Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Day 1, Sail Away from Vancouver

Celebrity Solstice Alaska Cruise: Sail Away from Vancouver - Day 1 Vlog

Our Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise is officially underway! We begin our 7-night Alaska adventure by boarding the beautiful Celebrity Solstice in Vancouver, British Columbia. From exploring the ship and settling into our inside stateroom to enjoying an incredible sail away and our first evening onboard, Day 1 was the perfect start to our cruise.

If you’re planning a Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise, this vlog will give you a great idea of what embarkation day is really like, along with our first impressions of the ship.

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Boarding the Celebrity Solstice

After spending a couple of nights at the River Rock Casino Resort near Vancouver International Airport, we took the Canada Line SkyTrain to Canada Place. Boarding the Celebrity Solstice was quick and easy, giving us plenty of time to start exploring before our cabin was ready.

Celebrity Solstice docked at Canada Place in Vancouver before departing on a 7-night Alaska cruise. — Boarding day has arrived as we begin our 7-night Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise from Vancouver.

Exploring the Ship & Settling In

Once onboard, we explored many of the ship’s beautiful public spaces, including the Solstice Theater, Grand Epernay Restaurant, Oceanview Café, Lido Deck, Solarium, Spa, Fitness Center, and Sunset Park. We also moved into our inside stateroom and started settling in before sail away.

Lido Deck aboard Celebrity Solstice with pools, hot tubs, and lounge chairs on embarkation day. — We spent the afternoon exploring the Celebrity Solstice before sail away from Vancouver.

Sail Away & Our First Evening

Sailing away from Vancouver is always one of our favorite parts of cruising. After enjoying beautiful views as we left the city behind, we wrapped up the evening with comedy in the Solstice Theater, dinner in the Grand Epernay Restaurant, and live entertainment in the Grand Foyer. It was a fantastic first day aboard the Celebrity Solstice, and we couldn’t wait to see what the rest of our Alaska cruise had in store.

Celebrity Solstice sailing away from Vancouver at the start of a 7-night Alaska cruise. — Leaving Vancouver behind as our Celebrity Solstice Alaska adventure officially begins.

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Join us as we board the Celebrity Solstice, explore the ship, settle into our inside stateroom, experience sail away from Vancouver, and share our first impressions of this beautiful Alaska cruise.

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❓ 10 Questions We Had Before Sailing Celebrity Solstice (Answered)

Get answers to the 10 biggest questions we had before boarding, including carry-on bags, charging ports, complimentary dining, Chic Night, cabin amenities, and more.

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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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Celebrity Solstice Inside Cabin Tour, Sideways Stateroom 7160

If you’re planning a cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice and wondering what an inside cabin is like, this complete room tour will show you exactly what to expect. Join us as we explore Sideways Stateroom 7160, a unique inside cabin featuring a sideways layout that runs parallel to the hallway. This stateroom was filmed following the ship’s recent refurbishment, giving you a look at many of the updated features now available onboard.

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Whether you’re researching cabins before booking or simply curious about the updated accommodations on the Celebrity Solstice, this walkthrough gives you a detailed look at the cabin layout, storage, bathroom, charging options, and more.

Cabin Overview

The unique sideways layout gives this inside stateroom a different feel compared to a traditional cruise ship cabin. During the tour, we take a look at the vanity, swivel TV, couch, king bed, closet space, storage, USB-A and USB-C charging ports, and the updated bathroom with an acrylic shower door.

Celebrity Solstice Inside Stateroom 7160 showing the king bed, couch, vanity, TV, and sideways cabin layout. — The unique sideways layout of Celebrity Solstice Inside Stateroom 7160 gives the cabin a spacious and functional feel.

One of the nice updates in this cabin is the addition of USB-A and USB-C charging ports beside the bed. We also point out the available storage, closet space, mini cooler, safe, and other features that can make your cruise more comfortable.

Celebrity Solstice Inside Cabin 7160 showing the entryway, vanity, closet, and storage area. — Looking toward the entryway, you’ll find the vanity, closet space, storage, and power outlets conveniently located near the cabin entrance.

Bathroom

The bathroom includes an acrylic shower door, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, storage cabinets, a vanity, and a hair dryer. We also point out a few unique features, including the shaver outlet and the available storage throughout the bathroom.

Watch the Full Cabin Tour

If you’d like to see every detail of Celebrity Solstice Inside Stateroom 7160, including the cabin layout, charging options, storage, bathroom, and more, be sure to watch our complete video tour.

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Ready to Sail on Celebrity Solstice?

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