Celebrity Solstice Review

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Review for Transpacific Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
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phisha
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Apr 2019
Cabin: AquaClass 2

We chose the transpacific cruise because of the ports and Celebrity Solstice because of reviews and recommendations. Very pleased we went Aqua class as the food and service in Blu restaurant was outstanding, especially for anyone with special dietary requirements. By comparison, the main dining room was mediocre, but the buffet was better than expected. The Spa cafe was also good for light breakfast and lunch options but the burgers at the Mast Grill were disappointing. Al Bacio Cafe is very popular for specialty coffee and tea but expensive unless you have a drinks package. The daily treats there are provided free and some are very good.

The gym is modern and spacious and evening entertainment was very good, especially the Lighthouse Duo and Gilly and the Girl. Some of the special artists were also great but there was a lack of variety of activities during the day and the cruise catered more to an older crowd with two sets of five consecutive sea days with mostly passive activities on offer. Although there were a small number of families on board this cruise which spanned the school holidays, and there is a kids club, the ship does not really cater to children or a younger crowd. It is quite accessible for people with mobility issues but there were often long delays for the lifts especially when disembarking.

There were only 6 ports of call on this 19 night cruise so it was disappointing for a cruise called Tahitian Treasures that we visited two of the three ports in Tahiti over Easter where many places were closed due to the holidays.

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AquaClass 2

Cabin A2

Comfortable cabin with sitting area adjoining the balcony. Plenty of storage for two guests. Great spa shower with massaging heads. Location is towards the rear of the ship underneath other cabins so quieter than cabins under the gym at the front. However, there was a lot of creaking in the ceiling at night and ear plugs were used on a couple of nights. Friends in 1634 reported a noisy air conditioning unit on their balcony which prevented them from sitting outside.

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