MIAMI, Florida – March 3, 2026: Celebrity Cruises has relaunched Celebrity Solstice following a major revitalisation, with the ship departing Singapore on March 2, 2026, according to the official press release. The refreshed vessel now features eight new guest experiences, including four spaces that are new to Celebrity Cruises: Trattoria Rossa, Sunset Park, The Parlor and Boulevard Lounge.
The relaunch marks the start of the cruise line’s wider revitalisation programme for its Solstice Series ships. The upgrades to Celebrity Solstice include new dining venues, entertainment spaces, accommodation improvements and refreshed existing areas across the ship.
The vessel’s 2026 programme covers Asia, Australia and Alaska, before the ship begins a 110-night Grand Voyage on September 13, 2026. The extended sailing will visit more than 55 unrepeated ports across Alaska, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, ending with a New Year’s Eve arrival in Hong Kong.
“Celebrity Solstice launched our Solstice Series ships and defined a generation of Celebrity Cruises travel. This reimagination honors that heritage while setting a new standard for what an elevated vacation can be,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “Every new experience was designed around how our guests want to spend their time, backed by the unmatched hospitality that defines every Celebrity Cruises sailing.”
New top-deck space introduced with Sunset Park
One of the main additions is Sunset Park, a new open-air top-deck venue designed as a social and leisure space with ocean views. The area will host activities including yoga, lawn games and live music.
The space also includes new private cabanas, created to provide shaded areas while preserving sea views. Dedicated attendants will serve guests using the cabanas.
The new Sunset Park Café will offer casual bistro dining at breakfast and lunch. Morning options include sandwiches, quiches, pastries and other breakfast dishes, while lunch will feature fresh salads and wraps. Charcuterie boards will also be available throughout the day.
The ship’s Sunset Bar has also been expanded. The venue will serve handcrafted cocktails on the top deck, allowing passengers to use the bar alongside the wider Sunset Park area.
Dining expanded with Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut Steakhouse
Celebrity Solstice has added two restaurants as part of the revitalisation. Trattoria Rossa, which is new to Celebrity Cruises, will serve Italian cuisine inspired by Roman and Southern Italian cooking.
The restaurant’s menu will include seafood, meat dishes and pasta made in-house daily. Tableside preparations will also be available, including Chicken Parmesan and Caesar Salad.
Fine Cut Steakhouse has also been introduced to Celebrity Solstice. The restaurant, already known from the Edge Series, will offer 30-day dry-aged steaks, seafood and personalised service.
New lounges and theatre productions added
The ship’s entertainment offering has been expanded with two new venues. Boulevard Lounge is a 125-seat space offering all-day programming, including piano bar singalongs, karaoke and new game shows. The nearby Boulevard Bar will serve handcrafted cocktails.
The Parlor has been added as an elevated sports and gaming lounge. The venue will include billiards, darts, board games and a big screen for watching sport.
The food and beverage offering in The Parlor includes craft cocktails, wines and whiskies, along with shareable dishes and comfort-food options. Items listed by the cruise line include Shrimp Mac N’ Cheese and Celebrity’s Signature Burger. Desserts include Caramel Bread Pudding, House-Made Beignets and a selection of milkshakes.
Celebrity Solstice will also debut two productions in The Theatre. Smoke and Ivories is a show based around 1950s piano entertainment, acrobatics and vocals. Rockumentary is a live concert-style production recreating major rock performances from different decades.
Additional entertainment will also be offered around the ship, including a candle-lit concert featuring live string renditions of rock performances.
Accommodation and suite areas refreshed
All existing staterooms on Celebrity Solstice have been upgraded, while 54 new staterooms have been added. The ship now has a total of 1,479 cabins.
The update also introduces four new stateroom categories: Panoramic Infinite Veranda Suite, two Panoramic Ocean View Suite categories and Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View.
Guests staying in The Retreat, Celebrity Solstice’s suite-class area, will have access to a new sundeck with an oversized hot tub, dedicated outdoor seating and a redesigned private lounge.
AquaClass accommodation has also been refreshed. The wellness-focused staterooms now include spa-inspired amenities such as massaging shower heads, aromatherapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats, premium robes and slippers, and a pillow menu.
AquaClass guests will continue to receive complimentary access to Blu, the updated exclusive restaurant, and The Spa’s Persian Garden.
Existing venues also updated across the ship
The ship-wide enhancement programme also covers several returning venues. These include Café Al Bacio, Cellar Masters, World Class Bar, Martini Bar, Pool Bar, Passport Bar, the Fitness Center and Camp at Sea.
Luminae, which is exclusive to guests of The Retreat, has also been included among the refreshed onboard venues.
After its Asia and Australia sailings, the renewed Celebrity Solstice is scheduled to make its Alaska season debut in summer 2026.
Source: Official Royal Caribbean Group Press Center release, 3 March 2026, Miami.
