I thought I had done my homework when I called your reservation system to book a Christmas cruise with Celebration Cruise Lines. My father passed away unexpectedly this year and my brother and I thought it would be a good idea to take our mother on a cruise to soften the emotional strain the holidays would bring. My brother, flew from Perth Australia to spend time with my mom and I. I called your reservation center and spoke with an exuberant employee named Benjamin. Benjamin was pleasant and personable and I aggressively took notes as he was enthusiastically answering all my questions.One piece of incorrect information is when he told me valet parking was $15.00 and did not mention it was for each night, as he knew I was booking a 2 night cruise. He excitedly told us to get checked in early so we could enjoy the lunch buffet and stated we would be re missed if we did not have the coconut chicken. There was no coconut chicken but certainly an abundance of annoying servers trying to sell cocktails and beers. My family was approached no less than 30 times when we finally gave in and ordered a bucket of beers, believing the violation of our space would end, however it just continued.

After checking into our minuscule cabins, 3253 & 3255. I immediately left the boat to see about an upgrade. The gentleman that I spoke to in bay 19 was pleasant but informed me that their was no options for an upgrade due to the fact the cruise was overbooked. I stated that if the cruise was overbooked my family and I would be happy to give up our cabins to other guests and rebook at another time. He stated he could not do that. I still can not understand if the cruise was overbooked why he would not except my generous offer to give up our cabin so the company would not have any irate guests that could not board due to the overbooking. I went back on board and let my family know of my disappointment in trying to resolve this issue.We were continued to be bombarded with beverage solicitations and decided to go to our cabins to get away from annoyance. We had dinner at Rio where both the service and the food was good.

After some gambling, karaoke, and cocktails we retired. The bed was so uncomfortable that I removed the mattress from the bunk and slept on the floor. When I awoke, I found an extremely large amount BLOOD on the mattress cover, from a previous guest. I can not express in words how disgusted I was. I immediately went to the concierge desk to file a complaint, where I was confronted with Apathy. I was told that the assistant manager of housekeeping would be notified. I found this apology be unacceptable at best. Needless to say the thought of me sleeping on someone else blood took it's toll on me the rest of the day. I found my steward (I believe his name was Joseph) and let him know of my disgusting experience, and not once did anyone employed by your company ever address it with me again. I am not sure how you would react if it was you but being in the food and beverage business, I know I would of fallen all over my self to make my guest now how sincerely sorry I was. But obviously this is not your companies policy. Read more