Celebrity Solstice

*Celebrity Solstice*
	Celebrity Solstice in Ko Samui, 2024
History
Malta
Name	Celebrity Solstice
Owner	Royal Caribbean Group; (2008); Celebrity Solstice Inc.; (2008–present);
Operator	Celebrity Cruises
Port of registry	Nassau, Bahamas; (2008); Valletta, Malta; (2008–present);
Builder	Meyer Werft; Papenburg, Germany;
Cost	US$750 million
Laid down	17 March 2007
Launched	10 August 2008
Sponsored by	Sharon L. Smith
Christened	14 November 2008
Completed	October 2008
Maiden voyage	23 November 2008
In service	2008–present
Identification	Call sign: 9HRJ9; IMO number: 9362530; MMSI number: 249409000;
Status	In service
Notes
General characteristics
Class & type	Solstice-class cruise ship
Tonnage	121,878 GT; 82,363 NT; 9,500 DWT;
Length	1,033 ft (314.86 m)
Beam	121 ft (36.88 m)
Draft	27 ft (8.23 m)
Decks	19
Installed power	4 × Wärtsilä 16V46
Propulsion	Diesel-electric;; two ABB Azipod propulsion units; (2 × 20.5 MW);
Speed	24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Capacity	2,852 passengers
Crew	1,250

Celebrity Solstice is the lead ship of the Solstice class 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 a glassblowing studio, and a 12-deck-high atrium.