The Cruise Report With Cruise Specialists Cruise Reporter Ralph Grizzle

When people learn that I am a travel writer specializing in cruise vacations, one question never fails to surface: “What’s your favorite cruise line?”

It’s a difficult question to answer, like asking which of your children do you love most. As with my children, when it comes to cruises, there is no clear winner. I have two favorite kids. My favorite cruise line? There are many. But ask me my favorite cruise ship, and I can answer that. Celebrity Solstice, at least for the moment. She is a truly remarkable ship.

Over the next few weeks, I invite you to read articles, view photos and videos, and learn more about a cruise ship that breaks the mold.

In fact, during my short time on board Celebrity’s newest ship, I felt as though I were in a small city as opposed to a huge cruise ship.

Celebrity Solstice simply is a stunning ship, or as one travel agent who has cruised on countless vessels told me, “five-star-plus-wow!”

Trista & Ryan Sutter of the reality series The Bachelorette christened Ruby Princess in Fort Lauderdale on November 6 as Carnival Corporation Chairman and CEO Micky Arison looked on.

Third in a series of superships that have tweaked the innovations of Princess’ Grand class, Ruby Princess will be familiar to those who have already enjoyed the Crown Princess or the Emerald Princess. Even so, this sparkling Ruby offers several new enhancements that many passengers will undoubtedly appreciate.