It was wonderful to be back on the Constellation after last year's experience on the Explorer of the seas. The Constellation is a nicely laid out ship with an incredibly friendly "may we help you" crew and it's run in a way that there just aren't lines anywhere. The Explorer was and is just too large and it shows in the staff attitude and and the long lines and crowding everywhere...but this review isn't about the Explorer....see my review if you're interested. However, I will compare here at times.

Our luggage was waiting for us when the life boat drill ended....and the bottle of vodka that accidentally fell into my suitcase before I zipped it up was untouched....I have never had a problem bringing liquor on board and I only drink it in our cabin...I buy drinks at the bar and wine in the dining room like everyone else.

It would be hard to believe anyone could not find a nice meal at the breakfast or lunch buffets...made to order eggs/omelet's/waffles (wonderful) and very short lines, if any, an Asian breakfast (congee,+++), wonderful smoked salmon and corned beef hash (not available on the RCL buffet)...and then for lunch a custom Italian station, sandwich station, oriental station (Indian and stir fry), salad bar, pizza bar and more....and of course the desserts. And Celebrity gives you a tray to carry your food on.... (strangely, there are no trays on the Explorer of the Seas). Also great ice cream is available most of the day. Finally, there are many waiters in the buffet area to help those who need assistance. Read more