Celebrity Silhouette

The ship's AquaSpa, forward of deck 12, is open from 8am to 8pm with facilities including a glass covered solarium with its own adult only resistance pool and whirlpools, an adult only thermal suite called the Persian Garden, private treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge (below on deck 11), fitness centre, shop selling products used within the spa, salon and the AquaSpa Cafe.

The fitness facilities are complimentary whilst all other areas attract a charge.

A full range of AquaSpa treatments are available from Thai herbal poultice massages, La Thérapie Hydralift Facials, Acupuncture and Medi-Spa treatments including Botox Cosmetic, whilst Equilibria offers brow, lashes and cosmetic make-overs.

The Spa is open to over 18's although a special YSPA menu is available for younger guests.

The ship's state of the art fitness facilities, located on deck 12 and open from 6am to 11pm for guests aged 16 and over, offer a range of exercise equipment from Life Fitness treadmills, rowing machines, stair climbers, recumbent bikes, weight training equipment, elliptical and cross trainers. Each Life Fitness Cardio unit includes integrated touch screen TV, iPod music/video and virtual trainer.

The room also encompasses a separate aerobics area and free weights section.

Some aerobics classes are complimentary such as abs and legs, bums and tums whilst others attract a charge, some of which are indicated below:-

Indoor Cycling from $12 per class
Kinesis Personal Training from $72 per session
Pathway to Pilates from $12 per class
Pathway to Yoga from $12 per class
Tour de Cycle from $12 per class.

The Solarium, part of the AquaSpa forward of deck 12, opens from 7.00am to 11pm and features an adult only pool, two whirlpools, and the AquaSpa Cafe all enclosed within glass walls and a glass roof.

Surrounding the pool are comfy padded sun lounges and chairs for guests to relax in.

Whirlpools can be found in the Solarium and on deck 12 by the pools - the aft ones are for use by all ages, whilst the forward ones are for adults only.

The unisex Hair Salon and Barber Shop is located on deck 12 within the AquaSpa. Open from 8am to 8pm, a range of services are available from haircuts, colours and conditioning treatments to exotic hand manicures and Fire and Ice pedicures.

The Persian Garden thermal suite, located within the AquaSpa forward of deck 12, features relaxing tranquil music, around nine heated ceramic loungers overlooking the front of the ship, a sauna, eucalyptus infused steam room and tropical rain showers.

Costs are round $20 for a day pass or $99 for a seven day cruise. Guests in AquaClass staterooms and suites have complimentary unlimited access to the Persian Garden.

The Lawn Club, an attribute of all Solstice class ships, features 22927 sq. ft (just over half an acre) of real grass where passengers can sit and relax or take part in lawn games during the day, and open air concerts by night.

The Alcoves (aft of deck 15 overlooking the Lawn Club), features eight cabana-style retreats which can accommodate up to four guests each, and provide guests with their own private haven.

Charges are $99 per day (9am to 9pm) on port days or $149 per day on sea days and the price includes a fresh fruit platter, hand held fans, chilled towels, four bottles of water and all day use of an iPad with music, games, movies and magazines loaded on it.

With ambient mood lighting for cosy romantic evenings, wine and cheese evenings can be arranged for an additional charge via guests alcove attendants, along with spa packages ranging from 10 minute indulgences ($12 to $25 including massages and manicures) to 25 minute indulgences (e.g. $59 for a detox facial) or a couples massage (for $135).

The cabanas also have Wi-Fi access (charges apply) whilst guests can order a la carte beverages via their attendants.

Guests can choose to dine in the usual dining options or purchase a themed picnic hamper to enjoy from within the Alcoves.

Picnic packages are as follows:-

Bistro on Five Picnic ($50)

Home Made Country Pate with cornichons and crackers, coleslaw, chicken pesto mozzarella country loaf sandwich, fruit brochette, cheesecake and coconut dacquoise lollipops.

Tuscan Grill Picnic ($70)

Antipasti for two of cured meats, selection of cheeses, olives, roasted peppers and basil pesto, Mediterranean seafood pasta salad, focaccia, breads with pesto and aioli dip and chocolate brownies and cookies for dessert.

Blu Picnic ($90)

Spinach salad, Roquefort cheese, toasted pecans, prosciutto, blackened tuna salad, soy beans soba noodles, shrimp cocktail, bread, assorted berries, pear tart, almond cake and chocolate brownies.

All hampers include a bottle of wine.

The Alcoves can either be reserved prior to the cruise or whilst on board and can be booked either for a day or the entire cruise.

Guests can book a range of different acupuncture packages within the AquaSpa on deck 12, from Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture to Pain Management Acupuncture or Stress-Free Acupuncture.

Appointments are available from 8am to 8pm.

The Hideaway, located midship spanning between decks 7 and 8, provides a tranquil area resembling an avant-garde tree house with intimate "nests" to sit and relax in with a good book.

Guests can also help themselves to a coffee from the self serve coffee machines.

The enclosed Relaxation Lounge, one deck below the AquaSpa on deck 12, features a mix of comfortable padded chairs and lounges for guests to relax in and enjoy the view over the bow of the ship.