Celebrity Solstice Makes Its Debut

Celebrity Solstice Makes Its Debut

Celebrity Cruises debuted its new ship the Solstice this week with a Naming Ceremony on November 14th. I have to admit I have had a bit of apprehension about this ship. While I still may prefer a smaller vessel, pictures of this ship took my breath away. She simply is grand, elegant, and completely different.

While I still feel that a …

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