Reviews & Ratings for the Celebrity-Reflection

On April 13, 2021, the cruise vessels 'Carnival Legend' and 'Carnival Paradise' were put on standby near St. Vincent as the eruption of the Soufrière volcano continued to pose risks. Despite the ongoing volcanic activity, local authorities indicated that there was currently no urgent requirement for the off-island evacuation of residents. In collaboration with St. Vincent's government, Carnival decided to reposition the 'Carnival Legend' and 'Carnival Paradise', while expressing their readiness to assist if needed. Over the weekend, another cruise ship, the 'Serenade of the Seas', successfully transported 137 evacuees from St. Vincent to nearby St. Lucia. Additionally, the 'Celebrity Reflection' was also present in the vicinity, remaining on alert for any further assistance efforts. While reports suggest that approximately 20,000 individuals have evacuated the northern section of St. Vincent, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves hinted at a potential cancellation of the cruise ships' operations as the majority of residents remained on the island. Those who had already been evacuated were primarily seasonal farm workers whose flights to Canada had been cancelled, and they were now set to return via St. Lucia. The Royal Caribbean and Celebrity vessels, each with around 100 crew members, quickly transitioned from their layup positions in Barbados to offer support, joining the two Carnival ships that were also stationed nearby. The volcanic activity that triggered these evacuations began on April 9, indicating an ongoing crisis in the region. For more details and visuals, you can view the report [here](https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/04/11/photos-royal-caribbean-cruise-ships-help-st-vincent-after-volcano-eruption).

On the evening of May 26, 2019, the Drogheda Coast Guard swiftly mobilized to establish a landing zone for the Rescue 116 Coastguard helicopter following an emergency medevac operation. The helicopter had just completed its rescue mission involving a casualty from the "Celebrity Reflection," a cruise ship that had set sail from Dublin earlier that same day. As the helicopter approached, the Louth Fire and Rescue service was on standby, providing essential fire cover at the scene. Once Rescue 116 landed, the team efficiently transferred the patient to the awaiting ambulance crew, who quickly transported him to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for urgent medical care.

In a tragic incident on the night of October 16, 2018, a 36-year-old crew member from Ukraine fell overboard from the cruise ship 'Celebrity Reflection' while it was en route from Mykonos to Rhodes. The alarming event occurred around 11:30 p.m., prompting immediate action. Search and rescue efforts commenced early on October 17 as authorities responded to the report of the missing crew member. The maritime community is deeply concerned as operations to locate the individual unfold in the waters surrounding the popular Greek islands.