Generally enjoyable trip

Item: Celebrity Solstice
Rating: 3.7
Author: Flydrive

Celebrity Solstice Cruise Review to South Pacific

Flydrive

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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17 Night Fiji Transpacific (Sydney To Honolulu)

Sail date: April 09, 2024

Ship: Celebrity Solstice

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 1281

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

Was solid, fine cruise. Would not say wow, but generally good. We missed two stops due to weather and a medical emergency, which was unfortunate and could have been communicated better. LGBT drinks were held in undesirable locations and unadvertised after the third day. Service had its ups and downs.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Fast and efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food was good, if not great in main dining room. Did not try specialty restaurants. Buffet also very good.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not a lot of interesting talks, unappealing activities/games in general. Gym was spacious but many machines broken.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Ship singers and dancers excellent. Special performers were mixed.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Some mix ups in the main dining room, room attendant excellent. Bar staff mixed. Excellent martini bar bartenders, other bartenders lackluster.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Good for an older ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

It was average for a balcony room. Not much benefit from the concierge class.

Ship tip

Outside buffet tables are the best!

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Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

5 out of 5

Suva, Fiji

4 out of 5

Lautoka, Fiji Islands

3 out of 5

Cross International Dateline

3 out of 5

Pago Pago, American Samoa

4 out of 5

Apia, Samoa

4 out of 5

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and efficient. Immigration on ship very fast.

8 Comments

Gwbigdog 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

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AuntPinkie 7 months ago

Fascinating itinerary. Appreciate your feedback. Sorry it wasn’t a “WOW” cruise. Glad you managed to enjoy some of it.

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bubbles60 7 months ago

Looks like a fun and interesting itinerary.

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cruising2004 7 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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BPRD2696 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing.

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HeavySeas 7 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 7 months ago

Appreciate the review

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