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Those two NCL cruise passengers who are missing from last week are not the only ones. There were 3 NCL cruise passengers from a previous trip who are also missing when they got off in Tortola, so it makes sense NCL would stop docking there until it is known what happened to these people. This article mentions the previous passengers, also https://www.cruisehive.com/two-cruise-passengers-reported-missing-in-the-british-virgin-islands/129774

I'm on May 12 Breakaway, too. We completed the check-in process online yesterday (can be done on the website or via the app) and then once completed, you can print the documents including the luggage tags.

The hasselbach potatoes were a side to the Steak Diane. My aunt asked for Baked potatoes a few times and was given them, but they might not have been on the menu. Oh and I think we also asked for mac n cheese or French fries off the children's menu. One night there was some kind of rice with the main dish, I'm pretty sure, but I could be wrong. 🙂

You will have a wonderful time! Please do not stress about mashed potatoes. You can ask your waiter to substitute any of the other veggies or starches that are on the menu, including Mac N Cheese or French Fries from the children's menu, or rice pilaf or anything else you spot that's a side of one of the other entrees. I've seen some people also order two entrees and combine what they like from each. We were on one of the older Celebrity ships recently and though the menu may not have been as elaborate as it was 10 years ago, the food was still very good. Also please try the buffet at lunchtime. They now seem to go to the extra effort of themes and lovely choices at the buffet for lunch.

I was on Solstice earlier this year and the menus posted here were very similar except there were more choices for the starch each night, like baked potatoes, hasselback potatoes and rice. The lunches at the buffet were outstanding some of the days, better than the MDR food, with different themes each day and made-to-order stations. However, at night the food in the buffet was more like leftovers and very uninspiring, so the MDR was much better to go to for dinner. Took a Princess cruise to compare and found the shows at night and music options were much better on Princess than Solstice, but the food better on Celebrity Solstice. We'll be on Infinity in Greece next year and really appreciate seeing your reviews and menus and photos!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing your review and pics after returning. We'll be on Solstice for 7 days in April and can't wait!