Celebrity Constellation - Tips

Very cheap (4eu) public transport available from inside the dock to the Parthenon and ticket allows for unlimited travel within the city. New shuttle service form port to Rome. Almost as cheap (15eu) as the train and so much more convenient. Leaves at 9:30 and takes about 1 hour.

Carry on bags for less waiting on and off. Book excursions through the cruise line. Make sure to get a room with a balcony. Try to get Andrew as your steward, he's fantastic!

I would suggest paying your gratuities up front to get the 'select dining'. Otherwise you will be seated at 6p or 8p and have to share a table. If you do get the select dining, there will be a short wait for a table between 7-8p. Be sure to make reservations for all formal nights.

Indulge yourself and have breakfast and lunch as well as dinner in the dining room

The meals were terrific in the dining room, but we, also, enjoyed the Bistro on Five.

Be sure to get a room with a balcony.

Carry on and off luggage we will do on our next cruise. It certainly is less waiting.

always fun to request coffee room service in am as you wake up sitting on your balcony. don't forget to tip.

If boarding the ship in Rome, pre-book a car to and from the port. Taxis will rip you off. Avoid the elevators the morning of de-embarkation. They are pretty much impossible to catch and you might have to go up just so that you can be on the elevator when it goes down.

Healthy lunch options near the interior pool. Great food and lighter for lunch and breakfast. Have Marco (at the martini bar) pour 30 martini's at the same time. It's DEFINITELY something to see!

Do indulge yourself having meals in the dining room. Service is good and there are many great choices.

Stay in the lower decks (3-4), you don't fell the ship rocking as much

The specialty restaurants are a must !!

I will bring a suit jacket & dress shoes on my next trip

The outside tables in the aft portion of the ship were the place to be for watching and photographing the sunsets. Also, the place to be in the mornings when the ship docked at the ports of call.

If you do not pay for Aqua or Concierge class or you're not elite in the Captain's club, choose a different ship. I think the ship gets it's 5 star rating from them. It's much less of a ship for the rest of the passengers.

More of a adult oriented cruise line. No fun pool areas for children...

The Spa has a good assortment of exercise equipment but if you go at peak times, you'll have a wait. Mid morning worked well for us

We rent a car ($73 with tax and insurance included) in Cozumel and it turns out to be a good choice.

Explore the ship and attend any meetings about the ship so you enjoy all possible amenities