Celebrity Silhouette
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Celebrity Silhouette is a , owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises
. Celebrity Silhouette is the fourth ship in the Solstice class, her sister ships being Celebrity Equinox
, Celebrity Eclipse
, Celebrity Solstice
and Celebrity Reflection
. Solstice Equinox and Eclipse entered service in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively. Silhouette was launched in 2011, and Reflection is expected to sail beginning in 2012.
Winter 2011- Caribbean sailing from Cape Liberty
Summer 2012- Mediterranean and Holy Land sailing from Rome and Venice
Winter 2012- Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale
at their shipyard in Papenburg
, Germany. Celebrity Silhouette is built to the same design as the preceding three ships. The completed ship is 319 metres (1,046.6 ft) in length overall, with a beam of 36.8 metres (120.7 ft), and a tonnage value of 122,400 gross tons. Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,885 passengers, 35 more then the past 3 ships. 90% of the staterooms have outside views, and 85% have verandas.
The vessel's name was publicly announced on 21 December 2009. The ship is set to be launched in 2011.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1988 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997, Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity, Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF...
. Celebrity Silhouette is the fourth ship in the Solstice class, her sister ships being Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Equinox is a Solstice-class cruise ship built by Meyer Werft in Germany. Celebrity Equinox is the second of the five Solstice-class vessels, owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. She is a sister ship of Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette and the forthcoming...
, Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse is a , operated by Celebrity Cruises. She is the sister ship of Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, which entered service in November 2008 and July 2009, respectively. A fourth ship in the class, Celebrity Silhouette, she entered service in Fall 2011. She is the third...
, Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice is a owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. At the time she was launched, she held the record for the largest cruise ship ever built in Germany; however, her record was surpassed when the Disney Dream was launched in 2010....
and Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection is the fifth and final planned . After delivery in November 2012 it will be owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. It will have one more deck than other Solstice class and will have the first Aqua Class Suites. She will be able to accommodate over 3,000 passengers 150 more...
. Solstice Equinox and Eclipse entered service in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively. Silhouette was launched in 2011, and Reflection is expected to sail beginning in 2012.
Itinerary
Summer 2011- Mediterranean and Holy Land sailing from RomeWinter 2011- Caribbean sailing from Cape Liberty
Summer 2012- Mediterranean and Holy Land sailing from Rome and Venice
Winter 2012- Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale
Design and construction
The fourth of five ships in the Solstice class, Celebrity Silhouette was being constructed by Meyer WerftMeyer Werft
The Meyer Werft is one of the remaining large German shipyards, headquartered in Papenburg. Since 1997, it has been part of the Meyer Neptun Group together with Neptun Werft in Rostock.-History:...
at their shipyard in Papenburg
Papenburg
Papenburg is a city in the district of Emsland in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated at the river Ems. It is known for its large shipyard, the Meyer-Werft, which specializes in building cruise liners.-Districts:...
, Germany. Celebrity Silhouette is built to the same design as the preceding three ships. The completed ship is 319 metres (1,046.6 ft) in length overall, with a beam of 36.8 metres (120.7 ft), and a tonnage value of 122,400 gross tons. Celebrity Silhouette carries 2,885 passengers, 35 more then the past 3 ships. 90% of the staterooms have outside views, and 85% have verandas.
The vessel's name was publicly announced on 21 December 2009. The ship is set to be launched in 2011.
Facilities
Facilities aboard Celebrity Silhouette include:- The Lawn Club, a country clubCountry clubA country club is a private club, often with a closed membership, that typically offers a variety of recreational sports facilities and is located in city outskirts or rural areas. Activities may include, for example, any of golf, tennis, swimming or polo...
-like activity centre on the uppermost deck, with a half-acre of grass. - First ship in the fleet to have a grill at The Lawn Club called Lawn Club Grill which is in place of the glass blowing theatre featured on the first three Solstice Class ships.
- First ship in the fleet to feature restaurant The Porch at the Lawn Club which is also in place of the glass blowing theatre featured on the first three Solstice Class ships.
- First ship in the fleet to have Verandas at the Lawn Club which will be called The Alcoves
- First ship in the fleet to have an Art Studio at The Lawn Club.
- First ship in the fleet to have The Hideaway.
- The iLounge; a combination internet cafe and Apple Store.