Celebrity Edge Mediterranean Transatlantic & the Southern Caribbean Journey

In November 2019, surround yourself with the picturesque coastlines of Italy, France and Spain, followed by the unforgettable colour and landscapes that make up the Southern Caribbean on Ecruising’s 27-night Mediterranean Transatlantic & the Southern Caribbean Journey.

This unique itinerary invites you on board the recently launched Celebrity Edge, a revolutionary new ship that is poised to change the way you experience cruising. Across 23- nights indulge in world-class restaurants, a state-of-the-art wellness centre and visit the world’s first cantilevered floating platform – reaching heights of 13 stories above sea level, so you can soar over the open ocean, literally.

Arriving in Rome on 30 October, you’ll spend your first two nights at the sensational five star Rome Times Hotel, with a chance to explore the cobblestone streets, beautiful boutiques, cafes and restaurants of the Eternal City.

On 1 November, prepare to embark on the next stage of your journey for a 23-night cruise of a lifetime on board Celebrity Edge. Cruise highlights include stopovers at the Italian seaport of Livorno, the gateway to Florence, Pisa and Tuscany’s vast wine country; Provence in the celebrated French Riviera; the chic island enclave of Palma de Mallorca off the coast of Spain; and Tenerife in the Canary Islands before crossing the Atlantic.

On 15 November, you’ll arrive in the Caribbean where you will spend the next 10 days cruising the pristine waters including stops at Fort Lauderdale in Florida, upscale George Town in the Cayman Islands, Willemstad in Curacao (home of the eponymous liqueur), Kralendijk in Bonaire and Oranjestad in Aruba, before disembarking in Fort Lauderdale on 24 November.

Celebrity Edge pool deck at night

While on board, take time to relax in your luxurious Stateroom where you can enjoy all the comforts of a first class hotel and more, including your very own Infinite Veranda. Other features include a rooftop garden, resort-style pool deck with private cabana retreats, an adults-only indoor Solarium pool and two-story martini hot tubs, not to mention an array of speciality restaurants and the popular Martini Bar.

Spend the final two nights at the five star Westin Fort Lauderdale, the perfect base to explore one of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations. Take time to visit its myriad attractions including the Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary Park, or hop on an airboat on the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Everglades, before flying home to Australia on 26 November.

Ecruising’s 27-night Mediterranean Transatlantic & the Southern Caribbean Journey departs on 29 October. Priced from $7,259 per person twin share, including return economy airfares from Australia, all accommodation, tours and transfers and all main meals on board Celebrity Edge.

*Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information about this itinerary or Ecruising please visit: www.ecruising.travel or telephone 1300 369 848.

Why Australians Have Fallen in Love with Cruising Alaska

Australians are choosing to cruise Alaska in record numbers, as premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises prepares to send three ships to the region for the 2018 summer season to cater to the incredible demand.

"The number of Australians choosing an Alaskan cruise with Celebrity has grown by more than 100 per cent over the past five years – a phenomenal increase which is significantly higher than the industry-wide upward trend for Alaska cruising," said Adam Armstrong, managing director, Celebrity Cruises Australia & New Zealand.

Celebrity Solstice $11 Million Modern Luxury Makeover

Australia's highest rated ship returns better than ever, boasting a brand new Tiffany & Co. boutique

Celebrity Solstice is already Australia's highest rated* cruise ship, and today she arrives in Sydney more stunning than ever following a multimillion-dollar makeover - including Australia's first Tiffany & Co. store at sea.

Australians will be amongst the very first guests to experience the new and improved Celebrity Solstice. The Sydney-based ship offers even more modern luxuries to revitalise the bodies, minds and spirits of her guests – and a holiday onboard is eleven million times more fun.

"We've added more of the things that Australian guests love," says Adam Armstrong, managing director, Celebrity Cruises Australia.

"Throughout the ship, guests will find new features and fresh touches that have been carefully designed with luxurious, modern travel in mind. We've invested so significantly in Celebrity Solstice, home-ported in Sydney between October and April, so our Australian guests can feel relaxed, refreshed and revitalised after a holiday onboard, and leave feeling like a million dollars," Armstrong concluded.

Highlights of Celebrity Solstice's revitalisation include:

Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. will sail on Celebrity for the first time. You'll find the distinctive Tiffany Blue Box®—which has contained gifts befitting life's most important occasions for almost two centuries—in a special boutique exclusively on Celebrity Solstice. The legendary jeweller will offer its exclusive designs, the ultimate symbols of style and taste, with tax-free and duty-free savings.

Lawn Club Cabanas

Six brand new alcove-style cabanas border the real grass lawn for additional seating and relaxation space. Guests can adjust the cabanas to their preferred view throughout the day, whether it be out to sea or towards the outdoor movie screen, and enjoy service from a private butler, chilled towels and fresh fruit ice-blocks to cool off on hot summer days

A new outdoor cinema and 'A Taste of Film'

A large movie screen has been added to The Lawn Club where guests can watch movies in the open, sitting on real grass in the middle of the ocean – it's an experience only Celebrity Cruises can provide. In addition, Celebrity Solstice will offer a gastronomic and cinema adventure, "A Taste of Film" which pairs big-screen movies that evoke a specific cultural, culinary or destination experience, with cuisine that brings the scenes on the screen to life through guests' taste buds. Celebrity Solstice will feature 'The 100 Foot Journey' and 'Chef'.

Sushi on Five:

Celebrity's hotly anticipated newest dining experience takes the place of Bistro on Five and feature an expertly crafted à la carte menu, curated by sushi chef Yoshikazu "Yoshi" Okada. Sushi on Five will offer hand-rolled sushi, fresh tableside grated wasabi, house-made soy sauce, Asian-inspired cocktails, Japanese beers and premium sakes, plus an array of mouth-watering starters and entrees.

Photo Gallery:

Guests can now have easier access to keepsakes of their time onboard. Celebrity Solstice's Photo Gallery received a full modern luxury makeover – out are the traditional panel display of printed photos and now the ship has 25 state-of-the-art touch screen kiosks, where guests are able to use facial recognition technology to view their professional photos taken throughout their cruise and purchase a variety of photo formats. Guests are able to download their purchased photos direct to their mobile device at any time during their cruise, and instantly share their cruise memories with friends and family back home via social networking, email or messaging.

Other updates include an expansive Art Gallery featuring a dedicated auction location with contemporary art lining the freshly renovated space, while suites received modern luxury enhancements such as lavish new patio furniture added to the balconies.




This summer cruise season, the newly revitalised Celebrity Solstice offers a series of picturesque itineraries with calls to the green natural oasis of New Zealand, the exotic escape of Indonesia, and to sought-after destinations across Australia.

Fares start at AU$1529 for a balcony stateroom on a seven-night South Pacific Getaway cruise, departing from Sydney on 13 April 2017. The cruise will call at the pristine island of Lifou in the Loyalty Islands and vibrant Noumea in New Caledonia, before returning to Sydney. Guests who book before 30 November 2016 will enjoy savings of up to $400 per person, and up to US$300 onboard credit per stateroom, plus Oceanview bookings and above receive a free Classic Beverage Package, as part of Celebrity's Global Cruise Sale.

For more information about Celebrity Cruises or to book a cruise, visit www.celebritycruises.com.au, call 1800 754 500 or contact your travel agent.

Included return flights to Asia with Celebrity Cruises

FREE return flights to Asia with Celebrity Cruises #traveldeals

Celebrity Cruises is offering guests free return flights for two repositioning Asian sailings onboard award-winning Celebrity Solstice. This incredible offer will provide free flights for bookings made in Balcony Staterooms or above and is valid for new individual bookings made before 24 May 2016*.

Fares start from $3099 per person in a Balcony Stateroom departing Sydney 8 October 2016. The 14-night cruise onboard the modern luxe cruise ship will make calls to Brisbane, Cairns, the Whitsundays, Darwin and Bali before arriving in Singapore. The free flight offer extends to domestic flights from Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne or Adelaide to Sydney to meet the ship, and home to the same ports from Singapore at the conclusion of the voyage.

Or choose the same 14-night itinerary in reverse, departing Singapore on 31 October and including international flights to meet the ship, and domestic flights to either Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne or Adelaide if guests live outside of Sydney at the conclusion of the cruise; all priced from $3349 per person (Balcony).

For more information about Celebrity Cruises or to book a cruise, visit celebritycruises.com.au, call 1800 754 500 or contact your travel agent.


*Terms & conditions: Applicable to twin share only.  Offer available til 24th May unless sold out prior. Offer is combinable with standard pricing only and will not be combinable with Celebrity Cruises Go Big Better Best promotion or any other offer, price code or promotion. For a list of full terms & conditions please visit - http://www.celebritycruises.com.au/specials/fly-free-asia-deal/

Weekly Deals & News from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises

 

Royal Caribbean International Deal: Xmas & New Year Cruises

Forget the roast and fruit cake at gran's place! Most of us just want to get away from it all over the Christmas holidays. It's easy to get into the holiday spirit with special activities on board Royal Caribbean's cruises. The festive season comes to life with carol singing, Christmas parties, visits from Santa, holiday-inspired menus and Christmas treats such as gingerbread houses built by talented onboard pastry chefs.

Nine night cruise to Fiji on board Voyager of the Seas departing Sydney 18th December, 2013

Cruise from AU$1,599 per person twin share in an interior stateroom.*

Nine night cruise to the South Pacific onboard Rhapsody of the Seas departing Sydney 19th December, 2013

Cruise from AU$1,579 per person twin share in an interior stateroom.*

Nine night cruise to the South Pacific onboard Radiance of the Seas departing Sydney 20th December, 2013  Cruise from AU$1,839 per person twin share in an interior stateroom.*

* From price applies to lowest available interior stateroom. Other Conditions apply. Subject to availability. For full terms and conditions see: royalcaribbean.com.au

For more information about Royal Caribbean International or to book:

AUS:   royalcaribbean.com.au, call 1800 754 500 or contact your travel agent.

Royal Caribbean Newsflash: #InstaFilmFest

Royal Caribbean International is hosting the world's first Instagram film festival. Everyone is invited to capture their "WOW moments" in 15 seconds of video footage and upload to Instagram via the hashtag #InstaFilmFest to go into the draw to have their film screened at a special VIP event and to win a cruise to the South Pacific.*

*For full competition terms and conditions, visit: instafilmfestival.com.au

For more details, visit the InstaFilmFest microsite:      instafilmfestival.com.au

Celebrity Cruises Deal: Cruise to New Zealand in Modern Luxury Style

Enjoy cruising in New Zealand with Celebrity Cruises onboard Celebrity Solstice, Australia's highest rated superliner.* Departing 3rd January, 2014 from Auckland, there is no better way to kick off a new year than sailing in Modern Luxury taking in the highlights of New Zealand. This itinerary includes Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound in New Zealand and Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia.

Cruise from AU$1,649 per person twin share in an interior stateroom.**

*Based on the Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2013.

** From price applies to lowest available interior stateroom on cruise departing Auckland 3/1/2014 only. Other Conditions apply. Subject to availability. For full terms and conditions see: celebritycruises.com.au

For more information about Celebrity Cruises or to book: celebritycruises.com.au, call 1800 754 500 (AUS) or contact your travel agent.

Celebrity Cruises Newsflash: Celebrity Cruises Bites into the Big Apple with Culinary Events

In October, Celebrity Cruises is taking its award-winning cuisine to New York City in a series of land-based events. The program has been designed to give food and wine enthusiasts a glimpse into its modern luxury approach to culinary innovation. Events include: a health food trends panel in NYC, dinner at James Beard House and a sponsorship of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. The James Beard House dinner and Food Network New York City Wine and & Food Festival are open to members of the public; tickets are for sale at www.jamesbeard.org and www.nycwff.org.

For more information about Celebrity Cruises, visit: celebritycruises.com

Azamara Club Cruises Deal: 14 Night Vietnam & Thailand Voyage

Azamara Club Cruises allow guests to be immersed in their destination. Discover the rich culture, lifestyle and food of Southeast Asia whilst cruising onboard Azamara Journey. This cruise includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including: Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An. Plus, a unique AzAmazing evening event – a magical evening at Binh Quoi Village – including performances of traditional music, dancing and martial arts. This cruise departs Hong Kong on 9th December and concludes in Singapore.

Cruise from AU$2,999 per person twin share in an interior stateroom.**

* From price applies to the lowest available interior cabin on cruise departing 9/12/2013 only. Other conditions apply. Subject to availability. For full terms and conditions contact Azamara Club Cruises in Australia or speak to your local travel agent.

Contact your local travel agent to make a booking and for more information, visit: azamaraclubcruises.com

 

Cruise Deal - Celebrity Cruises perks up your next modern luxury sailing with four great offers

Celebrity Cruises is enticing guests to book their next overseas modern luxury cruise holiday now, with four great offers to choose from on more than 290 sailings when booked by Sunday 6 October. If you have been dreaming of a tropical getaway in the Caribbean or Bermuda, discovering breathtaking Alaska or exploring Europe or the US, Celebrity Cruises has a sailing for you, and with the "Pick Your Perk" offer Celebrity rewards you with what you want.

Offer: Book an Oceanview stateroom or above on any Celebrity Cruises sailing in Europe, Alaska, The Caribbean, Bermuda or the US of four nights or longer, departing between 1 November 2013 and 31 December 2014 by Sunday 6 October and guests can select one of four great offers. The four great offers include:

1.       Free Classic Beverage package – the first two guests per stateroom receive beers to the value of $5 per serving; spirits, cocktails and wine by the glass to the value of $8 per serving; all soft drink selections, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, premium coffees, specialty teas and non-premium bottled water for the length of the cruise. Server Gratuities are also included, and a Premium Beverage Package upgrade is also available for US$11.50 per person per day.
2.       Free gratuities – all gratuities for stateroom attendant, waiter, assistant waiter and head waiter will be covered for two guests.
3.       Up to US$300 bonus onboard credit – bonus onboard credit can be used for those extra luxuries onboard including spa treatments, shore excursion, duty free shopping and cocktails. Bonus onboard credit amount varies by sailing – four to five night sailings receive US$100 per stateroom; six to nine night sailings receive US$200 per stateroom; and 10 night and longer receive US$300 per stateroom.
4.       Up to AU$600 Air savings – Celebrity Cruises will help cover some of the costs to fly to your cruise. Air saving amounts vary by sail nights and must be booked through Choice Air to qualify – four to five night sailings will receive AU$200 per stateroom; six to nine night sailings will receive AU$400 per stateroom; and sailings of 10 night or longer receive AU$600 per stateroom.

Lead Fare

Fares start from $1,169 per person for an eight-night Alaska voyage onboard Celebrity Solstice. Departing Vancouver, British Columbia on 8 May 2014, this sailing calls at Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan and Seattle (Washington).

Terms and Conditions

·         Offer is valid for new bookings only on Celebrity Europe, Alaska, Caribbean, Bermuda and Pacific Coastal (USA) voyages of 4 nights or longer departing between 1 November 2013 and 31 December 2014. Please note that to be considered a European voyage the cruise must embark and disembark in a European port.
·         New Bookings must be made between Friday, 30 August and Sunday, 6 October 2013 in order to qualify for the offer.
·         Offer consists of choosing one of the following four options a.) Free Classic Beverage Package OR b.) Free Gratuities OR c.) up to US$300 Onboard Credit OR d.) up to $600 Air Savings
·         Offer applies to Oceanview staterooms and above (interior staterooms are excluded).
·         Redemption Process: Consumers/trade must notify Celebrity Cruises at coupons@rccl.com of the option chosen no later than Friday 11 October 2013 otherwise the Onboard Credit will be automatically applied. Changes to option requests will not be accepted after 11 October 2013.
·         Some further terms and conditions apply. Please see www.celebritycruises.com.au for further details.

Celebrity Cruises Stirs and Shakes at Sea with New Craft Cocktails

                                                                                                                        

Celebrity Cruises is shaking up the onboard bar scene by significantly expanding its selections of cocktails, offering 30 new craft cocktails exclusively onboard.

 

Celebrity's new craft cocktail experience was developed through an alliance with artisanal cocktail developers Hawthorn Beverage Group, founded by noted cocktail creator Josh Durr. Hailing from Kentucky, Durr has been honoured with a "Rising Star Award" from Cheers magazine and has his clients include Apiary, Diageo, Pernod, Remy Cointreau and Ruth's Chris, among others.

 

The new craft cocktails blend vintage-style liqueurs with fresh ingredients, organic juices and the finest artisanal spirits, resulting in a combination of new-school brews and updated old-school favourites. A new line-up of "zero-proof" (non-alcoholic) cocktails also will be introduced including 'Sparkling Mint Lemonade' and 'Raspberry Fizz', along with an assortment of fine wines by the glass. Celebrity's current list of international beer selections will be expanded too, including everything from pale ales and IPA's to Belgian ales and premium lagers.

 

"Together with Josh Durr and the highly skilled mixologists at Hawthorn, we worked to create flavour profiles that vacationers will thoroughly enjoy, while also focusing on the details, quality of ingredients, and craftsmanship," said Celebrity's manager of Beverage Development Chanelle Duarte. "Through our creative guidance and the methodical specifications of Josh and his team, Celebrity is 'stirring up' an authentic, trend-forward craft cocktail bar experience for our guests."

 

Celebrity Cruises guests will have the opportunity to indulge in the full, new craft cocktail experience across its modern luxury fleet by the end of 2013.

 

Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium will sail from Australia and New Zealand this summer season to exciting destinations locally and within the South Pacific and Asia.

 

Fly Free with Celebrity Cruises

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Hi Cruisers,

Cruise New Zealand in a premium Veranda, Concierge Class or Aqua Class stateroom and receive free return flights~ from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.

For a limited time only, when you book a selected Celebrity Solstice cruise to New Zealand in the summer 2013-2014 season, you'll receive a free pre- or post-cruise flight to or from Auckland. This is your chance to enjoy New Zealand and take in some of the region's rich scenic views from your private veranda, as very few ever will.

Sale features:
- Offer is valid until 31 July 2013
- Book a selected Celebrity Solstice New Zealand cruise in a premium Veranda, Concierge Class or AquaClass and receive free return flights!
- Strictly for new individual bookings only made within the sale period

BOOK NOW! Free Call 1300 369 848

Keep Cruising,
Jay & the ecruising team

South America Fly and Cruise Package with Celebrity

CRUISE specialist ecruising.travel has released a new exclusive South American fly/cruise/tour package - a 35-night itinerary which includes a 14- night cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity from Buenos Aires in Argentina to Valparaiso in Chile.

"The Amazing South America" tour departs Sydney on February 9, 2014, for three nights in Santiago, Chile, before travelling to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu by scenic train then flying to Rio de Janiero in Brazil.  Travel back to Argentina and spend three nights at Iguazu Falls to take in the superb waterfalls on both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides.

Fly to Patagonia in Argentina to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier and a full day River of Ice cruise. Head back to the capital BA to view the famous Tango show and have a traditional pampas gaucho party- the cowboys of South America- before boarding your ship.

Cruise through Uruguay towards Chile with port visits in Montevideo, Punta Del Este, Cape Horn, Punta Arenas and Puerto Montt, sail through the Strait of Magellan and the Chilean Fjords before reaching your final destination of  Valparaiso.

The itinerary includes private touring in Santiago, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janiero, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and Buenos Aires.

Priced from $16,469 per person twin share, the package also includes return economy air fares from Sydney, 21 nights superior hotels including Grand Hyatt, Swissotel, Aranwa Boutique Hotel and Alvear Palace Hotel, 14 nights cruise accommodation with all meals on board the Celebrity Infinity, air and port taxes as well as all transfers with airport meet and greet service.

The cruise tour is for sale until June 30, for more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or check out www.ecruising.travel

 

Celebrity Local Solstice Sale

Hi Cruisers,

We are very pleased to announce Celebrity's Local Solstice sale which is offering up to US$300 onboard credit plus 50% reduced deposit. Hurry though, as the deal runs for one week only and finishes on 11 May 2013. Offer is available for Celebrity Solstice Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific itineraries of 5 nights or longer departing between October 2013 and April 2014. Please find below a summary of the upcoming Celebrity Local Solstice sale.



Sale features:

- On sale from Sunday 5 May until Saturday 11 May 2013
- Offer consists of an Onboard Credit & 50% reduced deposit
- Cruise around Australia, New Zealand or to South Pacific on Celebrity Solstice.

(Departing between October 2013 and April 2014)

- Strictly for new individual bookings only made within the sale period

BOOK NOW! Free Call 1300 369 848

Keep Cruising,

Jay & the ecruising team

Celebrity Cruises Sale: Picking your next cruise holiday as easy as 1 2 3 with Celebrity Cruises

Three special offers to choose from on all worldwide sailing on Celebrity Cruises

If you are dreaming of a luxurious, relaxing and indulgent holiday this year, Celebrity Cruises offers a modern luxury style of cruise holiday in every continent of the world.  Now a Celebrity cruise holiday has been made even sweeter thanks to their 1 2 3 Go Sale.

Holidaymakers can select one of three special offers for any Oceanview booking or above made by the 15 April 2013 on all Celebrity Cruises worldwide sailings departing between June 2013 and March 2014 (excluding Celebrity Xpedition).

Those who fancy exploring Europe by sea have it even sweeter – they can choose up to two of the below special offers for any Europe sailing departing between June 2013 and March 2014 and booked by 15 April 2013.

Celebrity Cruises' three exceptional offers are:

• Free "Classic Beverage Package" for two - Valued at $US88 a day, guests can pair Celebrity's delectable cuisine with their favourite beverages. The offer includes beers up to $US5 per serving; spirits, cocktails and wine by the glass up to the value of $US8 per serving, all soft drink selections, freshly squeezed and bottled juices, premium coffees, specialty teas and non-premium bottled water. Server gratuities are also included.

• Free gratuities - Representing a value of up to $US210 per stateroom based on a 7-night sailing, the offer covers tips for stateroom attendant, waiter, assistant waiter and head waiter gratuities. Guests can relax on their cruise, knowing tips for Celebrity's attentive staff are covered.

• Bonus onboard credit of up to $US300 per stateroom and available for guests to use towards shore excursions, specialty dining, wine tastings, spa treatments, boutique items, or any other onboard purchases. Onboard credit amount varies by length of cruise: three to five night sailings receive $US100; six to nine night sailings receive $US200; and $US300 for cruises of 10-nights and over.

Fares start from $1,949 per person for an Oceanview stateroom onboard Celebrity Solstice for a 12-night Auckland to Sydney sailing, departing 10 December 2013. This sailing offers a savings of up to $490 per person and allows guests to choose one of the three specials from the 1 2 3 Go Sale.

Sail the Mediterranean for 12-nights, with an overnight stay in Venice onboard Celebrity Equinox from $2,049 per person for an Oceanview stateroom. Roundtrip from Barcelona and departing 8 October 2013, this sailing calls at Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples and Venice, Italy; Kotor, Montenegro; and Dubrovnik, Croatia, with guest also able to select two of the exceptional offers from the 1 2 3 Go Sale.

All prices are per person in Australian dollars based on twin occupancy and inclusive of all taxes and fees. The Celebrity 1 2 3 Go Sale applies to new and individual bookings of Oceanview stateroom and above, on all Celebrity worldwide cruises of three nights or longer departing between 1 June 2013 and 31 March 2014 (excluding Celebrity Xpedition). All worldwide Celebrity Cruises bookings (excluding Celebrity Xpedition) can choose one of the three offers, and Europe bookings can choose up to two of the three offers. Bookings must be made between 15 March 2013 and 15 April 2013. Some further terms and conditions apply.

For further information or to book a cruise, see your local travel agent, phone 1800 754 500 or visit www.celebritycruises.com.au.

Celebrity Cruises presents "Celebrity’s World Tour"

Guest-inspired, modern luxury cruise holidays to all seven continents of the world

World tours aren't limited to rock stars.  Celebrity Cruises today announced the kickoff of "Celebrity's World Tour 2014-15," the brand's introduction of guest-inspired, destination-rich, modern luxury cruise holidays to all seven continents of the world.

The collection of itineraries in Celebrity's World Tour will be revealed in detail as each set opens for bookings over the next four weeks. Today, Celebrity offered a preview of the type of destination-rich holidays the brand will offer in each of the seven continents, with more ports of call, more overnight stays, and the modern luxury style, design, cuisine and entertainment the brand is known for delivering onboard:

Africa: Celebrity Silhouette's 14-night Holy Land voyage will depart roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia), and will be highlighted by an overnight stay in Alexandria, Egypt; an overnight stay in Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel; and visits to Haifa, Israel; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Catania, Sicily, Italy, and Naples/Capri, Italy.

Antarctica: Exotic 14-night voyages on Celebrity Infinity depart from Buenos Aires, with visits to Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Cape Horn, Chile; Schollart Channel and Dalhan Bay, Paradise Bay, Gerlache Strait, and Elephant Island, Antarctica; Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, and Montevideo, Uruguay.
 
Asia: Celebrity Millennium's 14-night itineraries will depart from Singapore, beginning with an overnight stay in the city, followed by an overnight stay in Bangkok (Laemchabang), Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam; Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam; an overnight stay in Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam, concluding in Hong Kong, China, with an overnight stay.
 
Australia: Celebrity Solstice will present 12-night Australia & New Zealand vacations beginning with an overnight stay in Sydney, followed by visits to Melbourne, Australia; Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland, New Zealand.

Europe: Guests can immerse themselves in an 11-night Mediterranean vacation on the newest ship in the Celebrity fleet, Celebrity Reflection, departing roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, with visits to Santorini, Mykonos and Athens (Piraeus), Greece, along with Naples/Capri, Italy, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, and an overnight stay in Istanbul, Turkey.

North America: Celebrity Solstice will bring Solstice Class style back to Alaska on 7-night sailings roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, with visits to Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, the stunning Inside Passage of Alaska, and Victoria, British Columbia.

South America: An overnight stay in Buenos Aires highlights the beginning of a 14-night voyage on Celebrity Infinity, followed by visits to Montevideo and Punta Del Este, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia, Argentina; Cape Horn, Punta Arenas, and Puerto Montt, Chile, in addition to sailing through the Straits of Magellan and Chilean Fjords, ending in Valparaiso, Chile.

Celebrity's 2014-15 World Tour also includes a collection of elite land-based adventures available nowhere else. Named "Celebrity Exclusives," the collection will feature personalised experiences for individuals or small parties no larger than 15 guests.  A sampling of Celebrity Exclusives include: A VIP hospitality package at the 2014 British Open Golf Tournament; an overnight journey to Moscow by high-speed train; roaming the hills of Rome in a Ferrari; enjoying the best of Mykonos on a private yacht; or catamaran sailing in the Finnish archipelago.

To further enhance guests' destination experience, every Celebrity ship in 2014 will offer the services of a Destination Concierge, whose in-depth knowledge of the ports of call on every itinerary will allow the expert to guide Celebrity's guests through every aspect of their adventures on land, including Celebrity Exclusives, or to create special excursions tailored precisely for individual guests' preferences.

Celebrity will reveal full details of the breadth of itineraries and land-based adventures within Celebrity's World Tour as each collection of itineraries opens for bookings this month.

With Celebrity's World Tour, Celebrity's valued Captain's Club members receive "Priority Access" with the opportunity to be first to book the new sailings with exclusive offers. The first in the portfolio – Celebrity's 2014 Bermuda, as well as Canada & New England – is now open to loyalty members.

About Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X" is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide. Celebrity Cruises is one of the fastest-growing major cruise lines with a fleet of 11 ships, with the newest, Celebrity Reflection, launched in late 2012, and the spectacular Celebrity Solstice based in Australia for her maiden local season since November 2012. For more information, contact your travel agent, call 1800 754 500 or visit www.celebritycruises.com.au. Travel professionals can call 1300 754 500 or visit www.cruisingpower.com.

About RCL Australia

RCL Cruises Ltd Australia commenced operation in December 2008 as the Australian arm of global cruise holiday company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. In Australia the company operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. In the 2012-13 season, the cruise line will be the largest operator in Sydney, with five ships sailing in the region including three Royal Caribbean 'premierships', Voyager of the Seas, the largest and newest ship based locally, Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, as well as two Celebrity Cruises ships, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium.