Repositioning and⁢ Winter Season

Teh 2008-built⁣ Celebrity Solstice is currently completing a series ⁣of ‌repositioning voyages before beginning its winter season in Southeast Asia and ‌the Far East. Following a triumphant summer season sailing to Alaska from Vancouver, the ship embarked on an‍ 11-night open-jaw cruise ⁣to Hawaii in late September, concluding in⁢ Honolulu in early October.

Currently,the 122,000-ton vessel is offering a 19-night cruise to the South Pacific Islands and tahiti,sailing from Honolulu to Sydney. This⁢ itinerary includes visits to six destinations,notably an overnight stay in Papeete,and extends to New Zealand.

Southeast Asia and Australia/Indonesia Deployments

As it travels‌ towards Singapore,the Solstice will also host a 13-night cruise to Australia and Indonesia,featuring stops in Airlie Beach,Darwin,Bali,and other destinations. Beginning in November, the ship will operate a series ⁢of 12-night cruises throughout Southeast Asia and the Far ​East.

these open-jaw itineraries will sail between Singapore and Hong Kong, with calls⁤ at ports⁣ in Thailand, Vietnam, and other regional destinations.

Major Refurbishment Planned for ⁣Early 2026

Following its season in Southeast Asia, the Celebrity Solstice is scheduled for ⁣a significant refurbishment at‌ a shipyard in Singapore. This project ⁢is part of a broader $250​ million modernization effort encompassing the entire Solstice-class fleet.

The refurbishment will‍ introduce new public⁢ areas and dining venues, including a redesigned top deck feature called Sunset ‌Park, intended to enhance ⁣the ⁣experience for the ship’s 2,850 guests. All staterooms will also be refreshed, and four new stateroom categories‍ will be ⁤added.

Debut of Renovated Ship and Return to Alaska

The fully updated Celebrity ​Solstice is set to debut in‍ early March 2026, and will ⁣subsequently return to Alaska for⁢ another summer deployment sailing from Vancouver.