Celebrity Solstice Review
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Looked for a last minute Xmas/New Year break and Celebrity fitted the bill.
Food and dining service was excellent and cabin was good but somewhat cramped. Was let down by lack of onboard activities that didn't revolve around selling products from the onboard stores , price gouging (tours , alcohol - a Crown Lager costs USD11.50!), a disastrous Xmas lunch (dining room filled in 10 minutes causing 45 minute queues - complaints were later very rudely handled by dining management and a subsequent written complaint remains unanswered!)) , loud and inappropriate music on the decks and public areas , ship photographers - making money of course - blocking off passageways and public areas at peak times (including a small dance floor with band on New Year's Eve) and many other small repetitive management shortcomings.
The nightly shows were very well performed by the resident performers but the orchestra was so loud that people left shows early. The shows however did become somewhat repetitive (same singers and dancers , different costumes) after a while.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Veranda 2B
Clean but somewhat cramped. It might have been there , but we could not find space to store our suitcases which remained on the floor. Bathroom was adequate and shower cubicle of good size. Attendant was very obliging.
Port Reviews
Isle of Pines (New Caledonia)
A pleasant port of call spoiled only by the weather
Noumea
No Particular highlight
Mystery Island
Again , spoilt by the weather
Suva
Lovely people. A village visit adds to the experience.