We were looking for a quick getaway and the five day trip to the western Caribbean was perfect. I had some concerns about the age of the Constellation but it did go through a major refitting and I was pleased to find the ship in excellent shape. We sailed on the new Celebrity Reflection about a year ago and had a good time but I found the ship to not have much personality. That is not the case with the Constellation. It has far fewer passengers than some of the mega ships we have cruised on in the last couple of years and I found this to be extremely positive.

Getting on and off the ship was a breeze but we did have a concierge class cabin so did not have to wait in any lines. It was terrific and I just cannot say enough about the crew and officers. Only one incident from a crew member - the bartender in the casino bar - was negative. The ships captain is highly regarded by the crew and is very visible on a daily basis. Much more so than on any other cruise we have taken.

The food was good in the main dining room and it was always easy to get seated on the select dining schedule. We did eat in the Tuscan Grill the first night as it offered a discount on the first sea night and we found the food to be very good. We also ate a couple of times in the Bistro on Five and found it to be very very good. It does have a surcharge but it is only $5 and it is for all you can eat. Perhaps the best deal on the ship. Read more