This is what I hope will be an informative review. Probably kind of long, but I've got lots to share; some good, some bad and some general information which you may find helpful.

We (my husband and another couple) booked our cruise approximately 9 months in advance. We thought the idea of spending Christmas away from home at the tip of South America sounded like a good way to spend the holidays. I'm 45 and my husband is 52.

Originally we booked cabin 6142. We thought having a balcony would be the way to go, especially if it was cold outside and we didn't want to brave the upper decks. First of all, you have to understand, that I'm like a dog with a bone, when I can find a better deal, I will search, and search and search until I've driven everyone nuts. Everyday, I would get on the Celebrity website to check our prices, I'd heard they will occasionally have a special, and the only way to take advantage of it is to see it being advertised and to call your travel agent and have it adjusted. Please note, that travel agents don't have time to look everyday, but if you do, you may save yourselves hundreds of dollars. One day, I noticed the price had dropped $500 per person on the CC or Concierge level. I thought what the heck, for only $200 more, we can have all the amenities that come along with it you know, the pre-embarkation, the luxury robes, etc. We instantly decided this would be a good thing, so we jumped at the opportunity. Read more