Celebrity Cruises is giving its beloved Solstice Series ships a spectacular refresh! The brand is investing over $250 million to modernize these popular vessels, starting with Celebrity Solstice in March 2026. Guests can look forward to eight brand-new experiences, including four never-before-seen spaces at sea, alongside many redesigned favorites that will elevate every aspect of their vacation. These bow-to-stern innovations include reimagined outdoor areas with enhanced views, new dining and entertainment venues designed for connection, and upgraded accommodations with new stateroom categories and ship-wide stateroom enhancements.
Celebrity Solstice will lead the charge, welcoming guests to reimagined vacation experiences starting in March 2026. Its extraordinary itineraries will span the globe, from the breathtaking natural beauty of Alaska and the serene beaches of Hawaii and Fiji, to the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia. Plus, guests will have the unique opportunity to embark on The Grand Voyage from September to December 2026, an epic 110-night journey visiting over 55 unrepeated ports. Onboard, endless new experiences will make the journey as exciting as the destinations. Additionally, all 1,479 staterooms on Celebrity Solstice are receiving upgrades, ensuring guests feel at home even miles away at sea.
Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises said:
“Our Solstice Series ships represent the best of classic cruising, and now we’re elevating this vacation experience even further by adding brand new experiences and enhancements at every turn,”
“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.”
A Remixed Vacation Routine
Prepare for an entirely new way to enjoy your time onboard:
- Boulevard Lounge: This brand-new, intimate entertainment venue will be a hub of good times and glamorous vibes. With continuous programming, from interactive daytime activities like new game shows and trivia to elegant evenings featuring candlelit concerts and dueling pianos, this cabaret-inspired lounge offers a dramatic new take on showtime.
- Boulevard Bar: Located just steps from the lounge, this is the perfect spot for handcrafted cocktails before or after the show—or both!
- Craft Social: Bring your A-game to this new, elevated sports bar. It’s the ideal place to both watch and play. Catch your favorite teams on multiple perfectly positioned screens, or challenge friends to billiards, darts, or your favorite retro board game.
New Culinary Delights to Fall in Love With All Over Again
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these new dining experiences:
- Trattoria Rossa: Step into an Italian hideaway that blends opulence with modern design. This charming restaurant is the perfect setting for a romantic date night, offering guests a front-row seat to the action with authentic tableside preparations of classic Italian dishes, including fresh, scratch-made pasta daily.
- Fine Cut Steakhouse: The Forbes Travel Guide-rated, Edge Series favorite steakhouse brings upscale dining with service elevated to an art form. Fine Cut Steakhouse offers something for everyone, from 30-day dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood to the elevated service Celebrity is known for, all within an elegant setting.
Fresh Views for a Front Row Seat to Every Destination
Experience the destinations like never before with these outdoor enhancements:
- Sunset Park: The top deck of Celebrity Solstice is being transformed into a half-acre outdoor oasis, offering unparalleled views. With elevated cuisine, refreshing cocktails, lawn games, open-air concerts, and more, a day at the park has never looked so good.
- New private cabanas: Relax in style with sweeping ocean views and ample shade, as dedicated attendants cater to your every whim.
- Expanded Sunset Bar: Sip on refreshing cocktails while taking in breathtaking views – because every hour is happy hour here.
Unwind in Style at The Retreat, Reimagined
The most elevated experience at sea is getting even better:
- Enhanced Suites: A completely reimagined stay awaits at The Retreat, as Celebrity Solstice will sail with enhanced suites.
- All-new Retreat Sundeck: Unwind in style at an all-new sundeck, exclusive for guests of The Retreat, featuring ample outdoor seating and shade. Guests can relax carefree in an oversized hot tub, enjoying prime views from the top of the ship.
- Redesigned Retreat Lounge: The perfect place to enjoy a light bite or catch up with friends over drinks, reserved exclusively for guests of The Retreat.
Enhanced Accommodations with Upgrades to Every Stateroom
Every stateroom on board is receiving an upgrade, with new options to choose from:
- Refreshed AquaClass Staterooms: Prepare for a fully immersive, next-level wellness vacation. Every room is updated with spa-inspired elements – from massaging shower heads, aromatherapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats, luxurious robes and slippers, and even a pillow menu for the perfect night’s sleep. AquaClass guests also enjoy complimentary access to the all-new Relaxation Lounge at The Spa.
- Four brand-new stateroom categories: Discover more ways to stay with the new Panoramic Infinite Veranda Suite, Deluxe Panoramic Oceanview Suite, Panoramic Ocean View Suite, and Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View. These new stateroom categories will be available for booking starting mid-June.
Ship-Wide Design Refresh
Bow-to-stern enhancements also include a design refresh to many more venues, including:
- Café Al Bacio
- Cellar Masters
- World Class Bar
- Martini Bar
- Pool Bar
- Passport Bar
- Blu (exclusive to AquaClass guests)
- Luminae (exclusive to guests of The Retreat)
- The Fitness Center
- Camp at Sea
Guests will enjoy all of these enhancements on Celebrity Solstice vacations beginning in March 2026 with unforgettable Asia and Australia itineraries, followed by summer sailings in Alaska. In September 2026, Celebrity Solstice will also embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 110-night Grand Voyage from Canada to Southeast Asia, offering the ultimate way to indulge wanderlust while enjoying Celebrity’s award-winning service and amenities.
For more details, visit Celebrity Cruises website.
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