Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips 918 Celebrity Reflection Caribbean Review + Cruise News
Oct 30, 2025
Richard Simms, a staff writer for cruise news, joins to discuss the latest industry updates and insights. He covers Royal Caribbean's new Santorini Beach Club and Carnival's Wi-Fi price hikes. A tragic story alerts solo travelers about safety on excursions. The conversation takes a turn to a firearm discovery at an Italian boarding, raising concerns about airport security. Dale shares his experiences aboard Celebrity Reflection, highlighting the fantastic dining options and vibrant atmosphere of the ABC Islands itinerary.
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Buffet Islands Reduce Congestion
- Dale found the Oceanview Café well labeled with food islands, which reduced congestion and rivaled main dining-room quality.
- Only embarkation day felt crowded; otherwise the buffet flow worked well.
Specialty Dining Package Paid Off
- Dale purchased a four‑restaurant specialty package and used it fully, enjoying La Petite Chef, Murano, The Porch, and Lawn Club Grill.
- He recommends buying more restaurants ahead of time to save money.
Try La Petite Chef Once
- Try La Petite Chef at least once for the animated table‑mapping experience and good food.
- Return only if you enjoyed the story since menu changes can mismatch the animation.