Rare KasioSails Posted April 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 5, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic!" KasioSails was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Hello Everyone I always love reading live reviews and am going to give one a try. 😀 Background and Planning The traveling party this trip is myself, my husband and our 2 boys [7 & 13]. We are recentish West Coasters and haven’t taken a cruise in several years due to the pandemic and trying out other land vacations when we moved here. Before this upcoming trip we have sailed a number of Royal itineraries. This will be our first on Celebrity and this itinerary. Heading out Friday for LAX to stay near the port before embarking on Saturday. Right now is just the the final push to finish packing and plan ahead for work. Can’t wait for Friday 😀🛳️ 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Look forward to following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JintyGirl Posted April 5, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Following along - we embark Solstice on 22nd April. There have been so many live posts recently, it’s been great 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted April 5, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Thanks for taking us with you. Have a wonderful time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapcreator Posted April 5, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 5, 2023 We’ve got some sun for you in SoCal. Looking forward to following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notalotofinfo Posted April 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 5, 2023 We will be on with you on the 8th and again on the 15th 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego spartan Posted April 5, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Will be sailing with you on the 8th as well. Does anyone know how full the ship will be? I know it is Easter and lots of schools still having spring break - but I'm hoping that it won't be too crazy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notalotofinfo Posted April 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Just now, san diego spartan said: Will be sailing with you on the 8th as well. Does anyone know how full the ship will be? I know it is Easter and lots of schools still having spring break - but I'm hoping that it won't be too crazy. Just now, san diego spartan said: Will be sailing with you on the 8th as well. Does anyone know how full the ship will be? I know it is Easter and lots of schools still having spring break - but I'm hoping that it won't be too crazy. Full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego spartan Posted April 5, 2023 #9 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Ok thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KasioSails Posted April 5, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Yeah looking at the website it’s going to be very full. Excited as we finalize our packing and finish up projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
work4cruzn Posted April 5, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Looking forward to following along. We will be on the 15th and looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted April 5, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I’m curious to know if it turns out to be a party ship or if it is more laid back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashcruise Posted April 6, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 6, 2023 We are on this cruise, too. We are flying into LAX from Seattle on Friday and staying near the port as well. So excited to get away and relax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KasioSails Posted April 6, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted April 6, 2023 2 hours ago, flashcruise said: We are on this cruise, too. We are flying into LAX from Seattle on Friday and staying near the port as well. So excited to get away and relax. We are headed out of SeaTac on Friday too. Today was that it is almost here is there anything we are forgetting sort of pre-trip dread (I’ve checked our passports in my travel purse like 6x and I know I will again on Friday) as we finish packing and wrap up deliverables. It’s been almost 6 years since our last cruise - surprising to be just one more day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KasioSails Posted April 6, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted April 6, 2023 5 hours ago, zitsky said: I’m curious to know if it turns out to be a party ship or if it is more laid back? I am not sure what to expect but hoping maybe it’s kind of both at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted April 6, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 6, 2023 6 hours ago, KasioSails said: I am not sure what to expect but hoping maybe it’s kind of both at the same time? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecslady Posted April 6, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Following along. Really interested in how your 7 year old likes the ship and it's activities as I'm thinking of taking my daughter, SIL and two grandsons (6 & 😎 on a Celebrity cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyonefivetwo Posted April 6, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'll be on-board, too! Traveling solo this cruise, so I may be looking for people to talk to 🙂 Here's to a great trip! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 6, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Solstice is a great ship! Have a great family vacation!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Jules Posted April 7, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Looking forward following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KasioSails Posted April 7, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Good evening - hard to believe it’s finally here. Everything is shaping up - flights and forms are done - packing is nearly there - errands are settled - it’s just a wait now to head to the airport in the morning It sounds like the ship is going to be super full I expect from Spring Break and likely with lots of children. I will be interested to compare the feel of the ship busy to Royal which is my only other experiences. DH and sailed on the at the time brand new Mariner for our honeymoon and were hooked on cruising from the moment we walked onboard. We are staying in a Celebrity Suite on this trip so if anyone has any specific questions to the experience or room let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KasioSails Posted April 7, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted April 7, 2023 13 hours ago, ecslady said: Following along. Really interested in how your 7 year old likes the ship and it's activities as I'm thinking of taking my daughter, SIL and two grandsons (6 & 😎 on a Celebrity cruise. Thanks - I’ll be sure to provide details to the children’s experience. My younger one is a bit of a reserved and cautious soul (though still with child energy) and would be very unsettled on some of the really big ships or like a Disney with the characters walking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted April 7, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I’m also looking forward to following along. Wishing you and your family a wonderful cruise holiday and a Happy Easter! 🐣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woostergirl Posted April 7, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Looking forward to following along! We are also on the West Coast. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserchuck Posted April 7, 2023 #25 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I just read that there is a labor dispute at the Port of Los Angeles, and that the Port is closed today due to a shortage of workers. It is not clear from the article whether this is limited to container ships, or if it also impacts passenger ships. I hope this does not impact the cruise scheduled to depart tomorrow. https://www.ttnews.com/articles/west-coast-shut-labor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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