Today, Celebrity Cruises releases first-look at plans for the local 2021-2022 Summer sailings,
teasing details on their series of curated itineraries highlighting the best of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.Making her debut in local waters for the very first time, Celebrity Eclipse sets sail from 18 October 2021 through 17 April 2022. The 19 luxurious voyages feature custom itinerary programming which were identified through market research and valuable travel partner feedback; ‘Sun and Beach Escapes’, ‘Food and Wine Classics’, and, ‘Five-Star Getaways’ are designed to accentuate guests’ sailing experience based on their holiday preference.
“Bringing the unique desires of the Australian and New Zealand guest to the forefront of our programming has allowed us to deliver on what our local market desires from a holiday experience and in turn, support our regional tourism market,” explains Tim Jones, Vice President and Managing Director of Celebrity Cruises APAC.
“The 21-22 Celebrity Eclipse season will be far from ordinary, truly bringing to life the amazing destinations we visit and we’re excited to release more information over the coming months. We’re an innovative brand by design and this mindset has allowed us to really overdeliver with the experience on offer.”
And, because holidays should be effortless from the start, Wi-Fi, drinks and service charges are now ‘Always IncludedSM’ on every Celebrity cruise, simplifying the luxury holiday experience.
Sun and Beach Escapes:
Explore Australia’s stunning coastline and indulge in once-in-a-lifetime experiences, swim in the pristine blue waters of Fiji, and continue the island vibes on board with locally influenced dining and expertly-crafted cocktails.
Highlight experience: Sleep under the stars on a private pontoon floating above the Great Barrier Reef, including exclusive first light access to the reef.
Highlight itinerary: 11-night Great Barrier Reef Cruise, 8 February 2022.
Food and Wine Classics:
Sample the best local produce on offer while cruising port to port, enhance your wine appreciation as local winemakers provide exclusive experiences both onboard and shoreside, savour cocktails made from locallysourced ingredients on the Celebrity Eclipse Lawn Club; a top deck made from a quarter acre of real grass – the first and only cruise line to manage this feat.
Highlight experience: Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Australia and New Zealand’s mostloved products to discover how your favourite beer is brewed or cheese is matured.
Highlight itinerary: 10-night New Zealand Cruise, 24 November 2021.
Five-Star Getaways:
Revel in the luxurious accommodations and enjoy the most awarded wine range at sea while Celebrity take care of your every whim. The Retreat offers exclusive spaces, amenities and experiences for guests seeking a short break packed with the finest offerings.
Highlight experience: The unparalleled spa experience at the Persian Garden featuring world-renowned spa treatments and aromatic steam room.
Highlight itinerary: 5-night Sydney to Tasmania Cruise, 4 December 2021.
Caribbean, Europe and South America
Today also marks the release of Celebrity Cruises updated 2021-2022 Summer sailings program for the Caribbean, Europe and South America. The new offerings are highlighted by an expanded Caribbean presence with new seven-night and overnight itineraries; new Spain and Portugal itineraries in Europe; and an exciting new homeport and new shorter itineraries in South America.
• Caribbean
o Eight of Celebrity’s award-winning ships will sail the sun-drenched tropics
o Celebrity Edge will offer a full winter season of seven-night Caribbean itineraries to both the
Eastern and Western Caribbean.
o Celebrity Silhouette, which recently enjoyed a multi-million dollar upgrade as part of the fleet’s
transformative Celebrity Revolution® will sail new Southern Caribbean itineraries featuring
overnights in Aruba and Curaçao.
o Another “revolutionized” ship, Celebrity Summit, will replace Celebrity Infinity to sail four- and
five-night itineraries from Miami plus two new Mexico holiday sailings in December, 2021.
• Europe
o Celebrity Infinity will extend its season into October and November – sailing the Mediterranean
from the home port of Lisbon, Portugal, adding a new 10-night “Best of Spain and Portugal”, two
new seven-night Iberian Peninsula sailings, and new 12-night transatlantic from Lisbon to Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
• South America
o From December 2021 and through March 2022, Celebrity Infinity will explore the exciting
continent of South America with a new homeport, Valparaiso, Chile, featuring four new nine- to
12-night itineraries calling on ports throughout Argentina and Brazil, and one new 14-night
sailing to Antarctica
Celebrity Cruises is applying the recommendations of its Healthy Sail Panel of public health and scientific experts to ensure a safer and healthier cruise holiday on all of its sailings. For more information on the latest health and travel advisories, please visit www.celebritycruises/travel-alert.
