LuckiePuris Posted February 13, 2016 Author #101 Share Posted February 13, 2016 45 days until we sail on The Solstice for 12 nights of complete luxury!!! Our second voyage... and I am so excited!!! Reading the reviews of your two cruises, has been very insightful and helpful in planning what we are going to do in Noumea, Lifou, Suva, Lautoka and Isle of Pines. Also, what you have written about the ship, has only fuelled my absolute desire to be back on board. Thank you and roll on 20 March 2016 very quickly please!!!!! You're very welcome, I'm sure you'll have an amazing time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 13, 2016 #102 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just started reading, beautiful photos, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psilor Posted February 13, 2016 #103 Share Posted February 13, 2016 For some reason I haven't seen this review before, just found it now. Great review, beautiful pictures and valuable information! It really gets me interested in taking a Celebrity cruise in the Pacific one day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorchestra Posted February 13, 2016 #104 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I just read your review and enjoyed all of your beautiful photos, thank you for you generosity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandaindonesia Posted February 14, 2016 #105 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thank you. Your beautiful review brings back our memories on the Solstice, though on a different itinerary. Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniacat Posted February 14, 2016 #106 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Wonderful review. Going in April this year. Did you go to Michaels at all for breakfast being a higher level in their tier system. First Celebrity usually Azamara. Thanks Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 14, 2016 Author #107 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Wonderful review. Going in April this year. Did you go to Michaels at all for breakfast being a higher level in their tier system. First Celebrity usually Azamara. Thanks Shirley We were Select Status so unfortunately weren't able to go to Michaels. We actually found the buffet best for breakfast as we liked bagels and smoked salmon each day. Very exciting for your cruise, which voyage are you sailing on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 14, 2016 Author #108 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelle23 Posted February 23, 2016 #109 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I loved your review and your photos - we have a long wait for our first cruise - but I'll definitely being upgrading our classic beverage package to premium! I LOVE cocktails and predict a few hangovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted February 24, 2016 #110 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to put in so much effort on this review. Very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashnmar Posted February 24, 2016 #111 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Well thank you for a great review. Very informative. Pictures were just fantastic. They complemented the blog making it enjoyable reading. Solstice is such a lovely ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted February 24, 2016 #112 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Wonderful review. Just curious, which " bubbly" did you drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpies66 Posted February 26, 2016 #113 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I have read both your Solstice reviews now and hopefully look forward to another after your March cruise. Thank you so much for all the detail you have provided. After many years of trying to talk my husband into cruising, he finally gave in and we are booked on the South Pacific itinerary for March 2017. Even though I had never cruised before, I knew exactly which ship I wanted to book after reading reviews like yours. Thanks again [emoji2][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellfamilybelles Posted February 26, 2016 #114 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to post such an extensive review! You've made me even more excited for my cruise this summer. Because of how detailed you were, I was able to highlight activities my husband and I would enjoy and make note of a few tips as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcony bill Posted February 27, 2016 #115 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The afternoon was spent in the solarium which does have those premium padded deck chairs perfect for relaxing. Swim in the pool and spa both comfortable temperatures. Pre dinner tonight we purchased a card for the enematic wine dispensers at Cellarmasters, as you could do a self wine tasting with 8 whites and 8 reds. The wine pour size options were a small tasting from $1-$3 depending on the bottle, to half a glass, to a full glass. We thought this was a great concept but to be honest, the two wines I tasted I was not a fan of. This tasting is not compatible with any drink packages. We absolutely loved Cellarmasters on our previous cruise however the sommelier really made the experience for us, making recommendations and educating us each night. We haven't really had the opportunity yet to build the rapport with the current sommelier, so hoping our experience will improve throughout the cruise. Cellarmasters menus below. Hi,thanks for the great photos and info. Are the beer/spirit prices in Aud or Us? and include the 18%? Do you think that the drinks package is worth it? Thanks, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 28, 2016 Author #116 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hi,thanks for the great photos and info. Are the beer/spirit prices in Aud or Us? and include the 18%? Do you think that the drinks package is worth it? Thanks, Bill. Hi Bill, all prices are US and as these menus were for Australia departing cruises, yes it included the 18% drink gratuity. The price you see is the price you pay. While we do like lots of drinks on a holiday, if I didn't receive the drink package as a perk when booking, I don't believe it's worth it. Even with coffees and teas, bubbles at lunch, wines and cocktails throughout the evening, we wouldn't "break even", let alone come out on top, if we had to pay for the drink package. I definitely do think however it's worth paying the upgrade to premium package if you receive the classic package as a perk of booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 28, 2016 Author #117 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have read both your Solstice reviews now and hopefully look forward to another after your March cruise. Thank you so much for all the detail you have provided. After many years of trying to talk my husband into cruising, he finally gave in and we are booked on the South Pacific itinerary for March 2017. Even though I had never cruised before, I knew exactly which ship I wanted to book after reading reviews like yours. Thanks again [emoji2][emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad the review helped! We actually cancelled our March Solstice sailing for this year, nothing at all wrong with the cruise, just for a money point of view of as we are saving for a house and the cruise wasn't a cheap one. But I will be going on a short three night P&O cruise next week and will be sure to post a review when back :) Hope you have a fantastic cruise and please feel free to ask any questions, big or small, in the meantime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 28, 2016 Author #118 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Wonderful review. Just curious, which " bubbly" did you drink? We drank Chandon from memory, and also upgraded to a higher priced glass a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 28, 2016 Author #119 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks all for your kind words! Glad the review has been enjoyable! Stay tuned for a Pacific Eden review coming in March - have booked a surprise cruise for my partner which is why it's not in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelle23 Posted February 28, 2016 #120 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I definitely do think however it's worth paying the upgrade to premium package if you receive the classic package as a perk of booking. Hi Luckie, I was wondering how you do this? We are getting the classic package free but I want to upgrade to Premium while my husband is happy to stick with the Classic package. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted February 28, 2016 Author #121 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hi Luckie, I was wondering how you do this? We are getting the classic package free but I want to upgrade to Premium while my husband is happy to stick with the Classic package. Thank you, I like to upgrade before I go on the cruise, so the Premium Package is printed on my cruise card. You can do this by calling Celebrity on 1800 754 500 from home. I would recommend to do this sooner rather than later, as there is a cut off closer to date where you can no longer upgrade over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted February 29, 2016 #122 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Great review, terrific pictures, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor104 Posted March 9, 2016 #123 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Very helpful review & pictures, many thanks for all the time and effort it must have taken to put it together - much appreciated. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely_Star Posted March 10, 2016 #124 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Fabulous pictures thank you for sharing 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted March 10, 2016 Author #125 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Fabulous pictures thank you for sharing Very helpful review & pictures, many thanks for all the time and effort it must have taken to put it together - much appreciated.cheers Thank you for your kind words! It did take some time but I really wanted to spend the time in the review as I rely so much on CC and CC reviews for my own cruise research, and wanted to repay the favour. I've just spend the good part of this afternoon / evening writing my P&O review from my short cruise on the weekend just gone. It's become a tradition now! :) Edited March 10, 2016 by LuckiePuris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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