In very exciting news today, Celebrity Cruises announced the name of their upcoming fourth Solstice Class ship, Celebrity Silhouette. Expected to debut in 2011, this vessel is sure to continue the already excellent traditions that Celebrity Cruises is so well known for. The following press release was issued today by Celebrity Cruises regarding this exciting news:
The word "silhouette" conjures up images of light and shadow, and sleek profiles
in the world of design and fashion, so it's fitting that Celebrity Cruises has named
the fourth ship in its stylish Solstice Class fleet Celebrity Silhouette. And what better date to
announce it than on winter solstice?
Like its widely acclaimed sister ships - Celebrity Solstice, which was named "Best Premium
Ship" and "Best Rookie Ship" in Travel Weekly's annual awards gala just last week; Celebrity
Equinox, which set sail in July 2009; and Celebrity Eclipse, which will enter service in
April 2010 - the 122,000-ton Celebrity Silhouette will offer the series of brand-defining,
industry-first attributes that guests, travel agents and press have praised about Celebrity
Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, including a half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, a glassblowing
show and studio developed with The Corning Museum of Glass, unrivaled dining venues
offering trendsetting cuisine and design, and widely varied entertainment. Like its sisters, the
2,850-guest Celebrity Silhouette will have larger staterooms - 90 percent outside, and 85
percent with verandas - and spacious bathrooms, as well as several categories of
accommodations, including Celebrity's ConciergeClass and spa-inspired AquaClass staterooms.
"Countless guests and travel partners have asked us to reveal the ship's name over the past few
months, which is yet another indicator of the widespread interest in these stunningly designed
ships," said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. "The enormous response to
our unique new sweepstakes is a powerful indicator, too."
Cruise lovers interested in being among the very first to see Celebrity Silhouette while under
construction in Germany actually have a chance. By entering Celebrity's "Eclipse of a Lifetime"
sweepstakes, running through January 14, 2010, 10 winners and their guests will be the first
individuals outside of the line's employees to board Celebrity Eclipse when it sets sail for the
very first time; the first to have exclusive, up-close-and-personal views of the construction
process of Celebrity Silhouette at MeyerWerft, one of the most modern shipyards in the world;
first to be led and hosted throughout Celebrity Eclipse by Celebrity's President and CEO
Dan Hanrahan; first to nestle into the ship's AquaClass staterooms; first to sample the ship's
innovative cuisine created by the line's VP of Culinary Operations and Chef Jacques Van
Staden, and the first to have the chance to interact with the ship's senior officers.
To enter, visit the Celebrity web site, at www.celebritycruises.com and click the
"Eclipse of a Lifetime" tab to access the entry form and sweepstakes rules.
Or, click www.celebritycruises.com/EclipseSweepstakes. The sweepstakes runs through
January 14, 2010. Winners will be announced January 28, 2010. This sweepstakes is open only
to residents of the U.S. and Canada. See Official Rules on the site for complete information. |