Celebrity Silhouette Review
5.0 / 5.0
British Isles; Beautiful and Welcoming
capergal56
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
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Sail Date: May 2016
Cabin: Inside Stateroom 9
The ship was beautiful and nicely appointed - very easy to get around based on the location of our cabin.
The variety of foods in the Oceanview Cafe was quite good at first, but after the first week, became rather repetitive and predictable, but tasty nonetheless. Some of the folks dishing out the food did not speak or understand English very well; however, with hand signals and the like, we managed to get what we wanted for the most part. One day for dessert there was cotton candy, delicious chocolate coated apples and a delectable assortment of special treats to my great delight! The little ones on board, as well as some of the older cruisers, were ecstatic to see the cotton candy.
The food in the main dining room was not up to the usual standards of Celebrity and some evenings was downright disappointing. We actually skipped the dining room several nights because of lack of variety and the descriptions often did not match what was served. They were accommodating though if you wanted something different and we were always able to get our mashed potatoes in addition to or in place of something on the menu. We were fortunate enough to have friendly, personable table guests which made up for what the food lacked. We were always able to find something good to eat at the Cafe when we felt more like having dinner in a more casual atmosphere.
Cabin Review
Inside Stateroom 9
Cabin 09
Our stateroom was very cozy and quiet. The room was adequate for our needs with one exception. The sofa was too large and blocked access to half the closet. In order to get to your clothes in that side of the closet, you had to stand on the sofa which was dangerous. A love seat would have been perfect as the room only sleeps two people.
The other thing that presented itself is that, without an alarm or natural light, your body didn't know when it was time to wake up. We had never booked an inside room before and it wasn't something we even thought of. Someone needs to invent a timer device that will gradually turn on the lights to simulate natural light. We started setting our alarm and it solved the problem, but who wants to wake up to a buzzer or telephone ringing while they're on vacation? I don't think we will stay in an inside room again for that reason only.
Port Reviews
St. Peter Port (Guernsey)
We walked the streets of Guernsey on our own as there wasn't a lot to do there apart from Castle Cornet. We enjoyed the little shops and were amazed at how steep some of the streets are. It was a foggy day, but we made the best of it and did some exploring.
Cobh (Cork)
We took a private tour and went to Blarney Castle and some surrounding areas. Loved the rolling farmland and the many beautiful sights to see along the way.
Liverpool
We toured Albert Dock, The Beatles store, the Liverpool Cathedral, the Liverpool Museum and took a spin on the Liverpool Wheel. Lots of unique architecture - new and old.
Le Havre
We took public transit which was very affordable and easy to use. A taxi ride to nearby Honfleurs cost 80 Euros one way; the local bus cost less than 5 Euros. For 5 Euros, you can ride any of the LOCAL buses and trams for a whole day. Language can be a barrier though, so brush up on your high school French. Not a lot to do in LeHavre, but the little towns adjacent are nice.
Dover
We really enjoyed walking around Dover - lots of little shops and cafes. Be sure to check out LaSalle Verte - great service, great lemon muffins and free WiFi. There are two castles up on the hill and the shuttle bus runs back and forth often. There were several areas the shuttle covered and you could get on and off all day for around 6 pounds (return to the ship).
Greenock (Glasgow)
We spent our time in Edinburgh, but the port was a short walk from the residential district with just a few shops. The cruise port did have some local vendors set up inside the terminal with very good products and prices.
Amsterdam
We had taken a wonderful canal cruise on a previous visit (which I would recommend), and since we had only just arrived by plane, we went directly to the ship.
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