The Celebrity Constellation cabins to avoid are the deck 11 aft rooms below the Rooftop Terrace’s outdoor movie screen, the deck 9 aft rooms under the Oceanview Café and Grill, the deck 9 AquaClass rooms beneath the pool, the deck 3 aft rooms next to Qsine and below the Rendezvous Lounge, and the eight Concierge and AquaClass rooms the deck plan marks as obstructed. Book a midship veranda on deck 7 or 8 instead, or one of the aft Sunset Suites on deck 7 or 8 if your budget stretches.
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Celebrity Constellation was the fourth and final Millennium-class ship, entering service in 2002. She is also the sister that has changed least in recent years. The 2013 “Solsticizing” refit added 66 cabins and turned 107 balconies into AquaClass, and a 2017 dry dock brought the Rooftop Terrace and Qsine. Her full Revolution makeover, planned for 2020, was postponed by the pandemic, which is why her current deck plan still shows Michael’s Club and the San Marco Restaurant where her sisters have newer names. Her 2026 to 2027 pattern is Mediterranean summers and Caribbean winters: she finished her 2026 European season on sailings between Ravenna and Rome (Civitavecchia), crossed to San Juan in November 2026 for a winter of seven-night Caribbean round trips, and returns to Europe in April 2027 for 10- and 11-night sailings between Rome and Ravenna. In October 2027 she moves to Tampa for Bahamas and Key West weeks. Celebrity has not announced any plan for her to leave the fleet, and she is already scheduled for Italy and Croatia sailings in 2028 and 2029.
Celebrity Constellation cabins to avoid at a glance
| Location | Why it can be a problem | Who should skip it |
|---|---|---|
| Deck 11 aft (1100 to 1141) | Rooftop Terrace and movie screen directly overhead, buffet below | Early sleepers, anyone prone to seasickness |
| Deck 9 aft | Under the Oceanview Café and Grill and the Sunset Bar terrace on deck 10 | Light sleepers |
| Deck 9 midship AquaClass | Under the pool and Solarium, with early lounger setup | Late risers on Caribbean sea days |
| Deck 3 aft | Next to Qsine and the demonstration kitchen, below the Rendezvous Lounge | Light sleepers |
| 8047 to 8050, 9040, 9042, 9045, 9047 | Marked as obstructed views on the deck plan | Anyone paying for the view |
| Forward rooms on decks 2, 3 and 10 | Most pitching on the Atlantic crossings | Seasickness-prone guests |
Cabin names and venues can change after a dry dock, so treat this table as a starting point and check the deck plan for your sailing date.
Noisy Celebrity Constellation rooms to avoid
Deck 11 aft: the Rooftop Terrace problem
The only cabins on deck 11 are the block of mostly AquaClass rooms at the stern, numbered 1100 to 1141, with a few inside rooms in the middle. Above them on deck 12 is the Rooftop Terrace, which Celebrity added in 2017 as a lounge by day and an outdoor cinema by night, with the movie screen near the stern. Below them is the aft end of the Oceanview Café and Grill. That is a lot of activity on both sides of your ceiling and floor. Also note that Constellation’s Tuscan Grille is on deck 11, a short walk forward of these rooms, so there is evening foot traffic in the area as well.
Deck 9 aft: under the buffet
The Oceanview Café and Grill fills the back of deck 10, with the Sunset Bar on the stern terrace. Every cabin on deck 9 behind the aft elevators sits beneath it: Concierge Class rooms, Sunset Verandas and the deck 9 Sunset Suites at the stern corners. On sister ships, guests in these rooms have reported chairs moving late at night and again early in the morning. In the Caribbean, where the outdoor terrace is busy all day, that is more noticeable than on a cool autumn cruise in Italy.
Deck 9 midship: under the pool
Most of Constellation’s deck 9 AquaClass rooms sit midship, directly below the main pool and the Solarium. You get a calm, central location for motion, but also the sound of loungers being arranged before breakfast.
Deck 3 aft: Qsine and the Rendezvous Lounge
Constellation’s layout differs from her sisters here. Qsine is on deck 3 aft, alongside the conference center and the demonstration kitchen, and the aft run of deck 3 cabins (roughly 3112 to 3144) lines the corridor next to them. On deck 4 above sits the Rendezvous Lounge, which stays busy late. The forward block of deck 3 rooms starts just behind the theater and runs under Michael’s Club and the casino. All of these are good, stable rooms for people who spend their days ashore, but not for anyone who goes to bed at 10.
Deck 10 forward
A single row of veranda rooms, 1000 to 1024, sits on the starboard side of deck 10 next to the spa and fitness center. Reflections Lounge, the forward observation lounge on deck 11, sits above that end of the ship. These rooms are high and far forward, which makes them a poor choice for the transatlantic legs.
Obstructed views and window-washing gear
The current deck plan puts an obstructed-view symbol on Concierge Class rooms 8047, 8048, 8049 and 8050, and on AquaClass rooms 9040, 9042, 9045 and 9047. Deck-plan specialists also list Concierge rooms where a window-cleaning platform partly blocks the outlook, giving a different set of numbers (8094, 8096, 8111, 8115, 9086 and 9088). The equipment’s position appears to vary between Millennium-class ships and over time, so before you pay a Concierge premium, ask Celebrity which side of the cabin the gear is on.
At the bow, the first verandas on decks 7, 8 and 9 (for example 7014, 8010, 8011, 9008 and 9009) are sold as Veranda (Partial View). On deck 6, the forward Deluxe Verandas 6016, 6018, 6020, 6021, 6023 and 6025 also carry the obstructed symbol. On a sailing into Venice-area ports, Kotor or the Croatian coast, you will want the clear view.
The lifeboats on this class are slung along decks 4 and 5, below the first balcony deck, so on Constellation they are rarely the reason a view is blocked.
The Millennium-class aft cabins
Constellation’s stern is stepped, which gives the aft-facing rooms some of the deepest balconies at sea. The 2024 deck plan shows the stern corner rooms on decks 7, 8 and 9 as Sunset Suites, with Sunset Verandas between them. Owners of these rooms on sister ships like the size of the terraces, which are partly covered by the deck above, but say you can look down onto the balconies below, including the two Penthouse Suites on deck 6. Corner rooms also have largely solid balcony walls. Choose deck 7 or 8 for the aft rooms. Deck 9 has the buffet above it.
Small cabins and seasickness
- Standard rooms: inside and ocean-view cabins are about 170 sq ft, which suits two people but feels tight with a third or fourth berth in use.
- Odd-shaped balconies: deck-plan guides note smaller, semi-private verandas at 6108, 7136 and 7142, and smaller, irregular balconies at 8102, 8108, 9094 and 9100.
- Older bathrooms: because Constellation missed the Revolution rebuild, some forum posters have described the bathrooms and balcony fittings in standard rooms as dated, though clean.
- Seasickness: midship on decks 6 and 7 is the steadiest choice. Avoid the forward ends of decks 2, 3 and 10 and the deck 11 aft block, particularly on the November 2026 crossing to San Juan, the April 2027 crossing back to Barcelona and the October 2027 repositioning to Tampa.
Best cabins on Celebrity Constellation by budget
Inside and ocean view
Midship inside rooms on decks 7 and 8 have cabins above and below, which keeps them quiet. Ocean views on deck 2 are the budget choice for stability. Some of the deck 3 ocean views were added in 2013, but avoid the aft section near Qsine if you sleep lightly.
Veranda
A midship veranda on deck 7 or 8 is the best all-round pick. On deck 6, the forward Deluxe Verandas have deeper balconies, but six of them are marked obstructed, so check the number.
Concierge Class and AquaClass
Concierge rooms are about 190 sq ft, slightly larger than a standard veranda, and are spread across decks 6 to 9. AquaClass comes with Blu and spa perks, but most of Constellation’s AquaClass rooms are either under the pool on deck 9 or under the Rooftop Terrace on deck 11. If you will not use the spa every day, a well-placed Concierge room is the better buy.
Suites
The aft Sunset Suites on decks 7 and 8 combine suite perks with a huge wake-view terrace. Forward and midship Sky Suites are smaller but simpler to book. The two Penthouse Suites at the stern of deck 6 are the largest rooms on board. Suite guests dine at Luminae, beside the San Marco Restaurant. The deck plan still labels the deck 4 lounge Michael’s Club, so ask Celebrity which space serves as the Retreat lounge on your sailing.
Best value overall
A midship veranda on deck 7 or 8 is the safe choice, and an aft veranda on the same decks is the upgrade. Check current prices on our 2027 cruise deals roundup.
How Constellation compares with her sisters
All four Millennium-class ships share the same basic layout, but the details differ. Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Millennium had their staterooms rebuilt in 2019 and gained a dedicated Retreat Sundeck. Celebrity Infinity was refreshed in 2024 and stays in Europe year round. Constellation’s venues are also arranged a little differently, with Qsine on deck 3 and the Tuscan Grille on deck 11, which changes which cabins are noisy. She is the only one of the three that alternates between Italy in summer and the Caribbean in winter during 2026 and 2027.
Our guide to 13 cruise cabin locations to avoid at all costs covers the general rules, and our roundup of Celebrity Cruises cabins to avoid covers the rest of the fleet. For an overall verdict, see Celebrity cruise ships ranked from best to worst.
FAQs
What are the worst cabins on Celebrity Constellation?
For noise, the deck 11 aft block under the Rooftop Terrace and the deck 9 aft rooms under the buffet. For views, the Concierge and AquaClass rooms marked as obstructed on decks 8 and 9.
Has Celebrity Constellation been refurbished?
Yes, in 2013 and 2017, but she did not receive the full Revolution stateroom rebuild that Summit and Millennium got in 2019. Her 2020 makeover was postponed because of the pandemic.
Does Celebrity Constellation have Sunset Suites?
The current deck plan shows Sunset Suites at the stern corners of decks 7, 8 and 9. Confirm the category with Celebrity when you book, as older listings still describe these as family verandas.
Where does Celebrity Constellation sail in 2026 and 2027?
Mediterranean sailings between Rome and Ravenna in summer, seven-night Caribbean round trips from San Juan in winter 2026 to 2027, and Bahamas and Key West sailings from Tampa from November 2027.
Is Celebrity Constellation leaving the fleet?
No departure has been announced. Celebrity is already selling her 2028 to 2029 Italy and Croatia sailings.
