Firstly I have to admit this was my first cruise. The Celebration is an old ship and in dire need of restoration. Three adult females booked a suite as we wanted sufficient space, we had space but the suite was like something out of the sixties, weird dark wood fittings, a bathroom which was sufficient in size and suitably equipped. However and this was a biggie for us there was ONE electrical socket! Three women with hair dryers, straighteners, mobiles and kindles it was a nightmare. We had to take items to reception for charging and our details were added to a substantial list.

The first day was at sea and for me it confirmed my fears of claustrophobia, there was nowhere to go to escape the number of people aboard in fact even when people went ashore for excursions it seemed to make no difference! At the rear of the ship there was a swimming pool, which would allow you about ten strokes, it was surrounded by tables and sun loungers. The sun lounger arrangements I can only describe as bacon rashers on a grill, virtually no space between them and no shade, this was not a problem to us as we could never get one.

We booked the 'drinks package' which we expected to be an all inclusive option which it was in part however most spirits came with a supplement, sparkling water was also not included although plain water was. The mini bar was extra too. Ice creams and the regular advertising of sangria taken around the ship was also extra, the costa type coffee bar was also outside the 'drinks package' so I do not think we saved much. Read more