As I sit in the Ft Lauderdale Airport waiting for my delayed Spirit airline flight, I will write a review and a few thoughts while fresh in my mind. DH and Self (mid 50's),DS (almost 22). Michael had just finished 4 gruelling yrs of university and this was a time for him to relax before starting work. We have been on 6 cruises and many land vacations - this was our first time with Celebrity. It's safe to say we are sold on cruising Celebrity-style. Arrived in Fort Lauderdale on a gloomy, rainy Saturday, enjoyed one of our favourite American eateries (The Cheesecake Factory),and prepared for the cruise sun am.

EMBARKATION We were booked in concierge class cabin #1207, deck 10. We arrived at port shortly after 12 noon, no lines, and after the usual picture and check-in, we were at the oceanview cafe half an hour later. Finding a table was a bit of a challenge on embarkation day, but the rest of the wk was ok. The ship was fully booked but apart from that first day, it did not seem overly crowded.

CABIN Shortly after 1pm we headed to our cabin to meet Marcelino (butler) and Nolly (steward). Both went above and beyond as far as accommodating us and making us feel welcome and special. They never acted like any request was a bother and constantly asked if our day was going ok and did we need anything. Marcelino even took DH's carry-on b/c the handle broke during boarding, and had it fixed. The room was spacious enough for the 3 of us -instead of using the trundle bed with the sofa they put a mattress on top for my son (he's 6 ft so it was easier for him so he appreciated their thoughtfulness). The bed is comfy with pillowtop foam but it would be nice if the sheet and duvet were just a tad longer. I pulled it out at the bottom each night so it would cover my shoulders (and I'm only 5'2"). The interactive TV was great for viewing photos/account etc. Some had posted pics of the input jack strip as tho you could attach a DVD player or computer, but our butler informed us that it is disabled. The BR has a great shower with glass doors ~great so you can actually turn around in the shower without taking the curtain with you and soaking the floor. The balcony was a normal size with 2 reclining chairs and 2 footstools and high table. Fresh-cut flowers in cabin and brm are a nice touch, but son's allergies had them placed in the bathrm for most of the trip. 5'2") The closet seemed a little small and was quite full of clothing for 3 adults. The cupboards above the bed are roomy and ok if you are tall ~DS and DH used them and I claimed more drawers. Read more