Celebrity Solstice Hailed as High Point in Ship Design

There hasn't been this much excitement about a cruise ship since Cletis launched "Governor" (pictured right) back in '98. But seriously. The Celebrity Solstice is truly one-of-a-kind. The ship cost $750 million to complete and includes unique amenities like a half-acre lawn club with real grass, where adults can enjoy lawn games at sea. Amazingly, that's not even the source of the travel-industry hype.

Most experts cite the ship's unique design and atmosphere for all the buzz surrounding Solstice's launch. Despite having accommodations for 2,850 passengers (making it Celebrity's largest ship), the Solstice maintains an intimate sophisticated atmosphere many have compared to a boutique hotel. Personally I could care less about the fancy rooms and flat-screens. As someone who keeps a set of bocce balls in the trunk of their car at all times, I just can't wait for the yard games. Maybe if we get a petition going they'll bring back lawn darts...