We came to Fort Lauderdale one day early and stayed at the Comfort Inn -Cruise Port South Hotel on Stirling. It is a decent hotel for one night before the cruise as they provide transportation from the airport to the hotel and then to the ship the day of the sailing. Free breakfast which was excellent. The hotel is rather tired and the safe and door lock did not function properly. But we were there only one night. Transportation was done very efficiently both ways. There is a Taco Bell and a McDonalds next door. Just a block away is a shopping center.

We had booked through Celebrity directly. They failed to send us our preboarding documents and luggage tags via the mail. However, I had the e-docs and that was sufficient but I noted that everyone else had a package. Check-in was a breeze. I was told that my missing documents were in the room. Not so. They also failed to provide us with our table assignment. Be aware that the floor level determines how quickly you get your luggage. A couple in the lower floor (6th)did not get their luggage prior to the early seating. Once we got our luggage and table assignment, we were all set for a great week. But I did expect more from Celebrity in terms of organization.

Our fellow passengers were mostly couples in the 50's and 60's. Not many children on board despite school vacation week. Those children onboard were busy. Most passengers were from the United States and many were from the Midwest. Our fellow passengers were mature and easily engaged in conversation with others. Read more