Cruise Reviews, Ship Reviews by The Avid Cruiser

New Celebrity Solstice photographs posted. Click on the Celebrity Solstice slideshow or click photos below.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain

If you believe in buying low and selling high, then now is the time to invest in a cruise. The economy’s doldrums have hit the leisure travel business – just like any other industry — and cruise lines are responding with the best promotions ever seen.
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Sister ships: Infinity, Summit, Constellation

Ship capacity: 1,950 based on double occupancy

On our sailing: 1,890 passengers. A summary of nationalities from the passenger manifest looked like the roll call for a United Nations’ meeting. We met Russians, Danes, Swedes, South Americans, Greeks, Chinese, Brits, Irish and Dutch.

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When people learn that I am a travel writer specializing in cruise vacations, one question never fails to surface: “What’s your favorite cruise line?”

It’s a difficult question to answer, like asking which of your children do you love most. As with my children, when it comes to cruises, there is no clear winner. I have two favorite kids. My favorite cruise line? There are many. But ask me my favorite cruise ship, and I can answer that. Celebrity Solstice, at least for the moment. She is a truly remarkable ship. Continue Reading »

Over the next few weeks, I invite you to read articles, view photos and videos, and learn more about a cruise ship that breaks the mold.

In fact, during my short time on board Celebrity’s newest ship, I felt as though I were in a small city as opposed to a huge cruise ship.

Celebrity Solstice simply is a stunning ship, or as one travel agent who has cruised on countless vessels told me, “five-star-plus-wow!”

Solstice is making her debut cruises out of Fort Lauderdale before heading to Europe in the spring. I have no doubt that after hearing and reading all the buzz, you’ll want to consider cruising Celebrity Solstice. I’m here to help.

My articles are intended to help you sort out how to best experience the ship - both before and during your cruise. I’ll be posting interviews with Celebrity’s Vice President of Food & Beverage Jacques Van Stade about some of the unique dining innovations as well as interviews with the ship’s designers about what makes this ship so special.

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Celebrity Cruises is gearing up for its biggest season ever in Europe. Five ships, including the new Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, will offer more itineraries in Europe than ever before for Celebrity Cruises. Continue Reading »