This was our 7th cruise on Celebrity and first Panama Canal transit. We chose the RS as there were 3 adults in the cabin and we wanted more space. The sofabed was passable but quite uncomfortable for 14nights. We took turns sleeping on it to help everyone's back. The Millennium is in good shape

Our butler (Elmerio) was great! By day two he knew grapes were our favorite in the fruit bowl, so he always brought us an extra plate as well as a cheese tray with our evening hors d'ouvers. We ate breakfast in the dining room of the suite or balcony each day and the order was always correct and right on time. He left tea sandwiches and treats for us whenever were out during tea time.

Food - not a high point except for dinner in the Olympic which was superb! Main dining room food was passable with few exceptions. The osso bucco was awful- it tasted as if an entire rosemary tree had been added to it. Pasta and breaded everything seems to be a theme for Jacques Van Staten. Every night many nights, 2-3 entrees of pasta usually with something breaded and deep fried on it. We all ate more often from the always available menu than the nightly because the choices were just not good. Really dreadful: the above mentioned osso bucco, pecan crusted chicken, veal cordon bleu, turkey parmesan. The traditional turkey & dressing was quite good as was the Beef Tourenados (sp?). The salmon from the always available menu was good as was the grilled chicken breast. The service in the main dining room was very good but unfortunately our waiter saw our displeasure with the food every night and was beside himself. The new menus are just not to our taste - the Michel Roux French inspired menus were much more in tune with our tastes. The new chef needs help - the menus quite frankly are dreadful. Read more