Solstice Helipad

[Ltvscout]

Are pax allowed out on the helipad on the Solstice? On the RCI Jewel of the Seas we were allowed out there and really liked the views.

[WehoAtlantis]

I think it is up to the Captain. When we were on Equinox (Dec 12-24th), we had a sail away party on the Helipad as we left St. Maarten. That was a great time. Hope you have the same.

 

Mike

[Gonzo70]

The helipad on Solstice class ships is near the private crew outdoor area, so I think it is generally off limits. There may be certain occasions where it is opened up to passengers. Here is a picture of the helipad taken from the Bridge - you can see the crew area as well.

[Levijohns]

sometimes the captains club will host special events such as sail away parties for elite members and suite guests. During normal operation the pad is always off limits unless a authorized crew member who has access such as the officers of captains club hostess lets you in.. usually on sailings that have 100+ elite members , its impossible to host a sail away party for all the elite members. we had a great experience in venice, champagne , caviar and front front row views of venice for a elite member sail in party.. total white glove service and hope everybody gets chance to experience.

[Levijohns]

I fortgot to mention, I have been on many RCI ships and they make the helipad very accessible on most ships however, this is not the case with m class ships and above on celebrity. hopes this answers your question.

[ellbon]

I was on the Equinox fro 2 helipad sail aways.. i think that capt does it weekly.. Solstice never got out there.

 

so i feel it is up to the captain

[WineDown17]

Was invited to helipad for sail in to Venice.. it was top notch....champagne and OJ....a very nice touch

[WehoAtlantis]

Here are some photos from X Equinox Heliport Sailaway Party (12/14-24/09). The beginning was crowded and then it cooled down.

 

Mike

 

[Ltvscout]

Mike, was the sailaway party for anyone or only Elite and above? We're booked in AQ in October, but it's our first Celebrity sailing.

[Muushka]

Mike, was the sailaway party for anyone or only Elite and above? We're booked in AQ in October, but it's our first Celebrity sailing.

 

I'm not Mike, but I can answer. The sail away party we did on Equinox was open to all passengers. And it was great.

[ellbon]

I'm not Mike, but I can answer. The sail away party we did on Equinox was open to all passengers. And it was great.

 

i will drink to that. they had drinks you could buy too.

[WehoAtlantis]

It was open to everyone. I would go early because the line was long. That way you can get next to the railing on whatever side you choose.

[Muushka]

It was open to everyone. I would go early because the line was long. That way you can get next to the railing on whatever side you choose.

 

Actually, we stayed in the shade when we arrived (it was HOT out there!). By the time the ship pulled away, most people had left and we had our pick of great spots. I have to say, that was so much fun. And the captain got into a horn battle with an NCL ship. No contest, we won!:D

[larmal]

Here´s a video from sailaway

 

Lars