Actually a relative selected this cruise two years ago but we took her to Israel in April this year and she said that it was too much to go again. So our son and daughter-in-law came instead.

Embark. We booked overnight before the cruise at Hotel Arlecchino which was at the opposite side of the plaza that has many water taxis and buses and the People Mover to the dock. Note we wanted to have 1 1/2 days in Venice before the cruise but we made a mistake with the time difference. So we had a walking tour just after landing and then in the morning we did some sightseeing and then we walked to the port, crossing the plaza and taking the people mover for 1.5€ person each way to the port and then walking to the cruise terminal. This could be stressful for those with mobility problems and/or excessive luggage. There appeared to be a shuttle but it wasn't running and there were minimal porters. Once inside, we arrived about 11:15, the process went smoothly. As Elite members we were told our room would be available after 11 but they weren't opened until 1:30.

Room. We were in Aqua Class and our son and daughter-in-law were in a standard balcony room. Both rooms were clean and in reasonable repair as were most of the ship areas. They made good use of the Rendevous and Reflection Lounges, utilizing them most of the day and night. Bar staff were present but not obnoxious. Room cleaning staff were generally present and helpful. . I would have appreciated an option for vegetarian /dairy canapes. I look forward to receiving them but this time we were never able to eat all of them. Being an international cruise there were fewer participants at trivia, etc. But all the Celebrity Life staff were friendly and pleasant. Read more