With 20 cruises in our past, 4 different lines last year, we thought we would try Celebrity's M-Class Solsticized Constellation for a short sailing. We love the sea and Constellation is a fine ship. I will note where change has occurred and whether I think it is for the better or not because this is Cruise Critic after all and we are all hungry for details, but I would sail this ship again with a minute's notice.
Embarkation was quick and painless. We arrived a little late for us (1pm) because of the construction near the pier. Greeted with the welcome glass of champagne -- yes, it is a recurring theme in our cruise. Our cabin was ready and we went to the Buffet for lunch. The Concierge cabin (a little bigger than standard balcony cabin on M-class) was beautiful with loveseat near the balcony and champagne on ice and fruit. Cabin & bathroom were very clean. Prefer bathrooms on Solstice Class but this one had nice, hand-held shower wand and good toiletries. Our cabin steward did a good job throughout the sailing with requests for extra foam pillows from pillow menu and different type robes (preferred lighter ones) and ice in the wine bucket and for water.
The Buffet was not as varied as we have seen before and the food looked a little tired but we easily found a table in a quiet section. Looking around the ship, it was truly beautiful with soft colors and lots of places to sit inside and outside. There is a wide promenade deck for walking or sitting -- not a common thing on every new ship anymore. We used it for both over the 5 days. The ship never felt crowded, passengers we met were friendly as were the crew and officers. Only a few children and all ages onboard but a lot were 50s, 60s.