Marella Celebration
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Marella Celebration Reviews

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4.0
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Based on 155 reviews
Cabin
4
Service
4
Excursions
4
Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for money
4
Entertainment
4
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We had a wonderful time all the places we visited were beautiful great coastline to explore. The staff on board were really friendly nothing was too much trouble so we were looked after really well. From cabin staff Fernand to bar staff Sheldon & Kumar in Hemingway’s Bar to members of the crew such as Ivana head bar steward, to entertainment personnel, Felicia, Jamie Ray & Katie to name a few. Food was excellent and all the dining room staff were professional courteous and worked very hard. Highly recommended.

Verified customer
1 cruise
26 Sep 2019
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The food was of an excellent standard even in the buffet restaurant. The shows were of a very mediocre standard in the first week got much better on the second week of the cruise because they have been training up a new team

Verified customer
1 cruise
26 Sep 2019
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Older ship. The staff and crew really good, friendly and helpful Musicians in all venues are excellent. We did notice issues with some of the sound systems in various venues which need addressing. Not fair on the artists who are performing really well with inferior equipment. Our favourite bar was Horizons and New Dimensions Trio are incredibly talented. Their repertoire is incredible and musicianship and harmonies are fabulous. Great bar staff too. Cabin was kept very clean but was somewhat basic. although plenty of storage Drinks were good and plentiful except noticed some cutbacks on wines in main dining room. House red not good but the Merlot was fine Food overall was of good standard. Paid to go in one of speciality restaurants but was little disappointed with the standard of the meal so wouldn't bother again. Flights and transfers were very well managed Port intensive itinerary which was different .. some unusual ports like Ancona, Brindisi and Riejka but found interesting things to see and do There is a vibration on the ship but didn't find it a problem. In comparison to its sister the shop The Spirit which is now sadly scrapped- The Celebration isn't as good - but its a friendly ship and we enjoyed the cruise very much.

Verified customer
1 cruise
20 Sep 2019
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food good better , in self service than main dinning room staff all very friendly

Verified customer
1 cruise
19 Sep 2019
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Small ship and not as glamorous as some but the ship was spotless. I was a bit worried about it as I had read some bad reviews but there was nothing wrong with this ship. I feel there is a bit snobbery around cruising. Staff were fantastic and could not do enough for you. Went to the bar on the first night for drinks and when we went in the second night the waiter had remembered our order and room number. Pools are a bit small, but this is a small boat so I suppose they have done the best with the room they have. Food was good, you will never go hungry. My husband and I do not do the dining we prefer to just use the buffet at the lido and there was plenty choice. Entertainment was hit and miss. In Horizans there were three men, easy listening, they were singing songs everyone liked, so we liked it in there. In Hemingways a young man call Jamie was a very good singer, the woman who sang in there not so good, although I think she thought she was better than she was!! Shows at night... comedian, Rudy West, very good, the Entertainment Team, well, I know they work hard and put a lot of work into their shows but it was a bit high school production....not for me. The disco at the end of the night could have been good but I felt the DJ was not reading the room sometimes and maybe playing songs he liked. Itinary was great, the Venetian Vistas.....seen some beautiful places. If I was asked if I would sale again on this ship, I think the answer would be yes.

Verified customer
1 cruise
10 Sep 2019
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Excellent first cruise. Will definitely use Marella again

Verified customer
1 cruise
24 Aug 2019
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Lovely staff and quite nice big cabins. Good entertainment for adults but not much for kids on board , there was just one table tennis table which wasn't out for long in the day . The library wasn't well stocked either and no board games/ chess etc so maybe some more a activities for those staying on board would be good but apart from that a really lovely cruise boat and staff.

Verified customer
1 cruise
16 Aug 2019
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From start to finish cant fault, except we had to change two stops one was VENICE this was due to weather but every one was compensated for this disappointment. The shows were very good and cant fault the staff throughout the ship.

Verified customer
1 cruise
11 Aug 2019
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Ship very tired.

Verified customer
1 cruise
1 Aug 2019
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Cabin outdated .Staff and food good.Entertainment poor

Verified customer
1 cruise
1 Aug 2019