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Firsthand sneak peak at Solstice (Merger of Several Threads)

Richard Stein

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JPEvans

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I had another look at the SOLSTICE deck plans. Celebrity has updated them. They now show the locations of the Solarium, the Aqua Spa, and Blu restaurant.

 

I guess each time they reveal another tidbit about SOLSTICE, they will show the location on the deck plan until we have a completed set.

 

 

Ernie

 

 

 

That explains why I couldn't find any dining areas. I was thinking. "why would they design a ship with out dining areas?"

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NorCalCruiseGuy

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We were treated to a bit of inside info while on the Infinity last week regarding the Solstice. I admit it sounds a bit "out there" but it comes from a good source.

 

Solstice will debut with a new concept for decking in many areas of the ship. Gone will be the rough decking, and even the lovely teak. What would you say if you were greeted with live turf beneath your feet? Yes, green, living grass. It seems they are still developing the concept, but don't be surprised if you see a lawn specialist as part of the crew when Solstice debuts.

 

Please don't shoot the messenger.

 

Paul

 

P.S. Leave the weed wackers at home. They don't fit well in your suitcase.

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We were treated to a bit of inside info while on the Infinity last week regarding the Solstice. I admit it sounds a bit "out there" but it comes from a good source.

 

Solstice will debut with a new concept for decking in many areas of the ship. Gone will be the rough decking, and even the lovely teak. What would you say if you were greeted with live turf beneath your feet? Yes, green, living grass. It seems they are still developing the concept, but don't be surprised if you see a lawn specialist as part of the crew when Solstice debuts.

 

Please don't shoot the messenger.

 

Paul

 

P.S. Leave the weed wackers at home. They don't fit well in your suitcase.

 

 

OH:rolleyes: THAT kind of weed..:D

For a minute there thought it was more than cigarette smoking which would be an issue on soltice:eek:

 

Nah, as Tom Jones says..Green Green Grass, best at home:)

Love my hills of green at home , but nah, nice clean teak decking for me on a ship! Nae wee beasties in ma toes:eek:

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We were treated to a bit of inside info while on the Infinity last week regarding the Solstice. I admit it sounds a bit "out there" but it comes from a good source.

 

Solstice will debut with a new concept for decking in many areas of the ship. Gone will be the rough decking, and even the lovely teak. What would you say if you were greeted with live turf beneath your feet? Yes, green, living grass. It seems they are still developing the concept, but don't be surprised if you see a lawn specialist as part of the crew when Solstice debuts.

 

Please don't shoot the messenger.

 

Paul

 

P.S. Leave the weed wackers at home. They don't fit well in your suitcase.

 

Reminds me of the turf room on the California Academy of Sciences I always see some guy out there mowing it :)

 

 

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NorCalCruiseGuy

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That looks nasty. I vote no don't do it.:o

 

The photo is the "green" roof of the CA Academy of Sciences. I doubt the decking would look like the photo.

 

From the tidbits that have been released about Solstice, I imagine it will be quite unlike anything Celebrity, or the cruise industry has seen to date. Think innovation, while keeping the tone and sophistication of the Celebrity brand. Don't expect your grandmother's cruise ship.

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I guess they are going to water this lawn to keep it green? Anyone want a room under the lawn deck? I can hear the complaints in the future..."the SOLSTICE is really going down hill on their maintenance...we were on the cruise a full week and they didnt mow the lawn one time"

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Andy

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Maybe if they need more sun, it will cause them to put a new ship in the Caribbean all year round. Wishful thinking...

 

Hi Don !

 

Consider this a total rumor, but when I was on Constellation last week, I heard that Equinox is being considered for Year Round Caribbean from Ft Lauderdale.

 

Here is an interesting idea.... Why not have Equinox do the 10/11 night Ultimate Caribbean itinerary that Constellation currently does during the Winter season, then have her do 7 night Alternating Eastern/Western Caribbean itineraries in the Summer months. This way, the ship would be more appealing to Families during the Summer. It sounds good to me.

 

Of course, only time will tell if any of this happens or not. I think it would be great if 1 Celebrity ship was Year Round Caribbean. It seems as if every Cruiseline is overdeployed in Europe in 2009, so there could be some opportunities in the Caribbean. Even if it doesnt happen, the 4 new ships will give Celebrity many new options and itineraries, and that is great news for all of us. Stay Tuned.

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Here is an interesting idea.... Why not have Equinox do the 10/11 night Ultimate Caribbean itinerary that Constellation currently does during the Winter season, then have her do 7 night Alternating Eastern/Western Caribbean itineraries in the Summer months. This way, the ship would be more appealing to Families during the Summer. It sounds good to me.

 

 

Oh how great would that be!!!! :)

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Longboysfan

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Hi Everyone !

 

Wouldnt real grass be very slippery when wet ? It sounds interesting, but I'm not sure how practical it would be.

 

There are some types that are not so slippery.

But keeping it alive in a salt environment.... Not good.

 

They would have to have it inside a moveable dome.

 

The slip factor may come into play with safety concerns.

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If they have a small putting green area on top that they use it for.

 

Other than that - everyday use will wear it out.

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Does anyone remember that there was artificial turf on the roof areas outside the forward lounge on Sunrise deck? (It's now called Reflections, but think it was Explorer's Lounge before the whole Cirque fiasco.) DH and I were so surprised to look out the forward windows (on the Millie or the Connie, I can't remember which) to see a little roof area covered in what appeared to be Astroturf.

 

Is it still there? We will have to check on the Summit in a few months:)

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I guess they are going to water this lawn to keep it green? Anyone want a room under the lawn deck? I can hear the complaints in the future..."the SOLSTICE is really going down hill on their maintenance...we were on the cruise a full week and they didnt mow the lawn one time"

 

I can see all the wives out there telling their husbands to go and mow the lawn just like at home...

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Hi Don !

 

Consider this a total rumor, but when I was on Constellation last week, I heard that Equinox is being considered for Year Round Caribbean from Ft Lauderdale.

 

Here is an interesting idea.... Why not have Equinox do the 10/11 night Ultimate Caribbean itinerary that Constellation currently does during the Winter season, then have her do 7 night Alternating Eastern/Western Caribbean itineraries in the Summer months. This way, the ship would be more appealing to Families during the Summer. It sounds good to me.

 

Of course, only time will tell if any of this happens or not. I think it would be great if 1 Celebrity ship was Year Round Caribbean. It seems as if every Cruiseline is overdeployed in Europe in 2009, so there could be some opportunities in the Caribbean. Even if it doesnt happen, the 4 new ships will give Celebrity many new options and itineraries, and that is great news for all of us. Stay Tuned.

 

 

HI Andy:

 

I hope thats not another one of the great rumors. That would be so nice, year round and 10/11 days.

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jt1120

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I'm relatively new on the board, so forgive my tardiness for posting here. All I can say is, I've been Jonesing to cruise on this ship since I got the postcard in the mail from Celebrity announcing this beauty! I told my wife that we just had to book this ship, so we are booked on the inaugural. An earlier poster said it best - it looks like a ship of the future! Everything that I've seen is just stunning. We're the kind of cruisers that don't necessarily care about itinerary. Sometimes, it's all about the ship, and that was never more true that for this baby! Plus, it's always been my dream to cruise a ship on her maiden voyage. I am so stoked!

 

Congrats, Celebrity, you continue to show why you are always a step ahead of the rest!

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C 2 C

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Is there any hint as to what Solstice's schedule will take it after its initial run in the Caribbean? Has anyone heard if it's going to Europe (and the potential of a Soltice TA) ?

 

Captain Papanikolaou on board Constellation (Nov 6th) said that Solstice would replace Millennium's 2007 (2008 Summit's) Mediterranean itineraries.

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