Celebrity Xpedition
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Intrepid explorers desire more than just a trip: they want a one-of-a-kind experience. From pole to pole and around the world, Celebrity Xpedition brings these experiences to life. Celebrity Xpedition is not just a cruise - it is a life event. You will visit places that you'll remember forever. Undergo experiences that will awe and inspire - and perhaps change you forever.
Cruise aboard Celebrity Xpedition and you'll experience a sense of intimacy that can only be achieved aboard a smaller ship. And yet, Celebrity Xpedition is filled with touches that are luxuriously familiar. Morning mimosas and moonlit toasts are just a few of the spoils you'll enjoy as you embrace the timelessness of the Galapagos Islands - a land that time has seemingly forgotten.
Celebrity Xpedition Overview
Only Celebrity Xpedition® offers the perfect combination of explorers voyage and cosmopolitan bliss. Stylish detail meets intimate ambiance. An adventuresome alternative, Celebrity Xpedition accommodates 92 guests. Step aboard and become part of an ardent community of travelers. Experience the untamed wilderness from a ship that offers unexpected indulgences. Take comfort knowing its environmentally sound design helps preserve the pristine islands it explores. Its a journey like no other.
Dining
Darwin's Restaurant
Beagle Grill
Entertainment
Discovery Lounge
Blue Finch Bar
Other Areas of the Ship
Salon
Library
Celebrity Cruises - Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury - Service
Modern Luxury - Staterooms
| Ship Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Year Refurbished | |
| Year Entered Present Fleet | 2004 |
| Previous Name | Sun Bay I |
| Country of Registry | Ecuador |
| Tonnage (GRT) | 2,842 |
| Passengers | |
| Max Passengers | 92 |
| Passenger Decks | 4 |
| Number of Crew | 64 |
| Officers Nationality | Ecuador |
| Cruise Staff Nationality | International |
| Staterooms | |
|---|---|
| Total Staterooms | 45 |
| Suites with balcony | 0 |
| Suites without a balcony | 0 |
| Oceanview without a balcony | 0 |
| Oceanview with balcony | 0 |
| Accommodations inside | 0 |
Select a deck to view the deckplan.
Sunrise Deck
Stateroom Key
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
Panorama Deck
Stateroom Key
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
Vista Deck
Stateroom Key
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
Marina Deck
Stateroom Key
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
- Penthouse Suite - PS
Activities & Services
Travel to one of the last uninhabited places on earth the legendary Galápagos Islands. Where untamed wildlife outnumbers the pampered travelers. Sip morning mimosas as giant tortoises sunbathe on the shore outside your window. Enjoy a rejuvenating hot stone massage as Galápagos Sea Lions doze on the beach just off the port bow. Make moonlight toasts under the stars that led sailors and scientists alike to this extraordinary archipelago.
| Tipping Policy | Additional for all guests. |
| Onboard Ambiance | Sophisticated/Casual |
PS - Penthouse Suite
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- Two convertible lower beds
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with verandas
- Sitting area with convertible full size sofa bed (this sofa bed accommodates one adult or two children under 100 lbs)
- Dinner with senior officer
- Private veranda
- Daily fruit basket
- Daily hors d'oeuvers
- Pillow menu
- Leather key holder
- Complimentary sparkling wine
- Two lower beds, convertible to queen (except as noted)
- Dual voltage 110/220 AC
- Complimentary beach towel
- Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
- Laundry service*
- Room service
- Luggage delivery at boarding
- Duvet pillow-top mattress
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary use of premium Frette® bathrobes
- Quality binoculars for use and available for purchase
- Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual safe
- Desk
- Thermostat-controlled air-conditioning
- Private refrigerator
- Mp3 docking station
Stateroom Images and Diagrams are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations, facilities and/or window/view configuration. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.
XS - Xpedition Suite
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- Two convertible lower beds
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with private veranda
- Sitting area with convertible full size sofa bed (sofa bed accommodates an adult or two children up to 100 lbs each)
- Dinner with an officer
- Complimentary sparkling wine in suite upon arrival
- Daily fruit basket
- Daily hors d'oeuvers
- Pillow menu
- Leather key holder
- Complimentary sparkling wine
- Two lower beds, convertible to queen (except as noted)
- Dual voltage 110/220 AC
- Complimentary beach towel
- Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
- Laundry service*
- Room service
- Luggage delivery at boarding
- Duvet pillow-top mattress
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary use of premium Frette® bathrobes
- Quality binoculars for use and available for purchase
- Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual safe
- Desk
- Thermostat-controlled air-conditioning
- Private refrigerator
- Mp3 docking station
Stateroom Images and Diagrams are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations, facilities and/or window/view configuration. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.
XP - Premium Oceanview Stateroom
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- Two convertible lower beds
- Ocean View
- Sitting area
- Room service
- Luggage delivery at boarding
- Duvet and pillow-top mattress
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary use of premium Frette® bathrobes
- Two lower beds, convertible to queen (except as noted)
- Dual voltage 110/220 AC
- Complimentary beach towel service
- Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
- Laundry service*
- Quality binoculars for use and available for purchase
- Flat screen TVs with DVD players
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual safe
- Desk
- Thermostat-controlled air-conditioning
- Private refrigerator
- Mp3 docking station
Stateroom Images and Diagrams are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations, facilities and/or window/view configuration. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.
XD - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
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- Two convertible lower beds
- Ocean View
- Sitting area
- Room service
- Luggage delivery at boarding
- Duvet and pillow-top mattress
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary use of premium Frette® bathrobes
- Two lower beds, convertible to queen (except as noted)
- Dual voltage 110/220 AC
- Complimentary beach towel service
- Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
- Laundry service*
- Quality binoculars for use and available for purchase
- Flat screen TVs with DVD players
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual safe
- Desk
- Thermostat-controlled air-conditioning
- Private refrigerator
- Mp3 docking station
Stateroom Images and Diagrams are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations, facilities and/or window/view configuration. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.
XO - Oceanview Stateroom
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- Two convertible lower beds
- Ocean View
- Sitting area
- Room service
- Luggage delivery at boarding
- Duvet and pillow-top mattress
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary use of premium Frette® bathrobes
- Two lower beds, convertible to queen (except as noted)
- Dual voltage 110/220 AC
- Complimentary beach towel service
- Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
- Laundry service*
- Quality binoculars for use and available for purchase
- Flat screen TVs with DVD players
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual safe
- Desk
- Thermostat-controlled air-conditioning
- Private refrigerator
- Mp3 docking station
Stateroom Images and Diagrams are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations, facilities and/or window/view configuration. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.
XJ - Junior Suite
- Double bed*
- Floor-to -ceiling sliding glass doors with private veranda
- Sitting area with convertible full size sofa bed
- Dinner with an officer
- Complimentary sparkling wine in suite upon arrival
- Daily fruit basket
- Daily hors d'oeuvers
- Pillow menu
- Leather key holder
All Suites Include:
- Complimentary sparkling wine
- Two lower beds, convertible to queen (except as noted)
- Dual voltage 110/220 AC
- Complimentary beach towel
- Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
- Laundry service*
- Room service
- Luggage delivery at boarding
- Duvet pillow-top mattress
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary use of premium Frette® bathrobes
- Quality binoculars for use and available for purchase
- Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual safe
- Desk
- Thermostat-controlled air-conditioning
- Private refrigerator
- Mp3 docking station
Stateroom Images and Diagrams are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations, facilities and/or window/view configuration. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.
Reviewer Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
Staff
Dining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value Group Travel on the Solstice
Caribbean - 4/2011
I took 129 people on the Solstice, April 3-10 to the Caribbean. Overall, the ship was fabulous. I do believe they could have been more attentive to our group needs onboard the ship. Otherwise, everyone was very happy!
The Celebrity Solstice is a beautiful ship and the Solstice class is definitely a perfect choice for clients. The accomodations, specialty restaurants, entertainment, and layout of the ship are perfect.
Pros: Specialty Restaurants, cabins, embarkation and disembarkation
Cons: Group assistance onboard could have been better
Reviewer Recommended? y
Reviewer Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
StaffDining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value Celebrity Solstice exceeded my expectations!
- 1/2010
I honestly did not know how I would enjoy sailing on what I consider to be a "big ship". Solstice exceeded my expectations. The ship is simply beautiful. The public spaces, restaurants...are stunning. There is a casual elegance that makes one feel instantly at home and "happy." The ship is configured in such a manner that one does not feel as if one is on a megaship...there are so many intimate spaces. I loved sitting at the martini bar each night before dinner. The bartenders delighted the bars guests with all sorts of antics--twirling shakers--and mixing up all sorts of tasty adult beverages! The food was excellent--high quality--and served with style and grace. Loved the different dining options. The staterooms are well appointed--room stewards did an excellent job during the entire cruise. Activities were varied. Something for everyone. Great for extended families, couples, honeymooners. The truth of the matter is that I would recommend this ship to my most discerning clients--those which prefer
Pros: excellent food, well appointed staterooms, something for everyone
Cons:
Reviewer Recommended? y
Reviewer Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
StaffDining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value Solstice is truly a beautiful ship
- 1/2010
If you want an exciting experience take the Celebrity Solstice with 5 of your best girl friends as I did or with your family as this ship has something wonderful for everyone.
The Celebrity Solstice is truly a beautiful ship. It is modern, open and the accommodations are among the best at sea. The standard stateroom is huge and the suites are so large on could live aboard indefinitely.
On this beautiful ship are several restaurants in addition to the dining room. The Bistro at 5 was our favorite spot for both lunch and late night desserts. The salads were wonderful, fresh and tasty as were their Panini's. And the desserts - WOW. The Tuscan Grille was truly a 5 star restaurant and an awesome dining experience. It is appointed beautifully and the chef frequently stopped by the table to ensure our satisfaction with evening faire.
If you like sushi or Asian, Silk Harvest is the place for you. It is a wonderful mix of tranquility and Asian style.
The Solstice staff was excellent. Aside from being warm and friendly they were knowledgeable and helpful. There are hostesses for the suites, as well as butlers.
The Solstice also has a fully beauty salon, gym and spa. Special spa cuisine is available for those that book their spa program. The massages were wonderful and left you feeling pampered and relaxed.
While taking a cruise is usually a great vacation, the solstice class insures the "Best of the Best". No matter what you want in a vacation, solstice class has something to offer everyone from the experienced traveler to the young and old alike - and if you just need to get away - this is the vactation for you, a total relaxing and pampering experience as you see the world.
Pros: large suites, excellent staff, beautiful ship
Cons:
Reviewer Recommended? y
Reviewer Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
StaffDining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value The most important thing on all cruise ships is the food and Celebrity's Solstice did not disappoint
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I was extremely impressed by the dining experience in the main dining room. There is no doubt that Celebrity has raised the bar when it comes to dining in the elegant Grand Epernay Dining Room.
The choice and variety of entree selections were excellent and having dined in the main dining venue, five nights out of the seven night cruise; there were virtually no duplications of entrees.
The presentation of the food was beautiful, creative and most importantly hot and delicious. The staff was attentive, friendly and anxious to please.
I had the opportunity to dine in the beautiful Tuscan Grill. The Tuscan Grill is one of the most beautifully decorated dining rooms and upon entering you get the feeling you are in Tuscany! The specialty restaurants do pride themselves on trying to be as authentic in menu selection. Although I ordered a filet mignon, it was served on a bed of spinach with specialty potatoes. I also ordered a side dish of pasta bouglouiaze with Kobe meatballs. No Italian meal would be complete without hot, home made bread. I started the meal with a delicious fresh mozzarella and caprice salad. To finish, I ordered my favorite dessert, Tiramisu. It was good, but not special.
The Silk Harvest Restaurant, which features Asian decor and menu, was a nice evening but did not offer any original selections to make it an outstanding evening to remember. I did order sea bass and the presentation of the platter was beautiful, but disappointing to the pallet.
Both restaurants require advance reservations as they are popular and in demand by the guests. Overbooking can be an issue as this may cause less than attentive service.
The food in the Ocean View Cafe was delicious, fresh and better variety than other ships I have sailed on. The dishes were replenished continually. The layout of the Ocean view cafe is one of the best designed on any ship both for table layout and food stations. The salad bar was refreshed constantly as well as the pasta station. Staff was attentive and polite.
Pros:
Cons:
Reviewer Recommended? y
128 Itineraries Found.
| Date | Title & Description | Ship | Nights | Cruise Only Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands A CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | $4,549.00 | View Offer ID #702603 |
| 5/27/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands B CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702612 |
| 6/3/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands A CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702604 |
| 6/10/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands B CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702613 |
| 6/17/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands A CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702605 |
| 6/24/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands B CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702614 |
| 7/1/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands A CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702606 |
| 7/8/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands B CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | $3,799.00 | View Offer ID #702615 |
| 7/15/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands A CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | Call for price | View Offer ID #702607 |
| 7/22/2012 | 7-night Galapagos Islands B CruiseAmenities & Inclusions 7-night cruise, meals and entertainment. | Celebrity Xpedition | 7 | $4,299.00 | View Offer ID #702616 |
