This will probably be the most difficult review that I have ever written. In just a few sentences I will run out of adjectives and superlatives, so what can I do? I'll soldier on, nevertheless. I had to strain myself to come up with something to criticize, and managed to come up with a few items, which I will reveal in this review.

What can be said about the Solstice that hasn't been indicated by the lucky few who have already sailed on her? Being our 16th cruise, and probably the most anticipated one of all, our expectations were very high. It is safe to say that Solstice has found a way to even exceed those expectations. In short, I can sum the experience up in just a few words: book a cruise on this ship as soon as possible. The particulars:

EMBARKATION: We were booked on the inaugural sailing, 11/23/08. We pulled up to the terminal at 11:05am, dropped off our luggage, went to the parking lot right next to the ship, went through the check-in process and were on the ship in 33 minutes. We ascended the long gangway to the red carpet on deck 5, proceeded to enter the ship, and received the complimentary champagne. That never gets old. Read more