The 30th anniversary edition of “Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2015” guidebook, written by British author Douglas Ward has been released this month (Insight Guides). His very popular and highly rated guide is considered by many to be the Bible of all cruise ship guides. In the 2015 edition, Ward…
Recognizing the growing trend toward extended vacations and answering the demand from guests, Celebrity Cruises announced their “Celebrity Explorations” – unique vacations that pair ocean cruises with deep, immersive destination experiences on land. Celebrity’s destination experts have identified the most authentic experiences in each destination and cultivated relationships with local experts to deliver…
Celebrity Cruises is broadening its immersive vacations by offering a selection of Signature Event Sailings on 2015-16 cruises. Signature Event Sailings are specially designed shore excursions, offering guests an opportunity to experience iconic global events and celebrations. Guests will have inside access into activities and events from a VIP vantage…
Celebrity Cruises has introduced its new “Suite Class” program. This program adds new amenities along with the existing amenities that Suite guests receive today. Beginning in April 2015, Suite guests will have access to a private restaurant and a VIP lounge. PRIVATE RESTAURANT All Suite guests (Sky Suites and higher)…
Celebrity Cruises said it will offer a land-sea package this fall that combines five nights in Africa with an 11- or 12-day Black Sea cruise. The land portion includes stays at game lodges or four- and five-star hotels in Kenya and three safari expeditions. It is followed by transfers to…
Celebrity Cruises is offering an extra incentive for New Yorkers planning a Caribbean cruise this summer. The cruise line has announced a promotion offering free door-to-door transportation to Cape Liberty terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey for New York area residents. Cruisers are eligible for the perk when booking a 7-night…
Beyond the exciting changes around the Lawn Club, the Celebrity Silhouette offers more changes below deck. The most exciting for those of us that enjoy brewed beverages (not coffee) is in Michaels Club. With muted lighting, warm dark leather furniture and beautiful wood paneling, Michaels was conceived and designed as…
We’re very fortunate to be sailing in an AquaClass stateroom for this inaugural event (thanks Sharon!). AquaClass was originally introduced on the Solstice and now with the revitalization program of the Millennium class ships, they will receive these popular stateroom choices. AquaClass is a wonderful refinement of the best things onboard a Celebrity…
It’s a chilly, windy afternoon as we arrive at Cape Liberty cruise port in New Jersey. Lower Manhattan is just across the Hudson River with Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty about half-way in between. The new One World Trade Center is clearly visible where the former twin towers…
A unique stateroom category on board the Solstice class ships ( Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse and Silhouette) is an obstructed balcony. These balcony staterooms are located on Deck 6, one deck above the open deck Promenade. Lifeboats and tenders hang above this promenade which creates the obstructions for category 2C and 2D…
