Celebrity Solstice Review
Wonderful, relaxing, and beautiful Solstice!
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The ship is absolutely breath-taking. I think I've seen the term Feng Shui used...and I would agree with this. Doesn't have the Las Vegas look that we've become accustomed to on so many other ships.
We arrived at the port around 11:30AM, and had to wait in line about 30 minutes to get to an agent for check-in, and we were CC. The CC & AQ lines enter the cue at the same place, with a small divider. Go to the AQ line if its shorter! The lines end at the same point with the same agents, and the security person at this end point just alternates taking the front guest from each line, sending them to the next available agent, all from the same pool of agents!!
Once on board, we were greeted by the staff with Champagne and mimosas. We were also told that the rooms were not ready and to proceed to the Oceanview Cafe for lunch. I headed for the Aqua Spa Cafe hoping to avoid some of the crowds, but it wasn't open. What was open was the Mast Grille, portside, one level up from pool. The OV was crazzzzy, as expected. At 1PM on the dot, there was an announcement made that the cabins were ready.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Veranda 1A
Cabin 1676 is aft. The bed is closer to the bathroomthe first time we've had this arrangement, but honestly made no difference to us. This is the smallest aft deck that we've ever had, but our past cruise history is mainly RC. There is somewhat of a soot issue, but not enough that I felt I needed to complain about itthey rinsed the decks off daily. It's enough of an issue that they've placed a door mat just inside of the sliding doors to protect the cabin carpet. But, I would still choose this cabin again, soot & all, over a side cabin.
The closets and drawers were completely adequate for our needs. The bath was lovely, including the sink! My husband used an electric shaver and never complained about the sink. For the ladies, I found washing my face to be easier than ever with this sink and fixtures. A small recommendation for future guests...in the closet, they provide you with many wooden hangers in the closetif you don't use all of them, take the empty ones down and store them somewhere (floor, under bed, where ever!)the hangers rattle all night as the ship rolls. You'll have a much quieter night if you do this right away!