Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
76Top 28% of ships
Dining
75Top 36% of ships
Entertainment
75Top 37% of ships
Activities & Thrills
59Beats 40% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
73Top 36% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 76/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 75/100
Strong Dining — scores 75/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCelebrity
Ship NameSolstice
Maiden voyage23 November 2008
Physical
Year Built2008
Refurbished 2016
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage 121,878 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 317.2 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 36.9 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Retreat
Total decks 15
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 24 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,250
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,425
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins30
Passenger Capacity 2,850
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 42.764
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsMain Restaurant, Oceanview Café, Mast Grill, Spa Café, Sunset Park Café (complimentary); Trattoria Rossa, Fine Cut, Sushi on Five, Murano, Blu, Luminae (specialty/paid)
Restaurants - Paid6
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges8
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaSolarium
Special AmenitiesBeyond the Podium Talk Series, Bingo, Outdoor movies, Lawn Club, Hot Glass Show
Beyond the Podium Talk SeriesIncluded
BingoA la cart
Lawn ClubIncluded
Hot Glass ShowIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $18.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$69.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants10
Restaurants Price: Included4
Restaurants Price: Premium6
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down7
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve3
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HRJ9
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9362530
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 249409000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.