Each year since 2000 we have taken a cruise with my husband's brother and his wife. While we cruised on Princess line once and Carnival once all our other cruises have been on Royal Caribbean. All have been to warm weather ports except two others besides Alaska. We thought we needed a change of ships and weather this year and had heard great things about Royal Caribbean's sister line Celebrity. We heard it was a step up in service and amenities. Both couples opted for a Veranda Stateroom with an unobstructed view for our staterooms. The rooms and view were excellent and the extra length in the bathrooms were like being in heaven.

The pool deck had towels at your disposal without having to stand in line and sign for them. The deck chairs were padded and very comfortable with elegant secluded spaces with flowing curtains and two to three person swinging seats. We were able to enjoy the pool area outside about two days and of course the inside solarium we could enjoy at all times. There were hardly any young people on the ship. I would say 95% of everyone was 45+ in age.

The ports were as expected with Diamond International every few blocks and Effy's Jeweler, but when you got outside the shopping area the scenery was absolutely fantastic. Don't miss the White Pass Railroad in Skagway. The bus trip up to the train was also very beautiful and enjoyable. The glacier excursion onboard a smaller boat in Tracey Arm was also something not to be missed. The glaciers will take your breath away. Read more