If you are looking for a large ship on which to cruise European cities, you could not do much better than Celebrity. I would be happy to answer any questions anyone has about the cruise, the ship, the ports, the restaurants, the stage shows, the staff or anything else.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
No issues
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The Oceanview Cafe buffet was wonderful...lots of great options and wonderful servers. We also loved the specialty restaurants, each of which had superb food. We were a bit disappointed in the main dining room called Opus Restaurant. Menu choices there were very limited. However, we appreciated the great service from Paquito and Mercy.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Fitness center was pretty good, although some of the ellipticals were not working properly. But fitness center was pretty good size and very often crowded.
Entertainment
3 out of 5
The DJs and ship musicians (Kickstarters, Emotions and Two in a Boat) were all pretty good. Stage shows with outside performers were weak, although we enjoyed the acrobats one night. Giuseppe is a great cruise director who always kept things moving and his great sense of humor helped make our trip all the more enjoyable. Outstanding experiences included the silent discos (ALL ships should do that) and Giuseppe's talk on Sicily.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Our stateroom attendant, Gusti, was outstanding, as was our Concierge Class concierge, Aldin. We actually thought most servers and staff were super friendly. Personnel is not a problem with Celebrity. Even the stateroom attendants we passed in the hall (i.e. not ours) were incredibly friendly.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Very clean and well-maintained. No issues.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Cabin was small but adequate. Balcony was really small but aft view was great. Might opt for a larger cabin or small suite next time.
Ship tip
I would probably advise avoiding the Opus Restaurant. Although you are served by someone there, the selections in the Oceanview Cafe buffet more than make up for having to get your own food.
The trip to Berlin was long but splendid. Highly recommend making the trek. Those who did the Concentration Camp tour wish they had not done so. We did the all-day city tour, which was much better.
St. Petersburg is a beautiful city and the Hermitage Museum is a must-see. Our second day was "Chef's Discovery" tour of the market. However, while the chef from our ship was there, he said nothing. What made the tour great was our guide, Dasha. I hope anyone who does this tour is lucky enough to get her as a tour guide. She is simply the best in every way.
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