Celebrity Constellation

Immersive Wine Cruise November 2012

Check-in was very fast and without incident. On this occasion there was a 'fast channel' for Elite and Concierge passengers though it was not marked as such. However embarkation was being delayed as the ship was undergoing a deep clean. The facilities at the berth in Southampton are not the best so a couple of thousand people milling around made the place uncomfortable. When we were allowed on board, it was only to "enjoy the facilities" of the ship but with no access to the cabins until later. Seeing the ship under this stress in terms of density of people showed how well it absorbed them with no feeling of being crowded whatsoever. There are lots of little places to hide and sit everywhere. Read more