Celebrity Silhouette is part of the Solstice signatures series of ships. Its features include a stable of themed dining venues, a public hub that smells of crepes and waffles, a strikingly green and grass-covered deck space, the use of glass and marble throughout. But Silhouette also reflects a handful of significant modifications to its name.
The most visible are found on the Lawn Club, a half-acre of spongy grass that tops every Solstice-class ship’s stern sun deck area. On Silhouette, the public park has become something of a gated village green, and the space is much more exclusive to use than those planted on Solstice, Eclipse and Equinox. The Porch, a fee-extra casual breakfast and lunch option modeled after a private deck in the Hamptons, has also been added.
Still, despite these distinctions, Silhouette is nothing if not quintessential Solstice class. It’s the most sophisticated experience you’ll find on a nearly 3,000-passenger ship — see the focus on wine, sleekly styled spaces and slightly upscale dining — without being overly stuffy. Celebrity does a commendable job of keeping the pretentiousness quota in check by inserting playful touches, like an ice-topped martini bar that features juggling bartenders, cook-your-own steakhouse and another restaurant, Qsine, where passengers are encouraged to play with their food. Solstice-class stalwarts won’t miss a beat, and for first-timers, Silhouette will showcase why the series has become one of the most acclaimed in modern cruising.