Let’s get the awkward part out of the way: the Celebrity Silhouette is not the newest ship in Fort Lauderdale, and it won’t pretend to be. She’s a 2011 Solstice-class ship that had a 2020 refresh, and she’s now working a run of mostly 6- and 8-night Caribbean and Bahamas loops through the end of January. Whether she’s right for you depends on what you want from a week away, so let’s work that out. One sailing is also only four days from today, so we’ll cover that too.
Celebrity Silhouette This Autumn: Quick Reference
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Ship | Celebrity Silhouette (Solstice class, built 2011, refurbished 2020) |
| Season | Autumn into early winter (first departure October 30, 2026) |
| Region | Caribbean / Bahamas |
| Typical lengths | 5, 6, 7 and 8 nights (the sailings detailed below are 6 and 8 nights) |
| Home port | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) |
| Size | 122,210 gross tons, 15 decks, 2,902 passengers |
| CDC inspection | 100 out of 100 (latest inspection February 7, 2026) |
The full departure list is on our Celebrity Silhouette itineraries page. This article is about whether you should pick one.
The Ship’s Character, and Who It Suits
At 2,902 passengers, the Silhouette sits in the middle of the pack for a modern cruise ship. She’s big enough to have a proper spread of restaurants, bars and a theatre, but she doesn’t have the 5,000-plus-passenger scale of the biggest mass-market ships. If your idea of hell is queuing for a waterslide, you’ll probably find the pace calmer here. For her current star rating, check the member reviews on Cruise Critic, and remember that reviews skew toward people who feel strongly.
The signature feature is the Lawn Club, a patch of real grass on the top deck. Yes, actual grass, floating at sea, which is gloriously unnecessary and I love it. The 2020 refurbishment reportedly brought in touches from Celebrity’s newer Edge-class ships, including a reworked Sunset Bar with shaded seating and hammocks. One piece of fine print: reviews written around the 2011 launch describe a ship that has since changed, so I’ve leaned on post-refit details only. The Lawn Club Grill is a reservations-only specialty restaurant that costs extra, and eight private cabanas called the Alcoves ring the lawn.
It suits:
- Couples and friends who want a polished week without paying for a luxury line. Food, art, entertainment and the spa are the things reviewers praise.
- First-timers who’d rather not be overwhelmed. It’s a manageable ship to learn.
- Suite guests who want The Retreat, the ship’s suite-only enclave with its own lounge, sundeck and restaurant.
It suits you less if you want a floating theme park. A ship launched in 2011 also has cabins from that era, so read our Celebrity Silhouette ship profile and our cabin size guide before you pick a category. On hygiene, her latest CDC score is 100, the maximum. You can check any ship yourself with our CDC cruise ship inspection lookup. Her February 2026 inspection is the only one on record in our data, so there’s no trend to read yet.
The Itineraries on Offer, and Which to Pick
Our data lists 17 Fort Lauderdale sailings between October 30, 2026 and January 30, 2027. Fourteen of them are broken out below; the other three aren’t detailed in our data, so check the itineraries page or Celebrity for those:
- 8-night sailings (8): October 30, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19, January 2, January 16 and January 30.
- 6-night sailings (6): November 15, November 29, December 13, December 27, January 10 and January 24.
Our own database doesn’t record the ports for these sailings, so I checked cruise-seller listings. They don’t always agree on the order of ports, so treat the details below as a guide and confirm with Celebrity before you pay.
The 8-night southern Caribbean loop (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao)
Sellers list Oranjestad (Aruba), Willemstad (Curaçao) and Kralendijk (Bonaire) for the October 30 departure, which returns November 7. One seller counts four sea days and three port days. Listings disagree on the port order, and one shows a late Aruba departure of 11 PM, so confirm the final schedule. Sellers show the same itinerary across the 8-night run. I only cross-checked October 30 across several listings, so check the later dates yourself. This is the one for people who want three islands that each feel different, plus days at sea to rest between them.
The 6-night western Caribbean loops
- November 15: Cozumel, George Town (Grand Cayman) and Bimini, returning November 21. Two sea days. This is the classic “beaches and snorkelling” week.
- November 29: Cozumel, Roatán and Costa Maya, returning December 5. Sellers disagree on whether Cozumel or Roatán comes first.
- December 27: The Cayman, Mexico and Bahamas holiday sailing. It calls at Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Bimini and returns January 2, so you ring in the New Year aboard.
- January 24: Cozumel, Costa Maya and Bimini, returning January 30.
Sellers list the December 13 departure as Bimini, Cozumel and Grand Cayman, returning December 19, and the January 10 departure as Cozumel, Roatán and Costa Maya, returning January 16. Neither is in our own port data, so confirm the port order with Celebrity before you book.
My pick: If you have eight nights and want variety, take the southern loop. If you have a long weekend plus a few days and want warm water, take a 6-night western sailing. First-timers who aren’t sure they’ll like sea days should go for the shorter one.
The Ports, and What’s Genuinely Worth Doing
Grand Cayman: Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to downtown George Town, so build in time for the boat ride. Traveller reports say taxis wait at the landing for the run to Seven Mile Beach. Stingray City is the headline excursion. Big-ship days here get crowded, so go early.
Bonaire: Ships dock in the centre of Kralendijk. The Bonaire National Marine Park surrounds the island, and Klein Bonaire is reachable by water taxi from the main pier. Bring your own snacks, drinks and sun protection, because there are no facilities on Klein Bonaire. If you’d rather stay put, snorkel spots like Andrea I and II are a short taxi ride away. You can rent gear in town.
Curaçao and Aruba: These are the walk-around-and-beach ports. In Willemstad, the pastel waterfront is the appeal, and Oranjestad suits a beach day. I haven’t verified specific prices for either, so research excursions before you go.
Roatán: The island has two cruise terminals about five miles apart. One guide says Celebrity uses the Coxen Hole terminal, while the Carnival-owned Mahogany Bay terminal gets the shopping-village attention. Sources differ on which lines use which, so check which one you’re docking at. West End is known for snorkelling and diving.
Cozumel, Costa Maya and Bimini: All three are mostly water-and-beach days. Bimini’s call is short: one listing shows 9 AM to 5 PM. I didn’t turn up detailed, reliable guidance on specific attractions at these three, so I won’t pretend otherwise.
Conditions and Packing for This Season
Atlantic hurricane season officially ends November 30, and the risk of a major storm drops as autumn goes on. Early and mid-November can still bring showers, usually short and in the afternoon or evening. December is drier. Daytime highs across the eastern and western Caribbean run from the upper 70s to mid-80s °F, and the sea sits in the high 70s to mid-80s, which is plenty warm for snorkelling. The southern islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) are generally considered to sit south of the main hurricane belt, though that’s no guarantee for any itinerary.
Pack:
- A light rain jacket or compact umbrella for November.
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a rash vest and your own snorkel mask if you’re fussy about fit.
- Water shoes for rocky entries.
- A sweater or wrap for air-conditioned venues and breezy evenings at sea.
- Smart-casual clothes for evenings.
Thinking of smuggling in booze? We cover the rules in our guide to bringing alcohol on a cruise. Check them before you pack the suitcase.
Money: Where the Value Is
Fares here are quoted per person, based on two people sharing a cabin, and they vary by seller and date. These are “from” prices (typically the cheapest category), so don’t assume they apply to your cabin:
- 8-night Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao: from $986 per person across the run, according to one seller (about $123 per person per night). Single-date listings varied, with another seller showing a lower figure for October 30.
- 6-night Cayman, Mexico and Bahamas: from $554 per person across the sailings in that series (about $92 per person per night). That is $1,108 for two sharing.
- 6-night Mexico and Honduras: from $584 per person.
- December 27 holiday sailing: sellers quoted starting fares between roughly $1,373 and $1,643 per person, more than double the regular 6-night starting prices.
Those are the headline fares, not the final bill. Celebrity raised its automatic daily gratuities on July 29, 2026, to $19.50 per person per day for inside, oceanview and veranda cabins, $20.50 for Concierge Class and AquaClass, and $24.50 for The Retreat. Two people in a veranda cabin would pay about $234 on a 6-night sailing or $312 on an 8-night one if charged across every night, so check your onboard account for how it’s billed. If you booked before the change, you may be able to prepay at the old rates before you sail. Our tipping guide covers who gets what.
The value call: the regular 6-night sailings are the cheapest way to get on the ship. Per night, the 8-night southern loop costs more, and you get three distinct islands for it. Drinks, Wi-Fi and specialty dining are extras unless you buy a package. Sellers advertise promotions such as up to $500 in onboard credit, but those change, so compare the fine print rather than the headline.
Timing: When to Book and What Sells Out
The October 30 departure is four days away, so if you’re reading this and itching, you’re in last-minute territory. Check availability with a travel agent or Celebrity directly.
The calendar pinch points are easy to spot:
- Thanksgiving: The November 21 sailing runs eight nights and returns November 29, so it covers Thanksgiving on November 26.
- Christmas: The December 19 sailing returns December 27.
- New Year: The December 27 sailing is the one to watch. It spans New Year’s Eve and is priced like it.
If you want cheaper fares and thinner crowds, look at the weeks outside those holidays, such as the November 7, November 15 and November 29 departures. Book early for the holiday weeks, and for suites and The Retreat, which have far fewer cabins to go around.
FAQ: Common Questions About Celebrity Silhouette This Autumn
Is Celebrity Silhouette a good ship for a Caribbean cruise?
Yes, if you want a mid-sized, polished ship rather than a mega-ship theme park. She carries 2,902 passengers and was refreshed in 2020. Reviewers praise food, entertainment and service. The Lawn Club is a standout. Her cabins and public spaces date from 2011, though, so don’t expect the newest-ship look.
Where does Celebrity Silhouette sail from in autumn 2026?
She sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). Our database lists 17 sailings between October 30, 2026 and January 30, 2027, and the 14 we’ve detailed above are round-trip 6- and 8-night itineraries. Sellers list Caribbean and Bahamas routes, including Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, plus western Caribbean loops via Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Roatán, Costa Maya and Bimini.
Is November a good time to cruise the Caribbean?
Mostly, yes. Hurricane season officially ends November 30, and the risk drops as the month goes on. Early and mid-November can bring short showers, usually in the afternoon or evening. Temperatures stay warm, with highs from the upper 70s to mid-80s °F, and the sea is warm enough for swimming and snorkelling. Pack a light rain jacket.
How much does a Celebrity Silhouette cruise cost per person?
Seller “from” fares per person, based on two sharing, start around $554 for a 6-night western Caribbean sailing and $986 for the 8-night Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao loop. The December 27 holiday sailing ran roughly $1,373 to $1,643 at the sellers I checked. Gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi and excursions are extra. Fares change often, so confirm before you book.
What is Celebrity’s daily gratuity in 2026?
Since July 29, 2026, Celebrity charges $19.50 per person per day for inside, oceanview and veranda cabins, $20.50 for Concierge Class and AquaClass, and $24.50 for The Retreat. It posts to your onboard account unless you prepay. Guests who booked before the change may be able to prepay at the old rates before sailing, so check your booking.
Does Celebrity Silhouette have a good CDC inspection score?
Her latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program score is 100 out of 100, from an inspection on February 7, 2026. That’s the maximum, and it’s the only inspection on record in our data, so there’s no trend yet. You can look up any ship with our CDC inspection lookup.
The Bottom Line
The Silhouette is a good fit if you want a mid-sized, well-regarded ship with a few unusual perks (hello, grass) and a week of warm water at a sensible price. Choose the 8-night southern loop for three islands, a 6-night western sailing for the cheapest way aboard, and think hard before paying the holiday premium. Just confirm ports, port order and current fares with Celebrity before you pay, because sellers don’t agree on all of them. When you’re ready to pick a date, start with our Silhouette schedule.
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