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Celebrity Solstice
As you stroll among the expansive decks, you'll experience the rich color palettes illuminated by beautiful natural light, and revel in the extensive amenities - all delivered with the attentive service for which Celebrity Cruises is renowned. The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship is built around you and the way you long to travel. Voyage with us, on the newest of our Solstice-class of ships, and discover a refined level of elegance - an unrivaled experience making a distinctive statement of style and design. We invite you to learn more about the new features and venues as details are revealed.
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Overall, a great repositioning cruise., December 16, 2011
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Reviewer: saltcay
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The Food and Service was amazing
Cons:
Nighttime entertainment could use improvement.
Date of cruise: November 28, 2011
Departure port: Barcelona
Region visited: Transoceanic
Cabin category: Inside
Cabin number: 9340
Found through: CruiseCompete.com
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The Solstice is a beautiful ship in design and decor. My Class 10 inside stateroom was still spacious and well designed with lots of closet and drawer space. Dinner in the main dining room was always great, with one menu that stayed the same throughout the voyage, and another menu that was specialties of the head chef for Celebrity. There was always a great variety of choices. I did one meal in the Murano Specialty restaurant which was exquisite. The service was impeccable and the food presentation was perfect. However, I don't know if I would pay the extra surcharge to dine in there again. I was there as a guest of someone who earned enough points in the casino to exchange for dinner for 2 in a specialty restaurant.The Hot Glass Show, presented by Corning was amazing to watch, considering you are in the middle of the ocean watching a glass blowing show. However, watching 2 shows a day, every day gets old. The main entertainment onboard was not to my taste, however the Celebrity Singers and Dancers were great. There were also some small acts onboard that were fantastic. The dance band, Top Notch, was great, with two female lead singers that had more personality than should be allowed! There was also an a capella quartet that was great as well, but they only performed for 15 minute sets, then were done. For some reason, late night on this voyage was almost non-existant. The nightclub was open and a DJ playing dance music, but there were almost never more than 10 people there.Of course there was always the usual trivia contests, bingo, and other games onboard, but there could have been more variety in their daytime activities. The onboard lecturers were OK, but nothing spectacular. There were times when I was just walking around trying to find something to do. However there were also some great times of just relaxing doing nothing. There is not a ballroom like I am used to on the Cunarders, and the grand foyer was used for dance lessons. It is a small area and if there were more than about 20 couples on the floor, there was no room to move. The Solstice class ships have the "Lawn Club" a real grass lawn on deck 15 where you can play lawn games such as croquet, bocce, and other games. This is also where the Hot Glass show is located. Playing croquet, barefoot in the grass, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean was almost surreal! The embarkation process was a bit of a hassle as the ship had been infected by the Norovirus and had to go through a complete disinfection before they would allow anyone onboard. Of course we weren't told anything about it until after we had gone through security. We would have been allowed to leave and go back to the port city (in this case, Barcelona), but that wasn't worth the effort. Unfortunately, the Norovirus was still a factor and several people had to be quarantined to their staterooms for 24 to 48 hours.Of course, security is always an issue nowadays, and you always had to present your SeaPass card both going on and off the ship. We also had to go through airport style metal detectors every time we boarded the ship. However at some ports we had to go through 2 metal detectors, on on shore, then again onboard the ship. That was a bit of overkill and caused long lines boarding the ship.Overall, it was a great voyage but I don't know if I would do a 13 night trip on Celebrity again. I think a 10 night trip would have been good for me.
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(Review ID: 612)
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Wonderful ship with amazing crew and food!, June 24, 2011
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Reviewer: vbrules11
Pros:
Food, service, exchange rates, verandas
Cons:
No $5 tables in the casino, not much for the 21-40 year old crowd
Date of cruise: June 7th, 2011
Departure port: Barcelona, Spain
Region visited: Mediterranean
Cabin category: Balcony
Found through: CruiseCompete.com,Cruise community site,Cruise deal website
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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We had an amazing time on this ship. We sailed a Mediterranean itinerary that started in Barcelona and went to Nice, Florence, Rome, Naples, Montenegro, Venice and Croatia.From the moment we stepped on board we felt very welcomed. The staff was there for any and all questions. We went straight to the Shore Excursions desk knowing it was going to be packed if we waited any longer. The agent was knowledgeable of all ports and what to expect. She was also quite charming. The cabin was much larger than I expected. The veranda was a very nice size where four people were able to congregate very comfortably (we had guests we invited over a few times for cocktails). The beds were good, the TV is a little awkward but they made it so the flat screen could swivel. The bathroom was nice as well. Some might not like the see-through doors, but if you are traveling with your significant other, it won't bother you.The ship has many things to do. The pool was always crowded with sun bathers and activities. The iLounge (internet), library and card room always had people in them. The Casino was very good. Andrea (casino host) was absolutely awesome and held many great tournaments on the sea days including slots, Texas hold'em and blackjack. Almost every day had a casino promotion. The entertainment was great for those who are over 45. I say this as a 28-year-old who appreciates and grew up listening to my parents' Motown music but it just wasn't what I was hoping for on my vacation. The comedian, variety, and the Solstice final show were fantastic. The Corning Glass show was quite interesting. They made a 3-5 items per show and auctioned six at an art auction and gave away many more. The shops on board are very good and very well priced. We priced out the cologne, perfume, and alcohol we bought on board and we saved about 20-50% of retail or what we would have paid at a Macy's or local liquor store. The only items not really marked down are the convenience store and the clothing. Also remember these items are duty free so there is extra saving in that! The shop personnel were amazing and quite nice. We saw them on many excursions as escorts or on free time and they have quite the story many of them.The food on the ship was amazing. The options in the main dining room are plenty. I never had a bad meal during the 12 days there. The buffet was awesome for breakfast. The variety and the create your own omelets were great. They also made specialty pancakes and french toast everyday (blueberry and strawberry stuffed!). The buffet was also good for that mid-afternoon snack after an excursion when you have the late dinner seating. One place that we discovered late was by the pool on the 14th deck which served burgers (regular, veggie, and turkey), nachos, wings, fries, onion rings, and a specialty of the day. It was great!As for the specialty restaurants we only experienced Bistro on 5 which is a crepes place. OMG were they amazing. They have breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert crepes. Salads, panninis, and other items too. The Italian dessert was so amazing I ordered two. The cost here is $5/person, but the food is unlimited and amazing!I really have very little bad to say about this trip. If you go on a Mediterranean cruise you get such a wide variety of people from all over the world. It was a great cultural experience and amazing to see how bilingual the world is. Also be careful if you are a sunbather as some Europeans forgot they were on a cruise ship and not a beach and were topless. This is not permitted, but I did not mind. In conclusion, thank you for reading my post and I would highly recommend this cruise!
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(Review ID: 600)
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No rating for main dining room, ate in Aqua Class...excellent, May 31, 2011
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Reviewer: selsey9
Pros:
All amenities better than expected; service in cabins and dining excellent
Cons:
Embarkation at Venice and Dubrovnik need improvement
Date of cruise: May 14, 2011
Departure port: Barcelona
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Balcony
Cabin number: 1504
Found through: CruiseCompete.com,Cruise line website,Cruise deal website,Travel agent's web site
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We had a wonderful cruise experience, probably near the zenith of 40-plus years of cruising. Accommodations and service were as expected, excellent. The ports for the May 14 cruise leaving and returning to Barcelona were wonderful with the exception of Naples. Kotor and Dubrovnik were new to us and both are recommended destinations. Our only negative was the lack of information if one was not taking a cruise-sponsored port tour.
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(Review ID: 581)
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It is an excellent ship, the cabin is nice with great layout., April 29, 2011
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Reviewer: docaolien
Pros:
Entertainment/service are GREAT!
Cons:
Debarkation - 1-1/2 hours, the very worst experience.
Date of cruise: 4/17/2011
Departure port: Ft. Lauderdale
Region visited: Caribbean - Eastern
Cabin category: Jr. Suite
Cabin number: 1646
Found through: CruiseCompete.com
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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The Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Solstice was excellent! We booked two cabins in Aqua Class and the service was superb. Room attendants and Blu waiter and waitress are the best. Very attentive. The entertainment each night also great as well. Nice size of the casino. Best of all, there is no smoking in casino or stateroom or balcony. Even though the rule is no smoking on balconies there are people who are ignorant about it. We had to report our neighbor to the guest relations desk about it. Celebrity took care of it and send us a bottle of French champagne for the inconvenience. The Persian Garden room is wonderful place to relax. We loved every minute of it. This ship is a great ship. We had wonderful time in the port of San Juan port.By the way, debarkation is the worst. A hour and half lost in my life for an unorganized and messy process. Regardless of the debarkation issue we would love to vacation on the Solstice again!!!
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(Review ID: 576)
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Excellent Service, food and entertainment!, April 15, 2011
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Reviewer: bkguido
Pros:
Service and food
Cons:
Nothing
Date of cruise: 4/3/2011
Departure port: Ft Lauterdale
Region visited: Caribbean - Eastern
Cabin category: Balcony
Cabin number: 1065
Found through: AllThingCruise.com,CruiseCompete.com,Cruise line website,Cruise deal website
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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We have been on 18 cruises, having experienced Carnival, Norwegian, Royal, Princess and Celebrity. My experiences with both Princess and Celebrity were exceptional, and relative to the other cruise lines that we have experienced, both are by far extraordinary! Recently, we cruised on Celebrity Solstice (4/3/2001), reserving a Concierge Veranda and the experience was nothing less than wonderful! The entire crew was attentive, courteous and tended to all of our needs. Their attention to detail was nothing short of incredible! The officers were approachable, friendly and available to chat about any issue. Their staff was equally friendly, attentive and available. My cabin steward and her assistant were great. They never forgot anything, like our prior requests for soft drinks or extra towels, that we had requested on a previous night. As they are the personnel with whom we engage most often, their attention and service is most critical...they enhanced our experience! We were so impressed that we booked a future cruise certificate while on board. The food in the main dining room was fabulous! Their head chef is incredibly creative, and ensures that all food that is served is beyond expectation! The spaciousness on the ship was incredible, as on the first and last days, where we had our meals in the buffet area, we did not have to hassle looking for a table, as is often the case with other cruise lines. In addition, when requesting extra towels while on deck, we did not have to "sign out" for the towels...nice touch!!!Our experience was beyond excellent! We have chosen CELEBRITY as our cruise line of choice for future cruising!
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