I decided on this trip as a way to see the Caribbean with my 77 year old mum and not have the overnight flight back to UK. The Thompson’s brochure states you can check in and drop your bags the day before, ...

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Sail Date March 2018

Suzelovescruising

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Exceeded expectations - Atlantic crossing

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

Don't be swayed by negative reviews, we've sailed with P&O, Fred Olsen etc and were a little dubious about this ship but decided to go with it as the itinerary for the caribbean suited us perfectly plus we prefer ...

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Sail Date March 2018

Muttly

6 Reviews Written

24 Helpful Votes

Relaxing Time

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - Southern

Sorry for this being a long review but I tried to cover most of what we did and how we found it. The holiday started well at the airport, travelling premier class with TUI we were whisked through check in and ...

Sail Date March 2018

cruisergn

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great Cruise and People, certain things lacking from Marella (disappointing)

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

What went well: The flight, crew, and service were excellent, safety was a priority. Transfers were good with no added delay other than the wings being deiced which was acceptable. No hassle, boarding the ship was ...

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Sail Date February 2018

Gillnbiff

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

Another great cruise on Marella Celebration

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

We have been on the Celebration three times before this cruise.Reading some of the reviews we were apprehensive about the way things had changed since we were on the ship in March 2017. We need not have worried we ...

Sail Date March 2018

davidppmbrown

2 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

EXCELLENT OVERALL BUT WITH A COUPLE OF ISSUES!

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - Southern

We did the 7 day cruise 8 years ago as a sampler (our first cruise - Thomson Dreams) along with a 7 day beach stay. Decided on 14 days this time (our 6th cruise) Perfect flight and transfer to liner. Upgraded ...

Sail Date February 2018

Jazzimum32

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Suprisingly good!

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

We chose this cruise as it offered good value for money (food, drinks and tips included) and also offered 5 island visits. We weren't expecting a lot of luxury but were pleasantly surprised about our whole ...

Sail Date January 2018

Celebration Traveller

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Birthday Cruise

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

This is our sixth cruise on-board the Celebration, the first being 10 years ago. Yes we will agree that the ship is getting a little old, however, the refurbishments to the ship, made over the period we have enjoyed ...

Sail Date February 2018

jeansamantha

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Disappointing with few good points

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

My husband and I were due to take this cruise at Christmas and New Year but was called for replacement hip surgery so we put it back until mid February by which time he was doing extremely well. I had upgraded ...

Sail Date February 2018

Cruiser0976

1 Review Written

19 Helpful Votes

Huge disappointment!

Costa Pacifica

Caribbean - Western

Before the cruise I read a lot critical reviews about Costa but I just thought that Americans are to demanding and as an European I can manage with European customers and service. I was totally wrong. We have ...

Sail Date February 2018

DaveOttawaCAN

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

A pretty good cruise

Costa Pacifica

Caribbean - Western

We took this cruise for two reasons: the great itinerary (initially 6 port stops in 6 days, although the last one in St. Maarten was cancelled after the Sept. hurricanes), and the fact that it was one of the only ...

Sail Date February 2018

Merlinchampion

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Clapped out ship

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

Our third cruise with Thompson, the first two very enjoyable, but this will be our last. If you want a time expired tatty ship and a company that wants to up sell the minute you are on board, this might be perfect ...

Sail Date February 2018

2Bundp74

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Coral Cruise on Marella Celebration with Marella Cruises (Thomson/TUI Group)

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

Check-in Process: I booked a cruise holiday simply enough on the website and had confirmation emails. As part of my booking documentation it clearly states: “You’ll be able to check-in online from 7 days ...

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Sail Date February 2018

Tsvetelina

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

AMAZING!

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - Eastern

I could hardly express how great it was! It really exceeded my expectations. We were on the Caribbean Gems cruise. Indeed, the ship is old but does not ruin anything. The maintainenace is excellent, everything ...

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Sail Date February 2018

double camaro

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Picking up travellers at almost every port.

Costa Pacifica

Caribbean - All

We picked this cruise as a package leaving La Romana in the Dominican Republic a one week cruise and then a one week stay at the Be Live Canoa in La Romana. At almost every port new travellers boarding the ship, and ...

Sail Date January 2018

MIRAVET GRAHAM

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Marella Celebration Caribbean Cruise

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - Eastern

Marella Celebration Caribbean Cruise Decided on a cruise and stay with friends starting with the 1 Caribbean Gems cruise on the 17 th January from La Romana in the Dominican Republic followed by a 1 week stay at ...

Sail Date January 2018

Bozaboy

3 Reviews Written

33 Helpful Votes

Old girl still performing

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

This cruise was the first part of a cruise and stay holiday, and we were a little bit apprehensive about going back to an old ship ( a very old ship) we started our cruising holidays on thomsons and the defunct air ...

Sail Date January 2018

Lottelliott

3 Reviews Written

28 Helpful Votes

Caribbean Gems/Coral Islands

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

This was the first cruise my partner and I had been on. We were unsure of what to expect but this ship was recommended to us by a friend of the same age so thought we would give it a go. The ship is quite small ...

Sail Date January 2018

Ph1958

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Not happy

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

First of all this is not my first cruise my 3rd in the last 12 months Marella Celebration is a old ship and feels old passages are mostly 99 percent on all-inclusive and Are drinking most of the day and not ...

Sail Date December 2017

Angryhaggis63

1 Review Written

20 Helpful Votes

New Year Cruise 2018

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

This cruise ship is one of the smallest in the fleet, and therefore does not have a large amount of things to do. The interior is tired but they have updated the carpets and curtains. Accommodation: Typical ...

Sail Date January 2018

christinr0710

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Some good points, some disappointing points

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

we chose this cruise as we wanted to see some carribean islands that we have not visited before This was our second cruise we have also been on this ship previously approx 10 years ago around the canaries .This was ...

Sail Date January 2017

tracy 2017

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Marcella celebration should retire

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

This cruise was the first for my partner and the third for myself. My partner has been put off for ever cruising again. This ship should of been weighed in along time ago, we were never told that the norovirus was ...

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Sail Date December 2017

xxSecretshopperxx

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Same old, same old

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

Spent a fortnight on the Celebration in the Caribbean from 20th Dec 2017 to 3rd Jan 2018 and to be honest it was a great holiday apart from the very very poor entertainment from the cheesy dancers performing the ...

Sail Date December 2017

Sharn

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Amazing 1st Cruise in the Caribbean for 2 weeks

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

I've just had the most amazing 2 weeks in the Caribbean with my friend on our first cruise, having the opportunity to visit 10 different islands, meeting wonderful people from around the world and seeing so many ...

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Sail Date December 2017

Technoman2

3 Reviews Written

33 Helpful Votes

Caribbean Gems Followed by Coral Islands

Marella Celebration

Caribbean - All

Firstly this was a 3 star cruise with 5 star staff. Having done two previous cruises on Majesty and Spirit we knew what to expect and were not disappointed. Some useful information first. 1. If you are just ...

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Sail Date December 2017