Explore The Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruise Line
The Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008 and is among Celebrity's 17 ships in its fleet. The Solstice is included in the cruise line's Solstice Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Solstice vs all of the other Celebrity ships.
Celebrity Solstice Size
How big is the Celebrity Solstice? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Celebrity Solstice. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Celebrity Solstice can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Celebrity Solstice Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Celebrity Solstice is 2,852 guests. The average capacity for the 17 active ships in Celebrity’s fleet is 2,338 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Celebrity ships has a minimum of 16 guests and a maximum of 3,950 passengers.
Celebrity Solstice Crew Members: Staff on the Celebrity Solstice include 1,250 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.3 to 1. The average Celebrity ship includes 1,007 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.3 to 1.
Celebrity Solstice Passenger and Crew Capacity
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Celebrity Solstice Length
How long is the Celebrity Solstice? From end to end, the Solstice length equals 1,033 feet (315 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Celebrity’s fleet, measuring 871 feet (265 meters).
The smallest Celebrity ship (in terms of length) measures 99 feet (30 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,073 feet (327 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Celebrity Solstice vs all other active Celebrity Cruise Line ships.
Celebrity Solstice Length
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Celebrity Solstice Built Date
When was the Celebrity Solstice Built? The Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008 and joined the cruise line’s Solstice Class.
Celebrity includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2000 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Celebrity ship is 12 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2011
When was the last Celebrity Solstice Dry Dock? The Solstice experienced dry dock improvements in 2021.
Renovations include the following: In October 2016, the Celebrity Solstice went into dry dock. Included in the refurbishment were the following improvements: new venues including a rooftop terrace; Tuscan Grille Steakhouse; Photo Studio; Qsine Restaurant; Cinema and Conference Center; and Top Deck Burger Bar. Renovations were made to the Casino, Solarium and Spa Cafe. Cruise cabins also received significant upgrades to the bathrooms, carpeting, drapes, bedding, linens, artwork, doors and door locks (RFID enabled). The Royal and Penthouse suites also received significant refurbishments. In October 2021, the Solstice received the renovation project known as "Celebrity Revolution." All public spaces and cabins were upgraded during this dry dock. Upgrades include eXhale premium bedding with cashmere mattresses, RFID locks, wifi improvements, and Bluetooth capability. Common area refurbishments were made to the following: adults-only "The Retreat" added with pool, jacuzzi, cabanas, and bar; Luminae Restaurant for suite guests; Qsine Restaurant with "Le Petit Chef" virtual entertainment experience; SEA thermal suite addition to the SPA; new retail shops; and upgrades to the Main Dining Room, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar.
Celebrity Solstice Deck Plans
The Carnival Breeze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 16.
What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 13 restaurants, 16 bars, 0 shows, 32 activities, and 9 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Celebrity Solstice. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Celebrity Solstice Info
In October 2016, the Celebrity Solstice went into dry dock. Included in the refurbishment were the following improvements: new venues including a rooftop terrace; Tuscan Grille Steakhouse; Photo Studio; Qsine Restaurant; Cinema and Conference Center; and Top Deck Burger Bar. Renovations were made to the Casino, Solarium and Spa Cafe. Cruise cabins also received significant upgrades to the bathrooms, carpeting, drapes, bedding, linens, artwork, doors and door locks (RFID enabled). The Royal and Penthouse suites also received significant refurbishments. In October 2021, the Solstice received the renovation project known as "Celebrity Revolution." All public spaces and cabins were upgraded during this dry dock. Upgrades include eXhale premium bedding with cashmere mattresses, RFID locks, wifi improvements, and Bluetooth capability. Common area refurbishments were made to the following: adults-only "The Retreat" added with pool, jacuzzi, cabanas, and bar; Luminae Restaurant for suite guests; Qsine Restaurant with "Le Petit Chef" virtual entertainment experience; SEA thermal suite addition to the SPA; new retail shops; and upgrades to the Main Dining Room, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar.
The ship belongs to the Celebrity class of ships known as the Solstice class.
The ship features 13 restaurants, 16 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Celebrity Solstice has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Celebrity Solstice. The ship's capacity is 2,852. When comparing the occupancy to the average Celebrity passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,433 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Celebrity ships.
The Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008. Celebrity includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2000 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Celebrity ship is 12 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2011
Each of Celebrity's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Celebrity Solstice is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Celebrity Solstice length equals 1,033 feet (315 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Celebrity fleet, measuring 882 feet (269 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.