Celebrity Solstice Review

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sirbeau
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: May 2010
Cabin: AquaClass 2

First of all, you must review what you are planning to pack because there is hanging space in the closet, but the drawer space is almost non existent! This comes from a traveler that can spend 5 days in New York City with a carry on only. As others have mentioned, the bathroom is fine and the shower spacious. The ship itself is beautiful. We stayed on Aqua class level. It was definitely worth the upgrade. Having Blu Restaurant as our main choice was alone worth the upgrade. Having all the other amenities was like a birthday surprise! Aqua class entitles their passengers to having 2 different relaxation areas, full use of the steam room, a private concierge, "goodies" left in your cabin and of course, entrance to Blu Restaurant. The ambience and staff at Blu are beyond any expectations. It is small, private and based on SERVICE ! Any reasonable food request is fulfilled - whether on the menu or not. The Oceanview Buffet, opened all hours of the day and night, serving different options during different times of day, should not be overlooked. It comes in VERY handy and was most satisfying. Of the specialty restaurants offered at an extra charge, Silk Harvest was the best and probably the only one worthwhile. The cashless system on board makes life easy. All you need is your room key (so don't lose it) - they do NOT accept cash or credit cards ANYWHERE onboard except to pay your bill. The gym has lots of new modern equipment. Bingo was fun, trivia cute and the Art Auction definitely worth a try. The auctioneers and staff are funny, witty - just remember they are there to sell. THE BAD: Every time I was in the gym there was NOT staff to explain how any of the machines work - so figure it out yourself! The main theater shows were not of a calibre for a ship as this. Most nights it was either boring or repetitive. Housekeeping services were the biggest disappointment. Don't expect your bed to be stripped and clean linens - yes they will clean the bathroom, empty the trash and change towels. Don't ask for an additional daily paper program because we were told that housekeeping only had one per room. Last bit of advice: You MUST have a passport AND a drivers license or government photo ID.

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AquaClass 2

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