Booking this holiday was a "once in a lifetime" for our Honeymoon 25 years late! - We had some reservations having never cruised before. We did our homework, chose the destination first of all, and then dates - as Celebrity had a good write up on cruise critics and trip advisor we booked in February, giving us loads of time to research islands.

We flew into Miami to stay at the fabulous Fountainblue Hotel, if this was a taste of things to come we couldn't wait! We had 2 days in Miami which couldn't have been better, we walked the boardwalk to muscle beach took in all the sights and found an irish bar - as you do! On cruise day we arrived at the (massive) queue for 2 pm as instructed, even that couldn't dampen our enthusiasm we waited to get booked in - which we had already done online so what was the point? It seemed to take forever for no other reason than to get your ship card - I am not one to be ageist but the staff were not in the first flush - a theme that was unfortunately to continue.... Anyway still full of fun we had our first of many pictures and boarded.

On to our cabin we met the lovely Maylene and her assistant who couldn't have looked after us better, Cabin was clean, lovely view from the balcony ,we missed dinner the first night - too busy watching Miami fade into the distance but with a nice bottle of wine who cares? We went for a wee wander then to deck 10 "the buffet" - all looked good with plenty of choice unfortunately none of it fresh! Even the pizza had to be heated up twice! We later learned that if you want HOT and FRESH go for a stir fry or eat at the fabulous poolside grill in the afternoon. Still on a high we went to "the bar at the end of the earth" this was to be our favourite place - a hideaway from the geriatrics. Read more