The Constellation, while obviously aging, was clean and operating well for our cruise up the coast of Norway to the North Cape (above the Arctic Circle). The room attendants and meal service staff were all personable, attentive and responsive. Captain Tasos was very engaged with the guests and shipboard activities. The food was very good, not outstanding, and presented well. My wife thought the entertainment was good, especially enjoying the game shows. This, plus beautiful scenery and some wonderful weather (about half the days, anyway) made the cruise a memorable one.

We only purchased one Celebrity excursion (in Honningsvag) and wished we had done our own thing there also. Below are some of our suggestions for the Norwegian ports we visited.

Stavanger. Purchased an excursion to Lysefjord in the harbor for half the cost of the same excursion available through Celebrity. The price was reasonable and the guided tour of Lysefjord was very good. We suggest you get off the boat as soon as possible, walk to the town side of the port, and book a cruise with the Rodne Fjord Cruise boat. They will give you an up close view of a classic Norwegian fjord. Stavanger is a nice town and entirely walkable. The cathedral, an interesting destination, is located near the port and next to the Tourist Information office. There is free internet at the town library, the McDonalds nearby and the Burger King in the port. Read more