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On 8th March 2020, Celebrity Cruises set sail with the first ever all-female bridge and onboard leadership team and made history. Now, on International Women’s Day 2021, one year after their glass ceiling-shattering achievement, the women behind this maritime first are reuniting to reflect on the historic sailing, discuss the…
Read More Keep ReadingThe construction of new Celebrity Cruises ship, Celebrity Beyond, reached a major milestone last week with the traditional coin ceremony and official keel laying at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The event in Saint-Nazaire saw Tobias King, Project Manager for Celebrity Cruises, and Sébastien Le Boulluec, Project Manager for…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises has announced a new approach to cruising called ‘Always IncludedSM’ a move they say is intended to put an end to confusing promotions, complicated add-ons and limited time offers. Starting Tuesday 17th November, every Celebrity Cruises holiday will include Wi-Fi, drinks and tips, simplifying the luxury holiday experience. “Everything we do…
Read More Keep ReadingIn what is a first for the industry, Celebrity Cruises have this weekend taken ‘virtual’ delivery of their new Edge-class ship, Celebrity Apex. Delivery of Celebrity Apex The official handover took place via video conference with Chantiers de l’Atlantique officials, with Captain Dimitris Kafetzis ordering the exchange of French and…
Read More Keep ReadingThe first-of-its-kind sailing, Celebrity Cruises to set sail with first-ever all-female bridge and officer team on Celebrity Edge in recognition and celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March 2020. Captain McCue will be at the helm and will be accompanied by 26 other women to create an all-female Bridge…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Silhouette has returned from a 42-day bow-to-stern makeover and will be arriving at her homeport of Southampton to begin sailings on 1 May 2020. Celebrity Silhouette is the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ fleet to undergo The Celebrity Revolution – the brand’s more than $500 million investment in ship-wide upgrades and breath-taking reimagined spaces….
Read More Keep ReadingIt seems a lifetime ago since we were basking in the Miami sun at the Celebrity Edge naming ceremony and now we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of Celebrity Apex in Southampton. Fortunately, the most anticipated new cruise ship of 2018 isn’t easily forgotten, so we thought we’d share a little…
Read More Keep ReadingFollowing a very successful first sea trial, Celebrity Apex returned to the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The trial was conducted between 4-8 February, 2020, in the Bay of Biscay near the shipyard, was overseen by more than 50 crew members, including engineers and nautical experts. Lisa…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has revealed its second round of celebrities who will speak on board Crown Princess as she sails from Southampton this year. Further to the first round of celebrities who were announced in late 2019, the following will also join the speaker programme: · Judge Robert…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises has cut the first piece of steel at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France for the third-in-class Edge series ship, Celebrity Beyond. Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd said: Celebrity Beyond is the perfect natural next-step in the Edge Series. The Edge Series…
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