I am an Elite member of the Celebrity Captain's Club and this was my third Celebrity cruise in 10 months. Last October, my husband I went on the Equinox from Rome to Egypt & Israel and loved it. At Christmas, I went with my daughter on the Mercury from Baltimore to the Caribbean - a fabulous cruise, despite the age of the ship. My husband, daughter, mother and I have just returned from our cruise on the Eclipse ex Southampton.

The night before we stayed at the Botley Park Hotel on a self-arranged stay & park cruise deal. It was fine and pretty convenient. At the port, embarkation and disembarkation were both smooth and efficient.

Like the Equinox, the Eclipse is a magnificent ship. The Lawn Club, the gym, the Moonlight Sonata restaurant - all very impressive. The Spa is lovely. The Martini bar is lively and popular and the Sky Observation Bar is a fantastic venue. The theatre is impressive and there is another smaller theatre space in Celebrity Central. Read more