We thoroughly enjoyed this 14 night cruise to Scandinavia and Russia and felt that the overall experience with Celebrity was outstanding and worth every penny.

Our comfortable and spacious stateroom was well appointed, mid-ship on deck 9, and we were glad that we opted for a particular cabin rather than go for a concierge guaranteed upgrade where we could have ended up anywhere- pool deck (not our scene), under the protruding canopy on deck 11 (obliterating sunlight and stars) or by lifts, stairs or somewhere like the card room which attracted lots of excited teenagers at night.

We mainly dined in the Moonlight Sonata restaurant, which was excellent in all respects. The food choice was beyond our expectation, as was the quality, presentation and service from all staff. The waiters fell over themselves to please, and we were always able to secure a table for two even if we did have to wait a while on occasions. (You could make a reservation 24 hours in advance which we forgot to do once or twice- these slots get quite heavily booked, leaving you no option but to wait in line.) We also used the Oceanview Cafe (excellent choice and presentation, although busy and difficult to get a table at times) and all three speciality restaurants. Murano, Qsine and Tuscan Grill were all exceptional and well worth the three restaurants $99 deal. Read more