This itinerary was terrific. It was docked in Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tatoo which is an event not to be missed; however, booking directly online for the tickets were extremely prudent. The shore excursion was $349/per person. We purchased tickets with great seats for 70 Euros ($87/person). We used public transportation to reach the city from the port. There was a huge tender issue due to weather and high seas, but the crew worked through it with apologies and grace. This was our 6th cruise on Celebrity and have found consistency from ship to ship, including the cabin, dining, and entertainment. Specialty dining has become a major economic boon for the cruise lines and they push it constantly; the same with the spa services. We felt deluged at every corner to partake of these amenities which we found offensive. For future cruisers, I would strongly suggest reviewing shore excursions through other outlets, i.e. Costco or travel books. They will be more comprehensive, more personal and usually much less expensive. Since we are pleased with Celebrity, we have already booked another European cruise next year. Again, look at booking your next cruise at Future Cruises as there are more perks than booking later and zero risk. Deposit is minimal, fully refundable and transferable to another cruise if the itinerary selected does not work in your future plans.