Fear not, intrepid travelers! The Solstice is a wonderful ship, with a terrific crew, great food, excellent ports. Just all-around excellent. This will be a long review, but that's the kind I like to read!

We (Dad, 51, Mom, 51, Daughter, 14, Son, 11) have been on many many cruises on lots of different lines (RCCL, Disney, Princess, Crystal, Regent); our first Celebrity cruise was last summer in the Med on the Summit, which was great, so Celebrity is our new favorite for family cruises. We left Indianapolis the day before our cruise, got into FLL at about 9pm. Took a cab (with possibly the least friendly driver ever, not rude, just completely unfriendly) to the Embassy Suites. This is a great place to stay for us, since we can fit everyone into one suite easily, and the kids do not have to share a bed. This particular Embassy Suites is very nice, except the elevators, which are supposedly being upgraded. The hotel restaurant was quite good, even though it was about 10pm by the time we sat down to eat. We were glad we did not have to leave the hotel to find a place. Breakfast is always good at ES, but don't wait until 9:30 to get it! There is a Publix right behind the hotel so you can pick up anything you need that you forgot. The hotel has recently enlarged and upgraded their fitness center, and it was very nice.

We were going to walk to the port (we could see our ship from our window) but when we went outside, there was a van there and the driver said he could take us to the ship. It was about $10. per person, I think. We were glad we did not walk, because it is actually quite far to where the ship docks. Read more