Cruise was as expected but biggest surprises was the fast speedy checkin. Celebrity has it figured out. Now need to speed up getting out of the parking lot.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Smoothest embarkation ever. Quick checkin then off to the ship drop off the carryons in your cabin then head to lunch.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Ate in Blu and Oceanview excellent service in Blu and wonderful options. Oceanview offered a great selection at every meal.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Daytime activities not so much
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Staff room stewards all were excellent
Mat in aqua class was excellent
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Ship very clean and room spotless
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Size was good but storage is lacking. New wall coverings are slick so magnetic hooks do not work very well. Cabin is port side so when docked in San Juan and St Thomas terrible views. In St Thomas we had a freighter to look at. Room is on the transition to the waist so you do have a larger balcony with a lounger. However it is an obstructed view with the window washing platform hanging down in front of you. Bathroom is tight and very little storage.
Ship tip
If you enjoy sitting and enjoying your veranda on the 7 day eastern Caribbean cruise book the starboard side non obstructed view.
Dropping anchor at Samana and tendering a long way in you find yourself with nothing but a few locals selling jewelry and a few trinkets. If you stop here advise you book a tour as everything is on the other side of the island.
Tender operation - a long line of people waiting to return to the ship in the hot sun and for no explained reason they sent 2 tenders back to the ship empty. Very poorly organized.
As expected as Celebrity docks a long ways from town so it is a must $4 per person taxi ride each way. They are still rebuilding but are probably 85% back. All the typical Caribbean stores are there but doesn’t take too long to see it all. Tours are probably the way to go also
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