Celebrity Solstice to Begin Maiden Season with Calls on Caribbean Ports
Basseterre.- Following the ceremony to name Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice new ship on November 14, the ship will begin its maiden season with alternating 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, calling on San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, and Tortola during this Fall and Winter, confirmed the Communications Unit.
The 2,850-guest Celebrity Solstice departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, for Eemshaven, Netherlands. Following two separate sea trials planned before October 24, the ship will depart Eemshaven on a transatlantic voyage bound for Fort Lauderdale."As the first in a series of five Solstice-class ships, it's a vivid example of the growth and momentum of the Celebrity brand, and our commitment to meet our guests'
and travel agent partners' demands for more vacation options with Celebrity," said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO, Dan Hanrahan at the Conveyance ceremony in Papenburg. Amenities include a Lawn Club, a recreation area with real grass; a Hot Glass Show, with live glassblowing demonstrations; 10 varied restaurants; AquaClass, 
a spa vacation experience at sea; a state-of-the-art theater and stage design.