Celebrity Cruises Is Headed Back to the Galapagos This Summer — and Airfare Is Free - Travel+Leisure
Celebrity Cruises Is Headed Back to the Galapagos This Summer — and Airfare Is Free - Travel+Leisure |
- Celebrity Cruises Is Headed Back to the Galapagos This Summer — and Airfare Is Free - Travel+Leisure
- First look: Celebrity Cruises luxury ship, Celebrity Beyond, will have private plunge pools, open spaces - USA TODAY
- Celebrity Cruises resumes 2021 Summer sailings to Galapagos Islands - Travel Daily News International
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| Posted: 28 Apr 2021 12:00 AM PDT CLOSE  Celebrity Cruises is looking ahead with the unveiling of the cruise line's newest vessel, the Celebrity Beyond, set to make its debut April 27, 2022 with a sailing from Southampton, England. The 1,073-foot-long vessel, which will be able to host 3,260 passengers in 1,646 staterooms is the third ship in the Royal Caribbean Group subsidiary's Edge Series. The collection also includes Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Edge. In total, Celebrity's fleet will contain 15 ships with the addition of the Beyond. "Celebrity Cruises has always been an innovator at sea, and now we have challenged the status quo with a vessel that goes beyond expectations, beyond imagination," said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity, in a release. "Celebrity Beyond shatters any and every preconceived notion of the cruising experience." The new ship builds on the features of its Edge Series predecessors, according to the company. One such feature is its main deck, which is expanded by 40% in comparison to the Beyond's sister ships in the Edge Series. The ship "is beyond anything anyone is going to expect," Lutoff-Perlo said during a press conference unveiling the ship Wednesday. "We focused on providing more openness, height and spaciousness throughout the ship's most popular spaces," Richard Fain, chairman of Royal Caribbean Group which is the parent to Celebrity, said in a release. The ship includes features such as "The Retreat," a space that will be available only to suite guests with a lounge and a two-story deck. And onboard accommodations have special features, too. For example, passengers can book two-story villas with private plunge pools or staterooms with decks overlooking the water. The Beyond also boasts a rooftop garden and resort deck with pools that project for swimming suspended above the sea; a multi-level bar dubbed the "Sunset Bar;" a Daniel Boulud restaurant; a redesigned "Grand Plaza" to span multiple decks; and the "Magic Carpet," an open-air moving venue that hovers above the sea and shifts position, much like an elevator, changing purpose based on which of the 13 levels it visits. Goop founder and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, whose company had planned to partner with Celebrity for an at-sea venture last year before the pandemic struck, will now serve as the brand's new "well-being advisor." As part of their experience all "Aqua Class" passengers across the Celebrity fleet will be privy to wellness offerings such as a fitness kit from Paltrow's brand. The Goop team will also curate onboard wellness programming. After the Beyond finishes its first itinerary, a 10-night Western European cruise with stops in Bordeaux, Lisbon Seville, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona from Southampton, it will embark on Mediterranean journeys. Bookings will open at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday. Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2021/04/28/celebrity-cruises-ship-celebrity-beyond-debut-luxury-2022/4864225001/  |
| Posted: 06 May 2021 11:52 PM PDT  MIAMI - Celebrity Cruises announced its Summer 2021 return to sailing the breath-taking Galapagos Islands on one of the new-luxury brand's three stunning ships that offer itineraries in this unique part of the world. Beginning July 4, the luxurious, state-of-the-art mega yacht, Celebrity Flora, will be the first to resume sailing the extraordinary archipelago, followed by the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition and intimate 16-passenger Celebrity Xploration on July 24, and September 18, respectively. All ships will sail with vaccinated crew and will be available to vaccinated adult guests and children under the age of 18 with a negative PCR test result. In addition, all guests should review and comply with local requirements for entry to Ecuador and the Galapagos. For a limited time, Celebrity is also including airfare in the purchase of a Galapagos vacation package, carefully curated 7-night Celebrity Cruises itineraries combined with all-inclusive land-based accommodations and activities to create 10- to 16-night unforgettable vacation experiences. The offer is valid for roundtrip economy or business class airfares departing from US or Canadian gateways and valued at up to $750 per person including air taxes and fees on applicable vacation packages on sail dates departing between July 3, 2021 - December 31, 2023. Flights must be booked via Flights by Celebrity by June 30, 2021. Each ship offers a unique experience for this must-see location. For those looking to explore the Galapagos' spectacular wonders in ultimate luxury, Celebrity Flora, a mega-yacht built specifically to navigate the waters of this natural paradise, is ideal. Inspired by the islands and built with natural materials, including the latest environmental technologies, the ship merges seamlessly with the surroundings. And, to fully immerse travellers in this extraordinary landscape, certified naturalists from the Galápagos National Park are on board to guide the journey. Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration will both equally explore the Galapagos with Northern and Southern Loop itineraries, while offering the ultimate individual indulgences. In this extraordinary destination, every island offers its own unique experiences, from hiking otherworldly volcanic landscapes to snorkelling alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat. Guests can also partake in twice-daily shore excursions guided by Galapagos National Park certified naturalists or stay onboard to relax and be treated to locally-sourced cuisine crafted by a Michelin-starred chef. From the history and culture of Quito, to the charm and beauty of Lima, to the historical significance of the extraordinary flora and fauna visible everywhere, guests can check multiple items off their bucket list with Celebrity Cruises' sailings to the spectacular Galapagos Islands. As with all Celebrity Cruises sailings, everything has been thought of for guests including unlimited Wi-Fi, drinks, and tips; and vacation packages add luxury hotel stays and flights between Ecuador and the islands.  |
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