We flew round trip, direct flights, out of Washington National to Ft Lauderdale on US Airways. Both are good airports and Ft Lauderdale International is right next to the Port Everglades cruise terminal. Don't buy transfers because you can grab a cab on arrival/departure and get to the terminal/airport in about 15 minutes for about $15. We have also driven to the terminal and it has excellent covered parking garages. Boarding was simple, with a glass of champagne presented on entering the ship, and we were in our cabin in about 20 minutes. Be sure to check in on the internet in advance and get a boarding pass as it really speeds up the process.

Our cabin was Celebrity Suite 6104 and we were very satisfied with it. Celebrity Suite's don't have a balcony so are quite large, 467 square feet, and the wall facing the ocean is solid floor to ceiling windows. There is a dining area with table for four. The bedroom is completely separate, which is nice if one of you wants to watch TV or read at night without disturbing the other. The bathroom is a little small but has a double sink and the bathtub has "whirlpool jets." Those jets cause the bathtub to be so high that it is difficult to get into. If you want a cabin with a balcony, we recommend a Sky Suite - we've booked them before and were very satisfied.

The ship was clean and well kept. Being of medium size, it's easy to get around and the elevators are properly located. Read more