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Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Celebrity Eclipse

14 Night Exotic Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 29, 2015

Ship: Celebrity Eclipse

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1055

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This 14 night cruise has everything you could want. An itinerary of southern Caribbean islands, great entertainment,  and beautiful accommodations. The Celebrity Eclipse is a beautifully furnished ship and boasts a marvelous staff. The dining room menu was always magnificent and the buffet was easy and convenient. 

I will say drink packages were pricey. The average cost on a bottle of wine exceeded $45. The ultimate beverage package would have cost us almost as much as our cruise! But, all in all,  it's a great value. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Don't know

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The hardest workers on the ship are the cabin stewards. Without a doubt, they make the experience!

Ship tip

Bring extra hangers for your clothes. Laundry service is costly unless you are in the "free" class. Be prepared to tip extra. There are those who really deserve it. ..this includes towel guys in the gym. The spa services are grossly overpriced. ..

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
Rent a car outside of the ship. Cheaper and a great way to see the island.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
Free wifi in the town. Walk to see town.

St. George's, Grenada

5 out of 5
Hire a local guide. Much better!

Bridgetown, Barbados

3 out of 5
We were there on a Sunday. Only thing to do was the beach.

Castries, St. Lucia

3 out of 5
A dirty city. Don't miss the Pitons. We missed them. ...

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5
Beautiful beaches. Share a taxi.

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5
Hire a taxi and go to the extreme far end of the island for a great beach. Get a massage right on the beach.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Best thing if you want the beach. ....walk to town. ..every storefront offers beach chairs and an umbrella and a bucket of beer for about $30. Cheapest way to go. Also, more jewelry stores than people here. Duh......
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12 Comments

brunos    8 years ago

Happyhammer

Loyalist    8 years ago

We have a dolphin push & pull planned in st.kitts. turtles in barbados. A hike in st.lucia and planned to go on our own to flamingo beach in Aruba. Sint Maarten a beach day, like the 2nd day of Curacao.

Golddust27    8 years ago

April 3rd 2016...will be doing the 14day Caribbean. Any excursions stand out in your mind for this cruise on any of the islands?

Loyalist    8 years ago

will do Happyhammer.

nelson247attnet    8 years ago

So excited to be able n the April 3rd sailing! Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary!

happyhammer    8 years ago

Thanks, any feedback after your cruise would be appreciated.

Loyalist    8 years ago

dunno. gonna find out in April. it does save some weight when travelling by plane. 😆

happyhammer    8 years ago

How did everyone find the non formal night? We cruise Northern Europe regular and have a cruise this coming May to Iceland. But have since learned that formal nights have been done away with and replaced with chic nights.

bbourgond    8 years ago

We are as well, a year in planning.

mslana2u    8 years ago

We are boarding Sunday as well! Looking forward to it.

teeboo    8 years ago

Leaving on the same cruise on Sunday....YIPEE!

Loyalist    8 years ago

We are gonna do the exact same cruise on the exact same ship in april. so excited.

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