A 6.0/5.0 Journey!

Item: Celebrity Eclipse
Rating: 4.9
Author: KMarkx

Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Review to South America

KMarkx

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

14 Night Antarctica (Buenos Aires Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 03, 2019

Ship: Celebrity Eclipse

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

It was really a lifetime and lifelong experience, no doubt! I've been at many places already, but... this is on the top! Absolutely worth the money, you really feel yourself in heaven.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Everything went smoothly, however at Stanley you need to have luck as well...

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Canaan - I believe Oceanview was one of the best spots of the ship. :)

Oceanview Café and Bar

4 out of 5

Every 'fastfood' should look like this. All types of food and all nations are there... You will be full and satisfied! Ice cream and pizza bar next to each other... Hmm.. Why 4? You should be smart to keep your place, if you want to get your next course and leave your seat unattended, that will quickly be re-occupied by others. The Team would be advised to 'build' a long table where - like in a bar - you always would find a free spot.

Main Restaurant

5 out of 5

Best dining experience ever, the staff, the food, the environment... Everything as 'ordered'.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Fitness center was first class (liked the cycling game), the table tennis championship...

Shops on the Boulevard

5 out of 5

Originally I didn't want to buy anything... But here (because of the perfect environment and the staff) I changed my mind.

Guest Relations And Excursions

5 out of 5

All questions and concerns answered in minutes, the staff was excellent!

Fortune's Casino

5 out of 5

My very first casino experience - never worse! :)

Fitness Center

5 out of 5

1st class equipment, all kinds of stuff is available - the software which is installed on the bikes is marvellous

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Well organized, world class performers - especially the singers-musicians!

Sky Observation Lounge

5 out of 5

Luxurious place, warm and cozy.

Grand Foyer

5 out of 5

A spacious and luxurious place, always some music around and center of everything

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

No exception, all of them were wonderful people! Especially Martin, Zdenec, Francis, Jason, Savio, Zsanett (from Hungary!)

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

There was always someone around to clean the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

For 1 person it is really comfortable, for 2 this may be a little small. Well equipped, everything in hand, the view is great (stars on the sky during the first night - direct view from the bed!) My cabin steward was an angel!

Ports of call

Buenos Aires, Argentina

3 out of 5

No huge issues, however the registration and check-in was really long and cumbersome. Someone told that this is his 30th cruise but the worst experience. Quinquela Martin is not for this kind of gathering... The people should be taken from elsewhere to the ship.

Thumbs Up 0

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

5 out of 5

You should try the king crab at Tia Elvira, the ship cruise around Beagle and the tour to the National Park

Thumbs Up 1

Cruise Cape Horn

5 out of 5

We could make the turn, great experience and views.

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Cruise Schollart Channel, Antarctica

5 out of 5

Cruise Paradise Harbor, Antarctica

5 out of 5

Cruise Gerlache Strait

5 out of 5

Cruise Elephant Island, Shetland Islands

5 out of 5

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

5 out of 5

Take a tour to the penguins! The people are really nice and friendly here! Bluff Cove Lagoon tour was taken. 4x4 drive was also a fun!

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Puerto Madryn, Argentina

5 out of 5

Take a tour to the penguins! This is (really!) not a replica of Stanley! Visited Punta Tombo.

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Montevideo, Uruguay

5 out of 5

Our guide (on the tour where we had the carnaval at the end) was excellent, he was knowledgable and funny as well - ironic jokes on Uruguay. :) You should meet with the Murgas and dance, sing with them!

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