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Our final day aboard the Celebrity Solstice had arrived! 🚢 After an incredible week exploring Alaska, Day 7 was a relaxing sea day as we sailed through the beautiful Inside Passage on our way back to Vancouver. Between incredible mountain scenery, ship spotting, whale sightings, entertainment, and one final dinner onboard, there was still plenty to enjoy on our last day.

🍳 Breakfast & Our Final Sea Day

We started the morning with breakfast in the Grand Epernay Restaurant before heading out to enjoy the ship. The weather was finally cooperating, so we spent some time playing ping pong, ship spotting, enjoying the views from the aft, browsing the shops, and grabbing some salted caramel gelato. It was a relaxing way to enjoy our final day aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

Cruise ships sailing near the Celebrity Solstice during the final sea day of an Alaska cruise. — 🚢 A little ship spotting during our final sea day aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

🐋 Inside Passage & Whale Spotting

As we sailed near the northern tip of Vancouver Island, we were lucky enough to spot a group of orcas right beside the ship! Later in the afternoon, while cruising through the beautiful Inside Passage, we also spotted a humpback whale with the mountains and islands surrounding us. Seeing both orcas and a humpback on our final day was an incredible surprise.

We also caught an afternoon performance from the dueling pianos and spent some time playing the complimentary games in The Parlor before heading back outside to enjoy more of the scenery.

Humpback whale spotted in the Inside Passage surrounded by forested islands and mountains during a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise. — 🐋 Cruising through the beautiful Inside Passage, with a humpback whale making an appearance in the distance!

🎭 Our Final Evening Aboard Celebrity Solstice

Our final evening began with the Captain, Officers and Crew Farewell followed by Smoke & Ivories in the Solstice Theater. The production featured live music, singing, dancing, tap dancing, and acrobatics, and it was a fantastic show to finish our week onboard.

We then headed to the Grand Epernay Restaurant for one final dinner, where the chef’s special was filet mignon with shrimp. We also shared the braised beef short rib before finishing with the apple tart and crème brûlée. 🍽️

Filet mignon topped with shrimp served for the final dinner in the Grand Epernay Restaurant aboard Celebrity Solstice. — 🍽️ One final dinner in the Grand Epernay Restaurant, filet mignon topped with shrimp.

📽️ Watch Our Celebrity Solstice Day 7 Vlog

Come along for our complete final day aboard the Celebrity Solstice as we cruise the Inside Passage, spot whales, enjoy the entertainment, and wrap up our 7-night Alaska adventure.

Watch Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise Day 7 on YouTube

🚢 Final Thoughts

After seven nights aboard, we came away really impressed with the Celebrity Solstice. We found the ship calm, classy, and sophisticated, and despite its age, it felt clean, modern, and well maintained. From Hubbard Glacier and our Alaska ports to the incredible wildlife and Inside Passage scenery, it was a fantastic week aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

Related Celebrity Solstice Articles

If you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise, you may also enjoy these related articles:

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🌲 Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Exploring Icy Strait Point – Day 3

🏔️ Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Hubbard Glacier – Day 4

🐋 Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Juneau & Whale Watching – Day 5

🦅 Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Ketchikan Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles – Day 6

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🏔️ Cruising Hubbard Glacier

The day began early as we entered Yakutat Bay on our way to Hubbard Glacier. Although the morning started with fog and mist, the weather gradually cleared, revealing incredible glacier views. The Celebrity Solstice spent nearly two hours slowly rotating so everyone onboard could enjoy different perspectives of the glacier. It was another reminder that no two glacier visits are ever exactly the same.

Hubbard Glacier viewed from Celebrity Solstice during an Alaska cruise

The fog gradually cleared to reveal the breathtaking Hubbard Glacier as Celebrity Solstice spent nearly two hours enjoying this incredible Alaska destination.

🎭 Broken Strings in the Solstice Theater

After a relaxing afternoon aboard the ship, we headed to the Solstice Theater for Broken Strings, one of our favorite production shows of the cruise. The high-energy performance featured live music, talented singers and dancers, incredible acrobatics, and an impressive stage set inspired by a lively country bar. It was a fantastic evening of entertainment and one we would definitely recommend.

Broken Strings production show with acrobats in the Solstice Theater aboard Celebrity Solstice

Broken Strings featured live music, talented performers, and incredible acrobatics during another outstanding evening aboard Celebrity Solstice.

🐌 Dinner at the Grand Epernay Restaurant

Dinner was another highlight of the evening. We enjoyed appetizers including Celebrity’s signature escargot, followed by delicious entrées and one of our favorite desserts, the crème brûlée. Dining by the window while glaciers and snow-capped mountains passed by outside made for a memorable end to another amazing day in Alaska.

Escargot served in the Grand Epernay Restaurant aboard Celebrity Solstice

Celebrity’s signature escargot is available every evening in the Grand Epernay Restaurant and quickly became one of our favorite appetizers.

🌊 Another Incredible Day in Alaska

Hubbard Glacier is always one of the highlights of an Alaska cruise, and this visit certainly didn’t disappoint. Between the spectacular glacier scenery, great entertainment, outstanding dining, and time spent relaxing aboard the Celebrity Solstice, Day 4 was another unforgettable chapter of our Alaska adventure. Next up, we’re heading to Juneau for an exciting whale watching excursion.

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Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Final Sea Day & Inside Passage – Day 7