Celebrity Solstice - Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice

The Celebrity Solstice departed Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg on September 28, 2008 as the largest ship ever built in Germany. The 2,850-guest Celebrity Solstice made its way down the River Eems, as tens of thousands of area residents lining the river banks cheered and photographed the event.

Celebrity Solstice was berthed in Eemshaven, Netherlands, from September 29 to October 24, with two separate sea trials planned during that period, in addition to crew arrivals, training, provisioning and finishing work onboard. The ship departed Eemshaven October 24 on a transatlantic voyage, with arrival in Fort Lauderdale on November 3.

Celebrity Solstice was named in formal ceremonies on November 14, and began its maiden season November 23, with a series of alternating 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Celebrity Solstice presents a series of 10- and 11-night Mediterranean cruises from Rome beginning in Spring 2009.