Celebrity Solstice: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Listen, we don't hand out perfect scores around here like participation trophies — but when a ship pulls a 100 on its CDC inspection, we're going to notice. Celebrity Solstice walked into its May 2025 health inspection and left with a flawless score, which puts it in rare company and roughly a full five points above the fleet average that most ships are quietly sweating to hit. That's not a good score. That's a statement.
The food safety situation is equally immaculate — a 100.0 earning the coveted "Spotless Galley" grade, which means Celebrity's galley team is either extremely disciplined or extremely afraid of inspectors. Either way, you're eating well and you're eating safely, and that is genuinely more than can be said for a surprising number of ships sailing these same waters. For a Celebrity vessel, this tracks — the line has a reputation for running tighter operations than your average floating resort, and Solstice is pulling her weight.
Who it's for: The type-A traveler who researched every ship on this list and wanted to pick a winner. Couples celebrating something. Anyone who has ever Googled "norovirus cruise" before booking and wants to sleep soundly at sea. Who should skip it: Chaos enthusiasts who find perfection a little suspicious. Also, anyone who needs a dramatic cautionary tale to tell at dinner parties — because frankly, Celebrity Solstice is not going to give you one.
Celebrity Solstice at a Glance
Celebrity Solstice is a Solstice-class ship in the Celebrity fleet, built in 2008 and refurbished in 2026. It carries 2,850 passengers and measures 121,878 gross tons. Celebrity Solstice has 49 sailings on the schedule through January 2028, mostly from Vancouver (13) and Singapore (9), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 4 to 19 nights). The next departure is September 20, 2026 from Vancouver.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 95 out of 100 on June 10, 2026. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Solstice-Class Sister Ships
Celebrity Solstice has 4 sister ships in the Solstice class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity | 100 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Celebrity Reflection | Celebrity | 98 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 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 Solstice.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
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 Solstice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 nights, one-way from Vancouver to Honolulu | Sep 20 | 9N |
| 19 nights, one-way from Honolulu to Auckland | Sep 29 | 19N |
| 12 nights, one-way from Auckland to Sydney | Oct 19 | 12N |
| 10 nights, round-trip from Sydney, Australia | Oct 31 | 10N |
| 12 nights, round-trip from Sydney, Australia | Nov 10 | 12N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Celebrity Solstice is 95/100 as of June 10, 2026.
No, the Celebrity Solstice has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Celebrity Solstice has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Celebrity Solstice has a latest CDC sanitation score of 95/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Celebrity Solstice 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 Solstice was last inspected by the CDC on June 10, 2026.