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Celebrity Solstice

Solstice-class cruise ship

Summary

Solstice-class cruise ship

FieldValue
infobox_captionCelebrity Solstice
display_titleital
section1{{Infobox ship/image
imageCelebrity Solstice (54527908875) (cropped).jpg
image_captionCelebrity Solstice in Ko Samui, 2024
section2{{Infobox ship/career
nameCelebrity Solstice
owner*Royal Caribbean Group
*<small>(2008–present)</small><ref name"DETdim"
operatorCelebrity Cruises
registry*Nassau, Bahamas
countryMalta
flag
builder*Meyer Werft
original_cost
laid_down17 March 2007
launched10 August 2008
completedOctober 2008
christened14 November 2008
sponsorSharon L. Smith
maiden_voyage23 November 2008
in_service2008–present
identification*Call sign: 9HRJ9
statusIn service
notes
section3{{Infobox ship/characteristics
class
tonnage*
*<ref name"DETdim" /
*<ref name"DETdim" /
length1033 ft
beam121 ft
draft27 ft
decks19
power4×Wärtsilä 16V46
propulsion*Diesel-electric;
speed24 kn
capacity2,852 passengers
crew1,250

  • (2008)

  • Celebrity Solstice Inc.

  • (2008–present)

  • (2008)

  • Valletta, Malta

  • (2008–present)

  • Papenburg, Germany

  • two ABB Azipod propulsion units

  • (2×20.5MW)

Celebrity Solstice is the lead ship of the of cruise ships operated by Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg she was floated out on 10 August 2008 and christened by ocean scientist professor Sharon L. Smith at a ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, on 14 November 2008. The first post-Panamax vessel in the Celebrity fleet, she features innovative interior design and onboard amenities, including an ocean-going live grass lawn, a glassblowing studio, and a 12-deck-high atrium.

Design and construction

Yacht designer Martin Francis of Francis Design was hired to design her exterior profile. In original exterior renderings, the hull was shown as all-white with powder blue funnels and blue glass upper decks. The large dark blue funnel with a white X that has been the trademark of Celebrity was replaced by two thin funnels, and the company's X logo was to be visible in the glass balcony railings on the ship's midsection. Throughout her fitting out, sea trials, and launch, it was noted that the glass X, unless seen from certain angles, was not visible. Shortly after, the X was refinished to be darker but could still be hard to see. During sea trials, a white X was added to the forward funnel, making Celebrity Solstice more closely resemble her fleetmates.

The overall masterplan was completed by Boston-based Wilson Butler Architects, which would also design the entertainment venues, such as Main Theater, along with the Grand Foyer, and open decks, including the Lawn Club. Other designers included Tihany Design, which designed the interior of the main dining room; BG Studio, which designed Cellar masters, Passport Bar, Ensemble Lounge, Michael's Club, and Murano; 5 + Design, Galleria Boutique, Fortune Casino, Art Gallery; and RTKL, which designed the Spa.

The keel was laid in March 2007 at Meyer Werft in Papenberg, Germany*.* This would be Celerity return to Meyer shipyard since the Century class, who also built Celebrity's first ships with the Horizon class. The Celebrity Solstice left Meyer Werft on September 28, 2008. The ship was the biggest cruise ship built in Germany to that point.

History

The Celebrity Solstice arrived in Fort Lauderdale on November 3, 2008. Subsequently, she embarked on a series of short preview cruises for travel agents and dignitaries. On November 14, 2008, at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, she was officially named by Sharon L. Smith. She began commercial service on November 23, 2008.

Celebrity Solstice was scheduled to be put in dry dock in October 2021.

References

Bibliography

References

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