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CELEBRITY CRUISES LEADS INDUSTRY WITH FIRST CRUISE SHIP APPROVED TO SAIL FROM A US PORT

 "Someday is here." 

That was the one-line tweet Celebrity Cruises CEO and President Lisa Lutoff-Perlo used to announce the news yesterday that on Saturday, June 26, the exquisite Celebrity Edge will be the first cruise ship to sail from US waters in more than a year. Captain Kate McCue, the first and still only American female Captain, will have the honor of leading the fleet — and the industry — back into operation.

Celebrity Edge will depart Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, setting sail on a seven-night cruise of the Caribbean in what promises to be a historic moment for the brand and the industry. Celebrity Edge was given the green light by the CDC to be the first ship back in the water, having met all new standards for providing a healthy cruise experience for its guests and crew.

Celebrity Edge will sail with a vaccinated crew. US Guests 16 years and older must be fully vaccinated with all COVID-19 vaccine doses administered at least 14 days prior to sailing. As of August 1, 2021, all US Guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Requirements for Non-U.S. guests vary, for details please visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea. 

Additional testing and protocols will be confirmed closer to your client’s sailing departure date in line with the most up to date recommendations from local government and health officials as well as our Healthy Sail Panel. These measures, including vaccination and testing requirements, will evolve along with public health standards.

Celebrity Edge will sail alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale, FL through October 30th.  She will sail an 8-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary on November 6th.

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Behind the F1rsts - Norwegian Prima

On May 12, 2021, Norwegian Cruise Line opened for sale the first of six ships within its highly anticipated next class of vessels, Prima Class, the Brand’s first new class of ships in nearly 10 years. With voyages beginning in summer 2022, Norwegian Prima, the first of the six ships, will be 965 feet long, 142,500 gross tons and able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy. The vessel will be a game-changer for NCL, offering guests exciting itineraries, more wide-open spaces, thoughtful and stunning design, a variety of new experiences as well as Norwegian’s exceptional service.

“Despite not having sailed in more than a year, we never stopped working and innovating, we never once pressed pause,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “In fact, we doubled down on our brand investment in order to deliver unforgettable guest experiences that go well beyond expectations. Not only will we begin cruising this July, we’re so proud and so incredibly happy to announce the start of an exciting new chapter as we introduce the Prima Class and the first ship in a line of unrivaled vessels with Norwegian Prima.”

“The name ‘Prima,’ which means “first” in Italian, is a natural fit that ties into our legacy of firsts in the industry and a fitting tribute to our new Italian shipbuilding partners at Fincantieri,” added Sommer.

 

WIDE-OPEN SPACES AND ELEVATED EXPERIENCES THAT GO BEYOND EXPECTATION

Norwegian Prima will offer the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary and premium cruise categories, delivering an unrivaled guest experience. She will offer the largest variety of suite categories available at sea with 13 suite categories as well as the largest three-bedroom suites of any new cruise ship and the Brand’s largest-ever inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms, including the Brand’s largest-ever bathrooms and showers for standard stateroom categories. 

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Norwegian Prima will also offer the most outdoor deck space of any new cruise ship including more total pool deck space than any other ship in NCL’s fleet as well as multiple infinity pools and vast outdoor walkways allowing guests to take in the sea, the ocean breeze and a variety of elevated experiences.

THE ELEVATED HAVEN ON NORWEGIAN PRIMA 

To provide guests with an unrivaled experience in luxury cruising, The Haven by Norwegian on Norwegian Prima has been elevated to offer the Brand’s most exclusive and centralized suite complex. Spanning eight decks of suites and public areas, the ultra-premium keycard only access ship-within-a-ship concept provides guests with private amenities, dedicated services and the most luxurious accommodations on board. For the first time, the Cruise Line relocated all 107 Haven suites to the aft (the rear of the ship) within close proximity of private elevators exclusively reserved for Haven guests.


OUTDOOR LIVING ON OCEAN BOULEVARD

Furthering the elevated experience that places guests first and understanding the important connection they have with the outdoors and proximity to the sea, NCL reimagined its industry pioneering The Waterfront by doubling the space and adding a greater variety of experiences and dining options than ever before by introducing Ocean Boulevard. 

Located on deck eight, Ocean Boulevard at 44,000 square feet long, wraps around the entire deck, allowing guests to walk around the entire ship and experience amazing ocean views while having the choice to partake in numerous exceptional outdoor activities.

BUCKET-LIST ITINERARIES ON THE INDUSTRY’S NEWEST SHIP 

• Summer 2022: Northern Europe and The UK 
• Fall/Winter 2022: Bermuda and The Caribbean 
•  Fall/Winter 2022-2023: Western Caribbean Voyages Homeporting from Orlando, Fla. (Port Canaveral) 
• Spring 2023: Bermuda 
• Spring and Summer 2023: Northern Europe 

CRUISE WITH CHRIS 

NY TO ICELAND

MAY, 2023

There are some amazing repositioning cruises including an 11-day transatlantic journey from New York City to Reykjavik, Iceland, visiting Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, before making calls to several immersive Icelandic ports, including Akureyri, which resides on the longest fjord in Iceland and Isafjordur, where guests can take in Icelandic Viking history and unspoiled natural marvels. 

We are booked on this cruise, so call us to join us on this amazing itinerary.

We have just scratched the surface on this amazing new innovative ship from Norwegian Cruise Line.  Explore Norwegian Prima by viewing these videos.  Not only will you get your first glimpse at the innovations, but you'll also here from the designers who made this happen.

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The Moment Has Arrived

The Moment has Arrived - Turn your Vacation Dreams into a Dream Vacation

Your long-awaited escape begins in Celebrity Cruises new homeport of St. Maarten and includes three more sparkling islands in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean.

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Celebrity Millennium Sailing from St. Maarten - Summer 2021

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We’re excited to offer new 7-night sailings starting this June to some of the most sought-after islands in the Caribbean, from St. Lucia to Aruba. You’ll island-hop in style aboard the stunningly revolutionized Celebrity Millennium®, sailing round-trip from St. Maarten. Set sail without a care, because your drinks, Wi-Fi, and tips are Always IncludedSM.* 

As your professional travel advisor, we have all the details you'll need to know for a safe and healthy cruise experience. Some protocols are still not finalized.

Celebrity Millennium® is the first ship to be modernized in The Celebrity Revolution®. It will transport you in reimagined spaces, redesigned suites, updated staterooms, eXhale® bedding, and CashmereTM mattresses. Of course, your drinks, Wi-Fi, and tips are Always IncludedSM. 

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OPEN FOR BOOKING ON 3/30/2021

Celebrity Apex Sailing from Athens, Greece - Summer 2021

Celebrity Apex℠, the second stunning ship in the brand’s transformational, multi-award-winning Edge Series, will make its long-awaited world debut in Greece this summer beginning June 19. With luxurious seven-night sailings roundtrip from Athens through September 2021, Celebrity Apex℠ will visit some of the most idyllic destinations in the Mediterranean, including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; and Haifa and Jerusalem, Israel. 

The sailings will open for booking on March 30. 

Celebrity Apex℠ will sail with all crew and guests above the age of 18 vaccinated against COVID-19, and those under the age of 18 with negative PCR test results. 

With an innovative outward-facing design and visionary spaces that stand apart from anything else at sea (with the exception of her equally stunning sister, Celebrity Edge®, of course), Celebrity Apex will revolutionize the way you experience the world. Discover the unparalleled luxury of The Retreat®, exclusively for guests of The Retreat. Unwind in transformational accommodations that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet®. Surrender to the carefree pleasures of the Rooftop Garden. And embark on a culinary journey through an unrivaled collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges.

Note:  Information about protocols and requirements to sail are subject to change.  Information was current as of the date of this publication.      As your professional travel advisor, we take the worry out of planning your vacation.  We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they occur.

Don't Delay - Book Promptly - Risk Free

We look forward to helping you plan your next Dream Vacation onboard one of these magnificent ships.  Please note that ships will be sailing at approximately 40-50% capacity, so don't delay if these itineraries interest you.  Celebrity Millennium bookings are brisk and we envision Celebrity Apex will also have huge interest.

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A New Anthem for New York

Coming to New York This Fall

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, was named in Southampton, U.K., April 20th in a spectacular ceremony complete with Scottish pipers, a boy band, a DJ, the cast of Queen musical "We Will Rock You" and flashing wristbands.

The sister ship to Quantum of the Seas will sail Mediterranean itineraries from Southampton, U.K. for the Summer, before crossing the Atlantic to its homeport in Bayonne, New Jersey in October.

       

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Be Among the First to Sail  Anthem of the Seas 


Those of you that follow our blog on a regular basis know that we rarely write posts about cruise offers. That's not to say that we don't know about them, but we primarily want to share information about destinations and some of our adventures, rather than focus on one particular offer.

We are making an exception to the norm here because rarely does Royal Caribbean offer discounts on their brand new ships. This is a fabulous opportunity to be among the first to experience the sister ship which has been so well received by guests and the industry watchers.

• From now through May 31, 2015, get a balcony for the price of an ocean view stateroom, plus 50% reduced deposit
• Offer valid on new Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries on Anthem of the Seas sailings departing between Nov. 10, 2015 – Apr. 18, 2016.

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