Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice-class cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises, a cruise operator based in the US.
Constructed with an investment of $750m, Celebrity Silhouette was launched in July 2011.
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The vessel was constructed at Meyer Werft’s shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Its first steel was cut in March 2010.
On its maiden voyage, the vessel set sail from Hamburg, Germany, to Rome, Italy.
In July 2018, Celebrity Cruises launched the $500m Celebrity Revolution programme to modernise its fleet, including Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit and other cruise ships.
The modernisation of the Celebrity Silhouette commenced in January 2020 and was completed in February 2020.
Celebrity Silhouette design
The vessel carries the same design as that of its three sister ships, the Celebrity Solstice, the Celebrity Equinox and the Celebrity Eclipse.
Sweeping verandas are provided in 85% of the staterooms. The vessel has 17 cabins more than the previously launched Solstice-class vessels.
Gangways are made wide enough so that wheelchairs and scooters can be accommodated comfortably and the tendering platform features an accessible route.
The ship contains three main types of staterooms: the Penthouse Suite – which has a 1,291ft² stateroom and a 389ft² veranda; the Royal Suite – which has a 590ft² stateroom and a 153ft² veranda and the Celebrity Suite – which has 394ft² stateroom and a 105ft² veranda.
The gross registered tonnage of the vessel is 122,400t. The length is 319.12m, the beam is 36.88m and the draught is 8.22m. The original passenger capacity of the vessel was 2,886. The vessel now accommodates 3,324 passengers, following the modernisation.
Celebrity Silhouette staterooms
The modernised Celebrity Silhouette has 1,451 staterooms. The modernisation upgraded the staterooms and suites with luxurious bedding, new flatscreen TVs and other amenities. Six new staterooms and suites were added as part of the modernisation, including two new Sunset suites and four interior staterooms.
The Penthouse Suite is furnished with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and has a separate living room with a dining area. Room amenities include a baby grand piano, a queen sleeper sofa, a full bar, a surround sound entertainment system with a 52in LCD TV, a full guest bath and a veranda with a whirlpool and lounge seating. The master bedroom of the suite features a king-size bed, a 52in LCD TV and vanity and walk-in closets.
The Celebrity Suite bedroom is equipped with two beds that can be converted to a queen-size, a walk-in closet, a dual access bath with a shower/tub combination and washbasin and a veranda with lounge seating. Fitted with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, the suite is furnished with a sectional queen sleeper sofa, a vanity closet, lounge seating and a miniature refrigerator.
The Royal Suite has a separate living room with a dining area. The bedroom is equipped with a queen-size bed, an LCD TV, vanity and walk-in closets, a master bath with a whirlpool tub and a separate shower stall.
The other staterooms include the Ocean View Stateroom, the Interior Stateroom, the Sky Suite, the Sunset Veranda Stateroom, the Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom, the Family Ocean View Stateroom, the Concierge Class and the AquaClass with balcony.
Celebrity Silhouette facilities
The Celebrity Silhouette is home to the Lawn Club Grill, a speciality restaurant that replaces Corning Glass Museum, which is available on the other three cruise ships in the Solstice class.
A 48-seat restaurant, the Porch, serves fast and fresh food for breakfast and lunch. Another venue is the Art Studio, which is used for art demonstrations.
The Alcoves, a cabana-style private retreat, is available for two to four guests. Michael’s Club is a cosy bar furnished with high-top seating with bar stools and low-top seating in plush banquettes.
Other recreational venues on the Celebrity Cruises-operated vessel include the Hideaway, Cellar Masters, the Sky Observation Lounge, Murano Restaurant, Tuscan Grille Restaurant, Blu Restaurant and Qsine.
For entertainment, the vessel has two dance clubs, a pub and two piano bars. Family facilities include babysitting, a children’s playroom, a teen centre and youth programmes.
Enhanced amenities include an all-inclusive area for Suite guests known as the Retreat featuring the Retreat® Sundeck and the Retreat® Lounge. New dining facilities, including Craft Social and Entertainment Court Bar, were added in addition to new retail offerings including vintage brands and destination shops.
The lawn club was upgraded with a new outdoor screen, while the sunset bar was added with a new shaded lounge area, seating and hammocks. The fitness centre was modernised to include new weight equipment, while the solarium and pool deck, art gallery, photo gallery, iLounge and library were upgraded to a new sleek design.
Advanced radio frequency identification-based lock technology along with digital key access for all staterooms was also implemented. The upgraded ship allows guests to use Celebrity’s mobile app and facial recognition-based embarkation technology, which provides an improved terminal experience and expedited boarding.
Celebrity Silhouette propulsion
The vessel, which is capable of cruising at a maximum speed of 24kt, is powered by two Wartsila diesel engines with a total power of 20.5MW.
The Azipod azimuth thrusters and pod propulsion systems have a total power output of 61MW. Total propulsion power is 41,000kW and total engine output is 67,200kW.
