This was our second Celebrity cruise. We sailed last year on the Eclipse and this being in the same class, there were alot of similarities. The main difference being that the Hot Glass display is not on the top deck - something we enjoyed, especially when I won a lovely vase for free. There are more eating areas where cover charges apply on this boat than the Eclipse. Personally we think the Grand Cuvee restaurant supplies a very good standard of food, beautifully presented with attentive waiters. We prefer to eat there every evening if possible,mainly because I always seem to mound my plate up in the Oceanview cafe even when I set out with the best intentions. There is such a good choice of food that I can't help just "trying a little of that". Consequently my clothes feel tighter so Grand Cuvee for us and we always share a table - always nice to meet new people!

Check In was reasonably easy. The queue moved swiftly and the desks had opened earlier than expected so we only waited a few minutes before we were called to board. Later on board an announcement was made that our cabins were available.

We decided this time to attempt to do excursions ourselves. I'm waiting for a new hip operation and although have no problem walking I could not face having to keep up with a tour. When I need 5 minutes rest, I need it!! Read more