Celebrity Solstice
- from £999.00pp
- Sat 30th October 2010
- 9 Nights
- Manchester flights (other regional airports available)
- Itinerary
Fly UK / Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
At Sea
San Juan
St Thomas
St Maarten
2 Days At Sea
Fly Fort Lauderdale / UK Overnight
Prices
Balcony Cabin
Balcony cabins have a private balcony attached to the cabin via patio doors.
- £999.00pp
Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Celebrity's Star Treatment – is their promise that you'll be recognised celebrated and indulged every time you sail with them. Let their staff pamper you with their personal attention - they're devoted to making each moment with them a moment for you to treasure. A centrepiece of your voyage is their award-winning cuisine. Another is the luxurious AquaSpa® by Elemis® offering exotic treatments from around the globe while their renowned entertainment shopping and other activities are continually updated to bring you the very latest available. Experience comfortable sophistication at its best – where no request is too great and no detail too small.
Ten Award-Winning Ships* – their fleet is consistently ranked the world's best in cruising's most prestigious awards - and that was before the arrival of three incomparable new Solstice Class ships.
Captivating Destinations – they sail to over 200 exciting ports around the world including Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, the Americas and Galapagos Islands as well as transatlantic voyages.
*Telegraph Travel Awards 2008
Cruise Ship Celebrity Solstice
- Rating:
- Tonnage: 122000 tonnes
- Capcity: 2850
Solstice Class - the most stunning cruise ships to enter service in decades.
Solstice Class – heralding an exciting new era in cruising Solstice Class consists of five magnificent ships – Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Eclipse (launching 2010) with a further two to follow. Truly innovative these floating masterpieces are the result of Celebrity's collaboration with a team of world-class architect's designers and stylists. Where else at sea would you find half an acre of manicured lawn on deck and a glassblowing studio? Or no less than ten stunning dining venues? Among many other industry firsts they also feature a unique new class of luxury stateroom – AquaClassSM – perfect for spa lovers who can also enjoy their own exclusive speciality restaurant – Blu*. *Suite guests (including children 12 years and over also booked in suites) can make reservations in Blu subject to availability. A $5 charge per suite guest applies.
Building on Celebrity's reputation for innovation, our Solstice Class ships are the largest and most advanced we've ever built. Aboard, we turned to seasoned travel connoisseurs – Celebrity's leading ladiesSM – for advice in shaping your living environment. The result – truly inspired accommodations 15% larger on average than on any other Celebrity ship, 90% with an ocean view, almost all of these with private balconies. Not least, from April 2010 this unrivalled lass comes even closer to home when the newest, Celebrity Eclipse, sails from Southampton.
The Lawn Club – there's absolutely nothing like it anywhere at sea – half an acre of freshly manicured real grass lawn on the top desk incorporating the Patio on the lawn and Sunset Bar venues, perfect for a coffee or a cooling drink.
Hot Glass ShowSM – Created in collaboration with the Corning Museum of Glass and exclusive to Celebrity's Solstice Class, watch as molten glass turns into objects of art in the out-door glassblowing studio.
A Feast of Dining Options – in addition to the dazzling two-tier main dining room with its multi-story glass wine tower, there's Bistro on Five* ( rêperie), Oceanview Café & Grill (casual dining), the Mast Bar & Grill (grilled specialities), AquaSpa Café (light and healthy), Café al Bacio* (Italian pastries and gelato) and no less than four of our renowned speciality restaurants* – Silk Harvest (Asian fusion), Tuscan Grille (Italian-inspired steakhouse), Murano (contemporary European), and Blu** (health focused menu).
AquaClassSM Staterooms – near the Solarium and AquaSpa® by Elemis® you'll find a unique new class of 130 contemporary staterooms, created specifically for Solstice Class ships. Indulge in life's luxuries with special amenities like invigorating Hansgrohe® showers, aroma scent selections that allow you to create a mood to match your holiday dreams, and a pillow menu that ensures night-time bliss. Throughout the day, you're free to enjoy many extras like daily deliveries of bottled water, juices and teas. The AquaSpa® relaxation room and Persian Garden are yours to enjoy free of charge. And you'll also enjoy complimentary continental breakfasts and evening dining in Blu**, an exclusive speciality restaurant dedicated to AquaClassSM guests.
* Additional charges apply
** Exclusive for AquaClassSM guests. Suite guests (including children 12 years and over also booked in suites) make reservations in Blu, subject to availability. A $5 charge per suite guest applies.
Celebrity SolsticeSM
Occupancy: 2,850
Tonnage: 122,000
Length: 1,033 feet (315 metres)
Cruising speed: 24 knots
Electric current: 110/220 AC
Ship's registry: Malta
Entered service: Nov 2008
Caribbean
Probably the most popular cruise region in the world, the islands of the Caribbean are well tuned towards receiving thousands of visitors each day. Each of the Caribbean islands is culturally and physically different to its neighbours and most have tastefully maintained and restored their colonial buildings, opening some of them to the daily influx of cruise passengers. There are many plantations open to the public with plenty of opportunities for visitors to test the local delicacies, rum and fruits.
Those who seek an unrivalled blend of water sports, beaches and sightseeing will not be disappointed. The shops generally cater for an international scene, especially in Charlotte Amalie on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Today, the Caribbean offers year round cruising although the most popular months are between October and March. Prior to this season, there is a risk of freak hurricanes which are known to play havoc with cruise schedules and holiday resorts.
Many operators reposition their ships at the beginning and end of the season, giving passengers the opportunity to fly in one direction and cross the Atlantic by sea in the other. These cruises offer excellent value for money and often carry the most favourable discounts.
