RCCL loyalist sails the Celebrity Solstice.

[Sue L]

Hey all,

 

 

I promised I would post pictures when I got back from Mexico, so here there are

 

 

http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb250/sclmkl/Celebrity%20Solstice%20Cruise/

[jjb415]

Did you get a chance to try the Spa Cafe? That was one of my favorite places to eat onboard. I haven't found anything that compares on Royal Caribbean for breakfast and lunch, but, I haven't sailed Oasis.

[Sue L]

Did you get a chance to try the Spa Cafe? That was one of my favorite places to eat onboard. I haven't found anything that compares on Royal Caribbean for breakfast and lunch, but, I haven't sailed Oasis.

 

No, did not have a chance to get there. I would have needed another cruise or two to try all the venues.

[linkerbink]

Sue, what would be the RCCL equivalent to Celebrity's Concierge cabin?

[Sue L]

Sue, what would be the RCCL equivalent to Celebrity's Concierge cabin?

 

Size wise it was about the same as a D on Radiance class or so. Perk wise, I think you have to go to a suite for some of them. Most were not that great but I got a great deal.

[linkerbink]

Thanks!

[bajathree]

Hey all,

 

 

I promised I would post pictures when I got back from Mexico, so here there are

 

 

http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb250/sclmkl/Celebrity%20Solstice%20Cruise/

 

Thanks for the pix.....ship looks great......hope you took care of my cabin:D:p...can't wait, GREAT balcony:)and we have the 3 of them in a row to open up:cool:....think Solstice will be a nice change for a sailing and a good fit since we are taking my mother and it will only be her second cruise.....looking for this one to be a nice chill pill.....2 Freedom class sailings just prior and one on Allure for spring break following.

[Sue L]

Thanks for the pix.....ship looks great......hope you took care of my cabin:D:p...can't wait, GREAT balcony:)and we have the 3 of them in a row to open up:cool:....think Solstice will be a nice change for a sailing and a good fit since we are taking my mother and it will only be her second cruise.....looking for this one to be a nice chill pill.....2 Freedom class sailings just prior and one on Allure for spring break following.

 

 

Hey Steve,

 

The room was great, fantastic location!

[bajathree]

Hey Steve,

 

The room was great, fantastic location!

 

Thats GREAT news Sue....THANKS:)

[The Big Booper]

Sue -

 

Thanks for the Solstice photos.

 

We are used to longer cruises now so the 7 days on the Solstice in June didn't come close to giving me the time to take my usual 1,200 pictures on a 2 week cruise or try out all the places on this ship. The trip seemed to be over shortly after it started.

[monn_a]

Thats Royal luxury line, right?

 

It's not their luxury line that would be Azamara, but it is their upscale line.

[mipo777]

We're considering the Solstice vs the Liberty & while I'm dying to try the Liberty, its quite a bit more $$ so really giving the Solstice a look. One of the things I love about RCI is the Solarium & its general childlessness. :) Does the Solstice have anything in comparison & is it an extra fee? Basically all I'm looking for is a child free pool & hot tub & I'm a happy man.

[Sue L]

We're considering the Solstice vs the Liberty & while I'm dying to try the Liberty, its quite a bit more $$ so really giving the Solstice a look. One of the things I love about RCI is the Solarium & its general childlessness. :) Does the Solstice have anything in comparison & is it an extra fee? Basically all I'm looking for is a child free pool & hot tub & I'm a happy man.

 

 

This is the solarium on the Solstice, no charge, beautiful and must be 18 to go in. In general higher demographic so less kids. Plus we sail when the kids are in school.

 

 

 

[joandian]

We were on the 'X' Eclipse the newest Solstice class ship, for a 14 day Baltic cruise this June/July and I agree the ship is magnificent. I also loved all the little bars and different areas on Eclipse. We'd find something new every day.

 

Love the bigger bathrooms on 'X' and I love the 2 level bar deck at the back of the buffet area. It was our favourite area to sit and relax. Also loved the non-smoking casino!

 

Jo

[The Big Booper]

Don't forget the zen music playing in the background. Creates a quiet mood.

 

[constantcruiser]

We've been on every RCI class, and the Jewel was always our favorite ship...until we sailed the Solstice. I agree with all the OP's comparisons between the two cruiselines, and what I like best is having the choice! When it's just DH & me, we'll stick with the quiet sophistication of Celebrity S-class. But when it's time for our annual 3-generation cruise with children & grandchildren, we'll go back to RCI. Frankly, I hope they'll never try to make both lines appeal to everyone--we enjoy each of them for different reasons.