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Choose the best balcony location on Celebrity Cruises (Solstice class). Don’t make a common mistake!

DrGariS
DrGariS
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👁️ 40K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 5:07

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Editorial Summary

Dr. Gary Centeroff provides a tour and evaluation of a veranda balcony cabin on the Celebrity Solstice. He describes the cabin as comfortable and spacious with ample storage, though he notes the decor is somewhat dated and the television is positioned in the living area without a swivel function. The bathroom is noted for having a door rather than a shower curtain. A significant portion of the video focuses on selecting the ideal balcony location within the Solstice class ships, which include the Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette, and Reflection. He recommends choosing a forward section location on Deck 9 to avoid obstructions like lifeboats or the narrower sections of the ship's superstructure. He also explains how connecting cabins function, noting that double doors are built into the structure to provide privacy between rooms. The creator concludes by offering his services as a travel agent and inviting viewers to contact him for booking assistance and value tracking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Solstice
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Solstice
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I really really loved the balcony lots of storage as well if you're going on a longer than seven day cruise

I do believe celebrity is a more Superior product to Royal Caribbean and you'll also get your perks

this is in the forward section on Deck nine there's no obstruction you don't look over the lifeboats and it's not in the skinny section of the ship

choosing a right balcony is very important and that's what I really want to concentrate on in this video

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose a balcony location in the forward section on Deck nine for privacy and best view
Avoid balconies in the skinny section of the ship
If you have a connecting door, know that it's built in but doesn't affect your cabin privacy
Transfer your Celebrity booking to Gary's agency for better value if within 60 days

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Balcony location selectionFocus on forward section on Deck nine for no obstruction and best view
Cabin datednessCabin is comfortable and nice despite being a bit dated

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to choose the best balcony location on Celebrity Solstice class ships
QWhat are the pros and cons of a veranda balcony cabin
QHow does Celebrity compare to Royal Caribbean for perks and value

Topics Covered

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