Celebrity Solstice Review

Nice ship and scenery, let down by mediocre food

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NorCalCruisin
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Jun 2014

Embarkation at Seattle - fairly fast and orderly. Took about 30 minutes from arrival at pier until champagne upon entering the ship.

Room - outside stateroom, no balcony, deck 3. About in the middle of the ship. Loud music was sometimes a problem at night due to the proximity of the room to the main foyer. Not a huge problem for us since we usually fell asleep late, but likely a big deal for early birds. If that's you, consider rooms toward the front of the ship instead if looking at decks 3/4. Storage was adequate. We had no problem finding shelves and cubbies for two full-size suitcases full of clothes, and two small carry-ons. Room attendant was adequate, if not unremarkable. No towel animals or other special treats.

Food - Main Dining - mediocre at best. Bland, and meats usually overcooked. We were really disappointed. In fact, we felt nearly forced to eat at the specialty restaurants in order to get a decent meal worthy of vacation. Wouldn't be surprised if they keep the main dining room food subpar for that very reason. Service was fine. Dining room decor was a big letdown. Think tacky, 80s modern with white walls and lots of chrome. Yikes. The space felt either unfinished or never started.

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