This is the inaugural visit for the Solstice, which has a passenger capacity of 2850. The Solstice is not scheduled to visit Sitka again this season. (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)

The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship will depart three hours earlier than intended today. Instead of leaving at 7 o’clock tonight, it will leave at 4 o’clock this afternoon. The last shuttle from town departs at 3 o’clock.

Today was the inaugural visit for the Solstice, which has a passenger count of 2850.