May 2015 Celebrity Solstice-Alaska

Celebrity Solstice Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

michealalbert2

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 08, 2015

Ship: Celebrity Solstice

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 1001

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Beautiful ship, incredible scenery, wonderful weather, attentive service, very good food (in main dining room/specialty restaurants). Ship passengers predominantly rural, middle Americans with casual disregard for manners and social graces. Ports were strictly geared to 'kitch' souvenir shops and tourist trap restaurants. Shore excursions were offensively over-priced and seemed designed to process as many tourists as possible in any given time frame.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

First-time on a cruise so, seemed like a small cabin. Definitely okay for one person but would be hard-pressed to occupy with another. Good selection of free on-demand movies, nicely appointed but compact bathroom. Thanks to the veranda, didn't feel claustrophobic.

Ship tip

The full buffet had a nice selection of breads, salads, main dishes as well as specialty foods -- Asian stir-fry/Indian (India), etc. -- as well as plenty of fruits & beverages. Try not to call it the "Sneeze-Guard" Cafe or converse with your mouth packed with food.

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