Celebrity Silhouette

The 2011-built Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship is the fourth of the Solstice-class Celebrity liners, with sisterships Equinox, Eclipse, Solstice, and Reflection. Celebrity Silhouette was scheduled for her "Celebrity Revolution" drydock refurbishment on January 24, 2020.

The vessel (IMO number 9837468) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 248939000) and registered in Valletta.

History - Construction and Ownership

Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 as the Greece-based Chandris Line (operating cruises between 1974-1996). In 1997, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) merged with Celebrity Cruises Ltd. to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL). The "X" on Celebrity ship funnels is the Greek letter chi, representing "Chandris." Key features of Celebrity Cruises ships include aft-facing glass-walled dining rooms, signature specialty dining venues, upscale lounges and bars, expansive atrium lobbies, a high percentage of balcony staterooms, large sundecks with pools, The Retreat (adults-only area with full-size pool, Jacuzzi, cabanas, and bar service), Rooftop Terrace (an outdoor lounge-restaurant-cinema), spacious Spas with Thermal Suites, and premium retail shops offering luxury brand merchandise.

The 2,900-passenger Celebrity Silhouette offers more attractions than her earlier sisterships. Designed with eco-friendly features, she includes multiple dining venues, a real grass Lawn Club, and elegant glass and marble interiors. Silhouette was the first in the fleet to debut The Porch restaurant, Lawn Club Grill (with private Alcoves and an Art Studio), and The Hideaway adults-only retreat.

Decks and Cabins

Celebrity Silhouette staterooms (1,449 total, across 30 categories) include 66 Suites, 1,149 Balcony cabins, 70 Oceanviews, and 140 Inside cabins. Most staterooms are 195 ft² (18 m²), and around 85% of all accommodations feature a private step-out balcony, typically sized at 55 ft² (5 m²). There are 30 wheelchair-accessible cabins. The largest accommodations are the Penthouse Suites, at 1,290 ft² (120 m²), with a 390 ft² (36 m²) terrace.

The ship has 15 decks, 14 of which are accessible to guests, with 8 housing staterooms.

Shipboard Dining Options - Food and Drinks

The Grand Cuvee Restaurant is the main dining room, located aft on Decks 3 and 4, featuring dramatic chandeliers and a two-story glass wine tower. Celebrity Select Dining is offered between 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in 30-minute intervals, allowing guests to dine when and with whom they choose, subject to availability. Reservations can be made online up to 4 days before sailing or onboard through the maître d’. Guests who arrive without a reservation may be required to wait. The dinner menu includes up to 29 items, featuring appetizers, salads, soups, entrées, and desserts. The left side of the menu remains constant, while the right side changes nightly.

Complete list of Celebrity Silhouette restaurants and food bars:

• Murano – 76-seat specialty French restaurant (reservation only); features a "Five Senses" tasting menu, Champagne High Tea, and live cooking shows at the Demonstration Kitchen; includes Wine Cellar annex
• Grand Cuvee Restaurant – 1,428-seat dining room (open seating for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; two fixed dinner seatings at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. or “My Time Dining”)
• Bistro on Five – 68-seat all-you-can-eat creperie, offering lunch and dinner with table service
• Qsine – 72-seat specialty restaurant (dinner only, 6:00–10:00 p.m., reservations recommended)
• Blu – 130-seat exclusive venue for AquaClass guests (Suites may be accommodated when available)
• AquaSpa Café – 36-seat Solarium venue offering complimentary healthy meals throughout the day
• Oceanview Café & Bar – 781-seat indoor/outdoor buffet, open from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. with rotating international stations
• Tuscan Grille – 130-seat Italian steakhouse (reservation only)
• The Lawn Club Grill – 78-seat open-air specialty grill (reservation only)
• Mast Bar – Poolside burger bar serving complimentary lunch
• The Porch – 48-seat casual dining fast food bar
• Craft Social – New venue (formerly Cellar Masters), featuring comfort foods, HDTVs, leather seating, and over 40 craft beers, wines, and cocktails on tap

Shipboard Entertainment Options - Fun and Sport

Celebrity Silhouette's entertainment offerings include cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, port shopping talks, bingo, and language classes (fee-based). Select sailings offer Smithsonian-sponsored lectures. The ship also features two resident artists at the Art Studio, available for Q&A and classes—replacing the former Corning Museum of Glass exhibit.

List of Celebrity Silhouette lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues:

• Silhouette Theatre – 1,115-seat main show lounge with musical productions, trivia, bingo, and movies
• Grand Foyer Atrium – 3-deck space with live music; includes Boulevard Shops and Galleria Boutiques
• The Retreat – Exclusive suite guest area added in 2020; features a sundeck with cabanas, loungers, hot tub, and a private lounge with concierge service, gourmet bites, and beverages (replaces Michael’s Club)
• Entertainment Court Bar – New cocktail bar introduced in 2020
• Passport Bar – Atrium Lobby bar with live music
• Entertainment Court – Hosts dance parties and live shows
• Quasar Disco & Nightclub
• Celebrity Central – 200-seat venue for comedy, films, classes, and performances
• Galleria Boutiques – Luxury shops including Bulgari, Michael Kors, and additional 2020 additions like What Goes Around Comes Around, Tarbay, Lemlem, Tao Jewelry, and Point B
• Michael’s Club (piano bar), Martini Bar, Crush Bar, Galleria Tastings, Molecular Bar, Ensemble Lounge
• Photo Gallery & Shop; Silhouette Fortunes Casino
• Celebrity iLounge – 24-hour Apple tech hub offering classes and retail
• Team Earth (eco-awareness center); Game On Card Room; Relaxation Lounge
• Sky Observation Lounge & Nightclub; Café al Bacio & Gelateria (Italian ice cream and coffee)
• Art Gallery; Library; Art Studio (cooking/art classes via ArtCenter South Florida)
• Aquaspa & Fitness Complex with Persian Garden Thermal Suite, spa treatments, and hair/beauty salon
• Fitness Center with updated Technogym equipment (2020)
• Solarium (adults-only pool area with whirlpools)
• Pool Bar, Sports Pool, Family Pool, Wet Zone (kids' splash area)
• Sunset Bar – Alfresco bar with hammocks and cigar offerings
• The Lawn Club – Real grass space with eight Alcoves and outdoor movie screen; Patio on the Lawn
• Fun Factory & Kids Clubs – Shipmates (3–5), Cadets (6–8), Ensigns (9–11), offering crafts, movies, games
• X-Club – Teen-only club; Video Game Arcade
• Outdoor activities – Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Power Walking Track, Sports Court, Mini Golf, Lawn Games

In 2023, Celebrity Cruises introduced pickleball fleetwide. Sports equipment is complimentary, and play times are scheduled separately for adults and families (children 6+). On Solstice-class ships, the pickleball court is located on the Sports Deck (Deck 15).

Itineraries

Celebrity Silhouette's itinerary program includes Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the summer, the ship operates Baltic Sea voyages from Amsterdam and Mediterranean cruises from Civitavecchia (Rome), with transatlantic repositioning sailings between seasons.

The vessel (Meyer Werft Papenburg yard/hull number 107630) has a volume of 122,210 GT, a DWT of 9,500 tons, and a maximum draught of 8.6 m. The powerplant is based on Wartsila marine diesel engines (models 16V46 and 14V48/60CR) with a combined power output of 67.2 MW. The registered shipowner is CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE INC, while the managing company is CELEBRITY CRUISES INC.

Celebrity Cruises’ Silhouette is part of the Solstice-class, with sisterships Eclipse, Equinox, Reflection, and Solstice. Silhouette is the fourth vessel in the series and was launched on July 23, 2011. Of all cabins, 90% are outside, and 85% of those have balconies.

Silhouette was the first in the Celebrity fleet to feature the Hideaway retreat (a treehouse-style lounge), Lawn Club Grill, and The Porch restaurant.

Celebrity Silhouette Refurbishment 2020 Review

The ship's drydock refurbishment took place in 2020 (January 3 - February 13) in Freeport, Bahamas. The USD 70 million upgrade was part of the fleetwide "Celebrity Revolution" renovation program.

The refurbishment added six new staterooms (two Sunset Suites and four Interior cabins), upgraded all staterooms with new furniture, RFID door locks (programmable, wristband and card access), Bluetooth connectivity, and refurbished bathrooms. Enhancements also included new LED lighting, carpeting, drapes, linens, and artwork. A new exclusive suite area, The Retreat Sundeck (formerly Solstice Deck), was introduced, and the Oceanview Café (Deck 14) was completely redesigned.

The Craft Social venue (formerly Cellar Masters) now features leather seating, comfort food favorites, HDTVs, and 40+ craft beers, wines, and cocktails on tap. A new cocktail venue, the Entertainment Court Bar, was added. The Lawn Club received updates with eight refreshed Alcoves and a large outdoor LED movie screen. Sunset Bar was enhanced with a shaded lounge, banquette seating, and hammocks.

The Fitness Center was upgraded with new cardio and strength equipment from Technogym. Onboard shopping was expanded to include new boutiques such as What Goes Around Comes Around (vintage luxury), TARBAY (Venezuelan jewelry), Lemlem (African-made shoes, handbags, resort wear), Tao Company Jewelry by Vanessa Arcila (Colombian jewelry), Point B (destination boutique), Hublot (luxury Swiss watches), and Shinola (watches, jewelry, premium leather goods).

Renovations were also made to the Photo Gallery, Art Gallery, and iLounge. Redesigned spaces included the Casino Lounge, Casino Bar, and Library. The Solarium and Pool Deck (Deck 10) were also refurbished. Crew areas—including cabins, gym, recreation zones, outdoor bar lounge, and laundry facilities—were upgraded as well.

Xcelerate Wi-Fi Internet now offers shipwide coverage.

The Celebrity Revolution program (USD 500 million across 9 ships) includes:

• Complete renovations of all staterooms and public areas to bring onboard standards in line with Edge-class ships. Stateroom design partners include HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates, USA) and Kelly Hoppen (UK).
• Upgrades to all cabins with eXhale bedding (premium cashmere mattresses) and advanced amenities like RFID locks, Bluetooth connectivity, and Xcelerate Wi-Fi Internet.
• Introduction of The Retreat – an adults-only sundeck featuring a full-size pool, whirlpool, private cabanas, padded loungers, and poolside food and drink service.
• Redesigned Suites-only Luminae Restaurant, featuring custom menus by Chef Cornelius Gallagher.
• Launch of the new Qsine Restaurant with the “Le Petit Chef” virtual dining experience, created by Skullmapping and presented by TableMation Studios exclusively for Celebrity Cruises.
• Redesigns of the Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Café, Sunset Bar, and most public venues.
• Addition of an expanded SEA Thermal Suite in the SPA area.
• Retail expansion with high-end brands including Hublot and Shinola.

The vessel’s previous major drydock was in May 2016.