My DH and I have just completed a 14 day cruise on the Celebrity Eclipse. We previously travelled on this ship at Christmas 2012 and we're looking forward to our trip. however, on checking out reviews on Cruise Critic, I became increasingly worried at the criticisms and comments about the apparent lowering of standards in every department. Well, lol I cn say is that we must have been on a different Celebrity Eclipse. We are quite fussy travellers and as this was our 18th cruise, have a lot to compare it to. With the exception of a couple of small niggles, we found it really hard to fault anything - even the entertainment (individual acts) was vastly improved over previous cruises, with the exception of the production shows, 2 of which we had seen on other ships - Lazy, Celebrity.

I have major food issues but didn't mention it as I don't like to make a fuss. The waiting staff in the MDR picked up on it immediately and went out of their way to make sure I had what I needed. We dined with friends who all ate different things and each were happy with their choices. Thank you Kevin (waiter) Arthur (assistant) who was an amazing fruit carver and gave us some special table entertainment, and also thanks to the Maitre d' who was exceptional.

All the staff and crew all around the ship were polite and helpful. A cheery smile and offers of help were always there. If you don't smile at them, maybe they won't smile at you Read more