Celebrity Cruises Confirms June Restart from Southampton - Cruise Critic

Celebrity Cruises Confirms June Restart from Southampton - Cruise Critic


Celebrity Cruises Confirms June Restart from Southampton - Cruise Critic

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:27 AM PDT

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Breaking: Celebrity Cruises unveils plans to tiptoe back into Europe sailings - The Points Guy

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 04:00 AM PDT

Breaking: Celebrity Cruises unveils plans to tiptoe back into Europe sailings

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Celebrity Cruises Announces Return of UK Sailings - TravelPulse

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 11:30 AM PDT

Celebrity Cruises announced it would set sail from the United Kingdom this summer.

The cruise line will offer the staycation sailings aboard the newly renovated ship, Celebrity Silhouette, which will begin hosting voyages from Southampton on July 3. The vessel will offer a series of six-to-eight-night itineraries around Britain's coastline.

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The new sailings feature the sights of Portland, Kirkwall, Glasgow, Belfast, Liverpool and more, with tickets going on sale on April 6. To be eligible for the voyages, passengers over 18 will need to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, while those under 18 must provide a negative PCR test.

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"We're delighted to be returning to Southampton after over a year away," Celebrity CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said. "We are truly committed to the UK market and can't wait to welcome guests back onboard."

"What could be better than a new luxury ship, ready to take guests on a journey around one of the world's most beautiful and impressive coastlines?" Lutoff-Perlo continued. "Not only is this extremely significant to us as a business, but also to efforts to boost the UK's local tourism industry."

As for what travelers should expect when they step on the enhanced Celebrity Silhouette, they will experience modernized staterooms and suites; reimagined restaurants, bars, and lounges; a redesigned spa and casino; new designer boutiques; RFID lock technology with digital key access and more.

The announcement comes just days after Celebrity announced its Caribbean comeback with Celebrity Millennium departing from St. Maarten and Celebrity Apex departing from Greece, both in June.

Celebrity Silhouette to Sail in UK This Summer - Cruise Industry News

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 04:15 AM PDT

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Celebrity Cruises announced its return to the UK today with the news that the Celebrity Silhouette will set sail from Southampton this summer for British guests.

Setting sail from Southampton beginning Saturday, July 3, the Celebrity Silhouette will embark on a series of six-to-eight-night itineraries around Britain's coastline.

Guests will have the chance to explore Portland; discover Inverness, Kirkwall and Glasgow; and also visit Belfast and Liverpool.

The new sailings go on sale beginning April 6.

Celebrity Silhouette will sail with all guests ages 18 and above vaccinated against COVID-19, and those under the age of 18 with negative PCR test results. 

Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said: "We're delighted to be returning to Southampton after over a year away. We are truly committed to the UK market and can't wait to welcome guests back onboard. What could be better than a new luxury ship, ready to take guests on a journey around one of the world's most beautiful and impressive coastlines? Not only is this extremely significant to us as a business, but also to efforts to boost the UK's local tourism industry."

Jo Rzymowska, Vice President and Managing Director EMEA, said: "We are excited to offer guests the chance to reconnect at sea with family and friends and to make up for all those missed celebrations. I cannot thank our UK travel partners enough for their unwavering support throughout this unprecedented time. We can't wait to welcome our mutual guests onboard Celebrity Silhouette."

Celebrity Cruises Status Update - Cruise Industry News

Posted: 21 Mar 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Celebrity Apex (Photo: Antonio Simas)

It's been a busy 12 months for Celebrity Cruises, with the addition of the new Celebrity Apex and a move to a near all-inclusive pricing model. 

Here's the latest:

Back in Action in June

Celebrity Cruises announced its return cruising as the Celebrity Millennium will homeport in St. Maarten starting on June 5. Beginning March 25, guests can book the new seven-night itineraries departing through August. The ship will sail two different weeklong itineraries. One will call on Aruba, Curaçao and Barbados and a second itinerary will call on Tortola, St. Lucia and Barbados.

Cruises Go All-Inclusive 

In November, Celebrity announced its new "Always Included" program, adding Wi-Fi, drinks and tips to the regular cruise ticket.

The program is now included in every sailing and includes two upgrade options – which add enhanced internet, onboard credit, shore excursions and other perks.

Newbuild Program Affected

In March 2020, Celebrity Cruises officially received the new Celebrity Apex in its fleet. While the delivery was not delayed by the pandemic, it became a symbol of the new times.

Celebrity became the first cruise lines to take virtual delivery of a cruise ship. The ceremony happened through a video conference with officials from the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard.

The Celebrity Beyond, meanwhile, has had its delivery date pushed back. Originally scheduled for a Fall 2021 delivery, the vessel will now debut in 2022.

Edge to the Caribbean  

In a major deployment move, Celebrity cancelled the Edge's entire 2021 Europe Summer schedule. The program was replaced with new Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale.

From July to October, the vessel will visit both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, becoming the second Celebrity vessel in the region during the summer. As previously announced, the Celebrity Equinox will also be based in Port Everglades for Caribbean cruises during the period.

Big 2021-2022 Caribbean Program

Eight of Celebrity's ships will be in the Caribbean including the Celebrity Edge and brand-new sister ship Celebrity Apex.

  • The Celebrity Edge will offer a full winter season of seven-night Caribbean itineraries to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
  • The Celebrity Silhouette will sail new Southern Caribbean itineraries featuring overnights in Aruba and Curaçao.
  • The Celebrity Summit, will replace Celebrity Infinity to sail four- and five-night itineraries from Miami plus two new Mexico holiday sailings in December, 2021.

By the numbers:

Ships:

  • Ships shed: - 0
  • Ships added: + 1

Result: + 1 ship

Berths:

  • Berths shed: - 0,000
  • Berths added: + 2,900

Result: + 2,900 berths

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