On my most recent Caribbean trip, there were three days where I was in various ports with Celebrity Constellation. This gave me the opportunity to do some additional photos of this beautiful ship coming into and out of port and to add some photos to my existing photo tour of the ship. The new photos are posted at http://beyondships.com/Celebrity-Constellation-Caribbean.html.
Constellation is the fourth and most recent ship in Celebrity Cruises Millennium class. Built in France, she entered service in 2002. Technologically, the ship is rather advanced with pod propulsion and gas turbine engines. (With the cost of fuel spiraling upwards, the Millennium class ships are being retrofitted with an additional diesel engine for use primarily while the ships are in port).
At 90,228 gross tons, Constellation is a large ship. However, with more and more mega-cruise ships of over 100,000 tons entering service, the Millenniums are at the large end of the mid-sized range of cruise ships. They are similar in size to Holland America's Vista-class ships and to Cunard's new Queen Victoria.
For some unexplainable reason, certain ships, even though they are identical to the other ships in their class, generate an affection and a following that their sisters do not seem to share. Constellation is such a ship. While the other Millennium class ships are popular and have their fans, Constellation seems to be a special ship.
Inside Constellation is quite striking. Her interior is elegant and sophisticated in a contemporary sort of way. The lobby atrium hearkens back to the art deco style of legendary ships such as the Normandie.
The lifestyle on board is also sophisticated. Celebrity attracts many travelers who have cruised before and who are looking for more sophistication than is found on the typical mass market cruise ship. At the same time, while there are formal nights, the atmosphere is more casual than on the other premium lines.
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