Solstice class · Celebrity · In service since 2011
Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice class cruise ship operated by Celebrity, in service since 2011. At about 122,210 gross tons, it carries roughly 2,852–2,886 guests and ranks #7 by size in the 15-ship Celebrity fleet we cover.
- 122,210 gross tons
- 2,852–2,886 guests
- 1,033 ft long
Photo: Kyle.died.rich, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Ship class
- Solstice class
- Entered service
- 2011 (15 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 122,210
- Guests
- 2,852–2,886
- Length
- 1,033 ft (315 m)
- Speed
- 24 knots
- Builder
- Meyer Werft
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9451094
About Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Silhouette, from 2011, is the fourth Solstice-class ship and introduced two Lawn Club additions that later appeared on its younger sister: the Lawn Club Grill, an outdoor restaurant where you can help grill your own dinner, and The Alcoves, private cabanas set on the grass. It shares the class’s Solarium, a glass-roofed adults-only pool, and a range of specialty restaurants. Silhouette has sailed widely, from Europe to the Caribbean. It offers a calm, refined atmosphere and good-size cabins, most of them with balconies.
Best for: Couples and mature travelers looking for a refined, relaxed premium cruise.
Celebrity Silhouette highlights
- Lawn Club Grill on the top deck
- The Alcoves, private cabanas on the Lawn Club
- Solarium adults-only pool
- Tuscan Grille Italian steakhouse
- Café al Bacio for coffee and pastries
How Celebrity Silhouette compares in size
- Celebrity Xcel141,420
- Celebrity Ascent141,420
- Celebrity Beyond141,420
- Celebrity Apex130,818
- Celebrity Edge130,818
- Celebrity Reflection125,366
- Celebrity Silhouette122,210
- Celebrity Eclipse121,878
- Celebrity Equinox121,878
- Celebrity Solstice121,878
- Celebrity Constellation91,000
- Celebrity Millennium90,963
- Celebrity Summit90,940
- Celebrity Infinity90,940
- Celebrity Flora5,922
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Solstice class sister ships
Sailing with Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is a premium line with sleek, design-led ships, strong food, cocktail bars and spa-style cabins, aimed at couples and grown-up travelers who want a step up from mainstream cruising without luxury prices. Its Edge-class ships, with the cantilevered Magic Carpet, are among the most stylish at sea. It suits food lovers and couples, less so families seeking water parks or budget fares.
Read our full Celebrity guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Celebrity Silhouette FAQs
How big is Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette measures about 122,210 gross tons and is about 1,033 feet (315 m) long. That makes it #7 of 15 Celebrity ships we cover by tonnage, and #91 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Celebrity Silhouette carry?
About 2,852–2,886 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Celebrity Silhouette built?
Celebrity Silhouette entered service in 2011 and was built by Meyer Werft.
What class of ship is Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette belongs to Celebrity's Solstice class, alongside Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Celebrity Silhouette good for families?
Camp at Sea offers supervised activities for children 3 to 12 in age groups, with teen spaces and activities for older kids. Programs are good but smaller in scale than on Royal Caribbean or Disney, and kids are most common in summer and on holiday sailings. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Celebrity Silhouette offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Celebrity official site.