We have just returned from this cruise and absolutely loved it. This was our third cruise with Celebrity, having previously sailed on the Century and the Equinox. I do have to say that I thought the ship was showing some signs of age in some areas but this in no way affected our time on board. For us, the staff really make our holiday.
Embarkation: Embarkation was at noon but we were told that there had been a norovirus outbreak on the previous cruise so this would be delayed by 1 hour. This did not happen and the embarkation process was fast and smooth and we were having a drink and lunch in the Oceanview Café by 1.15pm. We could not go to our cabin until 3pm but this was no inconvenience at all.
Cabin: We have previously had balcony cabins but chose an oceanview this time - cabin 3065 - third deck midship. I have to say this was very convenient. Straight up the corridor to Guest Relations, Shore Excursions etc and one floor up to the Martini Bar and main restaurant. This is obviously not a Solstice class ship and the bathrooms are not as opulent but we were happy with our cabin. I have to say that on our previous cruises we had a balcony cabin which I really missed. However, as Asia was so hot, I do not know how much time we would have spent on the balcony. Our cabin attendant was very good.