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Celebrity Cruises has debuted its new Europe
itineraries for 2017 and 2018 as part of its "Go Celebrity!" cruise lineup. The
sailings, are now open for booking to for Corporate & Captain's Club loyalty
members as well as to the general public.
 Celebrity will have five ships in Europe for 2017 and 2018: Celebrity
Reflection, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse and
Celebrity Silhouette.
Celebrity’s newest ship, Celebrity Reflection, will sail the French, Italian and
Spanish coastlines on a new 11-night “Best of the Western Mediterranean”
sailing.
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The new itinerary offers four different stops in Spain; romantic
Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy; and popular European destinations Nice (Villefranche),
France and Gibraltar, United Kingdom; as well as an overnight stay in Barcelona.
Celebrity Equinox’s seven-night sailings will call at Cannes, France and the
Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy, as well as Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy and
Santorini, Greece. The ship will also debut a new port of call for the brand,
Sète, France – known as a beach resort for its eight miles of beaches as well as
a charming fishing town with canals similar to those of Venice. Throughout its
Europe season, Celebrity Equinox will offer overnight stays in ports of call
that can include Barcelona and Ibiza, Spain.
Celebrity Constellation will set out on a variety of new nine- and 10-night
sailings that take guests to several Mediterranean destinations, including new
ports of call for Celebrity: Monte Carlo, Monaco and Sète.
Signature Event Sailings
On one of Celebrity’s newest Signature Event Sailings, Celebrity Eclipse will
takes guests to the French Open. This vacation includes VIP tickets to the men’s
and women’s final matches.
Additional Signature Event Sailings will visit The British Open, The Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Cannes Film Festival.
Destination Experiences
In port, guests can take part in new, chef-hosted excursions. Vacationers can
join one of Celebrity’s chefs on these “Chef’s Market Discoveries” and dive in
to learn about the destination’s culture and cuisine as they visit local markets
and shops to find the freshest ingredients available for that night’s exclusive
dinner onboard.
Additionally, Celebrity Cruises’ Regional Destination Expert Ben Fogle has
collaborated with the brand to create unique experiences for travelers. Guests
can attend personal appearances and talks by Ben Fogle on select sailings, and
take part in several shore excursions Fogle has helped to create, called "Ben
Fogle's Great Adventures." These include Ben Fogle: Sicilian Gastronomic Tour,
Ben Fogle: Croatian Adventure and more.
Onboard, guests can enjoy local performances ranging from Spanish Flamenco
dancers to the traditional music, songs and dance of Scotland.
2017-2018 shore excursions include new “Uniquely Celebrity” experiences
and more:
Merchants in Venice – With this Uniquely Celebrity excursion, guests will have
the opportunity to mingle with the locals and learn about Venetian cuisine at
the colorful Rialto market.
Paella Lunch at a Traditional Barraca –
Foodies can enjoy learning about the roots of Valencia, Spain, as they set out
to explore a local “barraca.”
The Ultimate Greek Indulgence – Vacationers
will board a private luxury boat on this “Celebrity Exclusive” and be whisked
away to secluded coves and remote beaches.
Walk in Peterhof Lower Park and Grand Peterhof
Spa Hotel – During a visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, culture seekers will
explore the palaces, fountains and gardens in the town of Peterhof, and then
visit the grand Spa Hotel for some rest and relaxation with a traditional
Russian water treatment.
Treasure Hunt around Kronborg and Helsingor –
On this “Family Tour Challenge” in Denmark, guests can experience the sights,
tastes and sounds of North Sealand as they explore some of the area’s most
notable landmarks, including Kronborg Castle – the setting for “Hamlet.”
Special Cruise Offer;
To celebrate the new cruise lineup, Celebrity has launched a special “Go Big, Go
Better, Go Best!” offer for nearly all of the brand’s 2017-2018 sailings.
Vacationers who book an oceanview or higher stateroom and “Go Big” can enjoy a
free perk from the choice of Classic beverage packages, unlimited Internet
packages, gratuities or $150 to spend onboard. Vacationers even can choose to
upgrade and “Go Better” to get their choice of two perks or “Go Best” and get
all four perks, plus a Premium beverage package upgrade.
Celebrity will continue to reveal more of its 2017-2018 cruise vacations in the
upcoming weeks. |
