May 2013
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Celebrity Constellation Solsticizing Complete
Last month, Celebrity Constellation was brought to Freeport, Bahamas to begin its “Solsticizing” initiative, and we are happy to report that the revitalization is now complete! When passengers boarded the Celebrity Constellation last Sunday, they were the first to see the new additions and the full complement of Solstice Class-inspired features and attributes guests love on the ship’s three...
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April 2013
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Celebrity Constellation: Solsticizing Begins!
Celebrity Cruises recently brought Celebrity Constellation to Freeport, Bahamas to begin its “Solsticizing” initiative. For those keeping track, this is actually the 2nd revitalization since 2010, which will bring more guest-favorites which can be found on Constellation’s sister ships including the Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, and Celebrity Summit.
With all passengers fully...
March 2013
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Celebrity Cruises: Meet Our Senior Traveling...
As Celebrity’s Senior Traveling Corporate Executive Chef, I have worked with and met fellow culinarians from around the world. Because I have so many friends and colleagues across the globe, I use social media to keep in touch with everyone. I genuinely enjoy sharing photos and stories of my travels because I’m so passionate about my work.
When Huffington Post’s Food Informants asked Celebrity...
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Celebrity Cruises: An Insider's View of Itinerary...
My name is Marc Miller, and I am the Manager of Itinerary Planning for Celebrity Cruises and for our sister brand, Royal Caribbean. I have been with the company for almost 10 years, 7 of which have been spent on the itinerary planning team. I love what I do and it is a dream job for me because I love learning about destinations and interacting with people from many ports from around the world. I...
January 2013
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Evolution of the Sailing Chef: Cruise Ship Dining...
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Over the centuries, cruise ship dining has changed immensely. Starting with Nordic...
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It's Official
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Our new Celebrity Reflection cruise ship has been...
December 2012
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Celebrity Cruises: A Holiday Message from Michael...
To Our Celebrity Followers:
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and reflect on “auld lang syne.” In that spirit, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Celebrity Cruises in 2012. Whether you sailed with us or considered sailing with us, you have my appreciation.
I’m also very appreciative of our exceptional officers and crew. They are...
November 2012
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Celebrity Cruises: Q&A with Jovanka Goronjic, One...
Jovanka Goronjic joined Celebrity Cruises’ AquaSpa staff in 2009 after working with Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity’s sister brand. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and endured several rounds of treatment. In tribute to her mother and the cause, Jovanka donated her hair for the creation of wigs for cancer patients. With support from Celebrity, she arranged time...
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Celebrity Cruises: Meet Megan Mathie, Glassblowing...
Megan Mathie is a glassblowing artist in the Hot Glass Show aboard Celebrity Solstice®, and she previously performed the same role aboard Celebrity Eclipse®. Earlier this year, Megan was informed that both her sister and her mother were diagnosed with breast cancer, and she flew home to spend time with them. As time passed, however, both convinced her to return to the ship and to continue her...
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Celebrity Cruises: Q&A with Helen O’Connell, a...
Celebrity Reflection is set to arrive in Miami on Dec 1. As part of her inaugural ceremony she will be christened by not one, but four Godmothers this time. We’re proud of our ship godmothers, the strength of character they all possess, and their incredible support in the fight against breast cancer. Prior to the launch of our newest ship, we recently interviewed each of these amazing women...
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Celebrity Reflection Lookbook
Celebrity Cruises is committed to making your vacation everything you wanted – and then some. Follow us on Instagram to enjoy an insider’s view of the luxurious on-board experience.
Celebrity Cruises Reflection docked in port.
A nighttime view of Celebrity Reflection’s pool deck.
Celebrity Cruises Reflection art installation outside the entrance to specialty dining.
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October 2012
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Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Reflection’s Atrium...
Like our other Solstice Class ships, Celebrity Reflection will have her own living, suspended tree in a uniquely designed vessel. We spoke with art consultant, Mariangela Capuzzo, Curatorial/Artistic Director at International Corporate Art in Miami, who chose the artist to create the container. Then, we caught up with Bert Rodriguez, the artist himself.
How is the artist chosen who creates the...
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Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Reflection’s Preview...
Celebrity Reflection is officially a member of our fleet, and we couldn’t be happier to share photos from her preview sailing out of The Netherlands. For months, you’ve followed us on this incredible journey and enjoyed an insider’s view of the development process. Now, take a look at the finished result – a world-class ship that will dazzle you with luxurious suites, state-of-the-art amenities...
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Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Reflection’s Game On
As a first time blogger for Celebrity, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Ivonne Paris and I am preparing to celebrate my 8th anniversary with this fine organization. I often have a hard time explaining what I do as Manager of Product Development, because the list is so long and varied. My friends and family think my job is fun… and it certainly is!
Game On, one of my favorite all-time...
September 2012
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Celebrity Cruises: Q&A with Celebrity Reflection’s...
We recently sat down and spoke with Cellarmaster Mike Perreira, who will be aboard Celebrity Reflection. He was happy to answer all of our wine-related questions.
Q: What activities take place during the Riedel tastings? What makes it a great program to participate in?
A: The Riedel tasting is an incredible wine experience. Participants are guided through an itinerary that plays to all of the...
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Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Reflection Leaves the...
By the time you’re reading this, Celebrity Reflection will have made her departure from Meyer Werft and be on her way down the River Ems (backward, mind you) and out to the North Sea.
Celebrity Reflection
Yesterday was an exciting day for me. I arrived at Meyer Werft on Sunday around 9 a.m., and with it being a bright sunny morning, Celebrity Reflection shone just as bright.
It was great to...
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Celebrity Cruises: Exclusive Updates on Celebrity...
Since this is the first time I’ve had the honor of being the author, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brian Powell, and I have the pleasure of working for Celebrity Cruises in the marketing department. I’ve been with Celebrity for over eight years, leading our revenue management team for two years and working with our marketing team in various leadership roles for the last...
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Celebrity Cruises: A Q&A with our Executive Chef,...
We recently sat down with Celebrity Reflection’s Executive Chef, Steve van der Merwe, and asked him the questions that we’ve all had on our minds. Have a look at his responses and find out what kind of culinary experience you can expect on our latest ship. Plus, learn how Steve discovered his passion for cooking.
What can we expect from the Main Dining Room on Reflection? From the...
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Celebrity Cruises: Reflection Spa Update
We’re focusing a lot of our attention on the spa area aboard Celebrity Reflection, and it’s really coming along. Take a look at the progress in these photos we just received from the shipyard.
The Fitness Center is now filled with high-tech workout equipment.
You’ll enjoy a great view as you move through the workout circuit.
Plenty of cardio equipment has been added to...
August 2012
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Celebrity Cruises: Reflection Spa in Progress Look...
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the spa on Celebrity Reflection as it’s being developed. Before long, this space will be transformed into an enhanced sensory experience, allowing our guests to revel in the hottest (and coolest) spa innovations.
The spa area is coming along. Looks spacious, no?
The Relaxation Room area with floor-to-ceiling views.
Lower level of the AquaSpa circular...
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Celebrity Cruises: The Updated Celebrity...
After having designed the spas on all of the other Solstice Class ships, creating something new for Celebrity Reflection was a welcome challenge. The most exciting part for us, as designers of the spa for Reflection, was the rethinking of the original program, the guest experience and, thus, the layout of the spa. Not only have the spa and the Persian Garden expanded in size, both also have new,...
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Celebrity Cruises: The Lawn Club Experience
There is nothing like the smell of freshly cut grass when you’re miles out to sea. When we first launched Celebrity Solstice in 2008, I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw a glorious half-acre of green grass growing on top of our beautiful, new ship. Much like Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park, I muttered to myself, “They did it…I don’t know how, but they did it.”
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July 2012
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Celebrity Reflection: Experience the AquaClass...
If you’re someone who likes the service and spaciousness of a suite, and you just can’t vacation without plenty of pampering, then you’re going to love what Deck 12 aboard Celebrity ReflectionSM has to offer. She’s the first ship in our fleet with an expanded AquaClass offering—the AquaClass Suite. Here, we’re blending all your favorite spa-inspired extras of AquaClass with...
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Celebrity Cruises: Exclusive Updates on Celebrity...
We’re happy we were able to share all the behind-the-scenes details that went into the recent Solsticizing process of our Millennium Class ships. We refurbished Infinity, Summit and Millennium with popular Solstice Class features and venues, such as Blu, Qsine® and Michael’s Club… and you watched along. The work could not have been completed without a host of committed partners and...
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Celebrity Cruises: The Persian Garden and Our...
Enjoyment of the Persian Garden is another perk that is free for AquaClass® guests and is available for a surcharge for others. To gain access, simply show your room key to the spa services desk. Lockers are available, as well. If you’d like to use one, just exchange your room key for a locker key.
Upon entering the Persian Garden, we instantly drifted away as we took in the decor and inhaled the...
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Celebrity Cruises: The Blu Dining Experience
Today’s blog is about the Blu restaurant. This is a specialty restaurant that is open primarily to guests staying in AquaClass® staterooms and is located on Deck 5. It’s a smaller dining venue that is open for breakfast and dinner.
When you enter Blu, you immediately notice the ambience of the room. The whole back wall is dominated by pristine white on white roses. The opposite side has windows...
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Celebrity Cruises: Experiencing AquaClass®
Our sailing date has finally arrived, and we are extremely excited to fully experience AquaClass® on Celebrity Millennium. The check-in process was so surreal as we were given VIP status and were whisked through all the checkpoints. Before we knew it, we were entering our room.
Today’s blog will be about the AquaClass rooms, which are located on the 11th deck. As I’m sure everyone is aware...
June 2012
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Celebrity Millennium Look Book Part Four
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May 2012
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Celebrity Cruises: Solsticizing the Millennium...
As the Director of Hotel Development and Housekeeping, I oversee all new build and revitalization projects, including the Solsticizing of our Millennium Class. In my 15 years with Celebrity Cruises, I have overseen nine new ships and six revitalizations from the set up and operational side. This includes an endless list of details such as crew movement, on board signage, and the selection of many...
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Celebrity Millennium Look Book Part Two
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Celebrity Cruises: Captain's Club Members...
As a part of our ongoing series to showcase our newly Solsticized ships, the Captain’s Club team hosted a day tour for several Captain’s Club Members from the New York area onboard Celebrity Summit on May 6th at Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ. After a great tour of the ship, we enjoyed a delicious lunch in the main dining room. It was great to spend the day with some of our wonderful...
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Solsticizing Memory Match Game
Set sail with Celebrity Cruises for the chance to experience Solsticizing. You could win a 7-night Caribbean cruise for two.
Exactly what is Solsticizing?
It’s our $140 million initiative to blend the iconic, award-winning features of our Solstice® Class ships with the best aspects of our Millennium® Class ships. Because we believe every moment of your vacation should be measured by just how...
April 2012
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Celebrity Millennium: Solsticizing begins!
Greetings from the sunny Bahamas!!
This is Sheldon, your Hotel Director from the beautiful Celebrity Millennium, bringing you the action as we go through the amazing Solsticizing process.
As I walked on board the ship, wonderful memories of fantastic friends that I have made here and all of the exciting places that we have been came flooding back to me. I have spent nearly 5 years of my career...
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Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Chefs shine at James...
Being part of Celebrity’s public relations team means telling people what makes our cruises so special. One of the most exciting stories to tell is that of our Solsticizing initiative. For me, a large part of what makes this story so fantastic is the fact that each revitalization includes the addition of more restaurants; this means more ways for you to enjoy our award-winning, made-from-scratch...
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Bringing Blu to the Millennium Class: It’s All...
Shortly after the launch of Solstice, it became clear that Blu restaurant (and the Aqua Class experience) was a big hit with our guests. We also knew it would be a welcome addition to the “Solsticizing” of the Millennium class ships. However, as is often the case with complex projects, the question of “How do we do this?” was a bit tricky. As it turned out, it was all about the galley.
We...
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Celebrity Cruises: Constantly innovating for your...
You recently heard from my colleague, Scott Steenrod, who shared the story of how Qsine was brought to life. He mentioned that one of the most exciting things we do here at Celebrity Cruises is create new concepts, and as the Director of Product Development, I couldn’t agree with him more.
Creativity and innovation are at the core of everything we do, whether we’re working with the...
March 2012
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Qsine: Uniquely Unordinary, Uniquely Celebrity
One of the most exciting things that we do at Celebrity Cruises—particularly in our food and beverage department—is create new things. We are constantly pushing the limits of our guests’ experiences further and further from what they would normally expect on a cruise vacation. We find great joy in the “a-ha!” moment where we’ve revolutionized expectations of what dining...
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Celebrity Cruises New Itineraries 2013 – Trivia...
Are you eagerly awaiting the upcoming deployment of 2013 itineraries for Celebrity Cruises? In the meantime, test your skills with our destination trivia questions and see if you can guess which ports will be featured in our announcement later this week! Be sure to check back for the answers and for updates from our team.
Named for the king who founded it, this fifth-largest-city in its country...
February 2012
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