Celebrity Solstice Ship Tour: What You’ll Find Onboard 🚢

Celebrity Solstice Ship Tour - Full Walk-Through

Planning a cruise on the Celebrity Solstice and wondering what the ship is like before you sail? During our 7 night Alaska cruise, we spent plenty of time exploring the public spaces, restaurants, lounges, entertainment venues, and outdoor decks aboard this beautiful Celebrity Cruises ship.

Whether you’re trying to decide if the Celebrity Solstice is the right ship for you or simply want to become more familiar with the layout before embarkation day, this complete ship tour will show you many of the spaces you’ll encounter throughout your sailing.

The Celebrity Solstice has a more elegant and relaxed atmosphere than many modern cruise ships. While there are plenty of activities and entertainment options available, we found the ship to have a quieter, more laid back feel that catered primarily to adults and couples.

Celebrity Solstice docked in Alaska during a 7 night cruise. — The beautiful Celebrity Solstice docked in Alaska.

One of the things we appreciated most was how easy the ship was to navigate. After just a day or two onboard, we felt very comfortable moving between decks and finding our way around the various venues.

The Lido Pool Area

Located on Deck 12, the Lido Pool area serves as one of the main gathering places aboard the Celebrity Solstice. This outdoor space features two swimming pools, several hot tubs, and plenty of lounge chairs for relaxing while enjoying ocean views.

Even on our Alaska sailing, we found guests enjoying the pools and hot tubs throughout the week. The layout also made it easy to move between the pool deck, the Mast Grill, and the Oceanview Cafe.

The Lido Pool area aboard the Celebrity Solstice. — The Lido Pool area offers pools, hot tubs, and plenty of outdoor seating.

The Solstice Theater

Located toward the front of the ship, the Solstice Theater hosts many of the ship’s major entertainment events. Production shows, comedians, magicians, and other performers take the stage here throughout the cruise.

The theater itself is beautiful, with excellent sightlines and seating spread across multiple levels. We attended several performances during our sailing and found the venue comfortable and easy to navigate.

The Solstice Theater aboard the Celebrity Solstice. — The Solstice Theater hosts many of the ship’s nightly entertainment events.

The Grand Foyer

The Grand Foyer quickly became one of our favorite spaces onboard. Spanning multiple decks, this impressive atrium serves as a central gathering place and creates a dramatic first impression when you enter.

Throughout the cruise, we found ourselves returning here again and again. Live music, entertainment, comfortable seating, and beautiful lighting all helped make it one of the ship’s most recognizable spaces.

The Grand Foyer aboard the Celebrity Solstice. — The Grand Foyer is one of the most impressive public spaces aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

Beyond these featured areas, the ship also includes the adults only Solarium, Sunset Park, the Sky Observation Lounge, the casino, shopping areas, restaurants, bars, fitness facilities, and numerous smaller venues spread throughout the ship.

If you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice cruise, taking some time to become familiar with the ship before you board can help you make the most of your vacation.

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The Truth About the Celebrity Solstice: Our Likes & Wishes 🚢

After spending seven nights aboard the Celebrity Solstice on an Alaska cruise from Vancouver, we had plenty of time to explore the ship and experience what it has to offer. There was a lot we really enjoyed, along with a few things we wished were different!

In this Celebrity Solstice review, we’re sharing our Likes & Wishes in four main areas: the layout and amenities, our sideways inside cabin 7160, the free food and restaurants, and the entertainment and activities onboard. 🚢🏔️

Celebrity Solstice Layout & Amenities

Grand Foyer aboard the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship — The elegant Grand Foyer is one of the beautiful public spaces aboard the Celebrity Solstice. 🚢

One of our first impressions of the Celebrity Solstice was how elegant and sophisticated the ship felt. It had recently been through dry dock, and many areas felt fresh and updated. Even though our sailing was full, we also rarely felt like the ship was overcrowded.

Some of our favourite spaces included Sunset Park, with its outdoor seating, games and beautiful aft views, and the Sky Observation Lounge, where the floor-to-ceiling windows made it a fantastic place to enjoy Alaska’s scenery when the weather wasn’t cooperating.

We also really enjoyed the relaxing indoor Solarium, the outdoor pools, Oceanview Cafe, Grand Epernay Restaurant and many of the lounges throughout the ship.

One of our biggest wishes was the lack of a sports court and public forward-facing outdoor space on the upper decks. We also found the beautiful Grand Foyer could become crowded during popular events.

Overall, though, we thought the Celebrity Solstice was a beautiful, classy and easy-to-navigate ship. 👍

Our Sideways Inside Cabin 7160 🛏️

Sideways inside cabin 7160 aboard the Celebrity Solstice — Our spacious sideways inside cabin 7160 was our home for seven nights aboard the Celebrity Solstice. 🛏️

Our home for the week was inside cabin 7160 on Deck 7, and its unusual sideways layout ended up being one of the things we really liked.

The cabin felt surprisingly spacious for an inside room, with a full-size couch, large vanity, plenty of storage and a good amount of open floor space. We also had two North American outlets and one European outlet at the vanity.

Interestingly, USB-A and USB-C charging ports appeared beside both sides of our bed partway through the cruise! Looking back at our footage, they had covers over them when we boarded and appeared to have been installed during our sailing.

The bathroom included a glass shower enclosure, plenty of shelving and shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We also found the cabin generally quiet and were able to request a large fan.

Our biggest wish? We couldn’t fit our suitcases underneath the bed! Thankfully, the room was spacious enough that this wasn’t a major problem.

Overall, we were very happy with cabin 7160 for our seven-night cruise.

Celebrity Solstice Free Food & Restaurants 🍽️

Filet mignon with shrimp served in the Celebrity Solstice main dining room — Filet mignon with shrimp was the chef’s special on our final evening aboard the Celebrity Solstice. 🥩🍤

We were impressed with the variety of complimentary food available aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

The Oceanview Cafe offered a large selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with separate food islands that helped keep lines manageable. We found everything from omelettes, eggs Benedict and waffles at breakfast to carving stations, steak, salmon, pizza, Indian and Asian dishes, salads and plenty of desserts later in the day.

Other complimentary options included the Mast Grill, Spa Cafe, Sunset Park Cafe, and complimentary snacks and pastries at Cafe al Bacio.

Our main dining room was the beautiful Grand Epernay Restaurant, where we enjoyed breakfast and several dinners. Some highlights included prime rib, beef Wellington, salmon, short ribs, complimentary lobster tail on the second formal night and even filet mignon as the chef’s special on our final evening. 🥩🦞

We wished there had been a little more variety among the appetizers, and some of our steaks were cooked more than requested, but overall we thought the complimentary dining was very good.

Celebrity Solstice Entertainment & Activities 🎭

Candlelight concert in the Celebrity Solstice Sky Observation Lounge — The candlelight concert in the Sky Observation Lounge was one of our favorite entertainment experiences of the cruise. 🎻✨

Entertainment was another highlight, especially the production shows and live music.

The Solstice Theater featured singers, dancers, aerial performers and, importantly for us, a live band. Some of our favourite shows included Rockumentary, Broken Strings, and Smoke & Ivories. We also enjoyed guest comedians, magicians and musicians throughout the week.

One of our favourite evenings was the candlelight concert in the Sky Observation Lounge, with the sun setting outside while a violinist, pianist and full band performed. 🎻

The dueling pianos were another highlight, although they were so popular that the Boulevard Lounge often wasn’t big enough for everyone wanting to watch.

There were also plenty of activities, including trivia, bingo, karaoke, arts and crafts, dance lessons, board games, Skee-Ball, shuffleboard, cornhole and more.

The overall atmosphere was definitely more relaxed than party-focused, which we thought suited an Alaska cruise extremely well.

Our Final Thoughts on the Celebrity Solstice 🚢

After seven nights onboard, we came away impressed with the Celebrity Solstice. We loved its elegant atmosphere, comfortable public spaces, relaxing Solarium, surprisingly spacious inside cabin, complimentary dining and high-quality entertainment.

Of course, there were things we wished were different, and that’s exactly why we like sharing both sides of our experience.

If you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise or considering booking this ship, we hope our Likes & Wishes help you know a little more about what to expect before you sail! 🚢🏔️

Watch our full Celebrity Solstice Likes & Wishes review here:
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FREE Food on Celebrity Solstice: What to Expect

Planning a Celebrity Solstice cruise and wondering what food is included with your cruise fare? 🍽️ During our 7-night Alaska cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice, we had the chance to try a wide variety of complimentary food around the ship, from the Oceanview Cafe buffet to quick bites and meals in the Grand Epernay Restaurant.

In this guide, we’ll take you through some of the food you can expect to find onboard. We also collected many of the actual Celebrity Solstice main dining room menus from our sailing, which you can check out below.

Grand Epernay main dining room aboard Celebrity Solstice — The beautiful two-story Grand Epernay Restaurant aboard the Celebrity Solstice. 🍽️

📋 Celebrity Solstice Main Dining Room Menus

Want to see what was actually on the menu during our Celebrity Solstice cruise? We saved many of the breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menus from our sailing so you can take a closer look before your cruise.

These menus are from our specific 7-night Alaska sailing, so menu items and selections may change depending on your sailing date and itinerary.

☕ Celebrity Solstice Breakfast Menu

The breakfast menu included options such as Eggs Benedict, omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles and French toast, along with fruit, pastries, cereals and other continental breakfast choices.

Main Dining Room Breakfast Menu

Celebrity Solstice Breakfast MDR Download

🥗 Celebrity Solstice Lunch Menus

We collected two different main dining room lunch menus during our sailing.

Main Dining Room Lunch Menu 1

Celebrity Solstice Day 2 Lunch MDR Download

Main Dining Room Lunch Menu 2

Celebrity Solstice Day 6 Lunch MDR Download

🍽️ Celebrity Solstice Dinner Menus

🍰 Celebrity Solstice Dessert Menus

The dessert menus featured plenty of choices throughout the cruise, including options such as crème brûlée, cakes, pies, ice cream and sorbet. One of the menus from our sailing, for example, included warm apple crumble à la mode, crème brûlée and After Eight ice cream.

Day 1 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 1 Dessert MDR Download

Day 2 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 2 Dessert MDR Download

Day 3 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 3 Dessert MDR Download

Day 4 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 4 Dessert MDR Download

Day 5 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 5 Dessert MDR Download

Day 6 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 6 Dessert MDR 2nd Chic Night Download

Day 7 Dessert Menu

Celebrity Solstice Day 7 Dessert MDR Download

🚢 Celebrity Solstice Complimentary Food Tour

Now that you’ve had a chance to check out the menus, let’s take a look at some of the complimentary food we found around the Celebrity Solstice.

All of the food featured in our video was included with our cruise fare at no additional cost. There are specialty restaurants and other food and beverage options available for an additional charge, but this tour focuses specifically on the included food we saw and ate during our cruise.

Oceanview Cafe Buffet

The Oceanview Cafe is the main buffet aboard the Celebrity Solstice and is located on Deck 14. The buffet uses an island-style layout, which made it easy to move between the different food stations.

For breakfast, we found everything from eggs, bacon, sausage and hash browns to pancakes, waffles, French toast, fresh fruit, pastries, cereals and made-to-order omelets. There were also a variety of international breakfast dishes available.

At lunch and dinner, the selection changed considerably, with salads, meats and cheeses, pizza, pasta, Indian dishes, Mexican-inspired options, carving stations, fish, chicken, vegetables and much more. 🍕🥗

And don’t skip dessert! We found cakes, cookies, soft-serve ice cream and even hard-scoop ice cream with several flavours available during our sailing. 🍦

Hard scoop ice cream at the Oceanview Cafe buffet on Celebrity Solstice — Hard-scoop ice cream was one of our favourite dessert options at the Celebrity Solstice Oceanview Cafe. 🍦

Complimentary Drinks

The Oceanview Cafe also had complimentary beverage stations with regular and decaf coffee, hot water, tea, iced tea, lemonade and other beverages. Juice selections were also available during breakfast.

🍔 More Complimentary Food Around Celebrity Solstice

The buffet certainly isn’t your only option.

Up on Deck 15, Sunset Park Cafe offered a selection of complimentary snacks, including sandwiches, wraps, pastries, salads and fruit cups. This was also where we found the afternoon warm cookie hour. 🍪

Near the pool, Mast Grill was the place to grab hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries, while Spa Cafe in the Solarium offered lighter options such as fruit, salads and wraps.

We also stopped by Cafe al Bacio, where the specialty coffees cost extra, but we found a selection of complimentary pastries, cakes, cookies and small sandwiches.

Complimentary cakes and cookies at Cafe al Bacio on Celebrity Solstice — A selection of complimentary cakes, pastries and cookies at Cafe al Bacio aboard the Celebrity Solstice. 🍰🍪

🍽️ Grand Epernay Restaurant

The beautiful two-story Grand Epernay Restaurant is the Celebrity Solstice’s main dining room, located toward the aft of the ship on Decks 3 and 4.

We ate here for breakfast, lunch and dinner during our cruise. Breakfast included options such as omelets, Eggs Benedict, pancakes and waffles, while lunch offered a changing selection of appetizers, sandwiches and entrées.

Dinner was where we saw the largest variety throughout the week, with different appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts each evening. On our first Evening Chic night, for example, the menu included shrimp scampi, pan-seared cobia, seared duck, grilled lamb T-bone and Steak Diane, along with the Celebrity Classics.

During the cruise we also enjoyed dishes including prime rib, Beef Wellington, braised beef short ribs and filet mignon with shrimp. On our second Evening Chic night, complimentary broiled lobster tail was also available. 🦞

Complimentary lobster tail dinner at Grand Epernay on Celebrity Solstice — The complimentary broiled lobster tail served during our second Evening Chic night aboard the Celebrity Solstice. 🦞

🎥 Watch Our Celebrity Solstice Food Tour

Want to see what all this food actually looked like?

In our FREE Food on Celebrity Solstice: What to Expect! video, we take you around the ship and show you the complimentary food we found during our 7-night sailing, including the Oceanview Cafe, Sunset Park Cafe, Mast Grill, Spa Cafe, Cafe al Bacio and Grand Epernay Restaurant.

Watch the full Celebrity Solstice food tour here:
https://youtu.be/IrBIOyi1iV4

If you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice cruise, we hope this food tour and collection of menus helps give you a better idea of what you can expect onboard. Happy cruising! 🚢🍽️

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

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.

🚢 Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise Day 4: Hubbard Glacier & Broken Strings

Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Hubbard Glacier - Day 4 Vlog

Day 4 of our Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise brought one of the highlights of our entire Alaska adventure, Hubbard Glacier. We spent the morning cruising through misty waters before the skies cleared to reveal one of Alaska’s most spectacular glaciers. From relaxing with coffee and enjoying clam chowder in a bread bowl while taking in the views to another fantastic evening of entertainment and dining, it was an unforgettable day aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

🎥 Watch the full vlog here:
https://youtu.be/Ct55bpLbHTg

🏔️ 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: Exploring Icy Strait Point (Day 3)

One of the highlights of our Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise was visiting Icy Strait Point, one of Alaska’s most unique cruise destinations. During Day 3 of our 7-night Alaska cruise, we enjoyed a relaxing morning aboard the Celebrity Solstice before heading ashore to explore everything Icy Strait Point has to offer, including the scenic nature trail, the historic cannery, and the beautiful waterfront community of Hoonah.

Watch the full vlog here:

🎥 Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Exploring Icy Strait Point – Day 3
https://youtu.be/EV3Vr72a0y4

Walking the Nature Trail

One of the best ways to reach the historic cannery area is by taking the Nature Trail. This scenic forest path winds through the rainforest and offers a peaceful walk surrounded by towering trees before arriving at the shops, museum, and restaurants.

Nature Trail leading to the Hoonah Cannery at Icy Strait Point, Alaska — The scenic Nature Trail is a beautiful way to walk between the main cruise area and the historic Hoonah Cannery at Icy Strait Point.

Exploring the Historic Cannery & Museum

The historic cannery is one of the highlights of Icy Strait Point. We spent time exploring the museum, browsing the unique shops, and learning more about the area’s rich fishing history while enjoying the beautiful waterfront setting.

Historic Hoonah Cannery and Museum at Icy Strait Point during our Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise — Exploring the historic Hoonah Cannery and Museum at Icy Strait Point, one of the highlights of our Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise.

Walking to Hoonah

Rather than taking the shuttle, we chose to walk the scenic Veterans Memorial Sea Walk to the nearby community of Hoonah. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) each way and follows the shoreline, offering beautiful ocean views and a relaxing way to experience the area beyond the cruise port. It ended up being one of our favorite parts of the afternoon.

Veterans Memorial Sea Walk leading from Icy Strait Point to Hoonah, Alaska — Walking the scenic Veterans Memorial Sea Walk, a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk each way between Icy Strait Point and Hoonah, Alaska.

Highlights from Day 3

🚢 Breakfast in the Grand Epernay Restaurant
🚁 Captain’s Club visit to the Celebrity Solstice helipad
🌲 Walking the Nature Trail
🏛️ Exploring the Historic Cannery & Museum
🚶 Walking the Veterans Memorial Sea Walk to Hoonah
🚠 Riding the complimentary Transporter Gondola
🎩 Magic Show in the Solstice Theater
🍽️ Dinner in the Grand Epernay Restaurant
🎻 Candlelight Concert in the Sky Lounge

Whether you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise, researching Icy Strait Point, or looking for ideas on what to do while you’re in port, we hope this vlog gives you a great look at one of Alaska’s most memorable cruise destinations.

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10 Questions We Had Before Sailing Celebrity Solstice (Answered)

Planning a Celebrity Solstice cruise? Before sailing on the Celebrity Solstice, we had plenty of questions about what to expect onboard. From dropping off our carry-on bags and charging our devices to formal night, complimentary dining, cabin amenities, and whether we’d sail the Celebrity Solstice again, we wanted to know the answers before stepping onboard.

After spending a week aboard the Celebrity Solstice on a 7-night Alaska cruise, we’re answering the 10 biggest questions we had before sailing. If you’d like to see everything in more detail, be sure to watch our full video below.

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1. Can You Drop Off Your Carry-On Bags Before Your Cabin Is Ready?

Yes! Shortly after boarding the Celebrity Solstice, we were allowed to leave our carry-on bags in our cabin while our stateroom attendant finished preparing the room. It made embarkation day much easier since we didn’t have to carry our bags around the ship for a couple of hours.

2. What Charging Options Are Available?

The vanity includes two North American outlets and one European outlet, while the bathroom has a shaver outlet. One pleasant surprise was discovering USB-A and USB-C charging ports beside the bed after the ship’s refurbishment. Bringing a European adapter is still a great idea for adding even more charging options.

Celebrity Solstice vanity power outlets with two North American outlets and one European outlet. — The vanity includes two North American outlets and one European outlet, making it easy to charge multiple devices.

3. Will You Get a Table for Two?

We had an assigned dining time of 8:15 in the Grand Epernay Restaurant, but we weren’t sure if we’d be seated with other guests or have our own table. To our surprise, Celebrity had already assigned us a window table for two for the entire cruise, making every dinner feel a little more special.

4. Can You Request a Fan, and Is the Cabin Cool Enough?

Our inside cabin stayed comfortable throughout our Alaska cruise, especially with the thermostat turned down. We also requested a fan through Guest Services, and one was delivered to our stateroom shortly after boarding. If you enjoy sleeping with a fan, it’s worth asking because they’re available on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. Does the Shower Have a Door, and What Amenities Are Included?

The Celebrity Solstice features an acrylic shower door instead of a shower curtain, which we really appreciated. The shower also included shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. In addition, the bathroom offered liquid hand soap, body lotion, and a hair dryer, so there were fewer toiletries to pack.

6. Does Celebrity Solstice Feel Crowded?

Even though our sailing was completely sold out, the ship rarely felt crowded. We usually found seating in the buffet, elevator waits were short, and there were plenty of quiet places to relax throughout the ship.

Celebrity Solstice Resort Deck featuring the main pool, hot tubs, lounge chairs, and Alaska scenery. — Even on a sold-out sailing, we found plenty of space to relax around the Lido Deck.

7. What Is Chic Night Really Like?

Celebrity’s Chic Night was much more relaxed than we expected. While many guests dressed nicely, very few men wore full suits on the first Chic Night. On the second Chic Night, more passengers dressed up, and yes, complimentary lobster tail was served in the Grand Epernay Restaurant.

Grand Epernay Restaurant aboard Celebrity Solstice featuring elegant dining room décor. — Chic Night in the Grand Epernay Restaurant included elegant dining and complimentary lobster tail.

8. What Complimentary Dining Is Included?

There are plenty of complimentary dining options aboard the Celebrity Solstice. During our cruise, we enjoyed the Oceanview Café buffet, Mast Grill, Sunset Park Café, Spa Café, Café Al Bacio, and the Grand Epernay Restaurant, giving us lots of variety throughout the week.

9. Can You Relax in the Buffet Between Meals?

Yes! One thing we really appreciated was being able to stop into the Oceanview Café between meal times for a coffee, lemonade, iced tea, or juice while enjoying the incredible scenery through the large windows. It became one of our favorite places to unwind.

Seating area inside the Oceanview Café aboard Celebrity Solstice with large panoramic windows overlooking Alaska. — The Oceanview Café isn’t just a great place to eat. It’s also the perfect spot to relax with a drink and enjoy the incredible Alaskan scenery between meal times.

10. Would We Sail Celebrity Solstice Again?

Absolutely. We loved the elegant atmosphere, relaxing pace, beautiful public spaces, and overall adult-focused experience. If you’re looking for a cruise that feels refined, comfortable, and relaxing, we wouldn’t hesitate to sail on the Celebrity Solstice again.

Adults-only Solarium aboard Celebrity Solstice featuring the indoor pool and lounge chairs. — The adults-only Solarium was one of our favorite quiet places to relax aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

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Day 7 Dinner Menu

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🚢 Celebrity Solstice Complimentary Food Tour

Oceanview Cafe Buffet

Complimentary Drinks

🍔 More Complimentary Food Around Celebrity Solstice

🍽️ Grand Epernay Restaurant

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🍳 Breakfast & Our Final Sea Day

🐋 Inside Passage & Whale Spotting

🎭 Our Final Evening Aboard Celebrity Solstice

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🚢 Final Thoughts

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🏔️ Cruising Hubbard Glacier

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🐌 Dinner at the Grand Epernay Restaurant

🌊 Another Incredible Day in Alaska

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Walking to Hoonah

Highlights from Day 3

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1. Can You Drop Off Your Carry-On Bags Before Your Cabin Is Ready?

2. What Charging Options Are Available?

3. Will You Get a Table for Two?

4. Can You Request a Fan, and Is the Cabin Cool Enough?

5. Does the Shower Have a Door, and What Amenities Are Included?

6. Does Celebrity Solstice Feel Crowded?

7. What Is Chic Night Really Like?

8. What Complimentary Dining Is Included?

9. Can You Relax in the Buffet Between Meals?

10. Would We Sail Celebrity Solstice Again?

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