This was my 19th cruise and first time on any Celebrity Cruise ship. It is important to note that many comments here may seem "picky" in nature. They are meant only to reveal what a new passenger to Celebrity's Solstice might expect.

EMBARKATON

Over the years, embarkation on any ship leaving from Ft Lauderdale has become an easy process. With so many retirees living in South Florida, staffing is not a problem and they are always cheery and helpful! Lines are long because ships are huge, but they move quickly. Expect to do some serious walking, mostly because of the size of the ship. From the outside, the first views of the Solstice are a bit intimidating. It is big. Really big. I know that entering the ship on the enclosed walkways depends on the tide, but I found the extra long uphill trek a bit arduous after a long day. Read more