An exceptional experience - not to be forgotten.

Celebrity Constellation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Celebrity Constellation

10 Night Eastern Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 14, 2022

Ship: Celebrity Constellation

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6085

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

As veteran cruisers (45), this was an exceptional experience - not to be forgotten. The upbeat & energetic staff took the "extra mile" servicing all passenger needs & concerns. GREAT STAFF! Comments: This 20 year old vessel, whilst in good condition, is in need of refurbishment. (a) Notwithstanding replacement of normal infrastructure wear & tear. adequate electrical and electronic interfacing is nonexistent or outdated. Need upgrades to be competitive. (b) Internet latency is worse, when compared to other cruise lines satellite service. Need WAN analysis & optimization. (c) Dedicated Lounge, like on Royal Caribbean, would better serve Loyalty cruisers. (d) The "skipping" a San Juan stop was well known in advance. A substitute destination should have been planned. (e) More availability of "Simply Sail" as not all wish to enjoy a "Drinks-WiFi-Tips" package. (f) Current "tips included" payroll model for service staff likely to accelerated attrition, disenfranchising employees. Plan B needed. The ship and passengers complied with all Covid-19 safety measures. Top tier sanitary procedures paid off. Subsequent 1% onboard Covid-19 positive rate was well managed. Major factor: 542 passengers on a 2170 capacity ship with 1000 crew.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Top tier cuisine with variety from MDR, buffet & specialty eateries.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Pool

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Above average Individual performers

Children's Programs

Not used

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Service staff consistently exceeded expectations.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Cabin size OK. Cramp balcony. Well maintained & very clean.

Ship tip

Do take advantage of the pampering.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Covid constraint deter most tourist activity.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

1 out of 5
Too new. Nothing to do beyond cruise terminal.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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8 Comments

PiratesWorld    2 years ago

Thanks for the info

izrgreen    2 years ago

Thank you for the review.

1CruiseGram    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate your view

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Curt34    2 years ago

Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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