CarolynAustralia

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 3103

DECK #: 3

CLASS: Ocean view accessible cabin

AREA: Front of ship

BED NEAR:  Middle of room

QUIET?: No - every morning from about 5am there were sounds of scraping, banging etc. Originally we thought it was the anchor going down but it even occurred on sea days - maybe from the Solstice Theatre which is very close.

BALCONY VIEW:  Ocean view only

BALCONY SIZE: No

WIND A PROBLEM?: none

SOOT A PROBLEM?: none

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS:  This is a very large room with heaps and heaps of storage. The noise each morning would put me off booking this cabin again.

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 8236

DECK #: 8

CLASS: Veranda

AREA: Mid Ship

BED NEAR: Window

QUIET?: very

BALCONY VIEW: amazing - on the hump - so straight out to sea. Could also see to the front and rear of the ship.

BALCONY SIZE: Normal - 2 chairs and a table

WIND A PROBLEM?: none

SOOT A PROBLEM?: none

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS:  Great cabin, near mid ship lifts. Would definitely book this again.

SHIP: Eclipse

CABIN #: 8224

DECK #: 8

CLASS: 1A

AREA: Mid ship - very close to mid ship elevators

BED NEAR: Wardrobe

QUIET?: Yes very quiet

BALCONY VIEW: Unobstructed to the front - you can't see to the back because of the hump.

BALCONY SIZE: Larger than normal - on the slant of the hump - 2 chairs and a table

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Great mid ship balcony cabin. Would happily book again.

When I look at my resevation on the Celebrity website, underneath "Add Ons" is "Celebrations". Any idea what this refers to?

Have you done your cruise yet? Did you get added perks?

Celebrations refers to add ons given at the time of book e.g. wifi, drinks packages etc. I asked my travel agent to confirm.

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 3103

DECK #: 3

CLASS:

AREA: Near Solstice Theatre but no noise

BED NEAR: Oceanview

QUIET?: Very Quiet

BALCONY VIEW: N/A

BALCONY SIZE: N/A

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: This room and bathroom is huge. Incredibly quiet.

Here is a listing of cabins affected by the X on the side of Solstice. I can't find the link to the pdf doc. We had originally booked 7178, I believe it was and after reading comments and seeing pictures, we booked a different cabin on deck 8. I've read that some people didn't have a problem with the obstruction but I was glad I changed my cabin.

 

 

7266 No Obstruction

7268 No Obstruction

7270 Partial Obstruction

7272 Mostly/All Obstructed

7274 Partial Obstruction

7276 Partial Obstruction

7278 Mostly/All Obstructed

7280 Partial Obstruction

7282 No Obstruction

7284 No Obstruction

 

Thanks So much for compiling this list. We are in 7284 in October 2017.

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 6196

DECK #: 6

CLASS: 2D Completely obstructed

AREA:

BED NEAR: Veranda

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: Completely obstructed

BALCONY SIZE: Normal

WIND A PROBLEM?:No

SOOT A PROBLEM?:No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: This is a completely obstructed view cabin. It is right near the bigger tenders so if sitting down on the balcony that is all you will see.

If you booked on a US website or through a US travel agent you are eligible for the 30% off promotion. If you booked through an Australian website or Australian travel agent you don't.

I rang Celebrity in Australia and they had no knowledge of it and the guy even said only Royal Carribbean had a sale. The website is down as well. :-(

*Discount is for new bookings, purchased by August 28, 2016, of full-priced Standard, Classic, and Premium Beverage Packages and Classic and Premium Non-alcoholic Beverage Packages; does not apply to beverage package upgrades (e.g. upgrade from a complimentary promotional Classic Beverage Package to a Premium Beverage Package). Offer applies to sailings on or before December 31, 2016. Excludes Celebrity Xpedition®

 

Ordered packages may be modified up to two days prior to sailing by canceling and reordering the package. Cancellations or refunds will not be issued on board the the vessel after embarkation day. Availability of beverage packages varies by ship. You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase any alcoholic package and to consume alcohol. The purchase of a Classic Beverage Package entitles you to receive a 15% discount, and the purchase of a Premium Beverage Package entitles you to receive a 20% discount, on all wines by the bottle purchased on board, including the Reserve Wine List and Rare Wine List. See the terms of our guest alcohol policy.

Can you get 30% off the upgrade from Classic to Premium? lol

Wouldn't that be good!! I'll phone.

Travelled in 2015

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 8216

DECK #: 8

CLASS: 1B

AREA: Balcony

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: To bridge but not to stern because of hump

BALCONY SIZE: Normal

WIND A PROBLEM?:NO

SOOT A PROBLEM?: NO

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Great cabin near to mid ship lifts. Very quiet.

SHIP: Celebrity Solstice

CABIN #: 9217

DECK #: 9

AREA: Mid Ship

BED NEAR: Bath

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: Perfect - on hump so could see forward and rear

BALCONY SIZE: Regular 2 chairs and a table

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS:

This is a great cabin right near the lifts and the card room. No noise at all from the card room. I would book this cabin again in a heartbeat.

Celebrity Solstice January 2015 Auckland to Sydney Cruise

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 8220

DECK #: 8

CLASS: 1C

AREA: Midship

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: Unrestricted

BALCONY SIZE: Regular size

WIND A PROBLEM?:No

SOOT A PROBLEM?:No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: No problems with this cabin at all. Very near midship lifts.

Mediterranean Cruise August 2013

SHIP: Reflection

CABIN #: 8228

DECK #: 8

CLASS: Balcony 1A

AREA: Midship

Starboard/Port: Starboard

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: Forward and to the front

BALCONY SIZE: Oversized balcony (probably 1.5 times regular size) on the side of the hump of the ship

WIND A PROBLEM?:No

SOOT A PROBLEM?:No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Great quiet cabin near mid ship lifts. No noise from lifts at all.

Welcome back Carolyn, thanks for posting! What were your thoughts on Solstice? Any "need knows" for a first time Celebrity cruiser?

There is nothing I can really say but "Enjoy". This was our second Celebrity cruise (first one, Mediterranean on Reflection in 2013) and we have been impressed both times. We did just about everything on board on offer but also had time to relax on our balcony or in a bar and watch the world go by. Sit back and relax and let someone else cook, clean and entertain you.

I hope you have the same lovely holiday we had.

I can't speak on their behalf but I would assume they couldn't be bothered getting dressed up when on holidays ;)

 

I definitely know the feeling and have to weigh up whether I'd rather have the nice meal and have to put effort into dressing well or just go casual and relaxed!

 

When you have to wear suits/collars with slacks every day for work it's the last thing you want to do when on holidays! :p

You are exactly right!! Just couldn't be bothered, we were on holiday! We enjoyed the food every night whether in the dining room, buffet or room service.

I've just come back from a 14 day NZ - Australia cruise on Solstice. There were no themed nights but there were 3 formal nights. We went to one and the other nights had room service or went to the buffet.

We just did an NZ cruise on Celebrity Solstice. I think I saw two little people (under 3) the whole time on board. There were a few teenagers and once I saw the Kid's Club taking 7-10 year olds to the buffet. I would thoroughly recommend the Solstice.

This cruise is now listed as departing from Venice and finishing in Istanbul. It doesn't go to the Black Sea but does the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. I assume the unrest in the Black Sea area has meant an itinerary change????

Huge amount of work....:)

Thanks for replying

I actually rang Celebrity here in Australia and they told me you couldn't upgrade on board. So much misinformation!!!

I'm so pleased Cruise Critic gives us this opportunity to share information - vital if we want to get things right.:)

I will now, definitely, just wait and see what's offered in the Classic package - I love to drink wine but if I like one I'm very happy to stick with it for the whole cruise!!!

Thank you for responding.

Yes.

Thank you

My reservation says classic wave promo.

So is the Wave Promo Classic package an alcoholic package?