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Just Back from Solstice to Alaska...any questions about the ship?

ScottC4746

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On 9/11/2022 at 11:33 PM, Z-Bird said:

Thank you for your feedback.  How were the temperatures in the dining areas and the theater?

I've sailed Alaska with Celebrity multiple times, indoor ship temperatures are very comfortable. 

 

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On 10/7/2022 at 4:26 PM, Juju mama said:

Our family is going on this cruise to Alaska next May.  What were the three best things to do while at sea?

For adults, the indoor pool was nice.  Sitting on your balcony watching nature go by.  Sharing a nice pot of tea with a loved one in the coffee bar.

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On 9/11/2022 at 8:06 PM, eyecantwait said:

Does anyone use the cabanas on an Alaskan cruise? I just picture this as more of a warmer weather thing.

We're going next August.

Thanks!

Did not see anyone in September over Labor Day week.

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1 hour ago, ScottC4746 said:

Did not see anyone in September over Labor Day week.

Thanks, how was your cruise? We were originally supposed to go in August 2020 so really looking forward to this. We had gone on the Solstice in May 2010 so it's been awhile 😂

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18 minutes ago, eyecantwait said:

Thanks, how was your cruise? We were originally supposed to go in August 2020 so really looking forward to this. We had gone on the Solstice in May 2010 so it's been awhile 😂

LOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEED IT!  Hooked on Celebrity now.  We are doing the same route May/June of 2024 to try it at the other end of the cruise season.

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1 hour ago, ScottC4746 said:

LOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEED IT!  Hooked on Celebrity now.  We are doing the same route May/June of 2024 to try it at the other end of the cruise season.

 

So glad your cruise went so well.  If my memory is correct while you are an experienced cruiser that was your first Celebrity cruise.  Which other cruise lines have you used?

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On 11/2/2022 at 5:44 PM, Northern Aurora said:

 

So glad your cruise went so well.  If my memory is correct while you are an experienced cruiser that was your first Celebrity cruise.  Which other cruise lines have you used?

My signiture lists all the cruise lines I have been on except Premier which was my first cruise.  They since have gone under.  Terrible ships.

 

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On 9/10/2022 at 12:17 PM, pickle11 said:

Is there any type of sports bar or a place to watch the NFL?

 

On most of the ships they have 3 TV's at the Casino Bar and usually have games playing.  Look like in the picture there was a boxing match on.    My experience is that when a major sports event is on they have it on TV in Room also.   I personally bring my Roku and watch using YouTubeTV.     If a major sports event like Superbowl they have a big party and often broadcast in the Theater,  along with Hot Dogs, Pop Corn etc. 

 

On most of the S-Ships that went through Revolution (but Solstice has not) Cellar Master was converted to Craft Social and is a pub like bar with 3 TV's to various sports events.    I have no personal knowledge what they did on Solstice.

 

Picture from a couple years back -  Can't see why wouldn't be on or ask the bartender to change the channel

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2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

On most of the S-Ships that went through Revolution (but Solstice has not) Cellar Master was converted to Craft Social and is a pub like bar with 3 TV's to various sports events. 

LOL...only one S Class ship has been through Revolution...the Silhouette. Equinox had very partial one...that's it. We have no idea if or when other S class ships or 3 not yet Revolutionized M class ships will be updated. I was on Eclipse to Alaska in July and the condition of the furnishings was an embarrassment. Carpeting in some public areas including the gym reeked of mildew. Such a shame. I realize that the Revolution project is expensive and the corporation lost money during the pandemic, but would be nice to at least have a firm schedule for when these needed updates will occur.

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On 9/10/2022 at 8:08 PM, ScottC4746 said:

Just back from this wonderful cruise.  Any questions about the ship?

Hi, 

Can I ask what condition the stateroom and in particular the shower room was please?

We were on Constellation in September, 3rd time on this lovely ship.

The public area's were lovely and had been updated but our balcony stateroom (bathroom) was a really poor standard.

The shower enclosure and floor tiles were in desperate need of being replaced!

As we are on a special trip next October on Solstice. I would appreciate your thought's on the condition of the stateroom and bathroom please.

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1 hour ago, Chrisclaire said:

Hi, 

Can I ask what condition the stateroom and in particular the shower room was please?

We were on Constellation in September, 3rd time on this lovely ship.

The public area's were lovely and had been updated but our balcony stateroom (bathroom) was a really poor standard.

The shower enclosure and floor tiles were in desperate need of being replaced!

As we are on a special trip next October on Solstice. I would appreciate your thought's on the condition of the stateroom and bathroom please.

On the Solstice our stateroom and bathroom were wonderful.  The sliding doors for the shower sometimes were a little sticky but other than that the bath was nice.  Just had to watch out for the step into the bathroom and into the shower.

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43 minutes ago, ScottC4746 said:

On the Solstice our stateroom and bathroom were wonderful.  The sliding doors for the shower sometimes were a little sticky but other than that the bath was nice.  Just had to watch out for the step into the bathroom and into the shower.

Thankyou! 

That's reassuring 🙂

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14 hours ago, Chrisclaire said:

Hi, 

Can I ask what condition the stateroom and in particular the shower room was please?

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@Chrisclaire:  We spent two weeks on the Solstice in June and then 15 nights in September.  We were in the same Sky Suite for both legs in June, and in September moved from a Celebrity Suite to a Sky Suite for the second leg.  Bathrooms were in great shape but we did have an issue on the second Sky Suite in which one morning the water wasn't really hot.  Our stateroom attendant called a plumber and it was fixed within minutes of reporting the issue.

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