Celebrity Cruises has released the first renderings and shared new design details of its US$250 million investment to modernize its five Solstice-class ships.
The first of the revitalized vessels, Celebrity Solstice, will debut its updates in March 2026 — nearly two decades after the class first launched. The other ships in the Solstice line include Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Silhouette, and Celebrity Reflection.
The project will introduce eight new experiences — including four brand-new spaces — refreshed accommodations, and reimagined public spaces designed to blend the ships’ original charm with modern-day luxury.
“We’ve received so much feedback from our trade partners and guests about how nostalgic the Solstice class of ships really is,” said Tanya Chandra, Director of Brand Marketing at Celebrity Cruises, during a 03JUN webinar unveiling early renderings of the new venues. “It’s where a lot of people started their journey with us as a brand. We really wanted to honour that heritage as we gave her new and exciting updates.”
Among those updates is Trattoria Rossa, a new Italian restaurant that leans into classic “red sauce” pastas served with flair. The atmosphere promises to be elevated and theatrical. “Dining here is a little bit of a show, with tableside preparations,” Chandra said.
Celebrity is also bringing one of its Edge-class signatures — the Fine Cut Steakhouse — to the Solstice ships for the first time. Known for its 30-day dry-aged steaks and elevated service, the restaurant adds a touch of Edge-class sophistication to this legacy fleet.
On the top deck, guests can say goodbye to the Lawn Club and hello to Sunset Park — a redesigned outdoor lounge with sweeping views, open-air concerts, lawn games, and shaded cabanas. “We’re making this area even more of a communal space,” noted Chandra, adding that the refreshed design aims to create the kind of atmosphere where guests naturally linger.
For more playful pursuits, the line is introducing Celebrity Barcade — “an always-on gaming enclave,” as Chandra put it. Think skee-ball, darts, billiards, and a curated board game library displayed "floor-to-ceiling," alongside plenty of screens for watching sports.
Accommodations are also being reimagined, with all staterooms receiving updated finishes. “There’ll be four new stateroom categories that will go live for booking on Celebrity Solstice later this month,” said Chandra. Among the highlights: expansive panoramic suites and upgraded AquaClass rooms featuring spa-inspired amenities like massaging showerheads, in-room yoga mats, aromatherapy diffusers, and a bespoke pillow menu.
