Live from Solstice to Alaska on May 8th 2014...

[elena7seas]

We will be on the Solstice for an 8-night cruise to Alaska, out of Vancouver and returning to Seattle.

 

I am going to check on a few things for Cruise Critic posters while I am on board, so if you have any questions, I will add them to my list.

 

I will post short answers from onboard as much as possible. The update to the Beverage List and Beverage Calculator will have to wait until I return home.

On my list so far:

 

1. Update Beverage List and Prices as fully as possible.
    
   
2. Check status of VIP Lounge
    
   
3. Update the Who's On Board List
    
   
4. Check on the brand of tea in the Buffet and elsewhere
    
   
5. Review the Elite Breakfast format
    
   
6. Review the Elite Cocktail lounge
    
   
7. Review the Elite Afternoon Tea
    
   
8. Review the Captain's Club Celebration
    
   
9. Check out what's happening with Zumba
   

I will also see if I can find any local information on the planned changes for Cellar Masters on the Solstice, and the status of the Hot Glass Show, recognizing that this type of information is not much more than hearsay at this point. Whatever the plans are now, they may change (and likely will) before implementation.

 

Keep your fingers crossed for us, for a sunny sailaway from Vancouver! We have a brand new cruiser with us, and his wife wants him to love cruising!

[H2OH!]

Have fun!!

[SarahCuda]

I'm going to be on the Solstice Alaska cruise, leaving Seattle in July and I can't wait! It will be my first cruise and first time to Alaska =)

[CHEZMARYLOU]

Enjoy your cruise. We cruise to Alaska in July and return to Vancouver.

 

Mary Lou

[woodyren]

We will be on Solstice later in the year. Look forward to your report.

[tteettimes]

Elana....don't worry about that damn list......your cruise is short as it is

Just give us your observations after wards.....enjoy.....it's beautiful and wonderful....we'll catch up later.....

[Christine Frances]

We will be on the Solstice for an 8-night cruise to Alaska, out of Vancouver and returning to Seattle.

 

I am going to check on a few things for Cruise Critic posters while I am on board, so if you have any questions, I will add them to my list.

 

I will post short answers from onboard as much as possible. The update to the Beverage List and Beverage Calculator will have to wait until I return home.

On my list so far:

 

1. Update Beverage List and Prices as fully as possible.
    
   
2. Check status of VIP Lounge
    
   
3. Update the Who's On Board List
    
   
4. Check on the brand of tea in the Buffet and elsewhere
    
   
5. Review the Elite Breakfast format
    
   
6. Review the Elite Cocktail lounge
    
   
7. Review the Elite Afternoon Tea
    
   
8. Review the Captain's Club Celebration
    
   
9. Check out what's happening with Zumba
   

I will also see if I can find any local information on the planned changes for Cellar Masters on the Solstice, and the status of the Hot Glass Show, recognizing that this type of information is not much more than hearsay at this point. Whatever the plans are now, they may change (and likely will) before implementation.

 

Keep your fingers crossed for us, for a sunny sailaway from Vancouver! We have a brand new cruiser with us, and his wife wants him to love cruising!

 

Please post some pictures of the tight fit under the Lions Gate Bridge:D I understand they have to somehow adjust/lower the funnel.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

Edited May 3, 2014 by Christine Frances

[RVfromAZ]

We did the Alaskan cruise last year on Solstice- Amazing you will love it, have fun!!!!!:)

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Hi Eileen! Sounds like you have a long to do list. When are you going to relax and enjoy your cruise???

 

Bon Voyage!

[elena7seas]

Elana....don't worry about that damn list......your cruise is short as it is

Just give us your observations after wards.....enjoy.....it's beautiful and wonderful....we'll catch up later.....

 

I am a researcher by training. I LOVE lists and Excel spreadsheets. :D

 

I will post when I can, and will get to the rest when I get home.

 

If you don't hear from me while I am on the cruise, then you know that the party is a good one!

 

Thanks for posting your good wishes.

[RBKL]

Enjoy your cruise.

 

We sailed the Solstice last year to Alaska and we're booked to go again in August.

 

Would like to know if the brunch on the last sea day was really eliminated.

 

Have a great cruise.

[elena7seas]

Please post some pictures of the tight fit under the Lions Gate Bridge:D I understand they have to somehow adjust/lower the funnel.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

 

My husband has a good camera and is a pretty good photographer, so if we can get the timing right, we'll try to get some photos and video going under the Lions Gate Bridge.

 

I was on the Solstice a few weeks after the alterations had been made. What I was told was they have made the mast retractable. I'll get as many details as I can when I'm on board.

 

I'm so excited to be sailing on the Solstice to Alaska. I have been there once on the Mercury (Aug. 2013), and once on the Century (July 2013).

[Lois R]

Hi Eileen, I am sure you will have a wonderful time:D.....give Gerry

a big hug for me too:)...oh...and don't worry so much about posting

so much......at least take the week to enjoy yourselves:)....hoping

I will be doing this cruise in May 2015:)

[flifish64]

If you or someone you know is going fishing in Ketchikan let us know if the fish are biting.

 

I have conflicting reports. Some charters are booking and some are saying don't bother as the fish are not biting.

 

I would like to know if I should continue to look for someone to take us out.

 

Thanks,

 

Carol

[elena7seas]

Hi Eileen! Sounds like you have a long to do list. When are you going to relax and enjoy your cruise???

 

Bon Voyage!

 

Thanks for the good wishes, Linda.

 

I like to keep busy on a cruise. I'm kind of project-focussed :p. I am taking a big book with me though, so there will be some competition for my time.

 

My dad used to say, "You can relax when you're dead". I also sleep less than most people, so I have more hours in my day. ;)

[nativetexan]

We sail on Solstice in July and are really looking forward to the trip!!

 

Can you please share info/picture of the MDR menus? Also love to the see the daily reports.

 

A matrix is a work of art!! Thanks for the info!!

 

Enjoy your trip!

[Lady Arwen]

We're on this cruise with you! Leaving for the Pan Pacific hotel on Tuesday with our friends. First time to Alaska and we're all so excited. See you onboard May8th!!

[heineken21]

Will be on the cruise with you, can't wait. Looking forward reading your perspective. Hopefully we get clear skies!

[rrkman]

On the cruise with you. Will have to check out the bridge clearance.

[elena7seas]

Hi Eileen, I am sure you will have a wonderful time:D.....give Gerry

a big hug for me too:)...oh...and don't worry so much about posting

so much......at least take the week to enjoy yourselves....hoping

I will be doing this cruise in May 2015:)

 

We look forward to seeing you out here on the West Coast. Hugs given :):):).

[elena7seas]

I have added photos of the MDR Menus to my list. Will try to get the Blu menus as well.

 

Hello to everyone who will be on the same sailing. It is a WONDERFUL itinerary.

 

I have ordered sunny weather and clear skies :D:D:D.

 

We will all be out on deck watching that mast retract, I'm sure!

 

See you all soon!

[elena7seas]

Here is my list so far. If I have missed your request, please repost.

 

1. Update Beverage List and Prices as fully as possible.

 

2. Check status of VIP Lounge

 

3. Update the Who's On Board List

 

4. Check on the brand of tea in the Buffet and elsewhere

 

5. Review the Elite Breakfast format

 

6. Review the Elite Cocktail lounge

 

7. Review the Elite Afternoon Tea

 

8. Review the Captain's Club Celebration

 

9. Check out what's happening with Zumba

 

10. Video and photos of retractable mast

 

11. How many Activities staff?

 

12. How frequent is trivia?

 

13. Check to see if brunch eliminated

 

14. Level of dress on formal nights

 

15. MDR Menus

 

16. Blu Menus

[Boxerlover2]

We will be on the Solstice for an 8-night cruise to Alaska, out of Vancouver and returning to Seattle.

 

 

 

I am going to check on a few things for Cruise Critic posters while I am on board, so if you have any questions, I will add them to my list.

 

 

 

I will post short answers from onboard as much as possible. The update to the Beverage List and Beverage Calculator will have to wait until I return home.

 

 

On my list so far:

 

 

 

1. 
    
   
2. Update Beverage List and Prices as fully as possible.
    
    
    
   
3. Check status of VIP Lounge
    
    
    
   
4. Update the Who's On Board List
    
    
    
   
5. Check on the brand of tea in the Buffet and elsewhere
    
    
    
   
6. Review the Elite Breakfast format
    
    
    
   
7. Review the Elite Cocktail lounge
    
    
    
   
8. Review the Elite Afternoon Tea
    
    
    
   
9. Review the Captain's Club Celebration
    
    
    
   
10. Check out what's happening with Zumba
     
    

 

I will also see if I can find any local information on the planned changes for Cellar Masters on the Solstice, and the status of the Hot Glass Show, recognizing that this type of information is not much more than hearsay at this point. Whatever the plans are now, they may change (and likely will) before implementation.

 

 

 

Keep your fingers crossed for us, for a sunny sailaway from Vancouver! We have a brand new cruiser with us, and his wife wants him to love cruising!

 

 

Hello,

 

Would you mind finding out if the outdoor pool is heated and how crowded the solarium gets? This will be our first cruise to Alaska at the end of May; would love to know how many choose the outdoor/indoor pool. Thank you!

 

 

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[redhead525]

We have heard that there have been some significant cuts in the Activity Staff and changes in the activities aboard. Specifically, we have heard they are reducing the number of Trivia games and that there are fewer lectures (I mean the real kind in Celebrity Central or sometimes in the Theater but not the shore excursion or shopping ones).

 

If you could give an update on that, would be most appreciated.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

[lwall8]

I'm envious. My cruise on the Solstice is 47 days away and I cannot wait! It sounds like you will have some really nice weather. Have a wonderful time.