Celebrity to Spend US$250 Million Modernizing Solstice Series Ships

Celebrity Cruises wants to make its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than US$250 million to modernize these ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026. 

The line says guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces and many redesigned favourites. Bow to stern innovations include reinvented outdoor escapes with enhanced views, new restaurants and entertainment, as well as a redesigned stay with all-new stateroom categories and ship-wide stateroom upgrades. 

Celebrity Solstice will be the first of the Solstice Series ships to be made ‘new’ again, welcoming guests for reimagined vacation experiences starting in March 2026. As well as new additions, all 1,479 staterooms on Celebrity Solstice will get an upgrade. 

Its itineraries will take guests around the world, including Alaska, Hawaii, Fiji and Southeast Asia. Plus, guests will have the opportunity to sail 110-nights through more than 55 unrepeated ports on The Grand Voyage from September to December 2026. 

“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,” said Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge. “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.”

New Entertainment Options

Boulevard Lounge – Good times and glamorous vibes will take centre stage at this brand-new, intimate entertainment venue. With always-on programming, from interactive daytime activities like new game shows and trivia to elevated evenings of candlelit concerts and dueling pianos, this cabaret-inspired lounge offers a dramatic new take on showtime. 

Boulevard Bar – Just steps away from the lounge, guests can pull up a seat for handcrafted cocktails before or after the show.

Celebrity Barcade – Guests should bring their A-game to this new, elevated sports bar, the perfect place to both watch and play games. Guests can catch their favourite sports teams or challenge their friends to a round of billiards, darts, or their favourite retro board game.

New Dining Choices

Trattoria Rossa – An Italian hideaway that blends opulence with modern design. Guests will have a front row seat to the action with authentic tableside preparations of dishes inspired by Italian classics, including fresh pasta made from scratch daily. 

Fine Cut Steakhouse – The Forbes Travel Guide-rated, Edge Series favourite steakhouse will bring upscale dining including 30-day dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and more.

Fresh Views

Sunset Park – Transforming the top deck of Celebrity Solstice, this half-acre outdoor oasis will give guests unparalleled views. Plus, with elevated cuisine, refreshing cocktails, lawn games, open-air concerts and more, a day at the park never looked so good.

New private cabanas – Relax with sweeping ocean views and more shade, while dedicated attendants cater to your every whim. 

Expanded Sunset Bar – Drink in the views along with a refreshing cocktail, as every hour is happy hour.

The Retreat, Reimagined

Enhanced Suites – A completely reimagined stay at The Retreat awaits with renovated suites. 

All-new Retreat Sundeck – Guests will unwind in style at an all-new sundeck with ample outdoor seating and shade, exclusive for guests of The Retreat. An oversized hot tub will offer 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 for guests of The Retreat.

Upgrades to Every Stateroom

Refreshed AquaClass Staterooms –Every room will be updated with spa-inspired elements – from massaging shower heads, aroma therapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats, luxurious robes and slippers, and even a pillow menu for the perfect night’s sleep. AquaClass guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the all-new Relaxation Lounge at The Spa.

Four brand-new stateroom categories – New stateroom categories offer more ways to stay: The Panoramic Infinite Veranda Suite, Deluxe Panoramic Oceanview Suite, Panoramic Ocean View Suite and Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View. These new stateroom categories are available to book starting mid-June.