False media COVID reports continue to plague cruise industry as Sydney hits record passenger numbers

False media COVID reports continue to plague cruise industry as Sydney hits record passenger numbers

With 10,598 cruise passengers arriving in Sydney in every bed was taken on Celebrity Eclipse, Quantum of the Seas, Pacific Adventure and Viking Orion, today should have been cause for celebration.  The number of ships underscore that cruise is back. However, false news reports once again made it a day of confusion for the cruise community, … Read more

Meet Effie K: the “over-the-moon” winner of our Celebrity Cruises competition

Meet Effie K: the "over-the-moon" winner of our Celebrity Cruises competition

Cruise Passenger’s Celebrity Cruises contest winner was in no doubt about how happy the prize had made her. โ€œOMG! I am so over the moon right now!โ€ Effie was understandably excited.ย  She had just found out she had won an Australian or New Zealand cruise of her choice worth up to $7,996.ย  Sheโ€™ll be aboard … Read more

Dare to compare: Does Celebrity Cruises pass the luxury test?

Celebrity Cruises to homeport a ship in Melbourne

Thereโ€™s a new kid on the luxury block. Celebrity Cruises has invaded the “luxe” space, claiming membership of the “all inclusive” territory usually occupied by five-star lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. “Holidays should be effortless from the start.ย  That’s why every Celebrity cruise includes drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges – always. It’s that … Read more

Why David Stratton loves Singing in the Rain

Singing in the rain - David Stratton's favourite musical

It’s a cruise to Antarctica with a distinct difference – film critic David Stratton will be on board Celebrity Eclipse to showcase some favourite movies and add a little of his encyclopedic knowledge. Why do you think people who love cruising also like film?  Seeing films is one of the relaxing activities aboard a cruise … Read more

Celebrity Cruises releases 2020/2021 sailings

Celebrity Solstice, Australian 2020/2021 season

Celebrity Cruises’ 2020/21 season will boast visits to more than 280 ports in 77 countries and 169 overnight stays onboard their four ships, fresh from a $700 million fleet-wide refurbishment. It will be the first time that two Solstice-class ships are based in Australia, with newly refreshed Celebrity Eclipse homeported in Melbourne and Celebrity Solstice … Read more

Celebrity Cruises increases its capacity in Alaska for 2019

Celebrity Cruises increases its capacity in Alaska for 2019

Celebrity Cruises will be sailing three of its ships in Alaska in 2019. The Celebrity Eclipse will join her sister ships, the Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium during the Northern Hemisphere summer, increasing the lineโ€™s capacity in the region. There will be a number of itineraries guests can experience in Alaska as well as a … Read more