Celebrity Solstice

The 2008-built Celebrity Solstice cruise ship is the first of Celebrity Cruises' Solstice-class vessels, alongside Equinox, Silhouette, Eclipse, and Reflection. Celebrity Solstice's "Celebrity Revolution" drydock refurbishment was in 2021.

The vessel (IMO number 9362530) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 249409000) and registered in Valletta.

History – Construction and Ownership

Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 as the Greece-based Chandris Line (operational between 1974–1996). In 1997, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) merged with Celebrity Cruises Ltd to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL). The "X" on the ship funnels represents the Greek letter chi, symbolizing Chandris.

Signature features of Celebrity ships include aft-facing glass-walled dining rooms, several specialty restaurants, numerous bars and lounges, spacious Atriums, Casinos, a high number of balconied cabins, expansive sundecks with pools, The Retreat (adults-only sundeck with a full-size pool, Jacuzzi, cabanas, and full bar service), large wellness facilities, and premium retail shops offering top-brand merchandise.

The 2,900-passenger Celebrity Solstice was the first of the SOLSTICE-class ships.

Decks and Cabins

Celebrity Solstice staterooms (1425 total, across 30 grades) include 66 Suites, 1,149 Balcony cabins, 70 Oceanviews, and 140 Inside cabins. Most staterooms are 195 ft² / 18 m², and around 85% have a private step-out balcony (typically 55 ft² / 5 m²).

There are 30 wheelchair-accessible cabins.

The largest accommodations are the Penthouse Suites (1,290 ft² / 120 m², with 390 ft² / 36 m² terraces).

The vessel has 15 decks, of which 14 are accessible to passengers, and 8 have cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

In addition to the main dining room, Celebrity Solstice features three specialty restaurants, one of which is exclusive to AquaClass guests. Out of the 10 restaurants onboard, 6 are open for breakfast, 5 for lunch, and 7 for dinner.

Celebrity’s enrichment program, Celebrity Life, offers daytime and evening activities across four categories: wellness, enrichment, culinary, and trivia/games. Culinary options include galley tours, cocktail demos, wine tastings, and Riedel glass tastings. AquaClass guests benefit from exclusive access to the Aqua Spa relaxation room, Persian Garden, aromatherapy steam rooms, and complimentary dining at Blu (130-seat specialty restaurant).

In 2023, Celebrity added pickleball courts fleetwide. Equipment (net, paddles, balls) is provided, and scheduled playing times are available for adults and families (children 6+). On Solstice-class ships, the court is located on the Sports Deck (Deck 15).

Next are reviewed the ship's facilities, venues, amenities and services by deck.

Floor 2

Midship on Deck 2 (near the elevators) is the Infirmary (Medical Facility) with Pharmacy, Emergency Room, 24-hour service (by resident physicians and nurses).

Floor 3

Celebrity Theater (capacity 1115 seats; lower level 1 of 3) is the ship’s main show lounge with a large stage for grand-style musicals and show productions in the evenings. Entertainment options include performances by guest entertainers, dancers, musicians, magicians, stand-up comedians, and Poet Theatrical performances. Feature evening shows are “Ghost Light” (Broadway-style production), “Pulse” (singing and dancing production) and “The Solstice Show” (cirque-style acrobatics). The theater lounge also hosts various daily activities (itinerary-related expert lectures and media presentations, bingo, trivia games, workshops and classes).

Atrium “Grand Foyer” is a 3-deck-high midship area with an open-floor design, multimillion-dollar artworks, live plants, live music, daily auctions, and various presentations. It is part of the ship’s 10-deck-high Atrium accessed via glass elevators. The Atrium serves as the principal lobby and gathering area with an open‑floor design that connects Deck 3 with the decks above. The space is finished with marble floors and features a prominent onyx staircase and panoramic ocean‑view glass elevators. It functions as the focal point for multiple key guest services and activities, housing the Guest Relations and Shore Excursions desks.

Passport Bar is the Atrium’s Lobby Bar with a grand piano (live music performances). It is an indoor bar lounge (adjacent to the Grand Foyer/Atrium) offering a selection of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, and live music, including performances by a string quartet or other ensembles such as jazz or Big Band groups. Passport Bar is commonly used as a pre‑dinner gathering owing to its central location. It faces the Atrium and provides views of passengers moving through the lobby.

On Lobby Deck are also the Shore Excursions Desk  (tour booking, planning, information), Captain’s Club (Celebrity Cruises loyalty program information and assistance), and Guest Relations (Reception Desk and Future Cruise Sales, provide 24-hour guest services - cashier, luggage, information, bookings, reservations).

Luminae (92-seats) is an exclusive restaurant for Suite Class guests only (excluding Junior Suites). Luminae is complimentary, open-seating, split in 2 sections, with its own kitchen/galley. It is open every day for Breakfast (8-9:30 am), Brunch (10:30 am - 1 pm, seadays only), Lunch (1-2 pm, portdays only), and Dinner (6-9:30 pm). Catering to higher-paying passengers, the Luminae restaurant features classy furniture (in white and yellow), luxury dining amenities, an intimate atmosphere, and superb service. The decor is rich in gold and black, with lots of mirrors, chrome, and glass, and plenty of light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The cuisine is international, with the freshest ingredients (locally sourced), premium seafood and meats. The menu (limited to 4 appetizers, 5 main dishes, 3 desserts, also burgers and sandwiches) changes daily depending on the current cruise itinerary (ports of call and region/destination) and time of the year (season). Among the menu items are Maine Lobster salad, Alaskan halibut, beef steak tartare, cote de boeuf (beef rib), veal loin, ragout, roasted squab (pigeon), and handcrafted desserts. Luminae also has an extensive wine list (400+ selections) and offers a gourmet dessert cart and daily presentations of premium chocolates. The wait staff is highly-trained, attentive, knowledgeable in each dish's ingredients, and able to suggest wine pairings.

Grand Epernay Restaurant (capacity 1429 seats, aft location) is the ship’s Main Dining Room/MDR. The restaurant is complimentary and on 2 levels (connected via a double staircase). It features floor-to-ceiling windows and a 2-story-high wine tower with glass walls (tall ladders are used for reaching bottles at its highest levels). The main dining room serves open-seating Breakfast (7-9 am, deck 3 level), open-seating Lunch (on seadays only- between 12 noon and 1:30 pm, on Deck 4 /upper level), open-seating Afternoon Tea (4-5 pm) and Dinner (with 2 assigned seatings- early at 6 pm and late at 8:30 pm). “My Time Dining” (6-9:30 pm open-seating dinner) is available on deck 4 (upper level).

Floor 4

Celebrity Theater (balcony level 2 of 3)

Boulevard Lounge & Bar is a redesigned entertainment and beverage space that is part of a major modernization of the ship’s public areas planned for 2026. The Boulevard Lounge replaces the former Celebrity Central show lounge and is intended to serve as an intimate cabaret-style entertainment venue with a continuous schedule of activities and performances ranging from interactive game shows and daytime trivia to candlelit concerts and dueling piano shows in the evening. Adjacent to this lounge is the Boulevard Bar, a dedicated bar area serving handcrafted cocktails to guests before or after the entertainment.

Boulevard Shops  (6 Atrium duty-free shops, open 9 am - 11 pm) include Serendipity (ports of call themed merchandise- food, apparel, crafts, accessories), The Sundialer (brand watches, sunglasses), Glitz (luxury jewelry), Spirits & Such (liquor, tobaccos, sundries, bags), Sol Y Mar (brand sunglasses, lotions, beach apparel, books), Travel Made Easy (sunglasses, accessories, towels, hats, bags, electronics), Solstice Shop (Celebrity Cruises logoed merchandise, souvenirs).

Craft Social is a bar and casual dining venue focused on craft beverages and comfort food. It offers a selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails, often including boutique and speciality brews, along with a menu of a la carte gourmet bar bites and comfort dishes. The space has a pub and sports bar-style atmosphere with seating around bar areas and screens for watching games, and large TVs showing sports and entertainment. It operates for much of the day and evening, serving drinks and food from around midday into late hours.

The Celebrity iLounge is a combined Internet lounge/retail area designed to help guests stay Internet-connected and engage with digital content while onboard. It features MacBook and other Apple-based workstations for checking email, accessing the internet, social media, and printing documents, alongside a retail shop offering Apple products and accessories for purchase as an authorized reseller at sea.

Photo Gallery & Studio (photo-video services, equipment, accessories)

Fortunes Casino is the ship’s Vegas-style gambling lounge (age limit 21 yo, smoking not allowed) served by its own bar. The Casino has gambling tables (Blackjack, Single Deck Blackjack, Roulette, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, Electronic Pokermates /Texas Hold ‘Em, Lotto) and 276 slot machines (player tracking). By request are available Baccarat and Let It Ride. The Casino opens at 9 am and is closed while the ship is in ports. Occasionally, the Casino hosts gaming (Slot or Blackjack) tournaments with cash prizes for the leading 6 players. Blue Chip Club members accumulate points (according to the money spent in the casino) and receive various perks (including free casino drinks, cocktail party invitations, and even free Celebrity cruises). During tournaments, they receive either a complimentary round or a discounted buy-in.

Cellar Masters (open between 12 noon and 12 midnight) is a Wine Bar with self-serve Enomatic wine dispensers (wine tasting system). The wine bar has comfortable seating, a long table (for themed events), a professional bartender, an impressive selection of wines by the glass, premium beers. Sommelier consultations are available during the scheduled wine tasting events in the evenings. Tapas and antipasti are served between 5 pm - 12-midnight. Cellar Masters' primary focus is on an extensive and curated selection of wines from around the world, often available by the glass or bottle. The venue features Enomatic self-serve wine dispensing systems that allow guests to sample different wines using prepaid tasting cards. The space has comfortable seating and a long table suitable for tastings and social drinking.

Martini Bar (cocktail bar with a frosted main bar, Martini tastings)

Crush Bar (caviar, best Vodka selection and cocktails; with a 12-seat table filled in the middle with ice cubes)

Martini Bar & Crush is one of the ship's principal bar venues. Located midship, it features an ice-topped bar surface where bartenders prepare a wide selection of classic and contemporary martinis, drawing on an extensive range of vodkas and gins. The bar staff often perform a flair-style show while mixing drinks, which can include juggling bottles and preparing multiple martinis in sequence. Seating includes bar stools around the central ice bar and additional lounge seating in the surrounding area. The Martini Bar is known as a social spot for cocktails from late afternoon into the night.

Grand Epernay Dining Room (upper level) serves “My Time Dining” (open-seating dinner between 6-9:30 pm) and Lunch (on seadays only- between 12 noon and 1:30 pm).

Floor 5

Celebrity Theater (upper balcony level 3 of 3), Service boats (16 lifeboats, 6 tender boats, 2 rescue boats), Photo Gallery & Shop (photo-video services, equipment, accessories), Art Gallery (art exhibitions, sales, daily auctions)

Galleria Boutiques (duty-free shops for perfumes, clothes, cosmetics, jewelry, watches; open 9 am - 11 pm) include Boutique C (Faberge and Le Vian diamonds collections), Jasmine (perfumes, cosmetics), The Showcase (glass products), Moda (women’s fashion clothes), The Men’s Store, The Collection (leather accessories- bags, purses, belts), Pieces of Time (luxury brands watches), Exquisites (luxury jewelry), Artisan Store (custom-made unique jewelry), Adagio (body cosmetics, fragrances), Point B (destination shop), Hublot (luxury Swiss watches), Shinola (luxury watches, jewelry, premium leather goods).

Galleria Tastings (area for food and wine tastings, art auctions, fashion shows, “World Class Bar”) is a public retail and tasting space located near the Art Gallery and duty-free shops where passengers can pause from shopping to sample a variety of food, beverage and lifestyle experiences. Historically, the venue has been associated with food and wine tastings and has included a cocktail bar that was once branded as the “Molecular Bar” and later referred to as the World Class Bar, serving a menu of specialty and creative mixed drinks prepared by trained bartenders in the evening hours. The area has also been used for occasional tastings of wines and other beverages, and at times has hosted fashion and art presentations alongside the retail boutiques around it. The space functions as a combined retail-and-tasting environment rather than a dedicated restaurant or standalone bar, and any tastings and drinks are offered at additional cost.

World Class Bar (fka Molecular Bar, open between 5-12 pm) is a dedicated premium cocktail bar that occupies a mid-ship position near the shops and the Galleria Tastings area. It evolved from the former “Molecular Bar” and is focused on craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients and high-quality spirits, prepared by mixology-trained bartenders; the drink list is distinct to this venue and does not include standard bar items such as beer or basic wine by default. The venue generally operates in the evening hours (often from late afternoon into midnight), and offers seating at the bar and surrounding tables.

Art Gallery is a public area where a rotating collection of visual art pieces is displayed for passengers to view and, in many cases, purchase. The gallery showcases a variety of artworks and often hosts daily exhibitions and sales, with selections that can include paintings, prints, sculptures and other fine art. Art auctions and sales events onboard are typically conducted through a partnered art dealer, and the space is used both for viewing and for participating in auction and art-related activities during the cruise.

Future Cruise Vacations (Celebrity Destinations/onboard sales office)

"Sushi on Five” (fka Bistro on Five) is an a la carte-priced restaurant open for dinner, and also for lunch (on seadays only). Reservations are required. The trial menu offers gyoza (pan-fried dumplings /pork, chicken), Ramen (Lobster, BBQ Pork, Kobe Beef), Salmon Tartare, Tuna (Albacore, Ahi), seared shrimp, edamame (soybeans), sashimi (sliced raw fish – Assorted and Omakase), nigiri (raw fish over vinegared rice), hand-rolled sushi rolls (tuna, seared scallop, shrimp tempura, eel, vegetable), stir-fries (steak, chicken), shrimp cocktail, noodles, tableside-grated sushi wasabi, homemade soy sauce, salads (Silken Tofu, Mixed Green), Beef Tenderloin Tataki, octopus, halibut, hamburgers, green-tea based desserts (Mochi ice cream, mathamisu /tiramisu), caramelized gingerbread, sorbet. There is a separate drinks menu with cocktails, premium sakes (recommended by a sommelier / dedicated sake steward) and tea selection (by glass and bottle), wines (priced by bottle), Japanese beers (Echigo, Tamano Megumi /ale, lager, rise beer). Sushi on 5’s prices range between $4-9 (appetizers), $9-12 (noodles, hot dishes), $4-12 (sushi, sashimi, nigiri).

Cafe Al Bacio & Gelateria (54 seats, open between 11 am - 11 pm) is a la carte-priced patisserie/specialty coffee bar with comfortable seating (leather chairs) and large windows (starboard promenade views). The Gelateria is an Italian Gelato ice cream bar. This signature coffeehouse sells Lavazza coffee drinks and Tea Forte, complemented with gourmet snacks (free of charge, assorted pastries, croissants, mini sandwiches, truffles, tarts, cookies, cakes, cheesecake). The gelato ice cream is homemade and served in fresh-baked waffle cones (priced $4 small, $6 large, $7 sundae; toppings are included). While the food is complimentary, all drinks cost extra.

Michael’s Club (live piano bar, premium alcohol and beer selections) is a bar lounge that functions as a private space historically accessible to suite guests, loyalty program elite members or “The Retreat” guests. The venue typically operates 24 hours and includes seating areas, a bar service with alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks, and a continental breakfast available in the morning. In the late afternoon and early evening, there are complimentary pre‑dinner drinks and tapas served (usually around 5-8 pm), and there is often a dedicated concierge desk in the space to assist with reservations for specialty dining, shore excursions, and other onboard arrangements. Michael’s Club is also associated with live music such as piano or guitar performances and a quieter, club‑style environment where guests may read or relax, though the specific food and drink offerings and access policies can vary by sailing and guest status.

Ensemble Lounge is an elegant bar lounge that serves as an entryway to several specialty restaurants and a social venue for drinks before or after dinner. It provides full bar service with a selection of wines, spirits, cocktails and beer. Live music such as piano, jazz or instrumental performances is typically featured in the evenings, contributing to a lounge‑atmosphere setting that draws a “dressed for dinner” crowd. Ensemble Lounge is commonly used as a pre‑dinner aperitif spot or a place for a digestif after specialty dining.

Retreat Lounge is an exclusive lounge part of “The Retreat,” Celebrity Cruises’ suite‑level experience available to guests booked in Retreat category suites. The lounge is designed as a dedicated, quiet indoor area with comfortable seating and panoramic views where Retreat guests can relax throughout the day, and it typically offers complimentary beverages and light snacks as part of the suite benefits. A Retreat Concierge Desk provides dedicated service, assisting with reservations, shore excursions, spa appointments and other arrangements. Access to the Retreat Lounge is restricted to Retreat guests only and is available 24 hours a day. The Retreat itself is a ship‑within‑a‑ship concept that includes other suite‑exclusive amenities.

Murano (76-seat) is a dinner-only, reservations-only French specialty restaurant with a 4-course menu, a Five Senses wine tasting menu (6-course dinner and wine), and Afternoon Tea service (Champagne High Tea Time between 2:30-4 pm. Murano is one of the ship’s specialty dining venues with an additional cover charge. It focuses on French‑continental cuisine with a contemporary twist, offering multi‑course dinners featuring classic French‑inspired dishes, some of which may be prepared tableside, and an extensive wine list that includes selections from French and American producers. The venue is designed for dinner service in an elegant setting with attentive table service and the opportunity to choose a la carte items or tasting‑menu options.

Qsine (72 seats, aft location) is a specialty restaurant (premium seafood and steakhouse) at a surcharge per person. It is reservations-only and open for dinner only (between 6-10 pm). The Qsine restaurant’s menu is on iPads and features themed cuisine and traditional specialties, including shrimp, premium steaks (filet mignon, Kobe beef), and make-yourself tacos (with guacamole). The plates are shareable, with sizeable portions. Note: The Qsine replaced “Silk Harvest” (88-seat Asian specialty restaurant and sushi bar).

Blu (130 seats, aft location) is an exclusive restaurant for AquaClass cabin passengers only (their guests are not allowed). Blu is complimentary and open for Breakfast (between 8-9:30 am) and Dinner (between 6-9:30 pm). Reservations are required. Upon availability, Blu also serves Suite Class passengers (at a fee per person). Blu’s menu is similar to the MDR’s (including Sommelier Recommendations), but additionally offers Spa cuisine-themed and healthy food options, premium seafood and meat. All menu items are listed along with their calorie counts. Among the signature dishes here are grilled quail, Seafood Napoleon (shrimp), ahi tuna, mussel ceviche, grilled salmon filet, roasted chicken breast, steaks (pan-seared filet mignon, New York strip loin), lamb (herb-crusted rack), manicotti, soups (incl chilled), salads (incl Caesar and Waldorf), desserts. Among the Breakfast menu items are pancakes, waffles, muesli, French toast, made-to-order eggs and omelets, yogurt parfaits, fresh fruits, and fruit smoothies. Dinner menu has 3 appetizers, 4 soups and salads, 3 main entrees, 3 grilled meat dishes, 3 desserts. Blu restaurant is designed as a “private dining room” and features light decor (rich in white and blue), large, round-shaped windows, luxury dining amenities, and superb service.

Fine Cut is the ship’s upscale steakhouse/specialty restaurant, part of a major renovation program introduced to the Solstice-class ships starting in 2026. The venue focuses on premium steakhouse cuisine, featuring 30-day dry-aged steaks, high-quality beef cuts, fresh seafood and side dishes. The Fine Cut restaurant operates with a cover charge per person for dinner and requires reservations.

Tuscan Grille (132 seats, aft location) is a premium steakhouse with floor-to-ceiling windows (stern views). The restaurant is at a surcharge per person, reservations-only, and open only for dinner (between 6-10 pm). The gourmet cuisine is traditional Italian, with fresh/handmade pasta and sauces, Italian cheeses, USDA prime beef (dry-aged) steaks, charcuterie boards, salami and other traditional food specialties from Italy. Among the signature menu items are antipasti (goat cheese, olives, marinated squash), pasta (ravioli, spaghetti, lasagne, lobster linguine), traditional sauces (Alfredo, Bolognese, Parmigiana, Toscana), mac & cheese, seafood (fried calamari), bruschetta, arugula salad, tableside prepared Caesar salad, prime steaks (ribeye, veal chop, filet mignon), gelato ice cream. Also available are a-la-carte menus with Italian cocktails (including homemade limoncello) and an Italian wine list. Depending on the cruise itinerary, Tuscan Grille also opens for Lunch (usually on seadays, between 12 noon and 1:30 pm, at a fee).

Floor 9

Card Room (fka Game On/bridge playing lounge) is an onboard venue designated for card games and table-top activities, furnished with tables and chairs where guests can play cards, board games, backgammon, mahjong, puzzles or similar pastimes. The space is equipped with seating and 6 large screens that can be used for interactive games or broadcasts. It is located near the central elevators amid passenger cabins, and its placement means it may be visible or open toward the ship’s atrium area rather than being fully enclosed; the room overlooks the atrium space on decks below on some sister ships, which can allow sound from other parts of the ship to be noticeable. Use of the Card Room is complimentary, and it does not require reservations.

Floor 10

The Library (midship reading lounge, lower level 1 of 2) is on 2 levels and has comfortable seating, best-seller books, popular board games, Sudoku. The Library spans parts of Deck 10 and Deck 11 as an interior area designed to provide a quiet reading and relaxation setting with books and comfortable seating. It consists of two levels of floor-to-ceiling bookcases holding a selection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and some puzzles, and there are seating areas where guests can sit and read or rest in a calm environment. The space is positioned midship and overlooks the ship’s atrium space below, with decks connected by the ship’s adjacent stairs or elevators rather than an internal library staircase. Use of the Library is complimentary/included in the cruise fare with no separate fee, and without reservations.

Floor 11

The Library (midship reading lounge, upper level 2 of 2)

The fore-located Relaxation Lounge features bow-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows, padded chairs, and comfy lounges. It is a quiet space designed to provide a peaceful setting with panoramic ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The Relaxation Lounge is furnished with padded chairs and comfortable lounges and is intended as a retreat for guests to sit, read or relax away from busier areas of the ship. The atmosphere is calm and tranquil, and the space is situated near the spa and treatment areas, which can also make it a waiting or transition area for spa appointments. Access to the lounge is included in the cruise fare and reservations are not required.

Floor 12

The ship’s wellness complex consists of Canyon Ranch Spaclub (formerly AquaSpa, open between 8 am - 8 pm), Fitness Center (complimentary gym, open between 6 am - 11 pm, with a separate Aerobics Studio for classes), Persian Garden (at surcharge per day- sauna, steam room, rain shower), Relaxation Room (at surcharge per day- heated loungers, Thermal Suite), Treatment Rooms, Hair Salon (Beauty Salon, Barber Shop), Changing Rooms (male/female), Equilibria (cosmetics treatments, open between 8 am - 8 pm), Acupuncture (open between 8 am – 10 pm), Spa Reception (reservations). Elemis Shop (retail shop) sells premium Spa products and cosmetics.

Spa Cafe (48 seats) is a complimentary Solarium bar open for Breakfast (7:30-10 am) and Lunch (12-noon - 2:30 pm). The menu has low-calorie, organic and healthy food.

Solarium Pool area (open 7 am - 11 pm) is covered with a glass roof adults-only Sundeck with Solarium Pool (lap pool), 2 Jacuzzis (Whirlpools), Sun & Sea Shop (kiosk sells sunglasses, hats, swimsuits), Pool Bar (outdoor poolside bar, alcohol-free drinks, icy delights), Sundries Shop, Slush (bar selling frozen drinks).

Sports Pool (with 2 Jacuzzis/Whirlpools), Family Pool (with 2 Whirlpools), Wet Zone (kids and teens outdoor water playground with jets and fountains)

Floor 14

The fore-located Sky Observation Lounge & Bar in an indoor lounge (bow location) with floor-ceiling windows (270-degree views), plenty of comfortable seating, full-service Bar (also offering handcrafted cocktails), large round-shaped dance floor, a stage and a grand piano (for live performances). It is a forward‑positioned indoor bar and lounge space designed to provide panoramic ocean views through floor‑to‑ceiling windows. During daytime hours, it operates as an observation‑style lounge furnished with seating where guests can watch the sea and surrounding scenery while beverages are served from a full bar; at night, the space transitions into a nightclub with live music or DJ entertainment and an open area that can function as a dance floor. The bar offers cocktails, including a selection of signature mixed drinks. The venue overlooks the ocean from the bow of the ship and serves as both a scenic viewing point and evening entertainment location without a separate cover charge beyond advertised drink prices or package inclusions. The Sky Lounge becomes a disco nightclub (with DJ programming) in the evenings.

Sky Conference Center is a multi‑purpose meeting and event space designed to serve as a professional facility for conferences, business meetings, seminars, lectures and similar gatherings with the capacity to handle up to around 200 participants in an ocean‑view setting. The venue is equipped with modern amenities including audiovisual equipment and flexible seating arrangements that can be adapted for different formats such as meetings, presentations, banquets or classroom‑style configurations. It is also used by the ship’s enrichment program for itinerary‑related expert talks, interactive game shows and other educational or informational sessions. Catering services can be provided when the space is booked for private or hosted events.

Camp At Sea is the main youth activity space for the ship’s children’s program offered by Celebrity Cruises. It functions as the base venue for the line’s Camp at Sea kids club, which is a fully customizable, supervised program for young guests divided into age‑appropriate groups. Activities change from sailing to sailing and are scheduled throughout the day, encompassing a wide range of games, crafts, educational or recreational tasks and themed events suited to different ages from toddlers to teens. The program provides a dedicated area where children and teens can participate in organized activities under staff supervision, with structured groupings that allow guests aged approximately 3–5, 6–9, 10–12 and 13–17 to take part in age‑specific events and social interaction as part of the cruise experience. Camp at Sea spaces and staff are included in the cruise’s family amenities, with participation typically requiring registration through the ship’s youth services.

Power Walking/Jogging Track (8 laps = 1 mi), Tennis Tables (aft location)

Mast Bar & Grill (80 seats) is a complimentary poolside fast food bar (open between 11 am and 6 pm) and a casual, poolside dining and bar area positioned on the ship’s lido deck adjacent to the main pool. It operates as a complimentary fast‑food venue during daytime hours, typically from late morning to late afternoon, and serves made‑to‑order items such as grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and similar quick‑service food items intended for guests relaxing on or around the pool deck. Beverage service at the Mast Bar & Grill includes drinks for an additional charge, with non‑alcoholic self‑serve options available nearby.

Oceanview Cafe & Bar (758-seat venue, open 6:30 am - 1 am) has various food outlets for Pizza, Pasta, Meats, Asian, Sushi, Ice cream, etc. Oceanview Cafe is the ship’s principal casual buffet dining venue offering complimentary meals throughout most of the day. It is a large indoor/outdoor cafe‑style restaurant with market‑inspired food stations where guests can serve themselves a variety of international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with rotating options that include pizza, pasta, meats, Asian‑influenced dishes, salads, desserts and more. The venue generally operates from early morning until late evening, with some services extending into the night.

The Oceanview Bar (aft, open 24 hours) provides a selection of beverages, including non‑alcoholic drinks and cocktails. The venue features panoramic views through expansive windows. Use of the buffet and bar is included in the cruise fare, though alcoholic drinks and some specialty beverages are charged separately. Seating is available both inside and in accessible outdoor areas. The Oceanview Cafe functions as a casual, open‑seating dining alternative to the main dining rooms and is one of the primary complimentary food venues on the ship’s upper deck.

Floor 15

The fore-located Sports Court is an outdoor multi-sports court for playing basketball, volleyball, tennis), with Restrooms.

Kids clubs with playground and educational areas are categorized by age - Fun Factory (3-11 yo), Shipmates (3-5 yo), Cadets (6-8 yo), Ensigns (9-11 yo). Celebrity Cruises' children's programming is complimentary and with supervised (age-appropriate) activities including arts-crafts, music trivia, games, and fun contests, themed parties (Lunch, Dinner, Slumber), scavenger hunts, toys (also interactive, on LeapFrog tablets), watching movies.

X-Club is the ship's teens-only club (for children 12-17 yo) fitted with big HDTVs, juice bar, dance floor; supervised activities (by certified youth counselors), Video Games Arcade (machines and air hockey / foosball tables).

Solarium Pool glass roof (with installed 61 solar panels and 216 foils)

The Lawn Club is an outdoor park-like relaxation area (sized over 2000 m2 / 21550 ft2) covered with living grass (creeping bentgrass). This part of the sun deck features a large Movie Screen and is used for daily trivia games, picnics, sunbathing. Here are also hosted nightly live concerts (classical music, jazz) and DJ parties under the stars.

Patio on the Lawn is a shaded relaxation area, part of the sun deck seating and sunbathing zones.

Club Room (open between 9 am - 5:30 pm) provides the complimentary equipment for all lawn games, which include 3-hole Mini Golf (putting green course), two Bocce courts, Lawn Bowling, Croquet.

Lawn Club Shop sells brand golf equipment and accessories, also Celebrity Cruises logoed merchandise.

The Art Studio (fka Glass Exhibit, an artworks display area and shop) is a room for interactive art and craft classes and demonstrations, including cooking lessons and chef-made dinners. The Art Studio is at surcharge PP and operated via partnership with “ArtCenter South Florida”.

The Lawn Club Grill (78 seats) is a reservations-only specialty restaurant (at surcharge PP) with interactive outdoor cooking options. Passengers can cook their food in large ovens or on individual cooking tables and grills. Chef supervision and support are provided. Replacing here “The Hot Glass Show” (glass blowing learning and live demonstrations venue), The Lawn Club Grill also hosts daily culinary classes and professional cooking demonstrations.

Sunset Bar (aft alfresco open-air bar with panoramic views, live music; also sells cigars).

Floor 16

The Retreat Sundeck (fka Solstice Deck) is an all-inclusive outdoor relaxation area (for Suite passengers only) fitted with a hot tub (whirlpool/spa pool), luxurious cabanas (for rent), sunbathing area (padded loungers, low tables, daybeds/canopied lounge beds), Retreat Bar (with high stools/bar chairs), The Retreat Lounge (24-hour open, with concierge services, complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, padded seating / premium garden furniture).

Each Retreat Suite is served by a dedicated butler (contacted via a WhatsApp chat function), allowing guests to message their butler anytime. The Retreat guests also enjoy complimentary services provided by a dedicated excursion expert, including personalized planning (for land-related activities) and arranging transportation/transfers for shore excursions. Suite-to-car butler escorts are available for private trips ashore.

Itineraries

Celebrity Solstice’s itinerary program includes 7-day roundtrips to Alaska from Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC during summer. In the off-season, she operates South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand cruises from Auckland and Sydney. The ship also visits Hawaii during repositioning cruises between Alaska and Australia.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Celebrity Solstice was paused for over two years (March 2020–May 2022). Operations resumed on May 6, 2022, with 7-day Alaska itineraries from Seattle. A planned 2022–2023 Asia deployment (homeports in Singapore, Hong Kong, Yokohama) with 12-day itineraries was canceled and replaced with 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles. These were initially scheduled for the Celebrity Millennium, which was reassigned to the Caribbean. A total of 17 Asia cruises (scheduled between Sept 16, 2022, and April 21, 2023) were canceled.

The vessel (Meyer Werft Papenburg, yard/hull number 107630) has a volume of 121,878 GT, DWT 9,500 tons, and a maximum draught of 8.6 m. Her powerplant consists of Wartsila marine diesel engines (model 16V46) with a combined output of 67.2 MW. The registered shipowner is CELEBRITY SOLSTICE INC, and the vessel is managed by RCL CRUISES LTD.

Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice ship is the first in the company’s Solstice-class series, with sisterships Eclipse, Equinox, Reflection, and Silhouette. Solstice was launched on August 10, 2008, and entered service with her maiden voyage on November 23, 2008.

Modern and sophisticated, Solstice was the largest passenger ship ever built in Germany at the time. The deck layouts of all Solstice-class ships were designed with optimized interior architecture to allow for smooth passenger flow. The vessel is easy to navigate, with all entertainment venues located forward, dining venues aft, and commercial spaces (casino and shops) midship. All specialty dining venues are on Deck 5. The ship also incorporates solar panels for limited electricity production, a fuel-efficient hull design, eco-friendly coatings, and energy-saving lighting systems.

The 9-day "South Pacific Islands Cruise" (October 20–29, roundtrip from Sydney NSW) marked Australia's first-ever vegan-themed voyage. Hosted aboard Celebrity Solstice, the voyage featured a special vegan dining menu and was organized by Paige Renshaw. Onboard events included daily food demonstrations, workshops, professional presentations, yoga and pilates sessions, meditation classes, group activities, and documentary film nights. The itinerary visited ports in New Caledonia and Vanuatu (Noumea, Mystery Island, Isle of Pines, Lifou Island).

Celebrity Solstice Refurbishments Review

Drydock 2026

In 2025, Celebrity Cruises announced a major fleet modernization program, allocating over USD 250 million to upgrade the Solstice-class ships.

The project started with Celebrity Solstice in January-February 2026, followed by Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette, and Reflection.

Celebrity Solstice's 45-day drydocking project was conducted in Singapore (January 16-March 2, 2026).

The refurbishments introduced new venues and upgraded existing spaces.

New venues include the Boulevard Lounge (a cabaret-style entertainment venue/concerts, game shows, dueling piano performances) and the adjacent Boulevard Bar; the Celebrity Barcade (a sports bar with arcade machines and group games like billiards and darts); Trattoria Rossa (an Italian specialty restaurant, replacing Qsine at Silk Harvest); and Fine Cut Steakhouse (featured on EDGE-class ships).

Outdoor enhancements include the new Sunset Park—a large open-air recreation area and sundeck with cocktails, lawn games, live music, private cabanas, and an expanded Sunset Bar.

All staterooms will be upgraded, and new cabin categories will be introduced. AquaClass cabins will be enhanced with spa-inspired amenities such as massaging shower heads, aromatherapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats, and an expanded pillow menu. New accommodation categories include: Panoramic Infinite Veranda Suite, Deluxe Panoramic Oceanview Suite, Panoramic Ocean View Suite, and Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View.

The Retreat (Celebrity’s exclusive adults-only sundeck) will feature upgraded suites, a new sundeck with outdoor seating and a hot tub, and a redesigned Retreat Lounge.

Other extensively refurbished venues include Café al Bacio, Cellar Masters, World Class Bar, Martini Bar, Pool Bar, Passport Bar, the exclusive restaurants Blu (for AquaClass guests) and Luminae (for The Retreat), as well as the Fitness Center and Camp at Sea (kids program).

Drydock 2016

The vessel’s 2016 drydock (11-day project, October 22–November 1) was conducted in Singapore.

Celebrity Solstice became the first Solstice-class ship to feature an outdoor movie screen, located on Deck 15 in the Patio area.

The "Taste of Film" experience (a multi-sensory cinema event) debuted on the Lawn Club (Deck 15), with alcove-style cabanas providing additional seating along the real grass lawn.

Sushi on Five (formerly Bistro on Five, on Entertainment Deck 5) launched a new menu curated by sushi chef Yoshikazu “Yoshi” Okada, offering hand-rolled sushi, fresh tableside grated wasabi, house-made soy sauce, Asian-inspired cocktails, Japanese beers, and sakes.

A new digital photo gallery was introduced, featuring 25 touchscreen kiosks where passengers could download purchased images directly to their mobile devices.

An art gallery replaced the old photo gallery on Deck 5.

All suites received upgraded patio furniture on their private balconies.

Celebrity Solstice Grand Voyage 2026

Celebrity Solstice’s Grand Voyage 2026 is a back-to-back (B2B) itinerary from Vancouver to Hong Kong, visiting 58 ports across 15 countries.

The full voyage (September 6 through December 18) comprises several regional segments, covering Alaska, the USA/North Pacific, the South Pacific, Australia/New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

Itinerary segments include:

(Sep 6) 7-day Alaska Hubbard Glacier (roundtrip from Vancouver)

(Sep 13) 7-day Alaska (roundtrip from Vancouver)

(Sep 20) 9-day Hawaii (Vancouver to Honolulu)

(Sep 29) 19-day Treasures of Tahiti and Fiji (Honolulu to Auckland)

(Oct 18) 13-day Best of New Zealand (Auckland to Sydney)

(Oct 31) 10-day Australia Wine and Tasmania (roundtrip from Sydney)

(Nov 10) 12-day South Pacific Islands (roundtrip from Sydney)

(Nov 22) 13-day Australia (Sydney to Singapore)

(Dec 5) 13-day Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia (roundtrip from Singapore)

(Dec 18) 15-day Thailand and Vietnam Holiday (Singapore to Hong Kong)