Celebrity Silhouette Activities

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Celebrity Silhouette Shows and Theater

The Silhouette Theater is situated on Decks 4 and 5 forward. It's a huge space, with plenty of seating and good sight lines. Big production shows include “Euphoria”, a stunning acrobatic show; and “Cosmopolitan”, which takes passengers on a high-energy worldwide trip showcasing music and dance from each region. “Life” features covers of popular pop songs accompanied by good dancing.

Production values are high with some great choreography and a knockout set, with two shows performed each night.

Celebrity Silhouette Activities and Daily Things to Do

Daytime entertainment is wide and varied, and listed under the "Celebrity Life" activities section of the Daily Program. Options might include cooking demos, wine and food pairing classes (for a fee), port shopping talks, art auctions, bingo, quizzes and game shows. Resident “Apple geniuses” provide seminars in the iLounge. You might also find bridge and whist drives, as well as talks in the gym on acupuncture.

At the breezy Lawn Club Grill, participants can pay for a combination meatfest and cooking class under open skies.

Nightlife on Celebrity Silhouette

There is a welcome aboard karaoke and dance party in the Sky Lounge on the first night; the rest of the cruise you'll find plenty of live music around the ship, including in the main atrium, the Sunset Bar and on the main Pool Deck.

The Celebrity Silhouette Casino (Deck 4) takes up a large chunk of space midship and is where you'll find games such as slots, craps, blackjack, roulette and three-card poker.

Feature films are shown most nights in Celebrity Central, a secondary theater venue located on Deck 4.

Lounges and Bars on Celebrity Silhouette

Celebrity Silhouette has a great selection of bars, with a distinct atmosphere in each. Although it's not necessarily a late-night party ship, there's certainly plenty of places to imbibe till late. Most of the action kicks off inside from 5.30 p.m. or so till 11 p.m., with outside drinking centered around the Sunset Bar during clement weather.

Celebrity Cruises offers several drink packages, including Classic and Premium plans. Specialty coffees and bottled water are available as part of non-alcoholic packages.

Passport Bar (Deck 3): A good spot for pre-dinner drinks if you are eating in the main dining room; this bar is also ideal for watching the nightly entertainment in the Grand Foyer. Passport Bar has the longest operating hours with service until late.

Craft Social (Deck 4): This is Celebrity's version of a sports bar, with a huge number of beers on tap, for-fee food such as wings and sliders, flat-screen TVs showing games and matches and a foosball table. Being a Celebrity ship, the vibe is more refined than that you might find on other lines, and it's a great place to hang out during the day and after dinner.

Martini Bar & Crush (Deck 4): The ice-topped Martini Bar is a Solstice-class stalwart. Located in a prime spot overlooking the main atrium, it is the place for a pre- or post-dinner drink. It's also a main meeting point for dinner or the theater.

Quasar (Deck 4): This futuristic (in a kind of retro-futuristic way -- all pods and booths) is the ship's nightclub, which interestingly was phased out on the next Solstice-class ship due to lack of use. It's used intermittently, often for silent discos, with most people heading to the Sky Lounge for late night dancing.

Entertainment Court Bar (Deck 4): Located in a space directly outside Quasar, this bar has an emphasis on cocktails. It's in a main thoroughfare and becomes busy at night.

World Class Bar (Deck 5): Named after the bartender competition of the same name, this spot hosts occasional cocktail-making masterclasses. The mixologists make a mean cocktail from a wide and varied range of tipples. It's in a prime spot on a thoroughfare overlooking the main shopping walk and off the main atrium.

Retreat Lounge (Deck 5): Exclusive for The Retreat passengers, this lounge has the look and feel of a stylish hotel, with elegant creams, beige and grey furniture and fittings. There is a bar and snacks and cold drinks available throughout the day.

Ensemble Lounge (Deck 5): This is a great gathering place for pre- and post-dinner drinks as it's situated just outside Murano and the Retreat Lounge, and a stone's throw from all the specialty restaurants. It's always dark in here (deliberately), so it retains a sultry air day and night. There is plenty of seating in large, comfy chairs, many by the windows, and there is live music every evening.

Pool Bar (Deck 12): Serves wine, beer and cocktails, as well as soft drinks right by the poolside.

Mast Bar (Deck 14): Overlooking the Pool Deck, this is a popular spot, which serves the same as the bar below, but also food from the grill. Smoking is allowed here.

Sky Observation Lounge (Deck 14): This is a huge area right at the top of the ship, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows all round, a large bar, small dance floor and an enormous amount of seating. During the day, it's a great place to sit and contemplate the ocean or read a book; at night it gets lively after the show ends, with dancing and game-show type competitions. It's likely why Quasar is never full -- everyone is up here.

Sunset Bar (Deck 15): The most popular outdoor bar is in a great spot at the back of the ship with wonderful views of the wake. It's a small bar, but has seating all around including either side (port side smoking is allowed). The menu looks small (mainly focusing on beer and wine), but the bartenders will whip up a selection of cocktails for you.

Celebrity Silhouette Pools and Hot Tubs

Silhouette's main outdoor pool area, located midship, has a shallow family pool, a "Sports Pool" and the "Wet Zone," a rectangular rubber deck space that offers randomly firing water jets. There are four hot tubs dotted about.

You'll also find cushioned loungers, including the class' signature two-person poolside beds. You can get drinks at the Pool Bar and a bite to eat (burgers, dogs) at the Mast Grill.

The adults-only Solarium is on the same deck forward, and is a quiet and peaceful retreat from the main pool, with a fountain, soothing music and impressive art. It features a pool, two hot tubs, loungers with extra-thick cushions and the Spa Cafe serving up salad, chilled soups and pre-plated dishes of grilled chicken and fish.

Lawn Club and Movie Screen on Celebrity Silhouette

The nicest recreational area is the Lawn Club, although space here has been severely curtailed due to the installation of the eight Celebrity Silhouette Alcoves, which are pod-like cabanas with food and drink service. These structures cut into the open grass area of the Lawn Club, blocking the views. You can still sunbathe here or play bocce, but you're overlooked by the fee-paying Alcove dwellers.

The installation of a large-screen TV against the funnel has made this space popular in the evenings. There are also two giant chairs, which make for fun photos.

Where once the Lawn Club extended either side of the main grass area, this has was turned into two large seating areas either side of the Sunset Bar in the 2020 refurb.

Opposite the elevators on the starboard side of the ship on Deck 12 you will find table tennis.

Sun Decks on Celebrity Silhouette

The main pool deck is surrounded by cushioned loungers, as well as the two-person poolside beds that are a signature of all Solstice-class ships.. You can also grab a towel and relax on the Lawn Club's lawn at the other end of the ship.

The Retreat is a suites-only, keycard access sun deck space on Decks 15 and 16 forward, where you'll find plenty of unused sunloungers, two double alcoves, a bar and a hot tub.

Services and Wi-Fi on Celebrity Silhouette

In addition to being elegant, the ship is effortlessly organized. Deck 3's marble-washed Grand Foyer is the ship's entry point. Passengers will find the Celebrity Silhouette shore excursions and guest relations desks there, along with the Passport Bar.

Decks 4 and 5 make up the ship's main hub and are the location of Silhouette's entertainment venues, casino, shopping venues, art gallery, dining rooms and most alternative restaurants, as well as numerous bars.

Midship are some 20 boutiques and shops. Running parallel to the casino on Deck 4 are the shops on the Boulevard, showcasing a mix of jewelry, watches, handbags, clothing and duty-free goods. If that's not enough, the Galleria Boutiques, which include the first dedicated Bulgari boutique at sea, are a deck above.

You'll also find a small Apple store here with eight computers for use (for a charge, see below); and various Apple and associated products such as JBL speakers.

There are two different Wi-Fi packages on Celebrity Silhouette, one surf and one stream. The surf package, known as Basic Wi-Fi, allows you to send emails, read web pages and text using select apps. The Premium Package allows you to stream movies, send large attachments and use social media.

The ship has a lovely spot for relaxing and grabbing a coffee -- the Library on Deck 10. This space features a decent selection of books and oversized chairs and is popular during the day. The venue abuts a towering vertical corridor flanked by glass elevators and flooded with light from above in which a massive potted tree appears suspended in mid-air.

The ship does not feature self-service laundry facilities, but laundry service is available for an additional charge.

Spa and Thermal Suite on Celebrity Silhouette

Silhouette's spa offers a dizzying array of spa treatments, including full body wraps and scrubs, a variety of massages from traditional to special sports massages, and couples' treatments. As on all cruise lines, treatments do not come cheap (and do not forget the obligatory service charge), but look out for special offers, such as when the ship is in port.

Silhouette also offers hair salon and a barber shop, too.

The Persian Garden is the line's thermal suite, which is free to Celebrity Silhouette AquaClass passengers; for everyone else, there are several kinds of passes available for purchase. The space includes a mixed sauna and steam room, tropical rain shower and heated relaxation chairs with ocean views, but oddly no spa pool.

Fitness and Gym on Celebrity Silhouette

The Solstice-class of ships, and Silhouette is no exception, has one of the finest gyms onboard any ship of this size, occupying the whole of the forward section on Deck 12. It's well thought out (in that you do not have to walk through the spa to get there, as on many ships), and is in a prime spot at the top of the ship with floor-to-ceiling windows affording stunning views.

The fitness center features modern equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical trainers, as well as resistance equipment and a solid selection of dumbbells.

Classes include yoga, Zumba, boot camp, and TRX suspension training. Fees are reasonable and classes fill up quickly, so if you have your heart set on a particular workout, sign up as soon as you get onboard. In addition, there are a number of free classes including stretching, core strength and dancersize.

The jogging track (eight laps to the mile) is one deck up from the gym.

Is Celebrity Silhouette Kid Friendly?

While Celebrity might not be as family-oriented as big sister Royal Caribbean, Silhouette does have a packed program of kid-focused activities, as well as family-friendly dining, shore excursions, onboard sports and a decent kids' club. The ship also has a good choice of family-friendly accommodations, and plenty of interconnecting rooms.

The forward area on Deck 15 is where you'll find Camp at Sea (for 3- to 12-year-olds); X-Club (for ages 13 to 17) is on the port side.

The two areas are of roughly equal size and packed with age-appropriate gear, including a huge collection of Xbox consoles. You'll also find the video arcade here.

Celebrity Cruises has achieved Autism Friendly Cruise Line status, having completed an Autism Friendly Certification with Autism on the Seas, an organization dedicated to helping families with autistic children have the best cruise vacations they can. Silhouette offers movies, games and activities that are suitable for kids with autism, as well as toys that can be borrowed for in-cabin use.

Babysitting is available in the Camp at Sea, but children must be at least 12 months old.

Suite passengers can also request in-cabin babysitting for up to three children in the same family. The fee includes two babysitters. Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance, and one parent or guardian must stay onboard during babysitting time. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kids’ Club on Celebrity Silhouette: Camp at Sea

All parents must register their children at the start of the cruise and sign kids ages 3 to 8 in and out of Camp at Sea.

Babies and Toddlers (6 months to 3 years old): Designated "Toddler Time" sessions are organized for the youngest kids onboard. Toddlers are permitted in Camp at Sea only with parental supervision; you cannot drop your child off and leave. Children do not need to be potty-trained to participate.

Shipmates (3- to 5-year-olds): Activities include arts and crafts, treasure and dinosaur hunts and face painting. Note, children must be toilet-trained and diaper-free to enter, unless accompanied by a parent.

Cadets (6- to 9-year-olds): The Cadets get to dress-up, play games such as "become a spy" and have limited time on age-appropriate video games.

Captains (10- to 12-year-olds): Captains get to take part in scavenger hunts, pool games, bingo, basketball and game shows. Captains also have Wii consoles, foosball and air hockey tables. They are allowed to sign themselves into and out of programs during the day, unless otherwise indicated on their Parental Consent Form. At night, Captains require an adult to sign them out of activities.

Tweens and Teens on Celebrity Silhouette

The X-Club features gaming consoles and a soft drink bar with a popcorn machine; the drinks cost money, the popcorn does not.

Teens are split into two groups. Those in the 12-to-14 age bracket participate in "tweens" activities like pool Olympics, game shows and karaoke; those in the 15 to 17 group have less structured schedules. All activities are hosted and supervised by youth counselors.

Activities & Entertainment

  • Aerobics
  • Art Studio
  • Basketball Court
  • Bocce/Lawn Bowling
  • Canyon Ranch SpaClub*
  • Casino Tournaments*
  • Celebrity Central
  • Celebrity iLounge*
  • Comedy Shows
  • Disco & Dancing
  • Enrichment Lectures
  • Ensemble Lounge
  • Featured Films
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes*
  • Fortunes Casino*
  • Fun Factory - Kids Club
  • Game Shows
  • Hair Salon*
  • Hot Tubs (6)
  • * May require additional fees

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