Celebrity Reflection to Get Upgraded in March 2027

July 9, 2026 Randy Young

Last year, Celebrity announced its Celebrity Renewed program, which seeks to modernize some of its older ships, specifically the Solstice Class, or S-Class, ships. These upgrades give the ships new life by bringing many of the features guests love from the newer Edge Class ships to Celebrity’s older vessels.

The first ship to undergo the Celebrity Renewed transformation was Celebrity Solstice, and the changes have been well received by many early guests. Now, we know the next ship to receive a major modernization will be Celebrity Reflection, and the changes are even bigger this time.

The newly upgraded Celebrity Reflection will set sail on March 15, 2027, with 13 new spaces and experiences coming to the ship.

Reimagined Pool Deck

The pool deck on Celebrity Reflection will be redesigned as the Celebrity Pool Club, similar to the space found on the newer Celebrity Xcel. Expect lots of bright orange accents, more comfortable seating, additional shade, and new activities.

The redesigned pool deck will also have two dedicated bars, providing more places to grab a drink without leaving the area.

Orange Peel Bar & Grille

Celebrity is adding a new poolside food and beverage concept called Orange Peel Bar & Grille. The new complimentary venue will serve smash burgers, frozen cocktails, and casual food designed for a relaxing day by the pool.

Tacos del Sol

Tacos del Sol will be Celebrity’s first dedicated fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant. The casual, open-air eatery will feature a build-your-own taco station with a variety of fillings, toppings, and other options.

The Grand Plaza

The Grand Foyer on Celebrity Reflection will be transformed into The Grand Plaza, taking inspiration from the central gathering spaces found aboard Celebrity’s newer Edge Class ships. The redesigned space will feature a centrally located Martini Bar and a massive suspended chandelier. The chandelier will become part of the entertainment, with light shows and performances taking place throughout the evening.

Sunset Park Replaces The Lawn Club

The Lawn Club will be removed and transformed into Sunset Park.

Guests will no longer have to worry about areas of real grass being roped off while they recover from the hot Caribbean sun. Instead, Celebrity will replace the real grass with artificial turf and add comfortable seating, games, and new gathering spaces throughout the area.

The redesigned outdoor area will provide more places for guests to relax during the day while also serving as a social and entertainment space in the evening. Enjoy movies under the stars, live music, and activities throughout the day and night.

Sunset Park Cafe

A new dining option will also be added to the ship’s upper decks. Sunset Park Cafe will offer casual, bistro-style dining for breakfast and lunch, providing another outdoor dining option with expansive ocean views.

The Parlor

This hybrid gaming space and bar first debuted aboard Celebrity Solstice as part of its Celebrity Renewed transformation.

The Parlor is an elevated sports and gaming lounge featuring hundreds of classic board games, billiards, darts, and other activities. Large-screen TVs will also make it a good place to watch live sporting events.

The venue will feature a full-service bar along with bar bites available for an additional cost.

The Parlor will replace the Conference Center and the Future Cruise Vacations desk.

Boulevard Lounge Replaces Celebrity Central

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Similar to the changes made aboard Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Central will be transformed into Boulevard Lounge.

With seating for approximately 125 guests, the venue will feature entertainment and activities throughout the day, including karaoke, live music, game shows, and interactive programming.

The venue will also feature Celebrity’s popular dueling piano performances.

Boulevard Bar Replaces the Entertainment Court Bar

The Entertainment Court Bar will be upgraded and transformed into Boulevard Bar.

The redesigned venue will offer a more distinctive cocktail menu and a more refined atmosphere. Its location near Boulevard Lounge will make it a convenient place to grab a drink before or after a performance.

Trattoria Rossa Replaces Qsine

This new specialty restaurant first debuted aboard Celebrity Solstice and serves what Celebrity describes as Roman-inspired cuisine.

Guests can expect traditional Italian dishes with modern touches, including fresh pasta and updated takes on classic recipes.

Trattoria Rossa will replace Qsine.

See Trattoria Rossa Menu

Fine Cut Steakhouse Replaces Tuscan Grille

Tuscan Grille will be transformed into Fine Cut Steakhouse, Celebrity’s signature steakhouse concept found aboard its Edge Class ships.

The restaurant will offer dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and impressive ocean views.

The addition brings one of the most popular specialty restaurants from the Edge Class to Celebrity Reflection.

Bora Replaces The Lawn Club Grill

In a surprising move, Celebrity is also adding Bora to the ship.

The new dining venue first debuted aboard Celebrity Xcel and is a Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant. Located on the upper decks, it offers an open-air setting for an al fresco meal, day or night. Bora has also become known for its sea day brunch, which includes a customizable Bloody Mary bar.

The restaurant will replace The Lawn Club Grill.

See the Bora menu

The Retreat Sundeck

Celebrity Reflection will receive a new sundeck exclusively for guests staying in The Retreat, complete with comfortable seating and an oversized hot tub.

The exclusive outdoor area will replace the existing Solstice Deck and provide suite guests with a dedicated place to relax away from the ship’s main pool areas.

The Retreat Lounge

The modernization will also transform Michael’s Club into a dedicated The Retreat Lounge.

The redesigned space will provide guests staying in The Retreat with an exclusive lounge, personalized service, comfortable seating, drinks, and assistance from The Retreat team.

Updated Staterooms and Expanded AquaClass

Celebrity has also confirmed that every stateroom aboard Celebrity Reflection will be updated as part of the modernization.

The cruise line has not yet revealed the full scope of the changes, but the announcement says all rooms will receive a more stylish, refreshed look. Suites in The Retreat will also be updated as part of the expanded suite experience.

Celebrity will add more AquaClass staterooms, giving additional guests access to spa-inspired amenities such as massaging showerheads, aromatherapy diffusers, in-room yoga mats, upgraded robes and slippers, and a pillow menu. The ship’s exclusive Blu restaurant will also be expanded to accommodate the additional AquaClass guests.

My Take: Celebrity Is Doubling Down on Modernization

I sailed on Celebrity Reflection in March, and while I was originally reluctant to book the ship because of its age, I was pleasantly surprised by its condition. The ship was absolutely beautiful and clearly very well maintained.

That said, it was built during a different era, and cruise lines have learned a lot since then. With these changes, Celebrity is incorporating more modern cruise ship trends into its older ship designs.

Many of the planned changes directly address issues I brought up in my Hits and Misses article. I was incredibly disappointed by the lack of functionality of The Lawn Club, and the new Sunset Park seems like a much better use of the space.

I also love the new included dining options, an area where Celebrity has always been a bit behind some of its competitors. Sunset Park Cafe, Orange Peel Bar & Grille, and Tacos del Sol will go a long way toward giving guests more options while also helping reduce crowding in the buffet.

I was surprised by the proposed changes to the atrium. Celebrity has not released a rendering of the redesigned space yet, but the current area felt underutilized when I was onboard. It will be really interesting to see how Celebrity combines the older design style of Celebrity Reflection with features inspired by the more modern Edge Class ships.

The Parlor was a more expected addition, but it could go a long way toward bringing more activities onboard and giving guests additional ways to stay entertained throughout the day.

Overall, I am excited to see the new Celebrity Reflection. While I almost never book the same ship twice, these changes might make me reconsider. I had an amazing cruise aboard Celebrity Reflection the first time, and these changes address many of the few complaints I had about the ship. An already great ship could soon be even better.