This was my second year in a row taking this short holiday Bahamas cruise. I will share a few thoughts but overall it was a good experience and gave me the short break I needed at the end of the year. I would recommend Celebrity and the Summit.
Travel to Miami - flew into Miami on Christmas night arriving near midnight. I was booked at the Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West. They offer a ...
There needs to be a way for guests to see reviews of shore excursions. Took 4 and none were as described.
St Lucia: 4x4 Waterfall and Beach Adventure
This excursion from Celebrity was ok. Over an hour bus ride to a waterfall. Short walk to the waterfall. Saw local scenery along the way. Overall not a good use of limited time in the island.
The beach was along the highway. If you dont ...
Having taken numerous cruises, including recent sailings on Virgin, Holland America, and Princess, I can say my 5-night Celebrity Equinox cruise stands out as one of my most enjoyable recent experiences. While some aspects like dining have changed since my last Celebrity cruise in 2012, the line still delivers excellent service, entertainment, and ship maintenance. Celebrity strikes a fine balance ...
Wanted a pre holiday mayhem trip and this fit the bill. Ship was 100% booked, but didn't really feel like it. We were in ov deck 3 fwd..
Our fav spot for a cabin..guest service, main atrium & a bar all 10 or so doors away..oh & fwd elevators handy as well.
Food was good in main drm. We did the steak house & it was fine w better service than main drm. Buffer was really well laid out and had ...
Went on this cruise pre-Christmas 2023. Found a great price on a Concierge class cabin. We've been cruising since 1988 and are both around 60 years old. I drink, but my spouse does not.
CONS: The ship is older, but headed for dry dock in a few months. Rust was apparent outside our balcony but did not cause any concern. Some public area seating needs to be renovated. Be sure to note if ...
We just returned from a 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise with family. This was our first Celebrity ship, and we had heard Celebrity was a step up in luxury and quality and arrived with high expectations. In some respects, the Ascent exceeded our most recent experience (Holland America), but in others it fell flat - things that looked amazing, such as entertainment and food, were not as high quality ...
A little background on us…26 cruises, but the last one was in 2016, so it has been 7 years. Most of cruises have been on HAL (8), Carnival (6) and Celebrity (5).
Embarkation: We were told to arrive at 2:30pm but had driven to Ft. Lauderdale the day before so had to be out of the motel by 11am. Went to the pier, dropped off the big luggage and were able to board and got in our cabin before ...
Positives Ship new, clean, rooms are very nice. Buffet is very solid, consistent food. Overall yes I would go on this ship again. Warnings to anyone in general, drinks prices are very high wine 15 to 17 a glass, most drinks at 17, drink package might be worth it. Activities in the ship are middle of the road at best. The outside big screen is in an odd place with little seating. Bars are ...
Beyond Your Imagination!
(with some Upsides and Downsides)
Ship: Celebrity Beyond
Sail Dates: December 11—22, 2023
Itinerary: Leaving Fort Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Columbia, Aruba (overnight), Curacao, Jamaica
Captain: Capt. Leo
I’m trying my best to not be so detailed, but that’s hard for me! My reviews are written in sections so you can skip over anything you’re not ...
Before I start into the review, I'll share a little background. For this cruise, it was me and my fiancé traveling. We are both in our late 30s and overall just look for a relaxing experience on vacation. I've been cruising since 2018, and this was my 2nd cruise on Celebrity, the first being on Equinox earlier this year. Before that, I have 11 Carnival cruises under my belt, so I'll offer a few ...