Celebrity Solstice Review
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Embarkation: 3-14-2010, Port Everglades. Arrived around 11:00, easy check-in. The computer network was down, so we had to wait approx. one hour, no biggie. Once the computer issues were fixed, we were on board within five minutes.
Common Areas: This ship is absolutely beautiful. Everything was spotless (I know, new ship), and the decor is comfortably elegant without being pretentious. Every area of the ship just seems designed to help you relax. Extremely easy to navigate, and we never felt crowded at any point during the cruise. So much thought was put into every detail in order to make the passengers comfortable. The martini bar was fantastic, and the casino was huge for a ship. Making the casino a non-smoking area made it much more hospitable. The pools were nice. We never had any problem finding deck chairs. I've read many reviews saying the lawn club was a waste of space, but I thought it was great. The grass was beautiful with very few brown spots, and there were always people there during the day, although it never seemed crowded. The hot glass show was amazing (I watched three), although the bench seating was a little uncomfortable. Fitness Center was nice, but crowded. Suprised to see free weights in addition to machines. Aqua spa was great. One of the best massages I've had. Relaxation room is a must for entering ports.
Cabin: We were in aqua class, and it was well worth the extra money just to be able to dine at Blu. It seemed more like a hotel room than a cabin. The balcony seemed much larger than the photos, and the bathroom was unbelievable for a cruise ship. We are spoiled and and will always book this class in the future. The tea, bottled water, champagne and fruit daily was nice too. There was an issue with the on-demand movies not playing the first couple of days, but we weren't there to watch television. Plenty of storage space. I have read negative reviews about the overhang on the balcony, but the wife and I thought it was a plus. You could sit on the balcony without getting blasted by the sun or wet from the rain. The only minor complaint is the noise from the music on the Latin dance night at the pool. Other than that, it was very peaceful.