An injection of US$250 million aims to completely modernise Celebrity Cruises‘ Solstice Series of ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026.
The revamp promises bold innovations from bow to stern, offering guests eight new experiences, including four entirely new-to-sea spaces, and a complete redesign of existing popular features. All 1,479 staterooms on Celebrity Solstice will be refreshed, including AquaClass Staterooms with massaging shower heads, aroma therapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats and more. Additionally, four new stateroom categories will be available from mid-June.
“Our Solstice Series ships represent the best of classic cruising, and now we’re elevating this holiday experience even further by adding brand new experiences and enhancements at every turn,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “Guests will enjoy more ways to explore and restore, all while staying true to what made our guests fall in love with these ships in the first place.”
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Launching in March 2026, the overhauled Celebrity Solstice will offer itineraries to destinations such as Alaska, Hawaii, Fiji, and Southeast Asia. The ship will also feature an epic 110-night Grand Voyage from September to December 2026, visiting more than 55 unique ports.
Among the new onboard experiences will be the Boulevard Lounge, an intimate venue for interactive daytime activities like new game shows and trivia as well as candlelit concerts and duelling pianos in the evening. The nearby Boulevard Bar will serve handcrafted cocktails before and after each show. Meanwhile, the Celebrity Barcade will offer billiards, darts, and retro board games.Culinary updates will include Trattoria Rossa, a modern Italian eatery with tableside preparation of dishes inspired by Italian classics, and Fine Cut Steakhouse, a Forbes Travel Guide-rated favourite featuring 30-day dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood.
Guests can also unwind at the new Sunset Park, a top-deck retreat with food, cocktails, lawn games, open-air concerts and more. Exclusive experiences for The Retreat guests include enhanced suites, a brand-new sundeck and a redesigned lounge.
