We are Celebrity Elite Plus cruisers. Aged mid 50's travelling with 21 year old son & his girlfriend. We chose this cruise because the timing was right and because I'd been on The Eurodam last year and thought the crew were outstanding.
The Ship:
Compared to the Eurodam, this new HAL ship is beautiful, shiny, modern with some great additions like the Dutch Café. Compared to a Celebrity Soltice Class ship it feels small & yes, obviously it's a smaller ship but it's only a few hundred less people and we felt it. It was busy and cramped in places especially The Lido which feels claustrophobic.
Balcony cabin on Deck 11. Quiet spot. Forward elevators only. Lots of storage. Drawers at base of bed. Room for suitcases under bed also.