We did a very similar cruise with slightly different itinerary 2 years ago, and as we loved the experience and the price fitted our budget, we decided to repeat this cruise and choose different activities on ship and in port to make it a different experience this time and also in the process, chose to upgrade to concierge class.

Of note, the surge of upselling from drinks packages, cd's, restaurants, jewellery and art sales was constant and quite annoying - all passengers we spoke with agreed - please, please take note Celebrity!!! It really is an insult to people's intelligence especially dressing up selling and calling it an "activity."

Ship and Cabin: The ship still looks lovely with only small signs of wear and tear in cabins (a torn net curtain, some ribbing off the cupboard, outdoor furniture needing re-staining) but not anything to impact us and otherwise she is is great shape. Our cabin 9358 was an aft cabin and unfortunately almost opposite the staff station, so we heard quite a bit of noise, but again just decided we wouldn't let it bother us and got used to the early morning wake ups, however if you like to sleep in, check the cabin location better to locate staff service stations before you choose. Bathrooms are terrific, spacious and very functional, cabin reasonably sized with great storage and a very comfy bed, we loved our balcony and used it often, would never cruise without one :) There was a long walk as we were right down the back of the ship however as we enjoyed the food and drinks on board so much it was great exercise :D Read more