I have sailed with Royal Caribbean several times in the past few years but had never sailed with Celebrity before. The first thing I noticed was the much easier embarkation process, followed by the selection and quality of food in the buffet. The ship had lots of room and different places to go, and never seemed crowded.
The ship is really beautiful. We sailed in regular verandah rooms and were very happy with the room. It was similar to a mini suite on Royal Caribbean.
The port director and concierge were very good with providing advice and information on what to,do in the various ports and how to get around. It was also a nice touch that there was a lecturer who provided historical background on the different ports.
The cabin was a very nice size and the verandah view was wonderful. The shower was large for a cruise ship.