My wife and I had a wonderful European vacation which included two weeks on the Eclipse cruising the Mediterranean. We’ve sailed on Celebrity before but this was our first on the Eclipse, and we found the experience exceptional. We live in Southern California so the cost was considerable when factoring in the air fare, however, we got our money’s worth and more.

The ship had much to offer and even after two weeks never seemed old. Our Aqua Class cabin was well-appointed, comfy bed, and attended by Mary who always seemed to know whenever we needed anything, yet was never intrusive. One minor constructive suggestion was we thought there could be more storage space, like two drawers under the built-in sofa. However, most of the fun was outside the cabin and there was plenty to be had on the Eclipse. The ship was spotless, with light and warmth abounding. Although the ship was at full capacity and buzzing with people I could always find a quiet spot such as up on Lawn Club or in the Library.

The highlights of the ship were the food, service, and activities. Cruise director Sue generally made one public address announcement in the morning so you were never bombarded with unnecessary PA announcements. If you read the daily list of activities you could plan accordingly. One poignant event was a brief, solemn remembrance on the morning of 9/11. We were blessed with wonderful, sunny weather and calm seas so most passengers jumped on a poolside lounge early morning and basked in the sun most of the day…including my wife. Read more