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Celebrity Cruises’ Online Check-In is Now Open for Top Shelf Country Cruise

The wait is over! Your Top Shelf Country Cruise Pre-Cruise Planner is now ready!

Top Shelf Country Cruise is just a couple months away, and Embarkation Day will be here before you know it! Everything you need to plan your onboard experience is now available.

This message includes your Celebrity Cruises Reservation Number, which gives you access to Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner. Through this portal, you can make purchases and reservations you’ll enjoy once onboard. Taking care of these items now not only saves time onboard, it may also save you money.

Please remember:

  • Your Celebrity Cruises Reservation Number is your key to managing your cruise experience with the ship (Celebrity Reflection) including Specialty Dining reservations, booking Shore Excursions, purchasing Beverage and Wi-Fi packages and more.

 

  • Your Signature Cruise Experiences Reservation Number is your reference when contacting our office. This number connects to your stateroom selection, payment plan, dining/show seating preferences, and all the music and entertainment programming we produce.

We’re ready to get you ready—and hope this letter provides you with what you need to know. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 888.381.4420 or info@scecruises.com. It’s our job (and our pleasure) to make your cruise amazing.

Michael Lazaroff  
Executive Director, Signature Cruise Experiences


Get Started With Your Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner

  • CLICK HERE to log in with your Celebrity Cruises username and password.
    • Select Sign In if you have previously utilized Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner to check-in online for a previous sailing.
    • Forgot your password? Click “Forgot password?” to reset.
    • New to Celebrity Cruises? Click “Create an account” and follow the prompts.
  • Enter your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number (listed above).
  • Under Top Shelf Country Cruise from your upcoming cruises, click ‘Plan My Cruise‘ to view and begin your Pre-Cruise planning.

Your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number is also needed to complete your online check-in procedure which will be available 45 days prior to sailing, on January 13, 2026. We will notify you when the Celebrity Cruises’ Online Check-In process opens.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN INTO CELEBRITY’S PRE-CRUISE PLANNER

Special Discounts for Signature Cruise Experiences’ Guests

Signature Cruise Experiences and Celebrity Cruises have worked together to offer special discounts on Beverage and Wi-Fi Packages for those guests who complete their purchases BEFORE sailing. These discounts (noted below) will expire on February 23, 2026, and require no special procedure as they are loaded into Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner.

These packages will also be available to purchase onboard the cruise, however prices may be higher and completing the process will take time away from your vacation. SCE highly recommends completing this process now so that you can relax and enjoy music without missing a beat.


Top Shelf Country Cruise’s Exclusive Beer Package

This one’s near and dear to our hearts because it’s made just for us. Celebrity Cruises didn’t have a package like this before Top Shelf Country Cruise came to town. It’s been meticulously crafted with you in mind.

You get your pick of brews — Budweiser, Coors Light, Corona, Heineken, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Blue Moon, Sam Adams and more — all covered up to $12 a bottle or draft.

Heads up: This package only includes beer. No water, no soda, no espresso martinis (though you can still buy these separately). Just the cold ones you know and love. You can’t even find it on Celebrity’s website. It’s a Top Shelf secret!

Interested in purchasing the Beer Package? Let us know by completing The Beer Package Request Form below. We’ll take it from there!

CLICK HERE IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THE TOP SHELF BEER PACKAGE
Important Notes
  • Per Celebrity Cruises’ policy, all guests on a reservation must hold the same Drink Package. If you purchase a Beer Package, it will be added to every guest on the reservation.
  • If you decide to cancel your Beer Package and purchase either the Premium, Classic, or Non-Alcoholic Package directly through Celebrity Cruises, just let us know by January 27, 2026 and we’ll refund the cost of the Beer Package to you.
  • Questions about your Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner? Celebrity Cruises has a dedicated team for charter cruises like Top Shelf Country Cruise. They can assist with any questions that you might have while using the Pre-Cruise Planner. You can reach them by phone at 844.278.9746. They will need you Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number to assist you.

Dining & Your Main Show Time

Your Main Showtime

The Opus Restaurant (Decks 3 & 4) is the Main Dining Room for Included Dining. The Opus Restaurant is open each evening from 5:00 PM-8:45 PM and operates as both an Open Seating venue and by reservation. Most guests will enjoy dinner in The Opus Restaurant several times during the week and the timing will be in accordance with their RED, YELLOW or BLUE show designation. This selection was made at the time of your reservation and will be reflected in the background color of your Cruise Identification Card which will be at the door of your stateroom upon boarding the ship.

RED Cruise Identification Cards

Guests with RED Cruise Identification Cards will attend the first Main Show, which starts around 5:15 PM. Guests in the RED Show will dine following the conclusion of their show anytime between 6:15 PM and 8:30 PM in the Opus Restaurant, or anytime between 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM in any of the Specialty Restaurants.

YELLOW Cruise Identification Cards

Guests with YELLOW Cruise Identification Cards will attend the second Main Show, which starts around 7:15 PM. Guests with YELLOW Cards can dine prior to their show or immediately after.  If guests choose to dine prior to their show, we suggest being seated in the Opus Restaurant or any of the Specialty Restaurants by 5:30 PM.  Guests who choose to dine after their show should be seated in the Opus Restaurant by 8:30 PM or any of the Specialty Restaurants prior to 9:30 PM.

BLUE Cruise Identification Cards

Guests with BLUE Cruise Identification Cards will attend the third Main Show, which starts around 9:15 PM. Guests in the BLUE Show will dine prior to their Main Show.  We suggest that guests be seated in the Main Dining Room or any of the Specialty Restaurants prior to 7:30 PM.

Please keep the above timing in mind when making your Specialty Dining Reservations in Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner!


From the Top Shelf

Since February, we’ve been sharing a special newsletter series—From the Top Shelf—designed to help you get to know every aspect of your upcoming cruise. From artist and host spotlights to onboard programming highlights, special events, and behind-the-scenes details, this series is your go-to resource for all things Top Shelf Country Cruise.

Now in its 35th edition, you can explore all past issues at any time, or sign up to be added to the mailing list if you’re not already receiving them. We strongly encourage you to take a few minutes to browse—there’s a wealth of helpful (and fun!) information waiting for you.

CLICK HERE TO READ AND SUBSCRIBE TO FROM THE TOP SHELF

Stay Tuned!

More information on Top Shelf Country Cruise ’26 is coming your way in the weeks and months ahead. We will discuss how to board the ship, dining options in-port performances, Theme Nights and much, much more. In the meantime, we highly suggest reviewing our Booked Guest Portal on the website.

Welcome aboard!

Get Ready for Top Shelf Country Cruise

Many of you have been asking for more specifics on several aspects of the cruise and we’ve heard you. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be providing more information in From the Top Shelf and on the website about the experience, including details on the musical and non-musical activities and attractions.

Celebrity Reservation Numbers

Some pieces aren’t as straightforward unfortunately. Celebrity Cruises is still building out their internal Pre-Cruise Planner system, which has been exclusively created for Top Shelf Country Cruise. As soon as this is complete and Celebrity provides us those numbers, we will send them onto you.

Package Discounts

Though Celebrity offers special deals and package discounts on regular, non-chartered cruises, these specials are not available on chartered sailings like ours. But there is good news! Once the Pre-Cruise Planner is completed and you receive your Cruise Identification Numbers, you will be eligible to purchase your drink packages, internet packages and other offerings at our discounted pricing through our standard process.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we have a lot of great information to share with you over the next few weeks. In the meantime, if you have a specific question you’d like answered, please call us at 888.381.4420 or email us at info@scecruises.com.

Michael Lazaroff  
Executive Director, Signature Cruise Experiences


Your Cruise Details

Sailing Dates: Friday, February 27 – Friday, March 6, 2026
Ship: Celebrity Reflection
Cruise Port: Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Itinerary:


Tasks Requiring Immediate Response

Below are tasks that may require either prompt attention or some lead time in completing. The sooner you address these items, the easier it will be to complete them.

Passports or Government-Issued IDs

Please confirm that the first and last names on your passport or government-issued ID match the first and last names on your cruise reservation to ensure that you will be permitted to board the ship. It is your responsibility to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary.

SIGNATURE CRUISE EXPERIENCES HIGHLY RECOMMENDS U.S. CITIZENS TRAVEL WITH A VALID PASSPORT. Click here to view the complete list of required travel documents for U.S. and Non-U.S. citizens.

Planning Your Trip

If you have not already planned your arrival into the Ft. Lauderdale area, now is the time to start preparing. We highly recommend that guests arrive the day prior to embarkation in order to alleviate stress from any potential travel delays or issues.

Embarkation Day – Friday, February 27, 2026
Embarkation typically begins at 11:30 AM, with all guests required to be on board by 3:00 PM. During the Online Check-In process (available starting 45 days before sailing), Celebrity Cruises will prompt you to select a Terminal Arrival Time in 30-minute windows. To help ensure a smooth and efficient boarding experience, guests must arrive at the terminal within their selected time slot.

Disembarkation – Friday, March 6, 2026 
The ship is scheduled to return to port by 7:00 AM. Please note that clearing Customs and Immigration can vary in timing, making it difficult to predict your exact departure time from the terminal.

If you’re comfortable carrying your own luggage off the ship, you may be able to disembark as early as 7:30 AM, assuming operations proceed smoothly. However, to allow ample time, we recommend scheduling return flights no earlier than 12:00PM from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) or 1:00PM from Miami International Airport (MIA).


Plan Your Stay

If you’re considering an overnight stay before or after the cruise, Signature Cruise Experiences has curated a list of hotels at various price points and locations for your convenience. Please contact the hotels directly to inquire about shuttle service to and from the airport or cruise port.

CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE PRE-CRUISE HOTEL OPTIONS

More information/recommendations for Planning Your Trip can be found on the Top Shelf Country Cruise’26 Booked Guests Portal.


Coming Soon – Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner

Many Signature Cruise Experiences guests choose to pre-purchase items such as Internet Plans, Beverage Packages, Shore Excursions, Specialty Dining, Spa Treatments, Photo Packages, and more before boarding the ship.

While these items can be purchased on board, there is no central location to do so, which often means standing in multiple lines across the ship.

To save time—and often money—most guests use Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner, an online platform that allows you to make these purchases from home, typically at lower prices than those offered on board.

You’ll receive your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number from us in the coming months, which is all you’ll need to access the Pre-Cruise Planner and begin customizing your experience in advance.


Stay Tuned!

More information on Top Shelf Country Cruise ’26 is coming your way in the months and weeks ahead. We will discuss how to board the ship, pre-cruise purchases, dining options onboard, Theme Nights, showtimes, and much, much more. In the meantime, we highly suggest reviewing our Booked Guest Portal on the website.

Welcome aboard!

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