Celebrity Solstice Cruise Planner – Ketchikan, Alaska Daily Program
Celebrity Solstice’s daily program provides a detailed look at everything happening onboard and ashore during an Alaska cruise, from port times and dining hours to entertainment, trivia, live music, enrichment programs and evening parties.
This Celebrity Today program is from Day 6 of a Celebrity Solstice Alaska sailing on Friday, August 28, 2026, when the ship visited Ketchikan, Alaska. The schedule shows an afternoon and evening port call, giving guests the morning onboard before arriving in Ketchikan.
The photographed program also includes the complete Daily Planner, restaurant and bar hours, Ketchikan port information and a local shopping map.
For more Celebrity cruise information, see our Celebrity Cruises dining menus, Celebrity Cruises drink lists and Celebrity Cruises onboard guides.
Celebrity Solstice Ketchikan Port Day
Celebrity Solstice was scheduled to visit Ketchikan on Friday, August 28, 2026.
The Celebrity Today program lists the following port information:
Destination: Ketchikan, Alaska
Gangway Down: 1:30 pm
All Aboard: 7:30 pm
Pier: Berth 3
Pier Address: Water Street, Ketchikan
Sunrise: 5:45 am
Sunset: 7:49 pm
Daytime Attire: Resort Casual
Evening Attire: Evening Chic
Guests going ashore were instructed to bring their photo ID and SeaPass card.
The program also advised passengers to allow approximately 30 minutes after arrival for clearance by local authorities.
Evening Chic Dress Code
This was an Evening Chic night aboard Celebrity Solstice.
According to the program, Evening Chic is an opportunity to dress in a more glamorous and sophisticated style. Suggested clothing includes a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks or designer jeans paired with an elegant top or blazer.
Suits and ties are welcome but not required.
Celebrity Solstice Entertainment in Ketchikan
The evening entertainment program included a headliner performance, game show, dueling pianos and a late-night party.
Headliner: Hayden Smith
7:00 pm and 9:00 pm – The Theatre, Decks 4 & 5
Hayden Smith’s show featured music from artists including The Beatles, Neil Diamond and Andrea Bocelli, along with vocals, saxophone, guitar and other musical performances.
Game Show: The Duel
8:00 pm – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
The Duel was presented as a trivia competition in which guests competed for the top position on the leaderboard.
Dueling Pianos: Nashville Heat
9:30 pm and 10:30 pm – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
A country-themed dueling-piano performance featuring a mixture of classic and modern Nashville music.
A separate Dueling Pianos: By Request session was scheduled for 11:30 pm.
Shine the Night
10:00 pm – Grand Foyer, Deck 3
Shine the Night was the evening party, with guests encouraged to wear metallic or shimmering clothing.
Featured Activities
Celebrity Solstice had activities scheduled throughout the morning and evening around its Ketchikan port call.
Paracord Keychains
9:00 am – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
Guests could make their own paracord keychain.
Officers vs. Guests: Giant Tumbling Tower
11:15 am – Grand Foyer, Deck 3
Guests competed against ship officers in a giant version of the classic tumbling-block game.
Natalie Tan: I Survived a Bear Encounter
11:30 am – The Theatre, Decks 4 & 5
Naturalist Natalie Tan presented a talk about a close encounter with a bear.
Pub Quiz
7:15 pm – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
A traditional team pub quiz featuring multiple categories.
Music Trivia: ’90s
9:15 pm – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
A music trivia competition focused on grunge, boy bands and other artists and songs associated with the 1990s.
Featured Dining
Two specialty restaurants were highlighted in this edition of Celebrity Today.
Trattoria Rossa
Deck 5
The program describes Trattoria Rossa as an Italian-inspired restaurant serving lunch or dinner with fresh homemade pasta, tableside dishes and cocktails.
Fine Cut Steakhouse
Deck 5
Fine Cut Steakhouse was promoted as an upscale steak and seafood restaurant with premium cuts, seafood and elevated table service.
The program instructed guests to dial 7000 or make dining reservations through the Celebrity Cruises app.
Sushi on Five
The daily program also advertised Sushi on Five, with guests able to select their meal from a menu of freshly prepared dishes.
Reservations could be made through the Celebrity Cruises app or by dialing 7000.
Spa Activities
The Spa on Deck 12 offered several programs during the day.
Seminar: Pain, Digestion & Chinese Herbal Medicine
10:30 am – The Spa, Deck 12
A seminar discussing traditional herbal formulas and digestive balance.
Metabolism Test
11:00 am – The Spa, Deck 12
The program describes this as an assessment of body-fat percentage, water-retention level and metabolic rate.
Ladies Night
7:00 pm – The Spa, Deck 12
An evening spa event focused on wellness and relaxation.
Celebrity Solstice Daily Planner – August 28, 2026
The full Daily Planner provides a much more detailed schedule than the highlights on the front of Celebrity Today.
Morning Activities
9:00 am – Awakening Stretch Class – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
9:00 am – Paracord Keychains – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
9:00 am – Camp at Sea Morning Session, Ages 3–12 – Camp at Sea, Deck 14
9:30 am – Audio-Guided Meditation – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
10:00 am – Game Show: Level Up – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
10:00 am – General Knowledge Trivia – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
10:00 am – Golf Putting Challenge – Sunset Park, Deck 15
10:15 am – Know Before You Go: Ketchikan – The Theatre, Decks 4 & 5
10:30 am – Movie Theme Trivia – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
10:30 am – Teen Morning Mingle, Ages 13–17 – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
11:15 am – Officers vs. Guests: Giant Tumbling Tower – Grand Foyer, Deck 3
11:30 am – Natalie Tan: I Survived a Bear Encounter – The Theatre, Decks 4 & 5
11:30 am – Bean Bag Toss – Poolside, Deck 12
12:00 pm – Ballroom Dance Class: Merengue with Cast Dancers – Grand Foyer, Deck 3
12:30 pm – Bocce – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
Afternoon Activities
1:00 pm – Basketball – Sunset Park, Deck 15
1:30 pm – Giant 4 in a Row – Camp at Sea, Deck 14
2:00 pm – Camp at Sea Afternoon Session, Ages 3–12 – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
3:00 pm – Alphabet Quest – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
3:30 pm – Music Trivia: Divas – Boulevard Lounge, Deck 4
4:00 pm – Arts & Crafts: Masterpiece By Numbers – Sky Lounge, Deck 14
4:00 pm – Trivia: General Knowledge – Sunset Park, Deck 15
5:00 pm – Ladder Ball – Grand Foyer, Deck 3
5:30 pm – Evening Chic Photo Sessions
Evening Activities
5:45 pm – LGBTQ+ Get-Together, Self-Led – Martini Bar, Deck 4
5:45 pm – Solo Travelers Get-Together, Self-Led – Martini Bar, Deck 4
6:00 pm – Teen Takeover: Camp at Sea, Ages 13–17 – Camp at Sea, Deck 14
7:00 pm – Camp at Sea Evening Session, Ages 3–12
7:00 pm – Headliner: Hayden Smith – The Theatre
7:15 pm – Pub Quiz – Boulevard Lounge
7:30 pm – Evening Chic Photo Sessions
8:00 pm – Teen Game Show, Ages 13–17 – Boulevard Lounge
8:00 pm – Game Show: The Duel – The Theatre
9:00 pm – Headliner: Hayden Smith – The Theatre
9:15 pm – Music Trivia: ’90s – Boulevard Lounge
9:30 pm – Dueling Pianos: Nashville Heat – Grand Foyer
9:45 pm – Evening Chic Photo Sessions
10:00 pm – Shine the Night – Boulevard Lounge
10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos: Nashville Heat – Grand Foyer
11:30 pm – Dueling Pianos: By Request – Boulevard Lounge
Live Music and Dancing
Live music continued throughout the evening.
The program notes that music sets were generally 45 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
Highlights included pre-dinner music from Sound Fever Band, Hot to the Top, acoustic classics, ballroom music, Martini Beats, solo violinist Hanna, the Sunset Quartet and East Pearl Band.
Late-night entertainment included:
10:00 pm – Latin Fiesta with The Sunset Quartet
10:45 pm – Evening Melodies with East Pearl Band
11:00 pm – DJ: Late Night, 18+
11:15 pm – DJ: Club Sky, 18+
Celebrity Solstice Dining Hours
The Daily Planner includes a complete schedule of restaurant hours for this Ketchikan port day.
Breakfast
Blu – 7:30 am–9:00 am
Luminae – 7:30 am–9:00 am
Main Restaurants – 7:30 am–9:00 am
Oceanview Café Early Risers Breakfast – 6:30 am–7:00 am
Oceanview Café Breakfast – 7:00 am–10:00 am
Oceanview Café Late Breakfast – 10:00 am–11:00 am
Spa Café + Juice Bar – 7:00 am–9:30 am
Sunset Park Café – 7:00 am–10:00 am
Lunch
Luminae – 11:45 am–1:15 pm
Main Restaurants – 11:45 am–1:15 pm
Mast Grill – 11:30 am–6:00 pm
Murano – 11:45 am–1:15 pm
Oceanview Café: Taste of Germany – 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Spa Café + Juice Bar – 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Sunset Park Café – 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Sushi on Five – 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
The Parlor – 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Dinner
Blu – 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Fine Cut Steakhouse – 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Luminae – 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Main Restaurants – 5:30 pm & 8:15 pm
Murano – 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Oceanview Café: Taste of Alaska BBQ – 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Sushi on Five – 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
The Parlor – 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Trattoria Rossa – 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Coffee and Snack Hours
The schedule also lists several options between meals.
Café al Bacio – 6:00 am–12:00 am
Café al Bacio Afternoon Tea Time – 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Gelateria – 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Oceanview Café Coffee, Tea & Juices – 24 hours
Oceanview Café Pasta & Pizza – 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Oceanview Café Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt – 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Oceanview Café Chef’s Late Night Selection – 10:30 pm–1:00 am
Sunset Park Café Pastries – 2:30 pm–4:30 pm
Sunset Park Café Warm Cookie Hour – 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
The Parlor – 11:00 am–12:00 am
Celebrity Solstice Bar Hours
The program lists the following hours:
Boulevard Bar – 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Café al Bacio – 6:00 am–12:00 am
Cellar Masters – 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Il Secondo Bacio – 6:30 am–1:00 am
Ensemble Lounge – 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Martini Bar & Crush – 4:00 pm–Late
Mast Bar – 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Oceanview Bar – 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Passport Bar – 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Pool Bar – 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Sky Lounge – 10:00 pm–Late
Sunset Bar – 11:00 am–12:00 am
Sunset Park Café Beverage – 7:00 am–5:00 pm
The Casino Bar – 8:00 am–12:00 pm and 8:30 pm–Late
The Parlor – 11:00 am–12:00 am
World Class Bar – 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Dining, bar and venue hours can change during a cruise, so these times apply specifically to this August 28, 2026 Ketchikan port day.
Celebrity Cruises Ketchikan Port Guide
The Celebrity port guide describes Ketchikan as a destination surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, salmon-spawning streams and the Tongass National Forest.
The guide highlights the city’s Native heritage and large collection of standing totem poles.
It lists several notable Ketchikan attractions:
Lumberjack Show
Saxman Totem Park
Totem Heritage Center
Misty Fjords
The guide also describes Ketchikan as the Salmon Capital of the World, Alaska’s First City and the Rain Capital of Alaska.
Ketchikan Shore Excursions
Celebrity’s photographed port guide highlights several excursion possibilities.
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
A performance centered on Alaska’s logging history, featuring timber athletes competing in a series of events.
Wilderness Exploration and Crab Feast
An excursion combining wildlife viewing and a crab-fishing experience with an Alaskan crab feast.
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
A floatplane excursion over Misty Fjords National Monument.
Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Eagles and Totems
A guided nature experience through Ketchikan’s rainforest with opportunities to see local wildlife and learn about the area’s Native heritage.
Downtown Ketchikan Map and Shopping Guide
The photographed guide includes a detailed map of downtown Ketchikan and a directory of shops, galleries and local attractions.
It also shows the location of Dock 4, approximately a five-minute walk from the main downtown shopping area shown on the map.
The shopping guide includes jewelry stores, art galleries, souvenir shops and local businesses alongside attractions and experiences.
Because stores, promotions and participating businesses can change, passengers should use the current port guide and Celebrity Cruises app when planning a future visit.
More Activities and Destination Information
The program includes several additional events connected to the Alaska itinerary.
Know Before You Go: Ketchikan
10:15 am – The Theatre, Decks 4 & 5
This presentation covered Ketchikan’s totem poles, Native heritage, local shopping and sightseeing opportunities before passengers went ashore.
Enrichment Series: The Power of Picasso Seminar
11:00 am – Art Gallery, Deck 5
An onboard presentation about Pablo Picasso.
Inside Access Behind-the-Scenes Tour
The Shore Excursions desk advertised a behind-the-scenes ship tour covering areas such as the galley, engine control room, laundry and bridge.
Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Tasting
A 21+ guided onboard tasting focused on Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and the history of the distillery.
Celebrity Solstice Ketchikan FAQ
What time did Celebrity Solstice arrive in Ketchikan?
For this August 28, 2026 sailing, the Celebrity Today program lists gangway down at 1:30 pm.
What time was all aboard in Ketchikan?
All aboard was scheduled for 7:30 pm.
Where did Celebrity Solstice dock in Ketchikan?
The program identifies the pier as Berth 3 on Water Street in Ketchikan.
What was the dress code that night?
The evening dress code was Evening Chic.
What entertainment was offered after Ketchikan?
Major evening events included Hayden Smith in The Theatre, The Duel game show, Nashville Heat dueling pianos and the Shine the Night party.
Was there a Ketchikan presentation before arriving?
Yes. Know Before You Go: Ketchikan was scheduled for 10:15 am in The Theatre.
Were the restaurants open while Celebrity Solstice was in Ketchikan?
Yes. The Daily Planner shows multiple onboard restaurants operating during the port call, although individual venues followed their own schedules.
Final Thoughts
This Celebrity Solstice Cruise Planner provides a detailed snapshot of a Ketchikan port day during an Alaska cruise.
The August 28, 2026 Celebrity Today and Daily Planner show how Celebrity structured a relatively late Ketchikan arrival: passengers had a full morning of trivia, enrichment, sports and other onboard activities before the gangway opened at 1:30 pm. All aboard was at 7:30 pm, followed by a busy Evening Chic schedule of theater performances, game shows, live music, dueling pianos and late-night entertainment.
Restaurant schedules ranged from early breakfast at Oceanview Café to late-night food until 1:00 am, while the accompanying Ketchikan guide provided information on sightseeing, excursions, shopping and local attractions.
Activities, entertainers, restaurant hours and port schedules vary between sailings. This program should therefore be treated as a record of Celebrity Solstice Day 6 in Ketchikan on August 28, 2026, rather than a schedule for every Celebrity Solstice Alaska cruise.
