Captain’s Club account to your VACAYA reservation, simply contact Celebrity @ +1.877.200.2897.

You will receive your Celebrity Booking Number directly from VACAYA approximately 45 days before the cruise. Once you get your Celebrity Booking Number, you’ll be able to go online at https://www.celebritycruises.com/account/signin and complete your pre-cruise registration.

Your Celebrity Booking Number allows you to check in and book all your cruise extras, from beverage packages to spa services to specialty dining.

Please note that everyone in your stateroom has the same Booking Number. You can check in and book cruise extras online through Feb 8.

Celebrity continues to feature two different ways to check in and book cruise extras – through their app or on their website. The booking of Spa Appointments is not yet possible via their app. So while you can book everything else through their app, for Spa Appointments, you’ll book those through Celebrity’s website.

USING THE CELEBRITY APP

Celebrity’s app provides a user-friendly interface for checking in and booking extras. The Celebrity App for iPhone can be downloaded from the App Store, and for Android devices from Google Play.

USING THE CELEBRITY WEBSITE

Get started HERE. Once on the website (the example below is on a desktop computer; it’s a slightly different configuration on mobile, but ultimately the same sequence), you’ll follow this path to check in and book your cruise extras:

Once you click on any of the Book… buttons, all of the extras in that category will be revealed. You’ll have the opportunity to book the following extras in advance:

• Shore Excursions
• Beverage Packages
• Specialty Dining
• Spa Services (week-long passes for Celebrity’s Persian Garden wet area can be booked onboard at 3pm Feb 12)
• Photo Packages
• Internet

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

VACAYA is unable to assist with technical issues in registering or purchasing extras. If you need assistance, please contact Celebrity directly at +1.877.200.2897 during standard US business hours. Also, please keep in mind that there may be a bug or two in the system as you try to navigate through the check-in or purchase process. Many times, if you log out and try again later, whatever hiccup was happening originally is no longer an issue. 

And obviously… we ask that cameras not be used in this area.

Visas are not required for US Citizens, but may be required of other nationalities. You can check the visa requirements HERE.

Guests from countries that require a visa MUST obtain a valid visa before leaving home. Laws do not allow a guest who requires a visa to board the ship without required visa(s). SPECIAL NOTE: Even if you’re told you won’t need a visa if you plan to stay on the ship, this is NOT TRUE. If a visa is required of your nationality, you MUST have a visa even if you plan to stay on the ship.

United States Permanent Residents who possess an Alien Registration Card (Green Card) do NOT require a visa.

These travel documentation requirements are government regulations and policies. They are subject to change without notice. It is the sole responsibility of each guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. These appropriate valid travel documents (such as passports and visas) are required for boarding, entry into other countries, and reentry into the United States.

We strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport that’s valid for at least six (6) months beyond the end of their cruise. This greatly assists guests who may need to fly out of the United States to meet their ship at the next available port should they miss their scheduled embarkation in a U.S. port; guests entering the U.S. at the end of their cruise; and guests needing to fly to the U.S. before their cruise ends, because of medical, family, personal, or business emergencies, missing a ship’s departure from a port of call, involuntary disembarkation from a ship due to misconduct, or other reasons.

The name on your VACAYA reservation must match the name on your passport or other identification documents.

Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding the ship.

Unfortunately, no refunds will be given to individuals who are denied boarding due to improper documentation.

Celebrity Reflection offers myriad included dining options – Opus (Main Restaurant), Oceanview Café, Spa Café, Mast Grill, snacks at Café al Bacio, and Room Service (complimentary from 6am-10:59pm).

Opus Dining Room
Breakfast – 7:30am-9am
Sea Day Brunch – 10:30am-1:30pm
Dinner – 6pm-9:30pm

Oceanview Café
Breakfast – 7am-10am Sea Days & 6:30am-10am Port Days
Late Breakfast – 10am-11am
Lunch – 12pm-2:30pm
Dinner – 6pm-9:30pm
Late Night Snacks – 10:30pm-2:30am

Spa Café
Breakfast – 7am-10am
Lunch – 12pm-2:30pm

Mast Grill
Lunch – 11:30am-6pm (7pm on 2/13, 2/16, 2/18)

Café al Bacio
6am-11:59pm

Specialty Dining options include Chef’s Table ($139/$199), Le Petit Chef at Qsine ($60), Sushi on 5 (a la carte pricing), Murano ($30 Lunch/$60 Dinner), The Porch ($30), The Lawn Club Grill ($30 Lunch/$50 Dinner), and Tuscan Grille ($30 Lunch/$55 Dinner).* The specialty dining restaurants are open nightly for dinner from 6pm-10pm, with Tuscan Grille, The Porch, Murano, Sushi on 5, and Lawn Club Grill open for lunch from 12pm-1:30pm on Sea Days.

Dedicated dining for Suite Guests is available at Luminae and for AquaClass Guests at Blu.

Luminae (for Suite guests)
Breakfast – 8am-9am
Lunch 12pm-1:30pm
Dinner – 6pm10pm

Blu (for AquaClass Guests)
Breakfast – 7:30am-9am
Dinner – 6pm-10pm

*Pricing subject to change at any time. 

• Electrical components are not allowed (including those which are battery powered)
• No pornographic images
• Decor cannot restrict or interfere with passage through the hallway
• Do not use any materials that could damage or mar the surface of the door, its frame, or the hallway. Any costs involved with fixing damage caused by your decor will be charged to your onboard account.
• Standard Stateroom Doors are 6′ 6.5″ tall by 2’4″ wide.

All stateroom doors are metal. Magnets make for a great way to affix decor items.

DAY: With warm temps, shorts and T-shirts will be your best bet while in port.

NIGHT: VACAYA’s dress code is “Evening Chic” – smart and stylish. But what does that actually mean?

Dress pants/designer jeans, collared shirts, cocktail dresses, and skirts with a nice top fit the bill perfectly.

We never want to limit your creative freedom as far as dress is concerned, so know that there are no hard and fast rules in regard to what’s acceptable and what’s not. But here are some specific recommendations that will help you decide what’s most appropriate for Reflection’s elegant and casual dining spaces throughout the evening:

• Tank Tops in the Main Restaurant for dinner aren’t the best choice. Let’s be real… only a few of us (and we applaud you fetishists) would want to see a hairy armpit while enjoying filet mignon and lobster.
• Dress Shorts are ok in the Main Restaurant for dinner. Swimsuits are not.
• Dress Sandals are ok in all restaurants for dinner. Flip-flops? Not so much.
• If you’d like to keep your dress super casual for dinner, Oceanview Café provides a perfect dining choice. And flip-flops are a-ok around the clock in Oceanview.
• Shorts and T-shirts are discouraged in the elevated dining experiences of Luminae, Blu, Le Petit Chef at Qsine, Murano, and Tuscan Grille.

PARTIES: Our theme parties will provide you with endless opportunities to show off your style with imaginative costumes. Just keep in mind that your penis and balls and your vagina have to be covered. But by all means don’t be afraid of the exciting world of sheer fabrics… we love them! Because Oceanview Café will be open late into the night (and we know you’re going to want a burger at 2am), we ask that if you’re wearing a costume that exposes your butt cheeks, that you wrap a towel around yourself while dining. Towels will be available near the entrance of the café.

THE POOL DECK: Just like with the men, women are allowed to use the main pool and Solarium pool topless. If anyone would like to sunbathe fully nude, please use our Clothing Optional Sun Deck (the Solstice Deck, Deck 16 Forward) while at sea. Please note that nude sunbathing is not allowed on the Clothing Optional Sun Deck when we’re docked alongside the pier.  

All emails to our Booked Guests are available here.

Jan 29, 2023 – It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN!

Jan 20, 2023 – 22 Days To Go!

Jan 18, 2023 – Solo & Single Travelers Pre-Cruise Zoom Meetup Details

Jan 13, 2023 – 30 Days To Go!

Jan 9, 2023 – Pride of the Americas Tickets + Sponsor Deals

Dec 29, 2022 – Celebrity Booking Numbers + Important Information

Dec 1, 2022 – Winning CYOA V-Dance Party Theme!

Oct 15, 2022 – 120 Days To Go!

Apr 8, 2022 – Pre-Cruise Hotel Booking Link & Airline Discounts with Delta & United

Feb 6, 2022 – #JustOneFriend

We’ve begun previewing our entertainment in the trip’s Official Facebook Group. You can join that group HERE. We’ll add the previous week’s featured entertainers here in this section each Saturday until we set sail.

As you begin to plan your specialty dining throughout the week, please know that our main stage shows will be at 7:30pm and 9:30pm most evenings.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS

After being sidelined by Covid for our 2022 Caribbean Cruise, we’re THRILLED to have Jamie Morris and Robert Ryan returning for a second go with us in their tantalizing tribute to penile origami, PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS! The guys will be manipulating their malleable meat on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday night in Celebrity Central! Showtimes will be printed in your Celebrity Today Daily Program. You can follow Jamie on Insta @jamiemo_1027 and Robert @robertryanlasvegas.

PLEASE NOTE: Celebrity Central only seats 250 guests. We anticipate the venue filling up quickly, so if your heart is set on seeing the boys, arrive early. Once capacity has been met, simply come back another night and try again (and also… please be nice to The V Team members there if you’re turned away. Celebrity Central is a #KarenFreeZone.).

TOM GOSS

If you don’t know Tom, prepare to fall in love! This cute-as-a-button ball of sunshine calls LA home and is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter. This is his VACAYA debut! Tom will perform alongside de ROCHE (who you’ll meet tomorrow!) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday night in Passport Bar. Learn more about Tom @ http://www.tomgossmusic.com and follow him on Insta @tomgossmusic.

de ROCHE

de ROCHE is a queer, gender-fluid, lifelong student, lover, and explorer of music. She makes meaningful music that impacts people on a deeply personal level. With her independent music career, spanning many albums, EPs, and collaborations, she’s getting ready to release her first solo album under the moniker de ROCHE (her last name is French for “rock”). de ROCHE digs into her raw emotionality to create an idiosyncratic style she bravely embraces. de ROCHE will perform alongside Tom Goss Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in Passport Bar. Learn more about de ROCHE @ https://www.lizderoche.com and follow on Insta @lizderochemusic.

MATT ALBER

Portland-based singer/songwriter Matt Alber’s original pop/folk art songs are rooted in melody with vocals reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright, Iron & Wine, and John Grant. And we can’t wait to have him with us in his VACAYA debut! Matt will perform Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night in Passport Bar. Learn more about Matt @ http://www.mattalber.com and follow him on Insta @mattalberisme.

MICHELLE DOWDY

Michelle returns to VACAYA for her sophomore engagement after blowing the roof off VACAYA Oasis @ Hilton Vallarta Riviera in October. She is a fierce talent with pipes that’ll leave you breathless with joy. You might know Michelle from her turns as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray on Broadway or as Madame Thènadier in the National Tour of Les Misérables. Michelle will be performing almost nightly in Passport Bar. Check your Celebrity Today Daily Program for showtimes. Learn more about Michelle @ http://www.michelledowdy.com and follow her on Insta @howdymissdowdy.

LAURA PAVLES

One of the thoroughbreds in the VACAYA stable of incredible talents is this NYC-based dynamo who can pretty much do it all. Laura is a Boston Conservatory graduate and has toured nationally with numerous productions including The Lincoln Center Production of South Pacific and A Year with Frog and Toad. Along with performing in musicals regionally, she’s provided back-up vocals for various artists including Randy Rainbow and Ty Herndon. If you hop around the piano bars of New York, you’ll certainly know her as one of the headlining divas from world-famous piano bar Don’t Tell Mama. Laura will be creating magic almost nightly in Passport Bar. Check your Celebrity Today for showtimes. And follow Laura on Insta @laurapavles.

TARA MARTINEZ

Tara is a multi-award-winning actress, recording artist, and cabaret performer. This marks her third adventure with VACAYA (her first BIG ship) and we couldn’t be happier to have her back! With a background in musical theatre, rock/pop, R&B, and jazz, Tara continually crosses genres in developing new shows which she performs on stages all over the world. A recipient of the 2019 MAC award for piano bar entertainer of the year, she can be seen thrilling audiences weekly at Manhattan’s acclaimed Don’t Tell Mama in the theatre district. Tara will light the nights fantastic in Passport Bar. Check your Celebrity Today for performance times. Learn more about Tara @ http://www.taramusicnyc.com and follow her on Insta @taramusicnyc.

JESUS L’OREAL

Jesus L’Oreal (or JL’o for short) is a fabulous fitness and lifestyle guru of the influencer age. He’ll be around the ship helping you become a better you through inspirational moments of levity. We’re super excited to have him with us for our 5^th Birthday celebrations!

JEFF D

This Lake Charles, Louisiana native, who now calls New Orleans home, will leave you rolling in the Sky Lounge aisles on Tuesday and Thursday night as the venue transforms into a bustling comedy club. Comedian Jeff D has brought houses down all over the country with his unique Southern-style humor, riotous stories, hilarious characters, and satiric point of view. Whether it’s at major venues like The Ice House, The Improv, or The Comedy Store on the west coast, honkytonks and clubs in the south, or at an all-you-can-eat buffet in Des Moines, Jeff D connects to audiences and keeps ‘em wanting more! Learn more about Jeff D @ http://www.jeffdcomedy.com and follow him on Insta @jeffdcomedy.

PISSI MYLES

Pissi Myles is an accomplished drag comedian, singer, and hostess from Asbury Park, NJ. She’s worked with Taco Bell, Miller Lite, and Grindr, as well as performed with Kim Petras, King Princess, and Danity Kane. Always one to make a scene, in 2019, Pissi partnered with the streaming news app Happs to cover Donald Trump’s impeachment. Donning a red mini dress and a patriotic updo, Pissi caused a stir on Capitol Hill, leading to stories in The Washington Post, The New York Post, and on NBC. Those who’ve traveled with us to Iceland and Antarctica have already met Pissi, but this is her big-ship VACAYA debut and we couldn’t be happier to have her with us. Find Pissi doing her thing in Sky Lounge on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night! Learn more about Pissi @ https://pissimyles.com and follow her on Insta @pissimyles.

JULIAN MICHAEL 

Comedian Julian Michael is an optioned writer, stereotype buster, ordained minister (from the Internet, not the Baptist church), and a recovering a cappella singer. Very little of that fits on a business card. And none of it fits in a box. See Julian Tuesday and Thursday night in Sky Lounge and learn more about him @ https://www.doubleminorityreport.com. You can follow Julian’s Insta @unpolishedjules.

JASMINE RICE LABEIJA

Jasmine Rice LaBeija is one of the most iconic and respected nightlife entertainers in NYC. She’s had a hold on the drag scene since Pride 2012, and is now the very intentional mother of The House of LaBeija. In 2017, she was one of the main cast members on Fusion’s documentary series Shade: Queens of NYC. She later hosted Dragged, which won a Shorty Award in Diversity & Inclusion, for Verizon’s network In The Know. Aside from her drag career, Jasmine is also an opera singer and a graduate of The Juilliard School. You can find Jasmine in Sky Lounge Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Be sure to follow Jasmine on Insta @jasminericenyc.

SISTER HELEN HOLY

We’re so thrilled to have Paul J. Williams and his iconic Sister Helen Holy back with us for two rip-roaring sessions of Church Bingo on our Sea Days, Monday, Feb 13 and Saturday, Feb 18. If you’re new to SHH, God help you. And if you’re not, you already know that NOTHING makes bingo more fun than a fantastic church hat. Some guests go all out with their bonnets, so if you’re gonna get in the game, go big and you’ll fit right in! To learn more about Paul J. Williams, visit https://www.pauljwilliams.com and follow him on Insta @pjfunny1.

SUSIE MOSHER

From Broadway’s Hairspray to the award-winning The Lineup at NYC’s Birdland Jazz Club, Susie Mosher stands nearly alone in the world of comedically gifted performers. She is a true one-of-a-kind talent. For those who’ve been traveling with VACAYA since the very beginning, you already know the maniacally brilliant mind that is Susie, and she’ll be performing, of course, but she’s also doing double duty this time around as a hostess for many of our events. So, you’ll get to see her and fall in love with her (if you haven’t already) in all-new ways throughout the week. And DO NOT MISS That’s All, Folks! in the Celebrity Theater Saturday, Feb 18 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Susie will be hosting the wrappiest of wrap-up shows that evening as we lower the curtain on our celebratory week together. Get to know Susie @ http://www.susiemosher.com and follow her on Insta @susiemosher.

DJ CHORD BEZERRA

Being a Washington, DC-based company, no big VACAYA trip would be complete without the best DJ in the DMV (that’s the District, Maryland, and Virginia, if you didn’t know). Chord is an award-winning DJ and producer whose high-energy fusion of house, electro, dance, and funk has won accolades around the world. He commands the dance floor with an effortless blend of uplifting vocals, exotic beats, and non-stop energy. Not only is Chord a successful DJ/Producer, but he’s also a successful entrepreneur, as well, with his District CoOp brand: https://districtcoop.threadless.com. Chord will be spinning This Is Me (Feb 12), Madness (Feb 15), and our MmmHmmmm After Party (Feb 17). Get to know Chord’s sound @ https://www.mixcloud.com/chordb/ and follow him on Insta @chorduroy80.

DJ DREW G

There are few sounds that are as fresh and innovative as those by DJ/Producer Drew G. Based in Houston Texas, this “Urban Cowboy” is constantly pushing dance floors to their limits around the world. We love the fact that sonic boundaries mean absolutely nothing to Drew G. He breaks all the rules with each and every set, thriving on the unexpected and never ceasing to surprise with his relentless energy. With hard kicks and dark electro drops set to both new vocals and classics, you’ll never know what’s coming next! Drew G will be spinning Red Light Green Light (Feb 13), our Delirium After Party (Feb 15), and Nasty (Feb 17). Get to know Drew G @ https://soundcloud.com/whothefuckisdrewg and follow him on Insta @whothefuckisdrewg.

The Saturday before our cruise will be filled with lots of exciting events in and around Fort Lauderdale – chief among them the Pride of the Americas Festival and the VACAYA Welcome Party!

Here’s a rundown of all that’s in store:

PRIDE OF THE AMERICAS:

• 11:30am-1:30pm – Parade (the route is along GAY1A – Route A1A – along the beach, ending at the festival grounds @ Fort Lauderdale Beach Park)
• 1pm-7pm – Come say hello to the V Team at our booth on the festival grounds: Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, 80 Las Olas Circle just off Las Olas Blvd.
• 7:30pm – Boy George Concert on the Beach
• 9pm – Festival Ends

VACAYA:

• Starting @ 2pm – The Easton Rooftop Pool + Lounge open to all Vacayans to enjoy (whether you’re staying at Courtyard or not)
• 9pm (the Lounge is open until 3am) – VACAYA Welcome Party

Our host hotel and the site of our February 11 Welcome Party is the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown, located at 721 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

Reflection’s state-of-the-art Fitness Center – among the very best at sea – is located on Deck 12 Forward and will be open daily from 6am-10pm. The daily fitness class schedule will be published in your Celebrity Today daily program. 

Reflection will be docked at Terminal 19 in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Details about getting to Port Everglades can be found HERE.

A 20% gratuity is added to all beverage purchases and spa/salon services. If you purchase one of Celebrity’s Beverage Packages, remember that you’ve already paid the gratuity when purchasing your package. No further gratuity is required.

A Note About Additional Tipping: As a community, we are extremely generous. We eagerly recognize outstanding individual service with a few extra dollars here and there. Of course, no extra monetary recognition is ever required, but when you take the time to say “thank you” and offer that 3am room service attendant or your favorite bartender a couple dollars, know that it’s always immensely appreciated by the crew members you recognize.

Basic Wi-Fi Package
With Basic Wi-Fi, you can surf the web, send emails, and text family and friends via select messaging apps. It’s a great value option for staying connected while on vacation, but please note that you won’t be able to email large files, share photos or videos, use streaming apps, access social media, or make video calls.

Premium Wi-Fi Package
Premium Wi-Fi puts Celebrity’s best internet at your fingertips throughout your vacation. Message or video chat with your friends and family, browse the web, send emails even with larger files attached, and post on social media to your heart’s content. Plus, you can enjoy videos, movies, binge-worthy shows, and music on your favorite streaming apps.

If you’re new to cruising or new to Internet usage onboard, please note that basic Internet speed is nowhere near as fast as it is on land. Although the satellite technology onboard is state-of-the-art, the basic Internet speed is more in line with old-school dial-up speed at times.

Prices and available packages will be available for purchase in advance (once you have your Celebrity Booking Number) or onboard Reflection. Availability is, of course, subject to change at any time.

DAY 2 | MON, FEB 13, 2023 | A DAY OF SHENANIGANS AT SEA

DAY 3 | TUE, FEB 14, 2023 | COZUMEL, MEXICO | 7AM-6PM

DAY 4 | WED, FEB 15, 2023 | BELIZE CITY, BELIZE | 8AM-5PM

DAY 5 | THU, FEB 16, 2023 | ROATAN, HONDURAS | 7AM-3PM

DAY 6 | FRI, FEB 17, 2023 | GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN | 10:30AM-6PM

DAY 7 | SAT, FEB 18, 2023 | A FUN-FILLED FINAL DAY AT SEA

DAY 8 | SUN, FEB 19, 2023 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA | DISEMBARK: 7:30AM

As with all cruises, please note that our itinerary is subject to change with or without notice due to sea and myriad other conditions.

When boarding Reflection, you’ll be greeted by several V Team members who’ll give you a choice of 3 different colored lanyards – red, yellow, or green. Not only will the lanyard hold your room key card (especially helpful when in a swimsuit without pockets), but it’ll also help tell a part of your story at a glance:

RED – I’m happily taken and off the market, but definitely open to new friends.

YELLOW – I’m magical and mysterious. Ask for my deets.

GREEN – I’m open and ready to mingle.

We recognize you’ll be making a lanyard decision on Day 1 that might look a little different by Day 3. If you decide later that you’d like a different color, please swing by the VACAYA Hospitality Desk when open (hours are listed in your daily program, Celebrity Today) and we’ll be happy to offer an alternative while supplies last.

One Touch Hospitality handles Lost Luggage issues for Celebrity and can be reached at 1.844.418.6824, ext. 48844. Their hours of operation are 8am-8pm EST, 7 days a week. Their email address is celebrityonetouch@celebrity.com.

When you arrive at Port Everglades, you will hand off your luggage to the porters at the taxi drop-off. Before handing off your bags, be sure each bag is properly tagged to your stateroom. When you check in online in advance of the cruise, you’ll be able to print luggage tags then. We recommend waiting to arrive in Fort Lauderdale BEFORE placing those tags on your luggage. This will help ensure they don’t get ripped off during your flights.

It usually takes between 4-6 hours from the moment you hand over your luggage to the pier-side porters until the bags arrive to your stateroom. If your luggage hasn’t arrived by 8pm, reach out to Guest Relations on Deck 3 mid-ship. They will do their best to track down your bags. Usually, the reason for a piece of luggage not making its way to your room is that the identifying tag was ripped off at some point in the transfer from pier to ship. These untagged bags are placed in corral awaiting identification.

SHOP TILL YOU DROP AT THE VACAYA MARKETPLACE

VACAYA recommends that you consult with your primary physician before sailing if you’re experiencing any serious or chronic medical issues. The Reflection’s medical team can provide basic services for illnesses/injuries that may occur onboard. They are also able to diagnose and  stabilize most emergency situations. If you require emergency services that can only be provided by a shore-side facility, transfers can be arranged. Please note, however, that while Millennium is sailing, transfers may be affected by weather or other logistical considerations.

Quarantines: The health and safety of guests and crew is of paramount importance. And on rare occasions, Reflection’s medical team may decide your condition requires you to be quarantined to your room. This is most common when highly contagious gastrointestinal illnesses like Norovirus are diagnosed. We’ve all heard the stories of hundreds of cruise passengers falling ill with stomach issues like Norovirus and the like. Based on Center for Disease Control guidelines, quarantine is the medical team’s best defense in stopping the spread of viruses such as this. If you’re quarantined, we will do our very best to make you as comfortable as possible for the duration of your quarantine.

This is also where we post smaller news about the trip that doesn’t necessarily warrant an email to everyone.

We advise that you take all necessary preventive measures to avoid contracting or spreading the infection, including vaccination if currently available in your area. While the monkeypox vaccination can be hard to come by in some regions, we’re seeing an increase in production and availability that should continue to expand over the coming months.

The CDC says that if you were vaccinated against smallpox as a child that that inoculation offers someprotection against monkeypox. You can learn more about monkeypox and monkeypox vaccinations HERE.

If you’re experiencing symptoms suggesting you may have monkeypox, please see your healthcare provider immediately for treatment and be sure to limit your close contact with others.

VACAYA’s promise to you is to deliver party themes for each of our trips 120 Days before our adventure together. That day is October 15, 2022. So here they are… your party themes!

ACCESS & DOWNLOAD PARTY THEMES & SCHEDULE

And here are all the details for our CYOA V-Dance:

Our Choose Your Own Adventure V-Dance is one of our favorite VACAYA traditions… your opportunity to determine the theme for one of our afternoon parties! If you’ve got an idea you’ve been dying to see come to life, now’s your chance. You can submit your party theme idea(s) HERE. The Vacayans will narrow down the submissions to a Top Five(ish) and cruisers will select the winning theme from the list of finalists in November. We’ll announce the winning theme on Dec 1. So consider our already-announced themes and then let those creative juices flow! Ideas should be submitted by October 31.

After a flood of votes, we’re happy to report that the WINNING THEME for our CYOA V-Dance is… Anything But Clothes: Tropical Edition! For this afternoon fun-under-the-sun party, you can literally wear ANYTHING but clothes.

Thank you, Justin Burno of Salem, Wisconsin for submitting the winning theme! 

Of course, costumes are NEVER required, but they certainly add to the fun. You’ll be welcome in or out of costume.

Week-long passes to the Persian Garden will be sold onboard starting at 3pm on Feb 12. A limited number of passes will be available. The cost of the pass is $179 for the whole week.*

Before you purchase a pass, however, please understand this space. We’ve seen quite a few conflicting posts on the subject, so we’d like to set the record straight (if you will)…

First and foremost, it’s important to get this most crucial of issues out of the way first: the Persian Garden is NOT a sanctioned play space. It never has been, and it never will be.

Many guests of all genders pay top dollar for massage treatments in the spa that include Persian Garden access before/after their session as part of the therapy. Spa workers will be coming in and out of the Persian Garden non-stop to collect those guests. While certainly relaxing and meditative, this is their workspace. It’s NOT a space for sex.

Now, let’s talk “for reals.” We recognize there’s not a sauna or steam room at any gym on earth where guys don’t do guy things. It’s ubiquitous. But everyone also knows there are consequences to being caught doing sexual acts in those spaces. So just don’t. One thing that separates Vacayans apart from every other group of guests out there is that they’re respectful to each other and to the workers who call Reflection home. We don’t want the spa workers to have to kick anyone out, but they will. And if you’ve purchased the week-long Persian Garden pass and get kicked out for inappropriate behavior, there are no refunds. You lose access and your money.

So, what are your alternatives? Well, VACAYA has created the largest sanctioned play area in LGBT+ cruising with our Red Light District. So, use it. It’s open nightly from 10pm-5am. Or if you’ve found “the love of your life” in the steam room, take them back to your room.

VACAYA is striving to create the most welcoming environment on earth for everyone in our community. To do that, though, we need everyone’s care in recognizing that certain spaces – like the Persian Garden – will be occupied by men, women, and our non-binary guests, all of whom have paid for a spa experience. Don’t make anyone feel uncomfortable by being lewd. It’s not a good look for you or for VACAYA.

We hope you recognize that VACAYA is extremely progressive in our views on sexual expression, and we believe we’ve proven that we don’t beat around the bush on complex topics. We embrace sex and sexuality enthusiastically, but we also recognize when and where it’s appropriate. It is NOT appropriate in the Persian Garden.

*Price subject to change.

The Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown was designed and is independently owned by a team of predominantly LGBT+ hoteliers and operators who’ve infused their property with endless style. She’s a gleaming jewel in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and provides quick and easy access to the beach, Port Everglades, and all nearby Wilton Manors has to offer!

Take a look at ALL that will be included:

• Your Fantastic Modern Room!
• Daily Breakfast 8-10am, including Million Dollar Bacon, Avocado Toast, Cage-free Scrambled Eggs, Country-Roasted Potatoes, and an assortment of beverages
• Exclusive access to the VACAYA VIP Party Saturday, February 11 at the rooftop pool! (VACAYA Cruise Guests and their friends not staying with us at Courtyard are welcome to join the party. Powered by some of Fort Lauderdale’s best DJs, we’ll be going until 3am!)
• Two Complimentary Signature Cocktails per hotel package guest at our VIP Party
• Late-morning Coach Transfer to Celebrity Reflection on Sunday, February 12.

There’s a 2-night minimum. Pricing is based on Double Occupancy. You can add a third or fourth person to rooms with 2 beds for an additional $65 USD per person per night, which is paid directly to the hotel upon check-in. City and state taxes totaling 13% are added to all bookings. Payment and cancellation terms can be found on the hotel’s booking page.

BOOK YOUR STAY

If you’re looking for other hotel options in South Florida, there are several Radisson properties available at a discount to you and with no night minimum. Just follow the instructions at the top of our Hotel Offers page to explore the options.

Vacayans have multiple discounted event options, with tickets bookable either together or separately. Example: if you wanted to go the VIP route on Friday night, but then general admission on Saturday, that’s totally possible.

Here’s a rundown of the places to see and be seen:
 

For inbound business or emergency calls, have callers dial 1.877.266.1020 or 1.321.953.9002. Once prompted, choose to connect to Reflection.

For more information about this service, visit http://shipdial.com.

The ReachOUT initiative for our 2023 Caribbean Cruise is a partnership with the Roatán Children’s Fund. “Operation Backpack” will bring much-needed school supplies to the children of Roatán.

The kids need:

• Marble Composition Notebooks (this is the greatest need since each student requires 11 of these per year to complete their coursework)
• Pens
• Pencils
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers
• Folders
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Rulers
• Crayons
• Play Dough
• Color Pencils
• Coloring Books
• Construction Paper
• English/Spanish Dictionaries

As well as:

• White Socks (any style)
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Floss
• Hair Ties
• Hair Clips
• Hair Ribbons
• Soccer Balls

The best thing to do is purchase a backpack and fill it full with school supplies. Carry it with you as you head to Fort Lauderdale and then we’ll collect all of the supplies upon arrival in Honduras.

If you’re purchasing supplies from Amazon, use THIS LINK to make your purchase, confirm “Roatán Children’s Fund” as the organization you’re supporting, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Fund.

If you’d prefer to donate cash instead, you can do that HERE.

Please reach into your heart and give as abundantly as you’re able. ❤️

At VACAYA, we’ll do our very best to serve both cruisers who smoke and those who don’t. The designated smoking areas onboard Reflection are the port side of the Sunset Bar on Deck 15 Aft and the Mast Bar on Deck 15 mid. 

Smoking inside staterooms (including on verandas) and non-designated public areas is prohibited.

• Guests are not allowed to bring Beer, Hard Liquor, Fortified Wines, Other Alcoholic Beverages, or Cases of Soda/Water onboard for consumption, with the following exception:
  • Guests wishing to bring personal wine onboard at the beginning of the cruise may do so, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per person. When consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar, or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of $25.00. It is recommended that you pack your personal wine in your carry-on bag, as alcohol packed in regular luggage has the potential to be confiscated by security.

• Illegal Drugs and Illegal Substances: All illegal drugs and illegal substances are strictly prohibited.
  • A note about Medical Marijuana: Celebrity does not allow guests who possess medical marijuana permits to bring marijuana onboard their ships. It is only legal to use medical marijuana in the jurisdiction (state/county/city etc.) where it was prescribed. It’s a federal offense to possess it when leaving and entering the U.S. and many foreign countries.
  • Kratom is prohibited.

• All Firearms and Weapons, ammunition, explosives, incendiary devices, and realistic replicas of firearms are prohibited. For security reasons, Celebrity does not permit guests to carry firearms onboard during their voyage or otherwise secure weapons for anyone on their vessels or at the pier. Guests will need to make arrangements to leave the firearms at home or contact the local authorities for alternate arrangements. Celebrity does not allow any guest (including law enforcement officers on vacation) to bring weapons onboard the vessel. All weapons should be left at home, locked up in a vehicle if driving to the port, or turned over to a local office of Customs, police, FBI, etc. for safe keeping during the voyage.

• Flammable Items: All items with open flames or heating elements are strictly prohibited; the exceptions are hair curling irons, straightening irons (flat irons), and hair dryers, which are permitted onboard. Flammable Items include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Candles
  • Clothing Irons
  • Travel Steamers
  • Hot Plates
  • Incense & Burners
  • Tea Cup Immersion Heaters
  • Aerosols, except for personal care toiletries
  • Fuels, including cooking fuels and any flammable liquids
  • Gasoline
  • Gas Torches
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Flares
  • Flammable Paints
  • Turpentine & Paint Thinner
  • Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries
  • Hookahs & Water Hookah Pipes
  • Car Batteries
  • Hoverboards
  • Oil diffusers
  • Electric Blankets
  • Electric Heating Pads

• Knives and Sharp Objects: All knives with blade lengths of four (4) inches or greater are prohibited. Knives that are concealed or disguised as other commonplace objects such as belt buckles, walking canes, pens, credit card holders, etc., are also prohibited. Flick knives (also known as an automatic knife, pushbutton knife, ejector knife, or switchblade) or any other type of knife with a folding or sliding blade that is opened automatically by activating a button, lever, or switch on the handle. Knives that incorporate locking blades are also not allowed onboard. Other sharp objects, such as scissors with blades longer than 4 inches, which could reasonably be used as a weapon, are also not allowed. Sharp Objects include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Box Cutters
  • Ice Picks / Ice Axes
  • Meat Cleavers
  • Razor-Type Blades, such as box cutters, utility knives, and razor blades not in cartridge (Note: shaving safety razors are allowed.)
  • Sabers, Swords, and Fencing Foils
  • Scissors with blade length four (4) inches or greater

• Recreational Diving Knives Exception: Recreational diving knives are permitted onboard regardless of blade length but must be held in the safe custody of the Chief Security Officer. Dive knives may be checked in and out by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise

• Personal Grooming Items Exception:Personal grooming items such as metal nail files, cuticle tools, scissors for trimming facial hair, manicure sets and other similar small personal grooming implements, are permitted onboard.

• Tools include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Axes & Hatchets
  • Cattle Prods
  • Hammers
  • Drills and Drill Bits
  • Saws
  • Other Tools (such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers) greater than 7 inches in length

• Martial Arts and Self-Defense Items include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Billy Clubs
  • Black Jacks
  • Brass Knuckles
  • Kubatons
  • Mace / Pepper Spray
  • Martial Arts Weapons
  • Night Sticks
  • Nunchakus
  • Stun Guns / Shocking Devices
  • Throwing Stars
  • Handcuffs
  • Bows & Arrows

• Sporting Goods Exception: Sporting goods and equipment are permitted onboard. However, guests should be advised that the items must be stored in their stateroom and are not to be used, displayed, or carried in the public areas at all. Violations of this policy will result in confiscation of the item and may be considered to be a Guest Conduct Policy violation. Sporting goods include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Baseball and cricket bats
  • Hockey sticks
  • Skateboards
  • Surf boards
  • Golf clubs
  • Bicycles

• Disabling Chemicals and Other Dangerous Items: The following items or those similar are not permitted onboard:
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7
    • Celebrity no longer allows Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phones onboard their ships. This decision was made in light of recent incidents and safety concerns raised by Samsung about this particular device, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recent ban of the phone from all airplanes. We ask guests who own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to not bring the device on your cruise.
  • Chlorine
  • Bleach
  • Spray Paint
  • Tear Gas
  • Transformers
  • Electrical Extension Cords – including power strips/surge protected strips
  • Spillable Batteries (Note: Wheelchair batteries are permitted)
  • Small Compressed Gas Cartridges
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Other Compressed Gas Cylinders (Note: Dive tanks are permitted if they are empty; Medical gas bottles are also permitted)
  • HAM Radios or other transmitting devices are strictly prohibited due to potential interference with the ship’s onboard communication systems.
    • Baby monitors are not allowed to be used onboard our vessels as their radio signal could interfere with ship communication and/or navigation systems.
    • Note: Guests are allowed to have two-way radios, more commonly known as walkie-talkies, for onboard personal communications. Basic specifications are as follows: Up to 10-mile coverage range, Up to 5 watts power, Internal Voice, Operated Transmission, No external mounting antenna.

If so, Celebrity has an entire department to handle these types of special requests. To begin the process, simply click on the Big Pink Button below and download and complete their Guest Special Needs Form. From there, just follow the instructions and send to special_needs@celebrity.com. Celebrity asks that these requests be completed at least 30 days in advance of the sailing. While requests can certainly be sent in after that date, there’s no guarantee Celebrity will be able to accommodate it, but they will do their very best.

DOWNLOAD SPECIAL NEEDS FORM

If you’re deaf and in need of an ASL Interpreter on the cruise, please alert both Celebrity using the form above AND VACAYA by emailing info@myvacaya.com.

If you’re looking for exciting things to do or great places to eat while in town, our friends at VISIT LAUDERDALE have created several fantastic resources for you:

Beaches & Beyond

Things To Do

Events

Restaurants

Nightlife

Places To Stay

Our Red Light District will be open nightly from 10pm-5am on Deck 15 Forward. We ask all guests to be respectful in regard to cleanliness. Supplies, towels, and trash receptacles will be readily available; please use them. A simple rule to ensure we’re able to continue offering the RLD: if you make a mess, clean it up. Also…

Be polite and respectful.

This should go without saying, but no means no. Whether that “no” is verbal, physical, or simply one’s attitude, if someone seems disinterested, leave them alone. Don’t try to initiate play if someone is walking away, shaking their head, pushing your hand away, or otherwise declining via body language. Don’t be pushy or rude. You’ll be asked to leave the space if you are.

Understand that consent is sometimes non-verbal.

To put a finer point on the above: if someone is blindfolded and on all fours, they’re likely giving you non-verbal consent to have sex with them. If a guy is standing there with his dick in his hand, he’s giving you non-verbal consent to approach and likely give him oral sex. If, however, anyone pulls away or otherwise signals a change in intent, that means they’ve declined consent, too.

These are obvious situations and pretty common, but if you’re ever unsure, it’s always acceptable to ask. Other situations, however, may not be so clear. Be aware of your body language and the body language of others, and remember that non-verbal consent gets harder to read when alcohol is involved.

That being said, please understand when entering a play space like the Red Light District, a certain degree of consent is waived.

If you walk into a space where people are having sex, you waive a degree of consent. That’s the reality of the situation. Of course, you still retain the ability to deny consent; if someone touches you, you can gently rebuff them or move their hand away. Anonymous groping and touching is a feature of these spaces, and by entering them, you will all but certainly face it. Please keep this simple rule in mind: don’t be an asshole. Don’t push yourself on someone if they’re clearly denying consent.

Understand that not everyone reads body language the same way.

If you’re in the Red Light District where talking is at a minimum and body language is the primary mode of communication, you run the risk of misreading someone’s intent – a risk everyone assumes by being there. If you have to be more direct with someone, open your mouth and speak. There is a big difference between misreading someone’s body language and ignoring a direct, verbal “no.” If the latter occurs, tell V Team member Anthony, who’ll be present at the RLD each night. Disrespecting consent isn’t sexy; it’s harassment. And pushing it too far could be criminal.

Don’t let rejection ruin your night.

Some people will want to play with you, some simply won’t. The person you’ve been looking at all night may not be in to you, and that’s okay. Accept it, and know that’s part of the reality of every play space.

Never talk about who you saw at the Red Light District, and never take photos or videos.

The Red Light District is a place people go to be uninhibited, to break loose from the morals and judgement of society, and fulfill their sexual fantasies. Respecting the privacy of others is key to maintaining that atmosphere. Talking about other attendees outside these venues reflects poorly on you, and detracts from the purpose of the space. CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT.

If you choose to have unprotected sex, assume the risks.

All sex carries some risk of HIV/STI transmission, but that risk can be minimized if you take certain precautionary measures, like using condoms or taking PrEP. Even with condoms, you’re still at risk for common sexually transmitted infections, and PrEP only protects you from HIV. This is why the official PrEP page on the CDC’s website states you should use condoms in conjunction with PrEP to protect yourself from infections like syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.

If you choose not to wear condoms, you obviously have a higher risk of getting an STI than your condom-wearing peers. That’s a simple fact. There’s no shame in it, however. It’s just a fact of sexual life today. If you enjoy anonymous play – no talk, no names, no chatter – you assume even higher risk, and such risk is absolutely part of this kind of experience.

Since risk is unavoidable, there’s no reason to let that reality prevent you from enjoying what you enjoy. Take necessary steps to keep yourself healthy. Get tested frequently. If you’re HIV+, get on meds as soon as possible and take them diligently. HIV+ people who take their medications as prescribed become undetectable, meaning HIV antibody tests can’t detect the virus in their blood, and they are unable to infect their sex partners with HIV, regardless of condom use.

Get tested for HIV and other STIs after the cruise.

If you go into the Red Light District often and regularly have sex there, please get tested after our time together. Frequent testing is how our community reduces the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Thank you to Alexander Cheves for these play space essentials.

If you need assistance with a VACAYA-related matter, our Hospitality Desk is located on Deck 3 near Guest Services and is open daily according to the following schedule:

Sunday, February 12 – 12pm-6pm
While we’re completely sold out, rooms may open up from no-show guests. Today, upgrade requests to those rooms can be made with Michael at our Hospitality Desk. Please note that no room moves can be made until about an hour after we set sail. The price of the upgrade is the difference between the price you paid for your existing room and the price for the new room.

Monday, February 13 – 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm

Tuesday, February 14 – 7am-9am & 5pm-7pm

Wednesday, February 15 – 8am-10am & 4pm-6pm

Thursday, February 16 – 7am-9am & 2pm-4pm

Friday, February 17 – 10am-12pm & 5pm-7pm

Saturday, February 18 – 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm

Sunday, February 19 – 7am-10am

For this cruise, we’re launching the VACAYA Book Club. It’ll be a Sip & Savor event in Cellar Masters at 10am on our final Sea Day, Saturday, February 18.

The featured book is Harvey Fierstein’s latest memoir, I Was Better Last Night. It’s available in local bookshops everywhere, or on Amazon, of course. The book will provide the perfect pre-cruise or during-the-cruise read for all you readers out there, and V Team member Tim will be leading the Saturday discussion and probably drinking the most mimosas at this pre-drag-brunch event.

PRO TIP: V Team member David recommends the audio version, which Harvey reads in his own voice.

We’re excited to announce a few events that will be taking place on Reflection. If interested, we’d love to see you there!

Monday, February 13, 3-4pm

Monday, February 13, 12:30pm-2pm & Friday, February 17, 12:30pm-2pm