This was our 25th Celebrity Cruise and we were escaping the cold for two weeks to celebrate my birthday. I have elite + status with Celebrity and booked a Sky Suite last December. I drove to the Amtrak station in Cleveland parked my car, checked our bags in to Fort Lauderdale and caught the Capital Limited to Washington. Since we were in a sleeper on the Silver Meteor to Fort Lauderdale we spent a couple hours in the comfort of the Metropolitan Lounge. They had comfortable chairs, TV’s, complimentary pop and snack and a free internet connection. We were first on the train in roomette B2. The meals were free and good with our sleeper along with free coffee, juice and bottled water. The ride was a little like being on a ship and we arrived on time in Fort Lauderdale. Got my luggage and caught a cab to the Ramada on SR84. They had a free Shuttle to the pier in the morning arriving at 11:30 AM. Checked two bags in at the curb at the pier.

Embarkation: I showed them my Suite boarding pass, and was directed to the suite desk right away. After getting our cruise card we were on the ship first. We did 3 B/B/B cruises in the same suite and getting on and off the ship between cruises was seamless.

Cabins: We were in Sky Suite 6117 which was attractively decorated and good sized for the price. The balcony, while good size and offers good privacy. The bath room was nice and we enjoyed the bath and shower. Cabin service was efficient and unobtrusive. I got a free bottle of sparkling wine with each of our 3 B/B/B cruises. Took advantage for the free laundry for elite + members on two occasions. I also enjoyed the afternoon snacks at tea time on most days.. Read more