Celebrity Solstice Review

I recently had the opportunity to experience the brand new Celebrity ship, "the SOLSTICE", with my husband Murray. My first impression of this ship was, "Wow"! The Solstice is very elegant and classy, yet still quite comfortable. Definitely a ship I would recommend to couples, honeymooners, or even for family reunions.
The experience begins when you walk onboard. The Solstice offers many different facets, a combination of traditional yet contemporary, all of which mesh together well. The public areas offer small sitting areas that are open, yet still give a feeling of privacy. Decorated in a style that would remind you of an old English manor, these little nooks provide a perfect spot to people watch.
The Solstice also offers a wide variety of restaurants and bars on the ship. One of the unique dining options on this ship is the restaurant, "Blu". Blu is a contemporary restaurant that offers healthy cuisine, and is part of the new “Aqua Class” offered onboard. There is also a selection of bistro’s, with offerings like crepes, and panini , which can be visited for a supplement. And for that little nightcap, don’t forget to try the Martini bar, always a busy place in the afternoons and evenings. Do you take yours shaken or stirred?
The staterooms on the Solstice were very fresh. Most cabins have a leather couch in the room, as well as a trundle bed for 3rd or 4th guests in cabin. Even the inside cabins seem larger than most of their competitors, partly because the beds are rounded at the foot. The restrooms in cabin come equipped with a decent sized shower, and even a vessel sink with colourful tile backsplash. Very upscale!
The evening entertainment was very much like a scaled down Cirque du Soleil performance. It was definitely one of the highlights of our night. For those with families, there was also a great kid’s area onboard. Plus of course, the fabulous pool deck. Let’s not forget to take the time to enjoy a little sunshine! Of course, the most unique feature this ship offers is the new "Lawn Club". Yes… real grass, I took my sandals off to be sure. At the Lawn Club you can play bocce ball, croquet, or just hang out at the bar and watch a glass blowing demonstration.
Although I only had two days onboard, I can see Celebrity has spared no expense with this ship. You can see this from the leather webbing on the chairs in the buffet, or even the artwork on the walls. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you try the new “Solstice” for your next cruising vacation.