- Launched
- November 2008
- Gross tonnage
- 121,878 GT
- Passengers
- 2,850 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- ~1,271
- Length
- 315 m
- Home port
- Sydney / Auckland (seasonal)
Celebrity Solstice entered service in November 2008 as the first Solstice-class ship — the generation that transitioned Celebrity from a solid premium operator to a genuine design-forward brand.
The class introduced the Lawn Club — a real half-acre of grass on the top deck — plus a fleet-wide refresh of dining and service standards. Solstice herself was the design-language template for the four sister ships that followed.
Following the Revolution refit programme, Solstice-class ships now carry an updated Retreat overlay, refreshed cabins, and modernised public spaces. Solstice sails a year-round Australia and New Zealand programme, making her the correct Celebrity choice for guests targeting the South Pacific.
Highlights
Original Lawn Club
Half-acre of real grass on Deck 15 — a class signature.
Australia year-round
One of very few premium ships based in Sydney year-round.
Revolution refit
Updated Retreat, cabins, and public rooms.
Available on this ship
Onboard experiences
The Retreat
Celebrity's suite-class ship-within-ship — private restaurant, lounge, sundeck, and dedicated concierge.
AquaClass
Celebrity's spa-oriented fare tier — dedicated Blu restaurant access and complimentary spa amenities.
Concierge Class
Celebrity's mid-tier balcony fare — priority services and modest inclusions above standard Veranda.
Blu
Celebrity's spa-inspired restaurant, exclusive to AquaClass and Retreat guests.
Accommodation
Cabin types and classes
Inside
No window; Edge-class insides are notably larger than the industry norm.
Ocean View
Picture window, mostly on lower decks and Millennium/Solstice class.
Infinite Veranda
Edge-class signature: a bi-fold window and retractable door turn the whole cabin into an open-air veranda.
Veranda / Concierge Class
Traditional balcony; Concierge adds priority embarkation, an extended breakfast venue and premium bedding.
AquaClass
Balcony cabin with unlimited access to the Persian Garden thermal suite and exclusive dining in Blu.
The Retreat suites
Sky, Celebrity, Royal, Penthouse, Iconic and Edge Villa grades with butler service, The Retreat Lounge, private sundeck and Luminae restaurant.
Single occupancy
Dedicated solo staterooms on Solstice and Edge class with no single supplement.
Food and drink
Dining options
Included in your fare
Main Restaurant
On Edge class this is four distinct complimentary restaurants — Cosmopolitan, Cyprus, Normandie and Tuscan — each with its own decor and signature dishes plus a shared classic menu.
Oceanview Café
Market-style buffet with cook-to-order stations, sushi and a nightly regional counter.
Mast Grill / Eden Café
Poolside grill and casual all-day café.
Blu
Clean-cuisine restaurant reserved for AquaClass guests.
Luminae
Suite-only restaurant with a menu developed with Daniel Boulud.
Room service
24-hour; continental breakfast free, other orders carry a service fee outside The Retreat.
Speciality restaurants (charged)
Fine Cut Steakhouse
Dry-aged beef and seafood tower; Edge class.
Raw on 5
Sushi, sashimi and raw bar.
Le Grand Bistro / Le Petit Chef
French bistro; Le Petit Chef adds 3D table-mapped animated dining.
Rooftop Garden Grill
Open-air barbecue and grill.
Eden Restaurant
Edge-class experiential dining inside the Eden lounge.
Tuscan Grille / Murano / Qsine / Sushi on Five
Solstice and Millennium class speciality venues.
Speciality dining is à la carte or fixed cover; dining packages of three, four or five nights are sold pre-cruise.
Venue line-up reflects the Celebrity Cruises standard; the exact restaurants aboard Celebrity Solstice vary with the ship's class and most recent refit.
On board
Entertainment
Theatre
Original production shows, aerialists and guest headliners in a two-deck theatre.
Eden
Three-deck glass-walled space with roaming performers by day and cabaret-meets-club by night (Edge class).
The Club
Transformable venue hosting immersive shows, silent discos and late-night sets.
Magic Carpet
Cantilevered platform that moves between decks as a bar and dining venue (Edge class).
Live music and lounges
Jazz, acoustic duos, the Martini Bar flair show and Sunset Bar DJ sets.
Enrichment
Guest speakers, wine tastings, glassblowing (Solstice class) and destination lectures.
Camp at Sea
Complimentary programming for ages 3-17.
Bars
Drinks packages
Classic Drinks Package
Beers, spirits, cocktails and wines by the glass up to $10, soft drinks, bottled water and speciality coffee. Included with 'All Included' fares.
Premium Drinks Package
Raises the cap to $17 and adds premium spirits, champagne by the glass and fresh juices.
Zero Proof Package
Mocktails, soft drinks, speciality coffee and bottled water.
Included as standard
Filter coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade and table water at all times, whatever fare you book.
Ashore
Excursions
Excursions are booked separately through Celebrity, with a Best Price Guarantee and ship-waits-for-you protection. Small-group and 'Celebrity Exclusives' options are pushed heavily on premium itineraries.
Panoramic and cultural
Guided city tours, museums, UNESCO sites.
Culinary
Market walks, vineyard lunches and chef-led tastings.
Active and adventure
Cycling, kayaking, snorkelling, hiking and 4x4 routes.
Private and small group
Private car with driver-guide, capped-size tours.
Beach and resort days
Day passes to beach clubs and resorts, common in the Caribbean.
Value
What the fare includes — and what it doesn't
Included
- Stateroom, main restaurants, buffet, casual venues and included room-service items
- Theatre, Eden and Club entertainment, pools, gym and fitness classes on selected schedules
- Camp at Sea youth programme
- 'All Included' fares add the Classic drinks package, basic Wi-Fi and tips
Not included
- Gratuities on Cruise Only fares
- Drinks packages and individual alcoholic drinks on Cruise Only fares
- Speciality restaurants, Persian Garden passes outside AquaClass and spa treatments
- Shore excursions, laundry, casino and photography
- Upgraded Wi-Fi tiers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi at sea
Technology
Starlink, installed fleetwide and marketed as Celebrity Xcelerate
Included in the fare?
Basic Wi-Fi for one device is included with 'All Included' and Retreat fares. Cruise Only fares must buy a plan.
Xcelerate Basic Surf
Browsing, email, messaging and social media on one device.
Xcelerate Premium Stream
Video streaming, video calls and VPN use; the tier to pick if you plan to work.
Multi-device
Additional devices can be added per plan at a per-day rate.
Captain's Club Elite and above receive discounted or complimentary internet minutes depending on tier.
Same class
Sister ships
Launched 2009
Celebrity Equinox
The second Solstice-class ship — a proven Caribbean workhorse with the class's refreshed Revolution refit.
Launched 2010
Celebrity Eclipse
The UK-market Solstice-class flagship — Southampton summers, Caribbean winters.
Launched 2011
Celebrity Silhouette
The fourth Solstice-class ship — introduced Lawn Club Grill and outdoor dining alcoves.
Launched 2012
Celebrity Reflection
The largest Solstice-class ship — an extra deck and 200 more berths than her sisters.
Cruise line
Explore the brand
Celebrity Cruises
Premium, design-forward mainstream — the modern luxury standard-bearer.
Royal Caribbean Group (parent group)
Royal Caribbean Group is the world's second-largest cruise operator, parent of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea — three brands spanning contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury.
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