Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice is a popular floating resort. The waters are crowded with sea-worthy vessels, so to make planning easier, we've done all the prep work for a cruise vacation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on cruise ships, here is a tip sheet offering all the key information one could ever need to know about the Celebrity Solstice.
Destination
all but circumnavigates the globe, offering spring and summer cruises in the Mediterranean before sailing west to cruise the Caribbean during the winter. In April the Solstice sails back across the Atlantic and resumes its Mediterranean schedule. As the weather cools, the ship passes through the Suez Canal, traveling through Asia and the Middle East in the winter before sailing to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and French Polynesia.
Solstice Class
The Solstice is the first of the Solstice class ships in the Celebrity fleet. This class of ship is the largest and most luxurious Celebrity has to offer, yet it nonetheless provides engaging kid-friendly entertainment, including an arcade, a basketball court and a "youth cluster" that comprises three age-specific activity centers.
Special Features
offers age-appropriate activities to children ranging from toddlers to teens. But adults have plenty to do as well, with
,
classes on painting and mixology, and the Lawn Club, which features spectacular views from 15 decks above the open sea.
Accommodations
The
offer a seating area in addition to the sleeping space. More than 85 percent of all the outside accommodations have private balconies. For a more luxurious stay, the Solstice offers Aquaclass sailing. This premium package includes a balcony stateroom and access to the
lounge and restaurant.
Cost
Because of the varied nature of the destinations, prices for Solstice passage vary dramatically. A one-night
costs as little as $269 per person for an interior stateroom ($649 per person for a suite). An 18-night
starts at $2,549 per person for an inside cabin ($5,299 per person for a suite).
Excursions
One passenger recommended the "
" excursion. This trip started early to give passengers the most time in the city as possible and included such sites as
,
and
.
Dining Experience
There is a dizzying range of dining options on the Solstice. The main dining area is called Grand Epernay, which provides seating on two decks. Murano combines classic and modern cuisines, while Silk Harvest offers casual family-style dining with Asian food options. Blu is the AquaClass premium restaurant, providing a specialty health and spa cuisine.
Maiden Voyage
Celebrity Solstice made its
November 23, 2008, three weeks earlier than the projected date. The ship's godmother is Sharon L. Smith, an American marine biologist.
In The News
In February 2011, more than 100 passengers and 10 crew members
. An 80-year-old passenger that contracted the illness
, and the victim's family alleges that the man received inadequate medical care.
Passenger video of the AquaClass stateroom.
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