We chose this cruise for the ports and value as the timing was good for us. This was our 3rd time on Celebrity. We were in Concierge Class for the first time and enjoyed the extras including the invitation to the sail-away party from the last port.
Embarkation went rather smoothly. We arrived at the port before 10, was guided to the 'special' check in line then to seating designated for our class. After a 10-minute wait, we were escorted upstairs to another holding area but invited on board within minutes, in plenty of time for the Concierge lunch in the main dining room. It was nice to be served instead of dealing with the buffet dragging carry-on luggage around.
Our room was ready shortly after 1:30. We found it to be immaculate, nicely sized, with plenty of storage in both the bathroom and main area. Lots of hangers in the closet with ample space. My husband had a scooter and there was plenty of room at the end of the desk to store it plugged in and still get by to the bathroom. Only down side is the sofa, which is quite large, had signs of wear and the drapes were tattered a bit. The balcony was large enough with adjustable chairs, foot stools and table. The shower was fantastic and the bed extremely comfortable. The linens were very smooth and comfortable. We found the ship generally in good condition and very pretty. We did see some wear on chairs in one of the lounges and the couches in the entrance to the sky lounge could use a cleaning, but overall exceptionally clean and well kept.
We chose this cruise for the ports and value as the timing was good for us. We were in Concierge Class for the first time and enjoyed the extras.
Embarkation went rather smoothly. We arrived at the port before 10, was guided to the 'special' check in line then to seating designated for our class. After a 10-minute wait, we were escorted upstairs to another holding area but invited on board within minutes, in plenty of time for the Concierge lunch in the main dining room. It was nice to be served instead of dealing with the buffet dragging carry-on luggage around.
Our room was ready shortly after 1:30. We found it to be immaculate, nicely sized, with plenty of storage in both the bathroom and main area. Lots of hangers in the closet with ample space. My husband had a scooter and there was plenty of room at the end of the desk to store it plugged in and still get by to the bathroom and out the door. Our bed was by the Veranda. Only down side is the sofa, which is quite large but showed signs of wear, and the drapes were tattered a bit. The balcony was large enough with adjustable chairs, foot stools and table. We took advantage of the suggestion to use collapsible small bins for overhead storage above the bed. They came in very handy for socks, underwear, accessories and extras with room for shirts. Our room was quiet except people directly above us came in around 11 or 12 midnight every night and we heard them walking around and moving things. There was champagne, and 3 pieces of fruit on the coffee table. We asked Oliver, our fabulous room attendant, to remove the contents of the chargeable items in the refrigerator and found it empty upon return from muster drill. We had fresh fruit replenished each day and the daily afternoon treats were mostly good.