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Well I was sure that booking in May for a november/december cruise would assure me a good cabin...never had a problem before. So our first holiday as a couple is booked paid the premium for a balcony Queen bed room, but on cabin allocation we were assigned a quad share room that is one of only a hand full that cannot be reconfigured. 6 foot 4 inch partner in a bunk bed very romantic. only after 4 days of this horrendous sleeping arrangement and many tears did anyone onboard do anything. eventually got moved down 4 decks to an obstructed cabin thankfully with a queen bed. To say it ruined what was to be a romantic birthday cruise is an understatement but at least we know as a couple we can cope with issues and still smile. I could have saved myself many dollars and booked an obstructed view if that is what I wanted. Lesson dont think you will get what you have asked and paid for, the devil is in the fine print that allows this sort of shonky practice to go on.
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Shows at night you had to be there about at least 1/2 hour before the start of the show to get a seat too many people for that size of the theatre

Having done 20+ cruise most of which on Princess and Cunard I find Cunard the best value for money and Entertainment sure men have to wear a jacket to dinner small price to pay for great time and the best dance floors afloat closely followed by princess which also has good food and entertainment the only cruise line I will never go on again is P&O Australia once was once too many after 8pm could only get a coffee in paper cups but no eats even though they are controlled by princess they rate no better than 2 stars compaired to other cruise lines
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We went on a Food and Wine Cruise with P&O which was a lot of fun, we had tequila tastings and karaoke plus so many fun events on, the bingo was great and the shows were well above expectations! The food was pretty good, I'd definitely recommend trying out the specialty restaurants onboard, they were easily my favourite place to dine. The P&O staff were so lovely to us, and the team at Cruise Sale Finder helped answer all our questions before we went <3

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We upgraded our balcony to a suite, and found all the extras and size was worth every cent! This ship is quite small, but absolutely gorgeous. A recent refurbishment gave it a modern twist with luscious colours and fabrics. We ate at all the restaurants (included and extra) and never had a bad meal. The service was impeccable, our cabin was always spotless with ample supplies.
We went to all shows (pays to go a bit early to get a seat), and there was plenty of daytime entertainment for the young and old. Our favourite spot was the oasis aft on deck 10. Child free zone, with a bar, pool and either a musician or a dj. We visited Hamilton Island and an overnight stay in Cairns. Fabulous places for shopping, walks and diving.
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This was our taster to the cruise life. We were impressed from start to finish. So much easier to travel by ship than airplanes. The ship was beautiful and immaculate, food was constant and absolutely delicious. Food was varied every day. Restaurant was gorgeous. Drink choices were refreshing (1 night the alcohol won). But we wont go there! 3 Wise Men cocktail was my favourite.
Our cabin was made up 2x a day with little chocolate treats for bedtime. We even had our names on the door. Luggage delivered quickly. Now the staff is the highlight for us both. So polite, respectful, kind and fun. The staff are the best thing I found that would make us travel again. Seeing happy staff makes all the difference. I appreciate everyone of you guys/girls for the outstanding job you do to make our cruise that little bit more special.
Definitely will be back but hopefully on a longer cruise. Fingers and toes crossed.
Happy sailing

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Absolutely you can officially call me a cruisaholic, every year I look forward to my time away to refresh and relax...Loved the Food, People, Entertainment and most of all the company I was with....Cruise sale finder you keep the right prices happening and I'll keep coming back.. Thank you to Cameron who is always a very big help to finalise my holidays.. A1+ for Service ;)

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We had so looked forward to this cruise as part of a one month holiday around the UK and Europe. We booked with Celebrity, expecting much more than Carnival, Princess and Royal Caribbean with whom we had sailed 12 times in total. What a disappointment it was.
The staff seemed to have been infected with a care less, can't do attitude, so unlike every other cruise we had been on. We were never referred to by name, nobody greeted you back to a regular bar, the one exception being our room steward who was fantastic.
The food was very average in the main restaurant and the service there was very poor. Admittedly the buffet restaurant had a good selection of food and the meal we had in QSine was probably the best meal we had ever had at sea. Tuscan Grille was very average with service that included arguing as to what a medium rare steak was...and my wife is a chef!
Celebrity Constellation itself is a strangely laid out ship with no large areas or promenades and it felt quite claustrophobic There was no sports bar, which was a shame give the World Cup was on at the time and there was no piano bar.
The shows were second rate with only one show we liked, being a Scottish Michael Buble type singer. Most of the other nights it was just the on board dancers and singers which were very average.
All in all, not what we were hoping for and even Carnival leaves this ship for dead for service, attitude, food and smiles.
We will probably try another Celebrity cruise one day, but not in hurry.
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As a first time cruiser I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. I read a myriad of both good and bad reviews before embarking on my journey, mostly bad to be honest, but found them totally unwarranted.
Although I had a cabin buddy I was traveling as a solo traveller. My verandah cabin was exceptionally comfortable, clean and roomy. Meals served were fresh, delicious with a huge range to choose from. My only disappointment was the dessert bar which served a mixture of dried cake covered in either bright green or pink butter icing which was inedible. However, in saying that, there was always the option of fruit salad if I had a craving for something sweet.

Entertainment catered mainly for couples or groups however it was easy enough to join in with others, you only had to ask. Party theme nights were a little more difficult to join in though but I still had a great time.
Overall it was a brilliant experience and one which I will repeat! So much easier and friendlier than travelling by plane and staying at resorts.
Kudos to the team at Cruisesalefinder for their patience with my numerous questions and for finding me the perfect cabin.

The Pacific Jewel is a beautiful ship and I can't wait to find my next cruise.
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Royal Caribbean is my favourite company to cruise with and most definitely above the rest in terms of class, quality and inclusions. A must for anyone new or experienced to cruising.
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