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Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 09-27-2008 04:29 PM

Today on our way home from Bremerhaven we took a little D tour to Papenburg to see Solstice.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 09-27-2008 04:32 PM

WOW, really stunning photos!! Thanks for posting them. She even has her dress flags flying. She looks like she is ready for her first cruise.

QE2 comes first in just under two weeks, but I can't wait for SOLSTICE on December 7th!

Ernie

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DEIx15x8
First Class Passenger
Member # 14958

posted 09-27-2008 06:17 PM

She is a much more beautiful ship than in the concept sketches. I'm disappointed in the giant "X" though. It can be seen if you look for it but it does not stand out. I wish they would have made it more obvious or stuck with the standard "X" on the funnels.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 09-27-2008 06:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DEIx15x8:
She is a much more beautiful ship than in the concept sketches. I'm disappointed in the giant "X" though. It can be seen if you look for it but it does not stand out. I wish they would have made it more obvious or stuck with the standard "X" on the funnels.

I agree about the X. They should have used the same treatment on the balconies they did on the Freedom Class ships. It would stand out much more.

Ernie

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cljw
First Class Passenger
Member # 4198

posted 09-27-2008 07:04 PM

Beautiful photos - thank you.

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Carlos Fernandez
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Member # 6432

posted 09-27-2008 08:56 PM

Awesome pictures Aad.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 09-27-2008 09:48 PM

I will admit, I have seen uglier ships....but those funnels are definitely among the worst!

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 09-27-2008 10:56 PM

I hated her funnels at first. But I have to admit that they are starting to grow on me (except from behind, thats Solstice's worst angle).

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 09-27-2008 11:24 PM

I guess I don't mind the funnels the way they are...seems like they should be taller. My one beef with the Solstice is the massive overhanging deck areas which make the ship look somwhat out of proportion from certain angles. The bow plating seems slapped together and is not as smooth as it probably could be. As you look along the hull near the waterline...maybe it's the way the sun light hits it but, again the hull plating seems off in some spots. I can't wait, however, to board the ship in Ft Lauderdale on November 12th!!!

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 09-28-2008 12:13 AM

Interesting how the mast matches the funnels in shape, size, and design. I like the ship overall. She's different than many of the unoriginal designs we're seeing in the industry today. However, I do wish she carried more Celebrity DNA. I don't see enough to link her to the three previous classes in the line's fleet.

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Matts
First Class Passenger
Member # 4120

posted 09-28-2008 09:33 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Fairsky:
I like the ship overall. She's different than many of the unoriginal designs we're seeing in the industry today. However, I do wish she carried more Celebrity DNA. I don't see enough to link her to the three previous classes in the line's fleet.

I was reading Summit's inaugural book the other day and had to do a double take to an early external rendering - I thought it was Solstice. To me there is a lot of similarity.

Agree that the X should be bolder though.

Matt - looking forward to sailing on her in a few weeks time (fingers crossed)

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vivavegas
First Class Passenger
Member # 3958

posted 09-28-2008 09:42 AM

Speaking from experience... That sure is a nice looking rear end.

She is definitely in my future cruise plans.

Craig
MKE

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 09-28-2008 10:53 AM

Unfortunately, the more I look at this ship, the less I like it. I really dislike the funnels and mast. The bow reminds me of the Regal Empress and I never liked hers either. She still looks to be a work in progress to me, and I think what we see is how she will look. Other than the Century class and the Meridian, I have never liked Celebrity's designs. Most others do and that's fine.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 09-28-2008 03:26 PM

Here is a youtube video of someone walking around the dining room and atrium of SOLSTICE. You can't tell a lot, but I really think this ship is going to be stunning.

Ernie

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[ 09-28-2008: Message edited by: eroller ]

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jsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 3816

posted 09-28-2008 07:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
Here is a youtube video of someone walking around the dining room and atrium of SOLSTICE. You can't tell a lot, but I really think this ship is going to be stunning.
Ernie
Click for video

Thanks for posting. I agree with your assessment of Solstice; she looks to be a stunner. Even in their current state of finishing out her interiors are very impressive.

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Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 09-29-2008 06:32 PM

For those of you who want to see more Solstice pictures I've just updated my web page

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