It was great! This was our first cruise on Celebrity and first cruise to the Caribbean. Now with two cruises under our belt, we have a better sense of what we prefer going forward.
Embarkation: Arrived just before 11am in pouring down rain. I’m not sure we will ever beat the 11 minutes from curbside to ship. We simply got lucky.
Service: This is where we thought Celebrity excelled. It’s top-notch. From waitstaff to the steward to the cleaners, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Even though we were mere “plebs” in an inside cabin, staff made everyone feel special.
Inside cabin, deck 7, room 7304. We felt it spacious for an inside cabin, with lots of lighting. Bed was comfortable. Room featured two soft chairs and a desk chair. No couch. Plenty of storage space. Shower worked well. Room was next to a crew stairwell but we never heard any noise. It’s quiet. Easy access to elevators and stairs. We spend most of our time outside the cabin, so inside for us is not a big deal.
We did a self-guided walking tour of Old San Juan. We loved it. Much of the hurricane damage had been cleaned up. Visited the El Morro fort. Wish we would have had more daylight hours here (in port from 3:30pm-11pm).
Didn't book an excursion. Walked through Charlotte Amalie on our own. Not a lot to do and still a lot of hurricane damage. Many shops closed or without power.