In this review I shall not recount the usual details (there are many other reviews for that), but instead shall list the good and bad surprises, with suggestions how you can make the most of what the ship and the ports offer.

Celebrity has earned its market niche by providing an upscale cruise experience at mainstream cruise prices. Understated elegance is their norm. The first big surprise on this cruise was the out-of-character high energy, high decibel party atmosphere, probably because of the Caribbean itinerary.

If you want a restful vacation, this may not be the cruise for you; or book a balcony where you can enjoy the sun and sea privately. Otherwise, you will find that most public areas have thump-thump-muzak with wailing vocals in the daytime, and many have over-amplified (but very talented) musicians in the evening. Read more