Sea Day on the Celebrity Solstice My first full day was a sea day on the Celebrity Solstice as we made our way from Sydney, Australia to Hobart, Tasmania. How about this for the most perfect sunrise ever? There’s something so special and unique about sunrises at sea. A quick stop at Café al Bacio for… Read More
Video of Sydney Harbour at Sailaway Before departing Sydney for my 12-night New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, it was time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. I had a front row seat to the most spectacular view of Sydney Harbour at sailaway. Even though it was raining, how can you not… Read More
Sailing Out of Sydney Hidden under the clouds in Sydney Harbour is none other than the Celebrity Solstice. On that grey and cold day, we were sailing out of Sydney finally. We made our way onto the ship to begin our 12-night cruise to New Zealand. For me personally, I was glad to be out… Read More
On my recent Celebrity Cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, my cabin of choice was an Aqua Class cabin. Located near the Aqua Spa with complimentary access to the Persian Garden and Relaxation Room, this was the perfect choice for a 12-night cruise to the South Pacific and Fiji back in October 2013. Measuring approximately 194… Read More
Celebrity Solstice is the first ship in the Solstice class of ships by Celebrity Cruises and is by no means an ordinary cruise ship. Did you know that the Solstice Class was named “Best Cruise Ships” by Frommer’s 2011? Celebrity Solstice accommodates 2850 guests and was first launched in 2008. With the trademark “X” on… Read More
Embarkation day for any cruise is an exciting day, but it was especially exciting sailing out of Sydney. I couldn’t get enough of the scenery, the warm weather, and the amazing people. If you haven’t cruised before or if you haven’t sailed out of Sydney, here’s what you can expect. After checking in at Overseas… Read More
Although it was Fall back in New England, on this bright and sunny Spring day in October in Australia. We were in Sydney because we were sailing on the Celebrity Solstice out of Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) for a South Pacific and Fiji cruise. Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT), from where the Celebrity Solstice departs, was only a few minutes walk… Read More
If you are ready to board one of the most beautiful ships at sea, then get ready for the Celebrity Solstice by Celebrity Cruises. This beautiful ship was built in Germany and inaugurated on November 23, 2008 into service. She can accommodate 2,850 passengers in seven different stateroom categories including the new Aqua Class. Celebrity… Read More
The Celebrity Reflection is the fifth and final ship in the Solstice class for Celebrity Cruises. She can accommodate 3,046 passengers and its 1,000+ crew members. Inaugurated on October 12, 2012, the Celebrity Reflection made her way across the Atlantic to Miami for her inaugural Caribbean cruise on December 5, 2012 and her inaugural 7-night… Read More
Leaning Tower of Pisa at Brunch After a great night of fun, we woke up tired, but ready to take on a sea day onboard the Celebrity Reflection. Anna has been diligent about working out every single day and well, I hate her. No, I wish I could as well, but the pain in my… Read More