My husband and I and daughter and son-in law decided to celebrate Thanksgiving together on the Celebrity Solstice. Our week's cruise proved to be somewhat disappointing! Definitely NOT the 5+ Stars we expected!!

After thoroughly enjoying cruising in Italy and Greece on the Solstice, Summer 2009, and on the Constellation to Russia and the Baltics, Summer 2010, I had decided that the Celebrity ships, food, and service had earned 5+ STARS with me, and as we cruise at least once or twice a year, I had vowed that Celebrity would be our choice from now on! On that assumption, I booked 2 balcony cabins for the cruise on the Solstice and we were all excited to embark on a week or fun and some relaxation that would include our Thanksgiving celebration. No cooking for us!

I am sad to report some of my findings that have caused me to doubt my prior star rating: Read more