We took the free car parking option and were delighted at how easy it all was. The car park is right next to where the ship docks and our bags were unloaded and taken away before we parked our car. We expected to have to hand over the keys but this was not neccessary, as once all the cars have arrived the car park is locked and not reopened until the morning of the ships return - brilliant!
We arrived at 11.30am and only had a short wait to get on board with no queues. This gives you time to find a place to sit or have lunch before the cabins are ready at 13.30. We already knew the layout of the ship having cruised on the Celebrity Solstice last summer and we noticed just a few changes in decor. This time there was a kettle and mugs in the cabin to make tea or coffee, a welcome addition. The cabins are spacious and well set out but are lacking shelf space,so all folded tops had to be put in the lockers above the bed which is not ideal. There is plenty of space under the bed for suitcases. The balcony was spacious with recliner chairs and a table.The shower rooms are an excellent size with roomy shower with glass doors and lots of little cupboards, shelves and drawers to store toiletries. One glaring ommission - no shower gel is provided!
Celebrity staff throughout the ship are the most friendly and efficient we have ever come across, nothing is too much trouble and they really want to please.Our room was kept spotless and our waiters at dinner gave us excellent service.
9254
Placed almost in the middle of the ship it it a quiet cabin with good access to the lifts.
It has the option to have direct access to the cabin next door 9250 which would be good for a family.