Celebrity Silhouette: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's get one thing straight: a perfect 100 on a single inspection is either a genuinely spotless galley or a ship that just hasn't been checked enough times to catch it slipping. Celebrity Silhouette's latest CDC score is 100, logged on 2026-02-07, and that's also its all-time average, five-year average, high, and low — because it's the only inspection on record. One data point does not a trend make, so we're not calling this a hot streak or a cooldown, just a single, clean snapshot. Still, 100 is 100, and it clears the fleet's median of 98 and average of 96.7 without breaking a sweat. The Food Safety Grade of "Spotless Galley" backs it up on paper, even if we'd love a second inspection before we start handing out laurels.
Beyond the paperwork, Silhouette is a 2011 Solstice-class ship that got a refresh in 2020, so she's not chasing the newest bells and whistles, but she's not creaking either — think "reliable veteran" rather than "flashy newcomer." At 122,210 tons and carrying just under 2,900 guests with a full 1,000-person crew, the passenger-to-crew ratio skews toward attentive service rather than mega-ship anonymity, which is very on-brand for Celebrity. She's currently splitting her time mostly out of Fort Lauderdale, with smaller rotations from Boston and Cape Liberty Bayonne, so East Coast cruisers have decent access without needing to fly across the country. On outbreaks, we're going to be straight with you: that data is currently unreachable on our end, so we're not going to pretend we checked and found nothing — we just don't have the receipts right now.
Who it's for: cruisers who want Celebrity's more refined, less chaotic atmosphere, don't need the newest ship in the fleet, and can find comfort in a food safety score that's currently sitting at the top of the class. Who should skip it: anyone who wants to see a longer inspection history before trusting a single 100, or guests dead set on departing from somewhere other than the East Coast's current trio of ports. For now, Silhouette earns a cautiously enthusiastic nod — just don't mistake "one clean inspection" for "a decade of proof."
Celebrity Silhouette at a Glance
Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice-class ship in the Celebrity fleet, built in 2011 and refurbished in 2020. It carries 2,902 passengers and measures 122,210 gross tons. Celebrity Silhouette has 50 sailings on the schedule through October 2027, mostly from Fort Lauderdale (26) and Boston (9), most often on 6-night voyages (trips run 5 to 12 nights). The next departure is September 17, 2026 from Boston.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 100 out of 100 on February 7, 2026. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Solstice-Class Sister Ships
Celebrity Silhouette has 4 sister ships in the Solstice class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity | 98 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity | 95 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity | 94 | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Celebrity Equinox | Celebrity | 92 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Celebrity Silhouette.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Environmental Rating: B-
Making Effort
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Spotless Galley
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -0 | 50 | ||
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Celebrity treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Celebrity fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 394 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Celebrity Silhouette is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Sep 17 | 11N |
| 11 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Sep 28 | 11N |
| 11 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Oct 9 | 11N |
| 10 nights, one-way from Boston to Fort Lauderdale | Oct 20 | 10N |
| 8 nights, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, USA | Oct 30 | 8N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Celebrity Silhouette is 100/100 as of February 7, 2026.
No, the Celebrity Silhouette has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Celebrity Silhouette has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Celebrity Silhouette has a latest CDC sanitation score of 100/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Celebrity Silhouette has a food safety score of 100/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Celebrity Silhouette was last inspected by the CDC on February 7, 2026.