This past month, I sailed on the Celebrity Silhouette for the first time! I know, I know. I am a Royal Caribbean girly, but this was a family cruise and we were more interested in the itinerary than making sure we were sailing with Royal. We wanted to visit Key West and Bimini and knew Celebrity Cruise Lines would be the perfect option for us. Celebrity Cruise Line offers a premium luxury cruise experience with premium design, great onboard activities, and refined dining. This makes it a great choice for those seeking a more upscale and relaxing vacation. 

Information

The Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice-class cruise ship. Its sister ships include Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox, and Celebrity Eclipse. Built in 2011, this ship holds 2,800 passengers and is known for its well-designed layout and a variety of amenities and entertainment options.

Itinerary

Currently, the Celebrity Silhouette is sailing 3 and 4-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale to Key West, Florida, and Bimini, Bahamas.  Then, for May/ June, the Silhouette will be repositioned to Cape Liberty, NJ for 7-night Bermuda sailings. In July, you can sail 7-nights from Iceland on European sailings. August/ September are Canada sailings and then it will return to Fort Lauderdale in October 2025 for 6 and 8-night Caribbean sailings.

Accommodations

Inside Staterooms: No interior view

Inside Single Stateroom: Room for individual traveler (no interior view)

Ocean View Room: Large porthole window

Veranda: Room with private balcony

Sunset Veranda: Room located at the back of the ship with gorgeous views of the sunset

Concierge Class: Includes Personalized Concierge service, Priority check-in, Exclusive embarkation day lunch, Destination Seminar, Exclusive pre-departure lounge, Priority debarkation, Main & specialty restaurant seating time preferences, Welcome sparkling wine and fresh fruit, and Daily delivery of afternoon savories.

AquaClass: Includes Expanded room service breakfast menu, Special invitation to a VIP tour of the spa on embarkation day, Specialty restaurant Blu, serving complimentary, healthy continental breakfast daily and complimentary dinner nightly, Grohe “shower tower”, Aromatherapy diffuser, Euro Face towel, Additional custom blended bath products: facial spray and lip balm, Pillow menu to customize your night’s sleep, Welcome bottle water (upon arrival), Daily delivery of flavored tea, and Plush 100% cotton bathrobes and slippers.

Prime Inside, Veranda, Oceanview, Concierge, AquaClass: Rooms in more desirable locations, often higher decks or with better views, while still being in the same category

Suites:  Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of your butler throughout your stay. Plus, enjoy access to Luminae and The Retreat Lounge, exclusive for guests of The Retreat. Youll also receive all amenities for Concierge and AquaClass guests.

Ship Amenities

Pools: There are three different pools to choose from on this ship, two on the main pool deck and one that’s hidden under a glass roof

The Lawn Club:  With its restaurant, offers a huge lawn with real grass on the top deck. The space is pretty big for a cruise ship. The lawn is a great spot to read, play a lawn game (croquet and bocce are available), or enjoy a meal or just a drink.

Theater & Shows: Silhouette Theatre is the place to be if you’re looking for live entertainment during your cruise. The large theater is still intimate enough to provide you with a uniquely Celebrity-style entertainment experience, but not too cozy that you feel crowded. Shows include musical concerts, Broadway-style theatrical performances, and even some comedy. You can also catch entertainment at Celebrity Central, where the productions are just as diverse, ranging from film showings to lectures from Smithsonian-approved speakers to late-night comedy. Since this is a smaller ship, reservations are not required to book entertainment.

Spa: You’ll definitely enjoy everything offered at this spa. Book a massage, facial, or body wrap. You can even enjoy an acupuncture session to completely relax during your cruise.

Kids Entertainment: While Celebrity isn’t really thought of as a family-focused cruise line in the same way that, say, Carnival or Royal Caribbean is, you can still bring the kids or grandkids on a Celebrity cruise and they’ll find something to do. The ships aren’t over the top with tons of amenities like you’ll find on Royal (ex: ice skating, carousel, zip lining, sports court, etc), but you’ll find a great kids program with great STEM activities to keep them entertained.

Camp at Sea Program: There are multiple venues for kids of varying ages. Within the Camp at Sea program, children as young as 3 can enjoy a camp-like environment with lots of fun, staff-led activities. The Camp at Sea program is available to those as old as 12, with activities becoming more complex and sophisticated the older the kids (for example, the oldest kids will enjoy STEM activities, competitions, sports and the like). For the oldest kids in the crew, a teens-only space is open to ages 13 to 17, with some planned activities but not as much guidance as what the younger kids get.

The Retreat: This is an exclusive key-card access-only area for Suite passengers. Guests can enjoy a sun deck and Retreat Lounge just for suite guests.

Dining Options

Complimentary Dining

Grand Cuvee: The ship’s main restaurant 

Blu: Complimentary healthful dining restaurant, but only open to AquaClass guests and suite guests

Luminae: All-day complimentary restaurant that is only open to suite guests

Mast Grill: Poolside, fast-casual eatery, great for burgers and fries

The Spa Cafe: For light bites in the Solarium

Room Service: Continental breakfast is free but all other orders have a per-order charge, plus a 20% gratuity (Available 24/7)

Cafe al Bacio & Gelato: For sweet treats and coffee (specialty coffees are for an extra fee)

Oceanview Cafe: Celebrity’s take on an upgraded cruise ship buffet

Specialty Dining: Restaurants with a surcharge

Le Petit Chef: For a tech-savvy dining experience

Murano: For Continental cuisine

Tuscan Grille: For Italian cuisine

Lawn Club Grill: An outdoors, grill-focused restaurant

The Porch: A casual dining venue with Hamptons vibes

Sushi on Five For sushi and Japanese cuisine

Entertainment 

Sky Lounge: Hosts karaoke, a dance party, live music, and the love and marriage game show.

Main Atrium: Nightly live music

Passport Bar: Great for pre-dinner drinks before eating in the main dining room, and a great place to watch nightly entertainment in the Grand Foyer

Craft Social: Sports bar with beers on tap and TVs showing games. You can even order food like wings and sliders for a small fee.

Martini Bar: The best spot to be! Don’t miss the nightly martini flight show!

Quasar: The ship’s nightclub where you can find Silent Disco

Entertainment Court Bar

World Class Bar

Ensemble Lounge

Retreat Lounge: Exclusive for The Retreat passengers

Sunset Bar: The most popular outdoor bar is in a great spot at the back of the ship with wonderful views

Pool Bar: Serves wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as soft drinks right by the poolside.

 

 

Ready to book your Celebrity Cruise? Contact me and let’s find the perfect sailing for you. Mention this blog post for onboard credit!

Love and Travel Dust,

Molly