Celebrity Cruises : the history
Since 1989, Celebrity Cruises has always aimed to make luxury cruising accessible to all. In order to satisfy this clientele, new to this mode of traveling, the company offered premium quality cruises with the right staff, space and gastronomy.
In 1995, Celebrity Cruises pioneered a new experience in the premium cruise industry. The first luxury spa on board a cruise ship, AquaSpa® by Elemis, offers passengers moments of relaxation during their journey.
Its merger ,two years later, with Royal Caribbean International gave birth to Royal Caribbean Cruises Line for even more new features. As a result, the international cruise line RCCL operates over 40 ships for Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur, Croisières de France and Royal Caribbean International.
Celebrity Cruises has succeeded in bringing thousands of people on board in superior travel conditions.
A successful bet for Celebrity Cruises, which has made affordable luxurious cruising possible for thousands of people.
The fleet
The Celebrity Cruises fleet is equipped with 12 ships, all considered the newest on the high seas and are separated into different classes.
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse has been offering a range of luxury and design features since April 2010. Its 2,850 passengers can enjoy its famous AquaSpa® and other Celebrity Cruises facilities.
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Equinox is a state-of-the-art ship that will meet all your expectations. Its large spaces, its ten dining rooms and the only lawn at sea by the Lawn Club's are waiting to be discovered.
Celebrity Silhouette
Looking for a unique cruise? The Celebrity Silhouette offers stunning spaces both inside and out, including stateroom decks. The 349-meter-long ship takes you to Europe as well as the Caribbean.
Celebrity Solstice
There's no room for boredom on board Celebrity Solstice. The ship offers cutting-edge cuisine, a Hot Glass Show℠ workshop in collaboration with the Corning Museum of Glass, and spacious staterooms that add that little extra to your journey.
Celebrity Reflection
One of the company's newcomers, Celebrity Reflection completes the luxurious fleet of Celebrity Cruises. This ship is synonymous with grandeur : 3,050 passengers on board, 72 additional cabins, more restaurants, more loungers... The list goes on and on to make you enjoymore!
Celebrity Constellation
Since its recent renovation, Celebrity Constellation offers new spaces to make your cruise memorable. State-of-the-art facilities like the Celebrity iLounge put innovative design in the spotlight.
Celebrity Infinity
Prestige and lightness are now available aboard Celebrity Infinity. Adorned with marble and precious woods, you will certainly adore life on board this marvelous ship. Celebrity Infinity was refurbished in 2015.
Celebrity Millenium
The allure of the Celebrity Millenium will take you to Asia and the Pacific Ocean. Known for its beauty and quality services, you will feel like you are in one of the best hotels, but on the sea.
Celebrity Summit
The Celebrity Summit will make you reach the best in a Celebrity luxury cruise. With its large size, it offers all the services you could wish for during your trip. The Celebrity Cruises twist is that an American woman is in command of the ship Captain ; Kate McCue. It is a first in the cruising world.
Celebrity Xpedition
Who says a cruise with Celebrity Cruises will not be intimate? Take an exploration cruise to the Galapagos Islands with Celebrity Xpedition. 90 passengers will embark to an archipelago where time seems to stand still. Always accompanied by crew members equal to the adventure that awaits you.
Celebrity Xperience
Have the chance to leave with the Celebrity Xperience, created to explore the Galapagos Islands on a cruise. With 24 cabins overlooking the vastness of the sea, you will enjoy the beauty of this land.
Celebrity Xploration
Be one of the lucky sixteen who will sail Celebrity Xploration through the waters of the Galapagos Islands. Her eight luxurious and comfortable cabins are perfect for families and friends.
Celebrity Flora
This new small ship with a capacity of 100 passengers has been completely designed to enjoy the outdoors on any occasion. Celebrity Flora offers luxurious cabins built with sustainable materials and protects the seas to the fullest thanks to its innovations.
Celebrity Edge
The first ship of its class, Celebrity Edge has recently begun its journey on the world's seas. Unlike any other ship, Celebrity Edge welcomes around 3,000 passengers for an unbelievable Celebrity cruise, with unique interiors and amazing activities on board.
Celebrity Apex
Starting in 2020, you will be able to experience the world in a new way with the Edge Class Celebrity Apex. Luxury, space, activities and countless high quality restaurants will make your cruise unique and worthy of the Celebrity Apex.
Cruise destinations by Celebrity Cruises
Experience a unique Celebrity Cruises experience and sail to the destination of your dreams. The 280 destinations offered by the company will certainly please you. Discover the castles of Europe, the sunshine of the Caribbean or the Asian culture. Each destination is full of surprises.
Australia and New Zealand cruises
Exceed your imagination with Celebrity Solstice, this magnificent ship welcomes passengers seeking exploration to Australia and New Zealand. The most beautiful natural wonders await you from cities such as Singapore, Sydney and Honolulu.
Canada and New England cruises
Set sail for Canada and New England aboard Celebrity Summit! Across the waters of the Atlantic, you will discover this picturesque part of the world and learn many things during this journey.
Asian cruises
Celebrity Millenium and Celebrity Constellation are the best way to discover Asia ! Departures from Rome, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi or Singapore, you will enjoy all the Orient has to offer.
Mediterranean & Northern Europe cruises
Enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean aboard three exceptional ships: the Celebrity Constellation®, Celebrity Reflection® and Celebrity Equinox℠. Whether it's the culture of Paris, the romance of Florence or the relaxing beaches of Greece, these destinations full of contrasts are waiting for you.
If you are looking for a truly unique experience, take a cruise to Northern Europe with Celebrity. You will enjoy all the history, art and fine cuisine these countries have to offer, before returning to your luxurious Celebrity Cruises cabins.
Cruises in Alaska
Choose from a selection of nine cruises to Alaska's far north to explore this vast territory. When you are not aboard Celebrity Millenium or Celebrity Infinity, you can enjoy one of the 19 shore excursions available to explore the wilderness.
Bahamas & Caraïbes cruises
Come aboard one of Celebrity Cruises' many ships to recharge your batteries. Whether it's in the turquoise waters of the Bahamas and the Caribbean or on excursions to the wilder lands. You will feel relaxed after a Celebrity cruise in these warm places.
South America cruises
Wanna cruise to South America? Celebrity Infinity will take you on a tour of this part of the world, where modern cities meet undiscovered regions. From one stopover to another, you will meet friendly people and discover hidden treasures like Machu Picchu in Rio de Janeiro.
Bermuda cruises
You will have the chance to see the pink beaches that surround Bermuda from your Celebrity Summit cruise ship. A luxury ship to enjoy the fresh air of this island!
The Galapagos Islands cruises
For a long time, Celebrity Cruises has been taking many passengers to the legendary waters of the Galapagos. On board the Celebrity Xpedition, you will get to know the unique flora and fauna of this archipelago and go on an activity on board ships that respect the beautiful coastline of the Galapagos Islands.
Restaurants onboard Celebrity Cruises
Eating onboard Celebrity Cruises
You will be the chef onboard Celebrity ships ! You will be spoiled for choice with more than a dozen restaurants available. Whether you want to dine indoors, outdoors by the pool, or you are hesitating between a gourmet dinner and a snack on the go, Celebrity Cruises will please every taste. Even the most demanding foodies will be delighted with Celebrity Cruises.
All menus are created with quality ingredients by world-renowned chefs such as Michelin-starred chef Cornelius Gallagher.
The Luminae offers an unparalleled dining experience, morning, noon and night. Available on board Celebrity Eclipse®, Celebrity Silhouette℠, Celebrity Solstice®, Celebrity Reflection℠, Celebrity Constellation®, Celebrity Infinity®, Celebrity Equinox℠, Celebrity Millennium®, Celebrity Summit®.
Qsine's unique dining experience will certainly surprise you! Available onboard Celebrity Eclipse®, Celebrity Infinity®, Celebrity SilhouetteSM, Celebrity Summit®, Celebrity Millennium®, Celebrity Reflection.
For classic and elegant cuisine, visit Murano. World cuisine and fine wines await you aboard Celebrity Eclipse®, Celebrity SilhouetteSM, Celebrity EquinoxSM, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Solstice®.
Blu, a sophisticated “Spa-restaurant” available on Celebrity Solstice®, Celebrity EquinoxSM, Celebrity Eclipse®, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Infinity®, Celebrity Summit®, Celebrity Millennium®, and Celebrity Constellation®, serves breakfast and dinner with a twist on classic cuisine.
The best Japanese cuisine is available for lunch and dinner at Sushi On Five, a cozy restaurant where you can enjoy the traditional dishes of this beautiful country.
The Tuscan Grille welcomes you for lunch and dinner on board Celebrity Eclipse®, Celebrity EquinoxSM, Celebrity SilhouetteSM, Celebrity Solstice®, Celebrity ReflectionSM, Celebrity Constellation®, Celebrity Millennium® and Celebrity Summit®. A steakhouse-style kitchen full of surprises.
Don't miss the Porch, Silk Harvest, Café Al Bacio, or the Bistrot on Five, unique restaurants where diverse cuisines await you. You can also chill in your cabin and let the room service take care of everything.
Drinks during your cruise with Celebrity
To enjoy a wide choice of unlimited drinks during your trip at a fixed price, book the package that suits you best before your departure date.
Cruise package / standard drinks: bottled water and wine by the glass from €16.20 per day per person.
Water cruise package: natural and sparkling water from Evian, San Pellegrino, Perrier and other brands from €14.40 per person per day.
Soda cruise package: the best sodas in cans or at the fountains from €8.10 per day and per person. Enough to keep you refreshed for the whole trip.
Cruise/spirits package: indulge in superb spirits from €72 per day per person.
Features of Celebrity Cruises
CelebrityLife Activities
There are hundreds of different activities and excursions available on Celebrity Cruises ships. The company invites you to try them all! You will not feel the days passing!Every passenger will find activities that he likes thanks to four different categories of activities: Snacking, Relaxing, Entertaining, Learning. So, which activities do you prefer?
Tasting/Cooking: There are plenty of activities for food lovers on Celebrity cruises. Learn how to pair wine with food, prepare cocktails or the "A taste of film" workshop to satisfy the most passionate of food and film lovers.
Learning/Knowledge: Having cerebral activities while spending a good time is possible thanks to dance classes, guided tours, art tours... A way to learn new things every day. Get out of your comfort zone!
Play: Anytime and anywhere with Celebrity Cruises. From water games, team sports to interactive video games, there is no room for boredom.
Rejuvenate: Zumba classes, acupuncture and other wellness facilities will help you relax on your cruise.