Returning to Celebrity after a six year absence, and the last Celebrity cruise we did was a 15 day Infinity Hawaii. Have cruised twenty two times on various lines and we're Celebrity elite. Chose this cruise for the amazing itinerary- ten Mediterranean ports in twelve days. This was our fifth time cruising the Mediterranean, two Oceania and three Celebrity. Love all of these ports and can never get enough.

Arrived the day prior and took the train straight to Civitavecchia from Fiumicino. Stayed at Hotel Miramare which is a great little hotel and within walking distance of the port. We shopped for our two bottles of wine, boarded about 11:30 and all went very quickly and easily. While having lunch in the Oceanview Cafe it was announced that our rooms were ready. Stateroom was lovely- category 2C on a balcony guarantee. It was well laid out, very comfortable bed, lots of bathroom counter space and biggest shower outside of a suite we've ever had. Supposed to be a partial oceanview, starboard last cabin aft, but the view was terrific only blocked by the roof of the restaurant below. Halfway through the cruise, because of a loud rattle in the wall of the cabin we were upgraded to a C1, aft cabin with that amazing view. Lucked out as the only cabins available previously were insides. The day we switched just happened to coincide with someone moving out of it because they did not like it (?). Obviously we had no complaints about it (!) and guest relations was amazing in taking care of us.

The ports were fantastic and Celebrity was able to get us off the ship fast at each one. Tendering in Santorini was a breeze. Did not use any of the cruise lines shore excursions- all independent. Read more