Marella Celebration Reviews

Summary:  Have just returned from our first trip on this ship on the Adriatic Affair cruise from Dubrovnik.I’ll start at the beginning, embarkation was an absolute nightmare. Having been up from 2am to catch a 6am flight we were shattered but a good flight and an easy transfer from the airport to the ship helped. However when we arrived at the port we had to sit in the coach for over half an hour as there was a queue to get on board. We were eventually told we could board the ship but we then had to queue for nearly an hour to register and get our cabin number. Unfortunately for us when we did get to our cabin we arrived to find someone else there. It was sorted fairly quickly and was not the the fault of the ship but of the other passenger who was confused about the cabin number. The staff on the ship were all really lovely, always pleasant polite and so helpful. The cabin that we had, inside, was fine, apart from being rather chilly at times. Although there was a dial to alter the cabins temperature it didn’t seem to make one iota of difference. Otherwise it was fine, our steward was a lovely young man who did a good job of looking after the cabin. The food was fairly good and plentiful but the self service restaurant for breakfast and lunch was a nightmare. Trying to find a table to eat was always a problem with people wandering round with plates of food looking for somewhere to sit. The evening meal was also a problem, one evening we waited over half an hour for a table not really acceptable on any level. Despite the pressure the staff remained pleasant helpful and certainly made a big difference. Freedom dining has its advantages but doesn’t seem to work on the Celebration. In conclusion, having been on other cruises, including Thomson, we never had to queue like we did for an hour and a half, in total, just to register and get boarding cards they need to do better.

Summary:  Just returned from 2week cruise from Dubrovnik around eastern Mediterranean on Marella Celebration. We had a fabulous time, ship was great staff were marvellous. Seymar , Ben, Yelsin and cabin crew were brilliant. All Tui staff were so friendly. Would definitely go again. ????

Summary:  Just had our first cruise on the celebration. We had a great time. Excellent cabin plenty of storage and good service. Food was good we preferred the restaurant, sometimes the buffet was chaotic and didn't mind sharing a table in the restaurant. In fact it was fun. Ports of call were interesting. We did 2 excursions, one in kefalonia and the other in Brindisi both enjoyable.

Summary:  Had a great time staff are wonderful so friendly helpful. Like to say all staff on celebration especially. Gecyl Eloisa.Marc.Maoe.Irene Lastinia.Fiorellini.Charisma.Rahman.Esther.Dhilip Danny.Maiira at reception.an extended thank you for make our Holiday so good. In fact we have just booked onto explorer for next year but wished it was celebration that was doing the itinerary we like hopefully we get back onto celebration.ship is lovely food is fabulous we have no complaints tours were really good too.weather was fabulous.keep up good work as the staff work so hard amazing go extra mile to make people's holiday.lots of love Tom @Jerry x

Summary:  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.

Summary:  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

Summary:  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.

Summary:  food good better , in self service than main dinning room staff all very friendly

Summary:  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.

Summary:  Excellent first cruise. Will definitely use Marella again