Celebrity Eclipse Review
Bad Dining Experiences Removed the Fifth Star
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This was my fourth time on Celebrity, third time on an S class ship. I think they're the perfect size and layout. Because I'm Diamond on Royal Caribbean, I'm also Elite on Celebrity, which gave several great benefits. My cabin attendant was the same I'd had on Equinox three years before, John, and our cabin was kept spotlessly clean.
Embarkation was a nightmare because Customs delayed boarding. The lines were unbelievable even at 2 pm. Disembarkation was perfect.
Our 2C veranda cabin on the sixth deck was the same I'd had on Equinox, so I knew the lifeboat would keep us from seeing straight down, but no other view was obstructed. We very much enjoyed sitting there with coffee.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Veranda 2C
Bed by closet, sofa by sliding doors. Very comfortable, nice size balcony.
Port Reviews
Curacao
There is a lovely walkway from the pier to a shopping area (Renaissance Hotel) with stores and restaurants, then it's another easy walk across the pontoon bridge to the old town, which is lovely.
Barbados
We took a private catamaran trip on Silver Moon -- only 12 people on a gorgeous 60 foot catamaran! Swam, snorkeled, ate and drank on a boat that looked like a movie set.
Antigua
Took a taxi to Fort James Beach and enjoyed the gorgeous water and a bar/restaurant called Miller's By the Sea. There was even horseback riding in the water.
St. Kitts (Port Zante)
Spent the day at Palms Court Gardens, two miles from the pier, beautiful pool and view.
St. Maarten
Stayed on the ship, very crowded port.