Have always wanted to visit Russia as I find their history fascinating..blame Dr Zivago. We chose this ship as it offered everything we wanted departing from Southampton with a free classic drinks package and all gratuities paid. The itinerary included St Petersburg with all its fascinating attractions,but also included some beautiful Baltic cities.The ship itself.f is spotless with caring friendly staff from the cruise director Sue Denning down to our cabin attendant Clide. There are plenty of choices of culinary delights in both the buffet and dining room. Entertainment was 1st class with enough variation for all tastes. The bars offered a range of drinks in our package so didn't see the need to upgrade to the premium package. Service was top notch contrary to previous comments and we were also not hassled to buy any meals in the speciality restaurants.The pool areas were also spotless with plenty of sunbeds both outside an around the indoor pool. I would not hesitate to book another Celebrity cruise. Thank you for a holiday of a lifetime.