After reading several negative reviews, we were concerned about our trip on the Bahamas Celebration. Considering we had purchased our cruise tickets utilizing a Groupon 50% discount, we figured 'how bad could it be' and now happy to share our 'positive' review'

We were absolutely surprised how great the overall experience was. We were assigned a cabin on the 8th Deck (8220) with a large port side window. The cabins are indeed small compared to a typical cruise ship but we knew this was renovated/expanded ferry so expected the smaller size. The cabin was very clean with fairly new carpet. The bathroom (albeit small) was comfortable with very contemporary fixtures. Shampoo and soap were provided along with wall mounted body wash dispensers adjoining the sink and inside the shower. Victor Martinez, our cabin steward was excellent and we enjoyed his towel sculptures and tissue art! The nightly turn down service was equivalent to any first class hotel (OK no chocolates but then again I have never been met with towel wildlife in any premium hotel). The A/C worked perfectly and there was always hot (very hot) water.

Check in was a breeze especially if had completed the forms online and we even printed out the completed onboard credit forms so went right to one of the multiple check-in windows. The agent there was very pleasant and after taking our photos, she handed us our ID's and off we went to wait. We had arrived at 10:40, had the car parked by valet ($15 per night so $30 cash), cleared the security scan and so were too early to board (which started promptly at Noon). While waiting we mulled over the offer for unlimited vodka drinks, soft drinks and bottled water (which are $3.75 onboard) for $50 per day and after doing the math, figured that the $100 was good deal and signed away on our first 'charge'. The young lady reminded us that we could start having cocktails immediately upon boarding as they were serving lunch on the 9th Deck (similar to a 'Lido Deck') with two TiKi Bars (one smoking) adjoin the buffet. You will also have the opportunity to select your dining room choices and times. We selected the Crystal room (8:30 seating) for the 1st night and Rio's for the 2nd night (*:330 as well). Read more