Newbuilding for Celebrity Cruises berthed at MEYER WERFT's pier

Papenburg, 4 August 2008 - Following ample trials and engine tests, the new ship for Celebrity Cruises (Miami/USA), Celebrity Solstice, will leave MEYER WERFT's covered building dock II on Sunday, 10 August 2008. Provided that weather conditions are favourable, the new ship will slowly start leaving the building dock around 7.30 am. By 9.00 am the Celebrity Solstice will be moved in the harbour. During the day, plenty of tests will be performed. By 2.00 pm the ship will be berthed alongside the yard's pier. The undocking schedule may change due to weather conditions! With the ship being berthed at the pier, remaining work will be completed. The ship's two funnels, for instance, will be mounted on the following Monday. The river Ems passage to the sea trials port in Eemshaven (Netherlands) will take place on 27 September 2008. The new ship will have a length overall of 315 m, a breadth of 36.80 m, and will be able to operate at a speed of more than 24 knots. More than 2,858 passengers can be accommodated in 1,426 cabins. The undocking procedure will be broadcast live on the internet on www.meyerwerft.de.