Being first time cruisers, I was at a complete loss as to what to expext. I had read the brochure, checked it on line and thought I knew what to expect but no. Be prepared, it is just not possible to show it in a magazine or on line. I felt truly special from the minute I entered the marquee and was shown to the check in desk. Celebrity Cruise staff were very visible and showed us the way to embark, no queues, no fuss and we were on board. Welcomed by a flute of champagne and encouraged to look round it was truly amazing. The sheer size and the elegance of the place left me slightly speechless. It still does. From them on it was luxury all the way. The cabin was beyond my expectations, we had a balcony and although I didnt sit out there much it was lovely to have the fresh air. Food was available constantly and was fresh and in plentiful supply. Drinks on offer all the time and waiters to serve your alcohol upon request. No pestering they were just there. And for the days when I wanted there was room service, ordered on your television and there within minutes. i could not complain about a thing.

We stopped at 9 resorts and despite there being trips available, I thought they were rather expensive for what they were we decided to be independent. Every stop had a tourist desk ashore and they told us what and where to go.

My 50th was spent in the special restaurant and it was a show which was worth the extra few pound it cost. The other shows were a bit lacking, good entertainment but not show stopping and we only went there to have somewhere to sit after dinner. The restaurant was consistent with the service on the rest of the ship. Read more