| Return of the Solstice

CELEBRITY Cruises has relaunched Celebrity Solstice, departing her dry dock in Singapore on Tue with eight new experiences on offer.

Among these are four brand-new, Celebrity-first spaces including Sunset Park, a top deck recreational area; Italian restaurant Trattoria Rossa; Boulevard Lounge, a 250-seat venue designed for piano bar singalongs and karaoke; and The Parlor, Solstice’s new sports lounge and gaming area.

Two productions will be making their debut in the ship’s theatre, including Smoke and Ivories, paying homage to the 1950s with piano and acrobatics, as well as Rockumentary, recreating iconic concerts from over the years.

Solstice’s dry dock also saw all of her existing staterooms fully revamped, while 54 new accommodations were added, bringing the total to 1,479 cabins.

These upgrades have introduced a number of new stateroom categories: the panoramic infinite veranda suite, panoramic ocean view suite, and deluxe panoramic ocean view.

The Retreat will be complemented by a brand new sun deck, as well as a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a reimagined private lounge.

Wellness-focused AquaClass staterooms have also been revamped with amenities such as massaging shower heads, aromatherapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats, premium robes and slippers, and a pillow menu.

Guests in AquaClass also have complimentary access to exclusive restaurant Blu and The Spa’s Persian Garden.

Solstice will now sail through Asia and Australia before she makes her Alaska debut in May.

The ship will then begin a 110-night Grand Voyage on 13 Sep, calling at more than 55 ports from Alaska, the Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, finishing in Hong Kong on NYE. JB