Celebrity Solstice Enters Singapore Drydock for 45-Day Refit

Celebrity Cruises has sent Celebrity Solstice to drydock in Singapore for a 45-day refurbishment that is set to significantly modernize the 2008-built ship. The 122,000-ton vessel arrived on Jan. 16, 2026, after completing an open-jaw sailing from Hong Kong, and is scheduled to return to guest service on March 2, 2026.

The project is part of a $250 million program targeting upgrades across Celebrity’s Solstice-class fleet over the next few years. While Celebrity Solstice undergoes its yard period in Asia, Celebrity Infinity has already returned to service following a separate drydock in Marseille, France earlier in January.

What’s changing onboard Celebrity Solstice during the Singapore refit

Celebrity Solstice is slated to receive updates spanning public areas, dining, entertainment, outdoor spaces, and accommodations. In addition to refurbishing existing venues, the overhaul includes adding new stateroom inventory in select areas, with 54 additional cabins and suites expected following the refit.

Celebrity Cruises has also said all staterooms onboard are planned for upgrades. AquaClass cabins are set for more extensive updates, including spa-inspired elements tied to the category’s wellness positioning.

New entertainment, dining, and outdoor venues

Among the headline additions is the Boulevard Lounge and Bar, a new venue that Celebrity Cruises said is being designed to host multiple entertainment formats during a cruise. Programming highlighted for the space includes game shows, candlelit concerts, and dueling piano performances.

On the dining side, the ship is adding Trattoria Rossa, an Italian-inspired specialty restaurant that will replace Qsine at Silk Harvest, reshaping the ship’s specialty dining lineup as part of the broader refresh.

Celebrity Solstice is also set to debut Sunset Park, a new outdoor area intended for daytime and evening use. Celebrity Cruises has said the space will feature lawn games and open-air concerts.

The Retreat suite enclave set for a major redesign

The Retreat, Celebrity’s suite-guest enclave, is also being overhauled. Celebrity Cruises said the area will be “completely reimagined,” with a redesigned private lounge, a revamped sundeck, and other upgrades intended to elevate the suite experience.

Return to service and early-2026 itineraries for both ships

Celebrity Solstice is scheduled to re-enter service on March 2, 2026. Its first post-drydock sailing is a 12-night cruise departing from Singapore and ending in Hong Kong, with calls in Thailand and Vietnam; ports mentioned for the voyage include Ho Chi Minh City and Laem Chabang.

Celebrity Cruises has also scheduled the ship for additional cruises in Asia and the Pacific after its March return, before Celebrity Solstice repositions to Alaska for a summer season.

Celebrity Infinity, meanwhile, resumed operations on Jan. 11 after a nine-day drydock at Chantier Naval de Marseille. The 2001-built Millennium-class ship underwent technical work, routine maintenance, and certification and survey work as it approaches 25 years of service in 2026.

• After leaving the yard, Celebrity Infinity began a ten-night sailing from Barcelona to the Canary Islands and Morocco, with calls including Casablanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Cadiz, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• The ship is then set to reposition to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean in February, including an 11-night Greek Isles itinerary departing from Piraeus on Feb. 16 with ports of call that include Limassol, Antalya, Nafplion, Heraklion, and Rhodes.
• Celebrity Solstice returns March 2 with its 12-night Singapore-to-Hong Kong sailing, then continues into Asia and the Pacific before heading to Alaska for the 2026 summer season.

How the Solstice and Infinity projects fit Celebrity’s broader upgrade plan

Celebrity has framed Celebrity Solstice as a major guest-facing modernization within its Solstice-class investment program, pairing new venues and redesigned outdoor spaces with fleetwide stateroom updates and added accommodation inventory. With Celebrity Infinity already back in service and Celebrity Solstice’s March return date published, the two yard periods mark the opening of Celebrity’s 2026 drydock activity across different ship classes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will Celebrity Solstice return to service after its Singapore drydock?

Celebrity Solstice is scheduled to return to guest service on March 2, 2026, following a 45-day drydock that began after the ship arrived in Singapore on Jan. 16, 2026.

How many new cabins and suites are being added to Celebrity Solstice?

The refurbishment is expected to add 54 new cabins and suites to Celebrity Solstice following the refit.

What itinerary will Celebrity Solstice sail first after the refurbishment?

The first post-drydock sailing is scheduled as a 12-night cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong with calls in Thailand and Vietnam. Ports mentioned for the voyage include Ho Chi Minh City and Laem Chabang.

What work was completed on Celebrity Infinity during its Marseille drydock?

Celebrity Infinity completed a nine-day drydock in Marseille that included technical work, routine maintenance, and certification and survey work. The ship returned to service on Jan. 11, 2026.