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Posts Tagged ‘celebrity cruise’Travel News: Westin, Celebrity and Carnival All Make HeadlinesThursday, February 25th, 2010 Carnival Cruises reported records sales and gives a heads up that prices are on the rise. The price increase will go into affect on March 22nd for all summer sailings in June, July and August. Week of March 8th: NE – Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada & New England Week of March 15th: Europe & Transatlantic Week of March 22nd: Alaska Week of March 29th: Exotics (Australia & Asia) Week of April 5th: 7 Night Caribbean Week of April 12th: Winter Carib, S. America, Panama Canal & Bahamas Celebrity Cruises 2010Sunday, January 10th, 2010
The introduction of Designed for You – pairing Celebrity’s cruises commitment to stunningly-designed ships and innovative onboard experiences with its commitment to impeccable guest service – marks the culmination of an extensive, six-month exploration into more deeply understanding the needs of discerning cruisers. The process included an in-depth market research survey of nearly 10,000 international cruisers, numerous focus group sessions with past guests and travel partners, in-home interviews with some of Celebrity’s frequent guests and prospects, and exhaustive reviews of cruisers’ needs, attitudes and behaviors. All these efforts, combined with Celebrity’s 20 years of focusing on guest needs, helped the brand create the ultimate combination of ship design, service, cuisine and programs for cruise lovers. “We’ve always been committed to identifying and designing what our guests want, and the awards our brand continues to receive are welcome validation that it’s working,” said Hanrahan. “Our new Celebrity Life onboard experiences – inspired by our guests’ interest in more widely varied onboard programming – are netting consistently high marks from our guests, as are the enhancements we’ve made to our Captain’s Club loyalty program, built to suit what our members wanted most. But, the greatest validation has been the response to our stunning Solstice Class.” Strength in numbers: $3.7-billion investment Celebrity’s five-ship Solstice Class fleet represents an investment of $3.7-billion – the largest newbuild commitment for a single brand in industry history – offering modern cruising “firsts,” including The Lawn Club; The Hot Glass Show; AquaClass; the industry’s first application of solar technology, and stylish staterooms whose design was influenced by a panel of women with unique travel and hospitality insights. “Solsticize it:” Celebrity’s Millennium Class to receive Solstice Class features “Through our Designed for You platform, we plan to leverage our Solstice Class ships’ stylish, modern design and ambience even further,” said Hanrahan, revealing that Celebrity plans to incorporate iconic Solstice Class attributes across the fleet, most notably through a significant revitalization of all four Millennium Class ships. Celebrity Constellation will be the first to receive the new enhancements during scheduled drydock in April of this year. Among the Solstice Class features to be introduced on the Millennium Class ships:
The revitalization is just part of Celebrity’s full Designed for You platform, which – when combined with the brand’s Celebrity Life onboard experience, more robust, well-received Captain’s Club, and multiple other brand enhancements- represents a nearly $200-million investment. The beauty of Celebrity’s Solstice Class also takes center stage in the brand’s new ad campaign, with dramatic, distinctive images, a modern, contemporary graphic treatment, a copy voice promoting the brand’s differentiating elements, and the tagline, Designed for You. Marking a first for Celebrity, a hip new video shot on Celebrity Solstice to capture the essence of the Celebrity cruise experience will run on multiple travel, video, social, lifestyle and news sites. Print ads will appear in trade and consumer magazines and major daily newspapers across North America. “We’ve studied where cruise enthusiasts go to research options for their next vacation, and more than 70 percent go online,” said Hanrahan. “So, we’ll have a big presence there, on some of cruisers’ favorite sites, to allow them to briefly and virtually immerse themselves in a vacation experience designed for them.” Celebrity’s new Designed for You brand platform, revitalization program and ad campaign are only part of the investment the line is making to continue to offer the best in premium cruising, said Hanrahan, adding, “All this is part of a total package, including our robust, new Celebrity Life enrichment and entertainment programming; our enhanced Captain’s Club loyalty program; museum-quality contemporary art collections; our industry-first ConciergeClass accommodations across the fleet and, on the Solstice Class fleet, AquaClass; and guest-inspired partnerships with Riedel Crystal, Rosetta Stone, Smithsonian Journeys and, on the Solstice Class fleet, The Corning Museum of Glass.” Learn more about Celebrity cruises Celebrity Cruises: Wine Harvest CelebrationFriday, November 20th, 2009
We have exciting news for wine lovers – it’s the season to celebrate not only your fondness of wine but also the seasonal harvesting of the grapes. The timing of when the grapes are picked from the vine is one of the most crucial steps in the winemaking process. As such, we’ll be celebrating this year’s vintage with a variety of exclusive onboard events on select ships and sailings from November through mid-December, 2009. Here is just a small sampling of the type of events you may find onboard with our Wine Harvest Celebration: Celebrity Vineyards Wine Harvest Exposition: A complimentary ‘tour’ to the wine experiences and events being offered on board. Complimentary tastings The Art of Food and Wine Pairing Find out how different foods can impact the flavors of wine and discover the easy steps to pairing Celebrity’s World Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Savor canapés and selections from six different countries whilst enjoying our silent auction of premium wines Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Workshop A one hour seminar where you’ll learn how the shape of the glass affects the flavors on your palate (attending guests receive a set of four Riedel wine glasses) Jazz, Port, and Chocolate Tasting Seduction Experience light jazz and a chocolate buffet, while enjoying a complimentary glass of Port Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration Recognizing the first harvested grapes of 2009 Vintage * Please note that some events have an additional fee. Europe Sailings Celebrity Century Nov 21, 28; Celebrity Summit Nov 28; Celebrity Solstice Nov 20, 30 Celebrity cruises deals, ship information and more. Celebrity Solstice and Bon Appetit CruiseThursday, September 3rd, 2009
Guest chef, Marc Murphy, one of the foremost chefs in the U.S., will be onboard. Chef Marc is the owner and Executive Chef of two restaurants that boast a loyal following among discerning diners. One is Landmarc, with locations in Tribeca and the Time Warner Building, whose menu accentuates the understated elegance of traditional French and Italian cooking, while the other is Ditch Plains, which is a New York style fish shack. For those who love great food, this promises to be the change to enjoy a spectacular and completely comprehensive gastronomic experience. Chef Murphy will be conducting culinary demonstrations, an enrichment lecture and will even lead one culinary shore excursion exclusively for Captain’s Club members. There will also be VIP tours of the galley, food and wine trivia, cooking classes, a recipe contest, and an interactive cooking competition held during the cruise. And finally, in addition to the traditional menu served in the main dining room, will be offering several special custom dishes, inspired by Chef Murphy, just for this sailing. The Solstice will be visiting some of the Caribbean’s most compelling ports, including San Juan, Puerto Rico, Basseterre, St. Kitts, and Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. Prices start at $779 pp for inside cabins; $899 pp for ocean view; $889 pp for balcony and $2,349 pp for suites. Prices do not include port charges and taxes. Celebrity Cruise Wine Tasting with Riedel CrystalSunday, August 30th, 2009
You sit at the table, several glasses of wine arrayed before you. As you lift the first to your lips, you pause, deeply inhaling the perfume that emanates from deep inside. A sip yields more than wine…it communicated a complex story of grapes, soil, climate and passion. Fifty years ago, Claus Riedel was the first to understand that the wineglass was not just the teller of that story, but an integral part. Now, thanks to the Riedel Comparative Wineglass Workshop, a collaboration between Riedel and Celebrity Cruises, guests of Celebrity can gain insight into the role a wineglass plays in revealing all aspects of wine. The program, the first of its kind to be offered by a cruise line, is based on the premise that each vintage is a living, breathing entity, embodying a complex set of characteristics. Riedel Crystal, long acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost producers of fine crystal, stumbled upon the degree to which the size and shape of their wine glasses emphasized the harmony among these attributes quite by accident. But once they realized how their different styles of crystal could impact different vintages and varietals, they began to do some serious research, eventually fine-tuning specific collections to enhance that magic interplay among the senses. And now, certified and specially trained by Riedel professional, Celebrity’s Cellarmasters and Sommeliers conduct a fascinating workshop that demonstrates the profound effect wineglasses have on the perception of wine. Introduced last year, the Riedel Comparative Wineglass Workshop has proven to be one of the most popular enrichment programs onboard. Riedel Wineglass Workshop is $87 pp and includes a set of 4 Riedel Vinum Series glasses, a $116 value. Celebrity has various other wine program during each cruise. Guests new to wine can partake in a Wine Appreciation program, Celebrity’s version of Wine 101, which introduces 5 different styles. Celebrity also offers a Walk Around the World program, in which Sommeliers unearth the secret of 12 vintages from different regions around the world. For those who like to combine the pleasures of fine dining and fine wine, the Connoisseurs dinner, which is hosted by on of Celebrity’s Cellarmasters, features a 5-course meals, each course paired with a specially selected vintage from their extensive wine cellars. Celebrity Cruise Line’s New Celebrity Life ProgramTuesday, July 28th, 2009
Redefining the onboard experience to create lasting memories for guests MIAMI, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Life has always been good on a Celebrity Cruises vacation, and today, the brand announced a new program that will make it even better. Celebrity Cruises today announced “Celebrity Life,” a new series of palate-pleasing, intellectually-enriching and life-enhancing programs designed to deliver the most unique and sophisticated onboard experience in premium cruising. Built on long-established pillars of the Celebrity brand – dining, enrichment, and wellness – Celebrity Life encompasses three distinct program categories: “Savor,” “Discover,” and “Renew.” “Celebrity Cruises has always been committed to offering the best vacation experience for discerning travelers,” said Celebrity Cruises Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “Celebrity Life will provide our guests with an array of experiences they will remember long after they sail with us, thanks to the delivery and dedication of our spectacular crew across the fleet.” “Savor” takes an already stellar culinary experience to new heights, with eight new wine enrichment events, six spirits and mixology tastings, and more than seven different interactive programs for guests, hosted by the ship’s Executive Chef and team. “Discover” presents an opportunity for guests to do or learn what they have always wanted to try, but never had time to accomplish. Whether it’s ordering a bottle of Chianti in Italian, or exploring the universe in 40 minutes, guests can delve into a wide variety of interests. “Renew” offers an improved, more goal-oriented approach to classes, seminars, and treatments designed to help guests on their journey to looking younger, feeling better and living longer. SAVOR THE MOMENT Shaped by the line’s award-winning chef, restaurateur and Vice President of Culinary Operations Jacques Van Staden, the Savor series will encompass three programs centered around Celebrity Cruises’ industry-leading food and beverage programming: “Celebrity Vineyards,” “Signature Spirits” and “Food as Art.” The “Celebrity Vineyards” wine enrichment program, developed in partnership with the United States Sommelier Association, will feature a host of immersive wine events providing guests the opportunity to expand their understanding and appreciation of the fascinating world of wine. Among the varied activities are the comparative wine workshops Celebrity introduced in 2007, sanctioned by the renowned Riedel Crystal. Celebrity’s “Signature Spirits” events will help unleash guests’ “inner mixologist” as they explore the modern world of spirits and cocktails during exclusive “Mixology 101″ workshops developed in partnership with Bacardi. The Signature Spirits events also will offer the opportunity to experience the industry’s first “Molecular Mixology” workshop developed by “The Liquid Chef,” world-renowned Master Mixologist Junior Merino. Celebrity’s immersive “Food as Art” culinary arts program also includes highly interactive and participatory cooking shows. Led by a variety of Celebrity’s shipboard chefs, the program allows guests to serve as sous chefs in “Star Chef Cooking Competitions,” and to participate in exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to watch the teams in Celebrity’s galleys actively preparing delectable desserts, fresh-baked breads and a seemingly endless array of entrees. The Food as Art program also will surprise and delight vacationers with a special lineup of guest chefs who will set sail with Celebrity over the course of the year. DANCE…DISCUSS. . .DISCOVER A highlight of Celebrity Life’s “Discover” series is the opportunity to learn a new language through Celebrity’s industry-first alliance with Rosetta Stone(R). Through this new partnership, over the course of just one sailing, either self-taught or hosted, guests can gain a working knowledge of their choice from among 13 languages. Celebrity’s “Beyond the Podium” enrichment series, as its name implies, will offer guests far more than the typical enrichment lecture. The series will be highlighted by the brand’s new association with Smithsonian Journeys, the educational travel program of the renowned Smithsonian Institution, which is the world’s largest museum complex and research organization. Guests on select sailings will have the opportunity to gain deep, new insight from Smithsonian Journeys’ globally recognized experts as they speak with Celebrity guests about a vast array of topics, including history, culture, art and architecture, and the natural environment. Meanwhile, iPod addicts can learn new iTunes tips and tricks while onboard, and novice and experienced computer users alike can boost their technological prowess through Celebrity’s “digITal” series, with courses ranging from Photoshop and Windows XP primers, to BlackBerry tips and blog creation. Stargazers will be inspired to stare skyward as they learn about astronomy, telescope tips, and even celestial navigation through Celebrity’s new alliance with Stargeezer, a program devoted to educating consumers about astronomy in user-friendly fashion. Celebrity guests also will be invited to gaze at the night skies out on deck during special stargazers’ parties and “star hunts” designed to identify the evening’s brightest constellations and planets. Dance enthusiasts can share the stage with Celebrity’s own professional dancers during itinerary-influenced, interactive productions whose themes include “Sizzle,” “Groove,” “Decco,” and “Flava.” Additionally, in partnership with Skyy Vodka, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox will present “Live @ Sky” in the two ships’ Sky Observation Lounge. In addition to participating in cultural, world and ballroom dance classes, guests also will have the opportunity to compete in the “Everybody Dance” competition, culminating in a vote for “star” dance champions on every sailing. To learn how to creatively preserve photos of their impressive new dance moves, or the picturesque places they visited during their cruise, guests can participate in Celebrity’s new courses offered through the line’s unique partnership with the StoryTellersClub, designed to guide guests through the process of creating valuable keepsakes of their cruise vacation memories. TO RENEW YOU Celebrity Life’s new health and wellness program called “Renew” offers an expansion of spa and wellness services designed to help guests feel better, live longer, and look younger. Redefining the spa experience with an innovative range of beauty and wellness options for Celebrity guests, Renew offers three areas of enrichment within the program: “Ageless,” “Energy,” and “Longevity,” each with its own slate of treatment selections, seminars and workshops. Guests can participate in motivating classes, a variety of seminars, and also experience results-driven spa or fitness treatments created for each series within the program. Within the Ageless series are informative seminars focused on skin renewal and youth-enhancing lifestyle tips, in addition to medi-spa cosmetic services such as BOTOX(R) Cosmetic, Restylane(R) and Perlane(R), and a selection of anti-aging facials, including a 24-karat gold facial available on the fleet’s latest ship, Celebrity Equinox, to target fine lines and wrinkles. To help promote self-awareness and healthier living long-term, the Energy series entails nutritional information, wellness assessments and realistic “Life” prescriptions that guests can incorporate into their lifestyle, plus body sculpting and strengthening options, including a “boot camp” course, indoor cycling, personal training, and gravity training classes. Among the highlights of the Longevity series are seminars focused on stress management, lifestyle enhancements, and alternative healing systems such as Chinese medicine. The Longevity series also features complimentary consultations with the onboard acupuncturist, an array of acupuncture treatments to rebalance the mind and body, in addition to yoga, tai-chi and “fab abs” courses. WHEN DOES CELEBRITY LIFE “GO LIVE?” Following its rollout on the new Celebrity Equinox when the ship enters service July 31, the Celebrity Life program will be introduced across the balance of the fleet by the end of November. “All of us at Celebrity are eager to introduce this new program to our guests,” said Lutoff-Perlo. “From pleasing palates to enriching intellects to enhancing day-to-day life, there’s something to suit every interest within our new Celebrity Life. And this is only the beginning. We look forward to introducing more surprises over the course of the year.” Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale vacation experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. Celebrity sails in Alaska, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Galapagos Islands, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and South America. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America. Noted for four of the top 10 “Top Cruise Ships in the World” in the large-ship category, as voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler (February 2009 readers’ poll), Celebrity’s fleet – including the new Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox – will be joined by Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, a fourth Solstice-class ship in 2011, and a fifth in 2012 Celebrity Cruise NewsSaturday, June 27th, 2009
Celebrity’s goal has always been to deliver a vacation experience offering the most convenience and the greatest value. Not only can you choose your shore excursions & specialty restaurant reservations in advance, but soon you will be able to pre-reserve spa treatments and pre-purchase beverage packages. Starting this summer, you’ll be able to visit Celebritycruises.com and view a detailed menu of all the treatments offered by the AquaSpa for your specific sailing – including sample pricing for each. By 2010, you will be able to reserveElemis spa treatments before your cruise even begins. Starting in late 2009, you’ll be able to go online and choose from a number of different pre-paid beverage packages, including unlimited bottled water, unlimited fountain sodas, unlimited bottled beer and unlimited frozen drinks, as well as assorted wine and mixed-drink packages. So once you set sail, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy a vacation experience that’s all about you. Celebrity Cruise DealsSunday, May 3rd, 2009
We’ll give you a pre-paid shopping spree for the ship’s boutiques, spa, bars, and more! Call 800-942-3301 for details! See for yourself why Condé Nast Traveler readers have voted five of Celebrity’s vessels among the world’s “Top 10 Large Ships”, with the line’s Constellation, Summit, Infinity, and Millennium ranked as the top four overall. Plus, don’t miss the brand-new Celebrity Solstice & Celebrity Equinox featuring a manicured half-acre of lawn – the first of its kind at sea – where you can play bocce ball and croquet, practice your putting, or simply picnic!
All offers applicable for new individual ocean view or above bookings booked & deposited between 5/4/ & 5/17/09. Onboard credit is in USD & is not redeemable for cash. One onboard credit per stateroom. Celebrity Cruise Line and the Swine FluMonday, April 27th, 2009Posted : Mon, April 27th, 2009 We’ve been closely monitoring all developments regarding the Swine Flu, to help ensure the health and well-being of our guests and crew members. Health authorities from a variety of nations are investigating the situation and we remain keenly attuned to their progress. We maintain close working relationships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our industry association, and we’re working in close coordination with them. It is important to note that health authorities have not raised concerns regarding the ports of call we visit in Mexico. None of our sailings have been altered and none are scheduled to be. Our ships visiting Mexico are taking pro-active measures, such as: Placing a notice in the daily, onboard newsletter to provide our guests with basic information regarding this matter. We’re also asking guests to follow the advice of medical experts regarding the best ways to help prevent flu and other illnesses: Washing hands thoroughly with soap and hot water – often. Like our guests, we take all health matters seriously and we’ll continue to closely follow all developments regarding the Swine Flu. Additional information regarding Swine Flu is available at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: www.cdc.gov Celebrity Cruise DealsTuesday, March 3rd, 2009
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Celebrity Cruises: Wine Harvest Celebration 
Celebrity Cruise Line which has always been recognized for excellent onboard cuisine, and Bon Appétit, one of the world’s foremost food lovers’ magazines, have teamed up for a culinary voyage onboard the amazing Celebrity Solstice.
Celebrity Cruise Line Press Release: Celebrity Cruise News
Ever board your cruise and feel like you have to rush to the spa to make to your favorite specialty restaurants to make reservations? Well Celebrity is making things easier by allowing you to schedule things prior to your cruise.
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There’s no better time to see Europe and Alaska and no better value than a Celebrity cruise – where elegance and affordability go hand in hand. And now, save up to 40% off the published brochure prices on select sailings and receive up to $300 onboard credit*. You can also enjoy 50% reduced deposits on all 2009 Alaska, Europe and Transatlantic sailings! B
