I may be somewhat jaded when it comes to cruise ships in general but nevertheless I was somewhat disappointed by the efforts of Celebrity Constellation in general. There really is very little different from what you would expect if you have cruised Princess or Royal Caribbean before. I only chose the particular cruise for its favourable itinerary as it offered the most ports for its time and only one sea day.

I did manage to get lucky in being granted an indoor cabin in the new Aquaclass on the 11th deck and I could hardly complain about the cabin quality with incredibly comfortable beds with a larger than expected bathroom although I didn't spend much time in the cabin itself besides sleeping. To its credit, the ship provided enough entertainment to keep me pretty busy most of the time.

Dining was an adequate experience although I did find the portions too small for what one usually expects from an American ship. I never did go hungry but it seems they were catering for a more European audience who are used to eating less than the big steak Anglo-Saxon world. Still, the food was generally a tasty experience and I felt no need to even consider the specialty dining. Read more