On 10 December 2012, we had the privilege to cruise on board the Celebrity Solstice cruising from Sydney Australia to New Zealand. The ship was completely full of passengers coming from variety of countries that included large number of Australians, Americans, Asians and smaller number from other countries as well.

This was our 13th cruise, however, first cruise with Celebrity Cruises, so we were keen to experience what Celebrity had to offer its guests compared to the other cruise companies we had travelled with in the past. On boarding this magnificent ship we couldn't help be impressed with firstly it's size followed by the opulence that exudes from every where you go be it forward through to aft of the ship or port side to starboard, everywhere you go on this beautiful lady called the Celebrity Solstice suggests its an honor to travel on her!

On arrival at our stateroom (7253) with a balcony, we couldn't help but be impressed by the sheer size of our cabin with its king size bed, large flat screen television, fridge with variety of alcohol stacked inside that could be purchased at nominal prices and charged to your account. When entering the ensuite we were impressed by its size and well thought out design that included a glass shower screen with heaps of room to move around in the shower. The best part of this of course is that this is first ship we have travelled on that does not use shower curtains in their ensuite. It was a joy to have a shower without the uncomfortable feeling of a shower curtain sticking to you!! Everything about this ship tells you that size DOES matter and even our stateroom balcony was large enough to accommodate a number of guests if so desired with room to spare. Read more