I moved to Florida in 2021. My first January, the temps were freezing so I promised myself a cruise for January/February 2023. Celebrity was having a sale for no solo supplement and Tampa is driving distance for me, so I booked. I was excited to see Panama and revisit Costa Rica.

Embarkation was extremely fast. I used the valet service to park my car. That was very quick. I walked into the terminal, was asked a few health questions, showed them my passport and that was it. There was absolutely no lines.

Fellow passengers had an average age of about 70, which is to be expected in late January. Read more