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My (Very Honest) Review of CELEBRITY SOLSTICE - Not What I Expected

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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👁️ 111K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 21:00

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a recent cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, utilizing a five-step evaluation process covering the ship, taste, entertainment, ports, and service. Despite initial skepticism regarding the older age of the vessel and recent rumors of declining quality within the brand, the creator expresses significant satisfaction. The ship is praised for being well-maintained and charming, though the creator notes that the Starlink internet service can be unreliable for Wi-Fi calling. Dining experiences were largely positive, highlighted by a standout meal at Murano, though the creator noted a single instance of slow service during breakfast in the Blu restaurant. Entertainment options, including production shows and live music, were rated highly. The Mexican Riviera itinerary was described as a bucket list experience that was somewhat chilly, with Cabo San Lucas being a major highlight. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the cruise was one of their best experiences, awarding the ship an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Solstice
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Solstice
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Other · WinterFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I just had one of the best cruise experiences in my 23 cruises on board Celebrity Solstice

I think she's one of my top three favorite cruise ships now

I was pleasantly surprised and I just had one of the best cruise experiences

I would sell on her again and a heartbeat and I can't wait to do so

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you depend on Wi-Fi calling on a cruise ship, use FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Telegram instead
If you want reliable internet, get the premium internet package
If you're on the fence about Aqua class, do it just for Blue
Try the Captain's Club breakfast if you have access

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Celebrity Solstice a good ship despite not being recently renovated?
QHow is the food on Celebrity Solstice?
QWhat is the entertainment like on Celebrity Solstice?
QHow is the service on Celebrity Solstice?
QIs the Mexican Riviera itinerary worth doing?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas4½ Happy Bacon
Top: whale-watching excursion
Los Angeles4 Happy Bacon
Mazatlán1 Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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