Just got back from a 11 day Southern cruise on Celebrity Millennium. It was the best cruise we have been on so far. Yes, I know the ship is 10 years old, with some updates, in 2009. But I was not on the ship to notice things like peeling paint, or stains on carpet. I loved everything there was on this ship. The port stops, in the southern Caribbean were the best. Very hot, and I am not a great heat person, but went on private tours of the islands, with the taxi outside. Don't take the first one you talk to, as they start at $50.00 dollars for 2 people, but we always got someone cheaper, like $30.00 or $40.00. They were also the best. Did not get a bad driver once out of the 8 island stops. Allot of jewellery stores just off the ship , but bought most of our things at the local shops, around the island. Great buys.The deluxe balcony room we had, was great. More than enough storage, the beds were very comfortable. The room attendants could not have been nicer. All the staff had smile's, so you could really see that they loved there job. We always had table 502, for 2 people. Jorge ( or George, if you could not say his name), and Arijiwan from Honduras, which I probably spelled wrong were the best servers in the dining room. I would recommend getting a table in there section. And the bar server O'Brien from Jamaica was so funny. A wonderful guy. We went with anytime dining, but always asked for this table. It was our 39Th Wedding Anniversary, so we did not want to share other tables, as we did that on our first cruise. What can I say about the food. There was always something for every-one's needs. Be you vegetarian, or what ever. They had sandwich, pasta, fish & chip, American, Asian,ice cream station, etc food in the buffet. The food was so very good. And out by the pool, you could get burgers, hot dogs, french fries,wings, etc. I would have liked more bigger pools, but even that I can't complain about, as there was always room while swimming. Even a spa pool that was warm water, and had healthy snacks. What more could you ask for. The pools were salt water as well, which is very healthy for your skin. There were only 2 sea nights, which was great. Love the fact that there were so many stops, which was why we booked this one.I had prepaid gratuities, so that we would not see it on the bill everyday, and booked everything off the ship, as cheaper, and very safe. Always went on the morning one's, so as not to miss the ship. And you got to see so much more, and the cruise ship tours only take you on one.I know that you pay the gratuities, and have to pay another 15% on things that are not covers. But we also paid to our main sever, his assistant, and the bar server, as we thought they were very special guys, and they work very hard. Serve breakfast, lunch & dinner in the dining room. Which we only did the once for breakfast. We always did the dining room for supper.The entertainment was very good. We did not go to all the shows, but the one's we did were great. Especially the piano player, who also sang some. He was very funny, but the best piano player I have ever heard. Also Nestor, the guitar player, in the different bars, was terrific. Sang in Spanish, but boy could he play. He got the biggest crowd.We also gave extra gratuities to our room server & his assistant. We asked them if they got extra tips on the deluxe balcony rooms, and they said not too often, so if you are reading this, please give more if you can, and if you are happy with them as these guys only have 2 hours off during 7am till 10 pm, when they finish, and are on call for the 2 hours off, and don't go home again for 6, or nine months to see there families.And if you liked it & them, write a nice letter about the one's you liked, as this is what helps them get promotions. They deserve it. As well, the questionnaire.Well, I can't say anymore nice things about our cruise. We did hear some people complain about a little peeling paint, or updates that needed to be done, but I don't go on a cruise to see these things, so did not notice if it needed it or not. As long as the room was good, the bed, and the food, what more could you complain about.The ship is going into refurbishment, after the next 11 day cruise for 2 months, to be updated to be more like the Solstice. Than to Alaska.R Gionet from New Brunswick Canada