EMBARCATION: Well organized. Although there was a line to get through security, check-in was a breeze. As an Aqua class guest, we had our own line and were able to walk right up to the check-in counter to hand over our credit card to cover incidentals. Getting aboard the ship was quite easy and our cabin was ready upon our arrival. The only glitch was that I had purchased a unlimited soda package prior to the cruise but a sticker hadn't been placed on on my Celebrity Seapass to show that I had purchased this package. My wife and I stowed our bags in our stateroom and went to the buffet and there was plenty of room to sit and have lunch.

STATEROOM: The stateroom was designed by five women but surprisingly storage space was only adequate but there was a bar in the shower to help women shave their legs. As Aqua guests, we were provided fresh fruit, daily bottles of water and carafes of tea as well as canapes in the afternoon. There are no power outlets near the beds so if you use a CPAP or other electrical device, be sure to bring an extension cord or you might be able to get your room steward to find you one. Our stateroom was perfectly located near the rear set of elevators. These elevators will take you directly to all of the restaurants.

BLU restaurant: This restaurant is only available to Aqua class members (and to suite guests with a surcharge) and only open for breakfast and lunch. Due to the limited number of passengers travelling in Aqua class, the service is excellent. The food is outstanding and very well prepared but sometimes the food seemed a little too precious (Arugula anyone?) which made me appreciate the ordinary Chinese food at the Manchu Wok at the Miami airport. I especially enjoyed the freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice available at breakfast. Read more