We Were met at Rome Airport by the reps of Celebrity annd were quickily loaded on to coaches and away to the port. Our cases were taken off us to be transported to the ship seperately. We arrive at the port and were quickly checked in and issued our security passes etc. in about 15 mins. Very efficent and prompt. But be warned, people were asked for around $92 each for a one way transfer from Rome airport a bit hefty consdiering 50 people on a coach at $92 works out a very high mark up. Some passengers instead took taxis which worked out cheaper.

The Ship was very clean and our room was fitted out well with one of the best size showers I have come across. There was ample room and a settee too.

The ship is very modern and contempary, the entertainment was of an high quality and the dancers the most professional I have seen at sea. But the "celebrity life" activities were poor :- play table tennis with the officers, battle of the sexes quiz, Strictly come dancing with the crew( hardly a lot of thought put in to). In fact the crew seemed to spend more time participating in activities with the passengers than their sailing duties. Read more