Cruising89143 Posted August 8, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Celebrity is getting ready to to move the Solstice out of assembly building on Sunday morning. She is a nice looking ship. As much as I am looking forward to the Oasis, this ship would also make a perfect addition to the RCI family. Once you click on the link, you can click on the photo and enlarge it. http://redaktion.meyer-neptun.de/exfiles/8/celebrity%20sostice/s675_mg_2426lores.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted August 8, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Gordon........I could not agree with you more!! Great looking ship........and all of those balconies!!! :) I wish RCCl would build more Radiance Class ships. They still are my favorite for size and the fact that almost everywhere you are on that class.........you see water. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted August 8, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Maybe the next generation of Radiance replacements will be built on that hull? Can only hope, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimikens Posted August 9, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Meyer Werft is the builder of Solstice as well as the Radiance class. They do build beautiful ships, from a company whose fleet is filled with beautiful ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted August 9, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Gordon........I could not agree with you more!! Great looking ship........and all of those balconies!!! :) I wish RCCl would build more Radiance Class ships. They still are my favorite for size and the fact that almost everywhere you are on that class.........you see water. Rick Same here!! The Solstice looks fantastic. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dremac373 Posted August 9, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That is a nice looking picture and would look good with the Blue RCI Anchor attached :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefintuna Posted August 9, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2008 She is indeed, a beauty, but Independence is calling me at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwne2nks Posted August 9, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Us Too! We are very excited to be on the Independence in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 9, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Gordon........I could not agree with you more!! Great looking ship........and all of those balconies!!! :) I wish RCCl would build more Radiance Class ships. They still are my favorite for size and the fact that almost everywhere you are on that class.........you see water. Rick I know that RCI likes the bigger is better mentality but I think four or five ships built off this platform would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted August 9, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I know that RCI likes the bigger is better mentality but I think four or five ships built off this platform would be nice. Gordon, I just saw an add for the Solstice for the end of november 2 night cruise it is a charter that is now open to the public. Book and inside and get upgraded to a balcony for $329 includes port charges but taxes are additional. Might be a nice way to see the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 9, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Gordon, I just saw an add for the Solstice for the end of november 2 night cruise it is a charter that is now open to the public. Book and inside and get upgraded to a balcony for $329 includes port charges but taxes are additional. Might be a nice way to see the ship. That would be nice. Looking at the photos of the Solstice gives one an idea of how the very large lifeboats on the Oasis are going to be configured with the outdoor promenade deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted August 9, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I guess that my biggest problem is that I live just 5 hours from Las Vegas........and to get on a Freedom........even a Voyager Class ship......I might as well be in Vegas. The promenade is wonderful for so many people.........they rave about it...........but, for me......it's the sea. That's why I love the Radiance Class. Then for those of you that have visited the Vasa Museum in Sweden.......the center of the Vasa was kind of built like Vegas.....you could not see anything except from the cannon ports. It had a center hallway. Too bad it only made it a about 3/4 of a mile from where she left her home port before she healed over and sank. Sometimes I think that what RCCL is building.......with so much above the waterline.......and the design........it just might do the same thing!! :D :D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted August 9, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It kind of looks fake. Good looking ship though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted August 9, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I guess that my biggest problem is that I live just 5 hours from Las Vegas........and to get on a Freedom........even a Voyager Class ship......I might as well be in Vegas. The promenade is wonderful for so many people.........they rave about it...........but, for me......it's the sea. That's why I love the Radiance Class. Rick Same here neighbor :) At least the west coast will be getting the Mariner and the Radiance soon :D Gordon, the special offer on the 2 nighter Solstice cruise is from the # One Cruising Company ;) ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted August 9, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Thank You!!! I keep thinking that I am the only person that thinks the Promenade looks like one of the inside "cities" in Las Vegas. It was neat at first, as they all are. But by day 2 I thought it was very similar to Paris, Venice, New York and others. :D And I'm sorry...I just think it is sort of creepy on a cruise. I would prefer to see the ocean as well. :) Solstice is a very nice looking ship. The Radiance class is also our favorite. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeanninfla Posted August 9, 2008 #16 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Gordon, I just saw an add for the Solstice for the end of november 2 night cruise it is a charter that is now open to the public. Book and inside and get upgraded to a balcony for $329 includes port charges but taxes are additional. Might be a nice way to see the ship. This is an awesome charter, deciding now if I want to take my daughters on it. I will decide in the next few days. I actually think it will sell out fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted August 9, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm confused. Why not just book a cruise on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysolqn Posted August 9, 2008 #18 Share Posted August 9, 2008 As loyal Celebrity cruisers with 30+ X cruises and several more booked, we've long been envious of the large number of ships in the RCCL fleet vs. the relatively few in the X fleet. In fact, for a long time we've felt like the neglected step-children of RCI which invests many more $$$ in RCCL than it does in X. It's been about six years since X debuted a new ship (Constellation), so you can imagine how excited we are to finally have three new builds on order, one of which, Solstice, will be sailing in just a few months. With the new Independence and the debut of Oasis not terribly far off, is it really too much to expect RCCL loyalists not to engage in ship-envy and allow X loyalists our (rare) moment of joy? (LOL!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexCruise371 Posted August 9, 2008 #19 Share Posted August 9, 2008 We almost booked Solstice for January but at the last minute decided on Independence. On top of that, I thought the prices were very good. I'm still thinking we may sail on her in the future :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron27 Posted August 11, 2008 #20 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Here are some pictures of the undocking: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565298293gFeYMi?start=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzLA Posted August 11, 2008 #21 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I totally agree with you. This is the ship that is making me leave RCI for a while. I am cruising on Equinox (pictured in her beginning stages next to Solstive). Not only is the ship fantastic, but the itineraries are great too. There is a rumor that after Oasis class, RCI will be moving to smaller ships again. Maybe they will do something similar to Solstice class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 11, 2008 Author #22 Share Posted August 11, 2008 She now has her funnels in place. I really like the look of this ship. Love the dark blue glass. http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/thumbs/Ship+Photo+CELEBRITY+SOLSTICE/702206_800.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzLA Posted August 11, 2008 #23 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Here is another nice shot http://redaktion.meyer-neptun.de/exfiles/8/celebrity%20sostice/ausdocken/s675_hires.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 11, 2008 #24 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Gordon, I just saw an add for the Solstice for the end of november 2 night cruise it is a charter that is now open to the public. Book and inside and get upgraded to a balcony for $329 includes port charges but taxes are additional. Might be a nice way to see the ship. what are the dates for that one?--could not find it on the Celeb website--maybe I'll also check the Celeb Bd we have two already booked on her but a short one might be fun as wel!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moakes Posted August 11, 2008 #25 Share Posted August 11, 2008 That they have a building big enough for her to go into.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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