Celebrity Cruises will invest over US$250 million to modernise its five Solstice-class ships, updating its recreation, accommodation, and dining offerings.
The upgrades will include new restaurants, suites, and outdoor spaces. Celebrity Solstice will be the first in the series to be renovated, and will set sail with its new modifications in March 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 Cruises 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.”
The Solstice ships will feature a new entertainment venue with both daytime and evening events known as Boulevard Lounge, as well as six other new bars, restaurants, and lounges. Several existing restaurants and venues will also be redesigned and updated, the company said.
The Retreat, Celebrity Cruises’ high-end onboard accommodation offering, will see upgraded suites along with a new sundeck. The ships’ AquaClass staterooms will include spa elements for wellness-focused travellers, and four new categories of staterooms will be added.
Celebrity Solstice’s top deck will be renovated into a half-acre park, which will host outdoor activities and concerts.
From March 2026, Celebrity Solstice will begin routes in Asia and Australia, followed by Alaska cruises during the region’s summer period and a 110-night journey from Canada to Southeast Asia.
The company’s Solstice-class ships were first launched between 2008 and 2012, and each can accommodate around 2,850 passengers.
Celebrity Cruise parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises’ (NYSE: RCL) share price closed at US$254.44, up from its previous close at $250.80. Royal Caribbean Cruises’ market capitalisation is $69.1 billion.
