Then, due to high winds and currents, the captain announced that he could not safely dock there, So the first four days were now sea days, which was fine with us. We were originally scheduled to visit Grand Cayman as the first port, but due to government Covid restrictions, Bimini was substituted. Our waiter in the dining room, Jimmy, was always great, showing real concern for keeping us happy. Selections just didn't seem imaginative enough any more. Food was over spiced, with way too much salt, which usually indicates that someone is trying to cover up poor quality ingredients. We have sailed Celebrity for many cruises, and it just seems that the selection and the quality of the food has deteriorated over the past several years. Entertainment was pretty good, but the food in the MDR was another story. The day we boarded, Celebrity dropped the mask requirement for indoor spaces, with the exception of the main theatre and the Casino.
We only had 1300 passengers on a ship designed to accommodate 3100, so social distancing was never a problem. Our room attendant, John, was professional and unobtrusive. The staff is great, always looking to please. The rooms are entirely refurbished with new bedding, linens, towels, carpeting, couch, etc. We were on this ship back in 2011 when it was brand new, and, after the recent refitting and revolutionizing, it still looks brand new. Just got off of the 11 day sailing of the Silhouette.
