St. Kitts' Port Zante Can Accommodate the World's Largest Cruise Ship Nov 19, 2009
As a specially-invited guest of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, Skerritt spent last Sunday and Monday nights aboard the massive Oasis, docked at Florida's new Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 18, which was designed and built especially as the ship's home port ... Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brought 76,772 passengers to St. Kitts last season and will almost double those numbers to 130,368 this season. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celebrity Cruises Toasts Guests With Wine Harvest Celebration Nov 12, 2009
Source: Celebrity Cruises ... MIAMI, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises is toasting guests on every sailing with a seasonal expansion of the brand's new Celebrity Life "Savor" series of onboard food and beverage programming ... Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale vacation experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Soap Cruise' Returns to Celebrity Century Nov 3, 2009
Source: Celebrity Cruises ... MIAMI, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fans of Celebrity Cruises and of soap opera stars have the rare opportunity to spend four days with their favorite actors at sea, when Celebrity Century again hosts "Soap Cruise" in 2010 ... Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale vacation experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Federal Agencies Raise Alarm About Cruise Sewage Oct 28, 2009
Members of the group include the big brand names of the cruise ship field, like Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises. The trade group says ships of its member companies received an average sanitation score just above 97 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Fox News)
Cruise ship association sues state over passenger tax Sep 19, 2009
Its members include nine cruise lines that send ships to Alaska: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Silversea Cruises. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Celebrity Cruises and Bon Appetit to Create Cravings in the Caribbean on Celebrity Solstice Sep 18, 2009
Source: Celebrity Cruises ... In December of this year, Celebrity Cruises' new Celebrity Life Savor Series and Bon Appetit will present their second at-sea experience focusing on the joys of cooking and dining: a seven-night Eastern Caribbean voyage on Celebrity Solstice, the stylish and innovative flagship of Celebrity's newest class of ships ... In July, Celebrity Cruises launched Celebrity Life, in tandem with the arrival of the brand-new Celebrity Equinox, the second Solstice Class ship. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney, Royal Caribbean get failing grades Sep 17, 2009
"The lowest grades "Fs" went to Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International. Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises also scored poorly.Cunard Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises received about average grades."Typically, cruise ship passengers are attracted to cruise vacations with pictures of pristine waters and promises of unspoiled scenery and abundant wildlife, but these passengers are never told that their vacations could leave a dirty mark on the places they visit," said... (Florida Today)
Cruise ships get graded Sep 17, 2009
Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises also scored poorly. Cunard Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises received about average grades. (Juneau Empire)
Choosing Cruises from New York and ... Aug 26, 2009
Cruises from New York Both Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises offer Caribbean cruises from New York as well as offering cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda and Canada New England. Getting from NWR Airport to Cape Liberty Cruise Port From Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Liberty Cruise Port, the drive is about 15 minutes and costs about $35 (plus toll and tip) if taking a taxi. (Suite101.com)
Frommer: Cruise deals are out there Aug 10, 2009
That's about the only explanation I have for an announcement by Online Vacation Center ( ) that it has lowered the prices on four sailings aboard ships of Celebrity Cruises, which certainly are premium ships by any definition. -- 15 nights on the Celebrity Infinity for $929, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
New ship offersthe perfect balance of style Aug 1, 2009
Celebrity Cruises latest ship is a rare treat for cruise travelers. Courtesy Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Equinox features 1,426 staterooms, 10 restaurants, a vast variety of lounges and bars and much more ... Equinox is truly an appropriate name for Celebrity Cruises latest Solstice-class ship. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Governor doesn't support head tax repeal Jul 31, 2009
Passengers board Celebrity Cruises' Infinity cruise ship on June 16 in Juneau. Cruise line cuts in next year's schedule could amount to 150,000 fewer tourists visiting the capital. (Juneau Empire)
Royal Caribbean 2nd-Qtr Loss Wider Than Expected Jul 30, 2009
For the three months that ended June 30, the owner of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, Azamara Cruises and CDF Crosiers de France, said it lost $35. 1 million, or 16 cents per share. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cruise Smart Jul 22, 2009
Celebrity Cruises Equinox, Solstice "Most of the 2C veranda cabins on the Continental Deck look onto lifeboats but they're not advertised as obstructed views. Instead, book a 2C cabin on the Sunrise Deck and you'll get a completely unobstructed view for the same price." Tom Baker, CruiseCenter, Houston (800-592-3887; tom. baker@cruisecenter. (Concierge.com)
In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US lights up sky Jul 5, 2009
Celebrity Cruises' New Celebrity Equinox Navigates Narrow River Ems En Route to Official Launch. With less than 20 feet "breathing room" on either side, the 2,850-guest Celebrity Equinox - the eagerly anticipated sister ship to the widely heralded Celebrity Solstice -left shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, June 20, to make the over-26-mile transit - an event known as the "conveyance" - down the River Ems. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David Jul 3, 2009
Celebrity Cruises' New Celebrity Equinox to be Named by Founder of 'Walk the Walk. Celebrity Cruises today announced that Nina Barough, CBE (Commander of the British Empire), founder of the UK-based charity, "Walk the Walk," will serve as Godmother of Celebrity Equinox, the second in Celebrity's lauded Solstice Class fleet. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox to Raise a Few Eyebrows Jul 2, 2009
MIAMI, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When Celebrity Cruises' newest Solstice-class ship, the 2,850-guest Celebrity Equinox, sets sail for the first time this summer, her sleek exterior and critically acclaimed interior design won't be the only features raising eyebrows among cruise and travel enthusiasts ... Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale vacation experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail ... SOURCE... (PR Newswire)
Royal Caribbean Announces Pricing of $300 Million Senior Notes Offering Jul 1, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. MIAMI, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced that it has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015. (PR Newswire)
Aye, aye capn! You cant refuse these bargains Jun 20, 2009
Celebrity Cruises Infinity ... Celebrity Cruises brand new Celebrity Equinox. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Could a Supreme Court ruling help kill the cruise ship head tax? Jun 18, 2009
Cruise ship passengers board Celebrity Cruises' Infinity cruise ship Tuesday after a day in Juneau. Wednesday, June 17, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Surprise flight changes separate cruising family Jun 3, 2009
Steve Simmons and his family booked the trip of a lifetime a South American sailing from Buenos Aires onboard Celebrity Cruises Infinity ... We paid a total of $1,039 for custom air fees to Celebrity Cruises to get exactly what we wanted ... Celebrity Cruises respondsI spoke with Michael Sheehan, associate vice president of corporate communications at Royal Caribbean, Celebritys parent company, about the Simmons issue. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Vancouver Shore Excursions on Alask... May 30, 2009
Booking Shore Excursions with a Cruise Line Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises both offer an eight hour tour that features a 75-mile guided 4x4 SUV drive to Whistler, BC. This tour is only available to guests with flights departing Vancouver Airport after 7 p.m. The excursion includes a drive through Stanley Park, a stop at Shannon Falls, a wilderness gourmet lunch and a walk through the world-class ski resort of Whistler. On the way back to Vancouver Airport, the tour stops at Cypress... (Suite101.com)
Celebrity Cruises adding SC trips from Charleston May 28, 2009
CHARLESTON, S.C. The South Carolina State Ports Authority says Celebrity Cruises will offer Caribbean cruises from the Port of Charleston beginning next year. Starting in February, the line will offer a series of six 10- and 11-night cruises from Charleston aboard the Celebrity Mercury. (Yahoo News)
Celebrity to sail year-round from Miami May 19, 2009
Celebrity Cruises to sail year-round from Miami - South Florida Business Journal ... Celebrity Cruises to sail year-round from Miami. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Swine flu sinks familys cruise May 2, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have suspended stops at Mexican ports over concerns about swine flu. In a statement, Carnival said it has canceled all calls at Mexican ports through May 4, and in many cases will be able to substitute the canceled stop with an alternative port. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Flu Fears Cause Cruise Ships to Cancel Mexico Trips Apr 30, 2009
The move affects its Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ships ... Celebrity Cruises has one ship that was scheduled to make stops in Mexico. (Fox News)
Cruise lines cancel Mexico port calls Apr 29, 2009
Celebrity Cruises has one ship that was scheduled to make stops in Mexico. The company says the ships will stop in other ports or spend extra time at sea. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Alaska Cruise Port Info for Seattle Apr 15, 2009
Cruise Lines' Home Port - Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises use this downtown waterfront pier as their homeport for. It is located at 2225 Alaskan Way at Bell Street with numerous dining and hotel options in the near vicinity. (Suite101.com)
Royal Caribbean to Hold Conference Call on First Quarter Results Apr 15, 2009
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, Azamara Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France. The company has a combined total of 38 ships in service and six under construction. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tourist season forecast for Southeast Alaska uncertain Apr 5, 2009
Prices for similar voyages in June on Holland America, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises ships were advertised Friday on Orbitz for as low as $399. "I've never seen pricing as low as I've seen this year," said Peck, who's been involved with the Alaska visitor industry in various capacities for more than 30 years. (Anchorage Daily News)
Travel Budget-Wise With These Top 20 Steals Apr 3, 2009
In September, one of Celebrity Cruises' Alaska ships has a brief shoulder season in the Puget Sound before it heads to warm-winter spots like Hawaii. Three- and four-night cruises on the Celebrity Mercury, which can cost half as much per day as an Alaska voyage, tootle around from Seattle to British Columbia's Nanaimo and Victoria, then back to Seattle. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox To Make Stateside Debut With Rare 'Solstice Class Sampler' Apr 3, 2009
Press Release Source: Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox To Make Stateside Debut With Rare 'Solstice Class Sampler ... MIAMI, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An equinox occurs twice a year, but the opportunity to experience a special four-night cruise on Celebrity Cruises' new Celebrity Equinox will occur only once. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where dudes bond on bounding waves Mar 28, 2009
For example, golfers can play a variety of beautiful and challenging courses throughout the Caribbean, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico and Europe on select cruises offered by Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Lines. A number of cruises also offer the services of a certified golf professional, who conducts private lessons, specialty golf clinics and putting contests; accompanies golfers on golf excursions;... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Celebrity Cruises' New Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox Present Exceptional European Vacation Deals Mar 24, 2009
MIAMI, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises just made its already-enticing Europe cruises that much more irresistible ... Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail ... SOURCE Celebrity Cruises. (PR Newswire)
Newest Trends in Cruise Ship Suites... Mar 22, 2009
Celebrity Cruises - On the Solstice-class vessels, the Aqua Class stateroom is a contemporary class of veranda staterooms ... Celebrity Cruises - The Royal Suites on the Millennium-class ships and the new Solstice-class ships have a veranda with hot tub. (Suite101.com)
Cruise industry execs optimistic Mar 19, 2009
Dan Hanrahan, left, president and CEO of Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises, speaks during the State of the Industry discussion at the Cruise Shipping Miami Conference and Exhibition March 17 in Miami Beach. Other cruise line executives who participated include, from second-to-left, Kevin Sheehan, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line; Stein Kruse, president and CEO of Holland America Line; Rick Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA); Adam Goldstein, president and CEO of Royal... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Bigger is better Mar 18, 2009
2008 Celebrity Cruises Inc.. By Terry Ward updated 12:12 p.m. ET March 17, 2009. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Carnival to use Seattle port next year Mar 13, 2009
This year, Holland America Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International will use the new Smith Cove Terminal at the port s Pier 91 and Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line will use the port s Pier 66. Last year, the port said a record number of 886,039 cruise passengers came through the port s terminals. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Cruise discounts still afloat Mar 11, 2009
Orbitz online travel agency is promoting a seven-night Alaska cruise on Celebrity Cruises starting at $649 per person for interior cabins on some July sailings and onboard spending credits for cruisers who book ocean-view rooms. The offer ends March 31. (CNN -- Travel)
Strategies for Getting Hired by a C... Mar 9, 2009
For example, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd operates three different brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises. Whereas, Carnival Corporation manages Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, just to name a few. (Suite101.com)
Cruise Lines Private Islands Mar 4, 2009
operates this large beach resort property located on the north coast of Hispaniola, but sister companies, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises also use this port of call. Water Parks and Playgrounds Luc s Splash Bash is a pirate-themed water park with geysers and water cannons. (Suite101.com)
Huge savings on Caribbean, Bahamas cruises Mar 4, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines recently announced that it is starting year-round service out of Baltimore beginning in April, and Celebrity Cruises has cancelled its itineraries in New Zealand and Australia, only to reposition one of its ships to the Charm City. " As a result of these changes, there are some irresistible deals on cruises leaving from Baltimore that sail to the Bahamas and Caribbean, starting from just $399. advertisement | The Carnival Pride departs this December and heads south to... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cruise passengers injured in bus crash flown to JMH Feb 26, 2009
Celebrity Cruises released this statement: "Our care will be ongoing as we assist them during their time in South Florida and in the process of returning home.". Holguin and many other families are holding vigil at JMH as they wait for word about their loved ones. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Full Story Feb 25, 2009
Dan Hanrahan, President and Chief Executive officer of Celebrity Cruises issued this statement: "Our thoughts and prayers are with our injured guests and their families. We'll continue to do our very best to assist them in the aftermath of this unfortunate accident.". (Copyright 2009 by Sunbeam Television Corp. All Rights Reserved. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
New ships keep pushing limits Feb 24, 2009
In August, Celebrity Cruises introduces its 122,000-ton Equinox, sister ship to last year s Solstice, both with a maritime novelty: a half-acre patch of grass forming the centerpiece of a country club setting on the top deck, where passengers can indulge in a game of boccie ball or croquet. Elbowing out the competition for the most prolific lines this year, Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises each launch two new vessels, all with a decidedly Italian flair. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Cruise Ships Alternative Restaurant... Feb 16, 2009
Celebrity Cruises has at least one specialty restaurant per ship, and on their Celebrity Solstice, there are four. Murano Restaurant serves dishes like Maine lobster or lamb ($30 pp). (Suite101.com)
Romance at Sea Feb 12, 2009
Celebrity Cruises Premium Romance Package features a mimosa breakfast for two in bed, dinner in one of the specialty restaurants, and a turndown service that includes rose petals sprinkled on the bed, chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne ($225 USD per couple). Decide to Renew Vows. (Suite101.com)
