I decided in January to book my annual winter break cruise and started looking for cruises departing in Feb. Celebrity always has good deals on Western Caribbean cruises this time of year so it was pretty much a no brain-er when I saw the Millennium sailing a 5 day itinerary for 349pp. I could have gone cheaper on Carnival, but I want more sophistication and less party on my cruises.

Embarkation:

As always the cruise terminal in Miami is a breeze to get through. We arrived around 1130a and after the typical formalities of the security X ray, Illness questionnaire and sea-pass account check-in, we were on-board by 1145a. The staff gave their usual warm welcome and champagne or mimosa and it was time to head to the buffet for lunch while the staterooms were being readied. Read more