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Celebrity Millennium Cruise Review to Hawaii

oldGuy51

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

1 out of 5

11 Night Hawaii Northbound (Honolulu To Vancouver)

Sail date: April 15, 2016

Ship: Celebrity Millennium

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6073

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

we didn't know that the ship was going into dry dock when we reached vancouver so it was a surprise to us after boarding. The food in the dining room was below average at the best; I didn't recognize the prime rib as it should be as it looked like and tasted like cardboard. The entertainment got better on the sea days but lacked variety.

Ship really needed the retrofit as it appeared old and broken. Cabin crew was excellent though and tried to make our cruise better than it was. they couldn't deal with the lack of air conditioning/heat in the cabin and it took several days to get it fixed. Many other passengers just had to suffer through.

This was our 16th cruise, first on Celebrity and probably our last. Time to go back to the proven cruise lines that we have enjoyed in the past.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

not a lot happening on the ship.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

it started off good and got worse until the sea days. Some entertainers were excellent; others not so good and we always like our entertainment.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

didn't see many children on the ship and cannot comment not he available programs

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

our cabin stewards were excellent. the Guest services and Excursion staff should take lessons from them in dealing with passengers and solving issues.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

the ship was in desperate need of the retrofit. Water backing up in our cabin bathroom from another deck and couldn't be fixed. rust everywhere including in the cabin. worn beds.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

cabin stewards were excellent. The cabin was cleaned well everyday and they were there to meet all our needs with the limited resources at their disposal.

Ship tip

Try as other ship as we were told by many past Celebrity guests. They said that they would be trying other cruise lines after this experience.

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Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Lahaina, Maui

5 out of 5

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Cruise Kilauea Volcano

3 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

3 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

9 Comments

robbielee 8 years ago

I am sure you won't regret thd Millennium.

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janetmwright 8 years ago

We sailed on Celebrity Reflection to the Greek Islands and that ship was amazing. Booked the Millennium in March, havung read a few bad reviews i am hoping we wont regret it.

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marmill 8 years ago

She sails out of vancouver may 12 for the alaska run

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gI5din9U9qj2ICZuIClCcZxul 8 years ago

When does the drydock start and for how long?

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marmill 8 years ago

I agree!! Celebrity is the only cruise line we want to use!!! Been on infinity twice and summit before retrofit and still loved them!! Try the solstice next.we wont regret that one!!

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robbielee 8 years ago

I recently sailed on Celebrity Millinemum and honestly couldn't fault anything. The staff were the friendliest and most helpful I have ever experienced on any cruise.

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clarej23 8 years ago

Sorry should say don't giveup on celebrity did a British cruise line last new year was like a glorious holiday camp at sea

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clarej23 8 years ago

When is the ship going into dry dock and do you know how lng for as going in january around Asia to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary I've cruised on millinum a couple of times staff have always been excellent I think the entertainment is very American and be English have a different sense of humour and also have to entertain so many other nationality. Do give up on celebrity.

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mstamey1988 8 years ago

Don't give up on celebrity. You got on an older boat. Try the celebrity summit or celebrity reflection. Those ships are extremely modern with world class food and entertainment.

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