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November 2015 - 15 Night Three Continent Voyage (Rome To Ft. Lauderdale) Cruise on Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Constellation, meh!
Celebrity Equinox
Sail date: February 29, 2020
This was a anniversary/family reunion cruise for us. We were not very excited about cruising the Caribbean (first time) and the cruise ports confirmed this for us. Sailing with Celebrity more than made up what the the ports lacked. The ship and crew were excellent in every way. This was our second time on Celebrity and the rest of our family's first time. They are now converts to the Celebrity brand.
Celebrity Constellation
Sail date: November 04, 2015
We would probably give this cruise a 3.5 out of 5 but we went with the lower because it didn't quite live up to our expectations. Since food seems to be the main focus on cruises, we thought the food was average. The specialty restaurants had good food but the buffet and main dining rooms were average. The ship was dated and though they might have upgraded the ship, they didn't seem to do that with the regular staterooms. The activities were ok and they had some good lectures which were appreciated. Communication needs to improve with special occasions. They forgot my wife's birthday on the day we scheduled it and then forgot it the next night even after I talked to a manager. He informed me that he put it in the system, but evidently didn't. We finally got it on the last night of our cruise after a friend of ours became insistent. The one saving grace for this cruise was the crew. Outstanding in every way from cabin attendants to servers.
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Due to coronavirus threat, DR port authorities didn't clear our ship until late in the day. By that time, the captain had already made the decision to leave.
The water is pretty, but all the shops are the same.
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
It's very easy to get to the port from I-95.
We didn't do an excursion. It was nice to walk around the old part of town, but nothing spectacular.
Celebrity Equinox
We always prefer select dining to traditional. Sometimes dinner took longer and I'm glad we didn't have to be out because another seating was about to take place.
Where we docked was very far from town. If you want to go into town, you will have to take a taxi.
Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy
Celebrity shuttle is $5 per person to Livorno. Go to a tobacco shop and buy your bus (to train station) and train (to Pisa) round trip. Cost for two people was 16 euro.
Don't pay for the shuttle bus which is $12 per person. If you are parked near the rental car office, take the free shuttle they offer. It is just past the paid shuttle from Celebrity. Celebrity will not tell you this.
The souk in town is closed on Mondays. Don't pay for the $15 per person shuttle. Just hire a taxi for $30 for the day and let them take you on a private tour.
Great town and easily walkable. Don't take the city tour.
Another charming town that is easy to walk. The main market closes at 2 PM so get there before that.
Celebrity Constellation
Geared for the older crowd, but it was relaxing.
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We would probably give this cruise a 3.5 out of 5 but we went with the lower because it didn't quite live up to our expectations. Since food seems to be the main focus on cruises, we thought the food was average. The specialty restaurants had good food but the buffet and main dining rooms were average. The ship was dated and though they might have upgraded the ship, they didn't seem to do that with the regular staterooms. The activities were ok and they had some good lectures which were appreciated. Communication needs to improve with special occasions. They forgot my wife's birthday on the day we scheduled it and then forgot it the next night even after I talked to a manager. He informed me that he put it in the system, but evidently didn't. We finally got it on the last night of our cruise after a friend of ours became insistent. The one saving grace for this cruise was the crew. Outstanding in every way from cabin attendants to servers.