It’s no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse “the glory that was Greece” in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century’s gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens’s highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens’s outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city’s southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.
Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route—even if it’s necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets from Ia, the fascinating excavations, and the dazzling white towns with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the “Loveliest”) when first settled, the island has now reverted to its subsequent name of Thira, after the 9th-century-BC Dorian colonizer Thiras. The place is better known, however, these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress who restored icons to Orthodoxy and died in 802. You can fly conveniently to Santorini, but to enjoy a true Santorini rite of passage, opt instead for the boat trip here, which provides a spectacular introduction. After the boat sails between Sikinos and Ios, your deck-side perch approaches two close islands with a passage between them. The bigger one on the left is Santorini, and the smaller on the right is Thirassia. Passing between them, you see the village of Ia adorning Santorini’s northernmost cliff like a white geometric beehive. You are in the caldera (volcanic crater), one of the world’s truly breathtaking sights: a demilune of cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of the towns of Fira and Ia perched along the top. The bay, once the high center of the island, is 1,300 feet in some places, so deep that when boats dock in Santorini’s shabby little port of Athinios, they do not drop anchor. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano, and you are sailing east across its flooded caldera. On your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Hephaestus’s subterranean fires smolder still—the volcano erupted in 198 BC, about 735, and there was an earthquake in 1956. Indeed, Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC: the volcano’s core blew sky high, and the sea rushed into the abyss to create the great bay, which measures 10 km by 7 km (6 mi by 4½ mi) and is 1,292 feet deep. The other pieces of the rim, which broke off in later eruptions, are Thirassia, where a few hundred people live, and deserted little Aspronissi (“White isle”). In the center of the bay, black and uninhabited, two cones, the Burnt Isles of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni, appeared between 1573 and 1925. There has been too much speculation about the identification of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, mentioned in Egyptian papyri and by Plato (who says it’s in the Atlantic), but myths are hard to pin down. This is not true of old arguments about whether tidal waves from Santorini’s cataclysmic explosion destroyed Minoan civilization on Crete, 113 km (70 mi) away. The latest carbon-dating evidence, which points to a few years before 1600 BC for the eruption, clearly indicates that the Minoans outlasted the eruption by a couple of hundred years, but most probably in a weakened state. In fact, the island still endures hardships: since antiquity, Santorini has depended on rain collected in cisterns for drinking and irrigating—the well water is often brackish—and the serious shortage is alleviated by the importation of water. However, the volcanic soil also yields riches: small, intense tomatoes with tough skins used for tomato paste (good restaurants here serve them); the famous Santorini fava beans, which have a light, fresh taste; barley; wheat; and white-skin eggplants.
Early travelers described Rhodes as a town of two parts: a castle or high town (Collachium) and a lower city. Today Rhodes town—sometimes referred to as Ródos town—is still a city of two parts: the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that incorporates the high town and lower city, and the modern metropolis, or New Town, spreading away from the walls that encircle the Old Town. The narrow streets of the Old Town are for the most part closed to cars and are lined with Orthodox and Catholic churches, Turkish houses (some of which follow the ancient orthogonal plan), and medieval public buildings with exterior staircases and facades elegantly constructed of well-cut limestone from Lindos. Careful reconstruction in recent years has enhanced the harmonious effect.
Whilst the busy resort town of Kusadasi offers much in the way of shopping and dining – not to mention a flourishing beach life scene, the real jewel here is Ephesus and the stunning ruined city that really take centre stage. With only 20% of the classical ruins having been excavated, this archaeological wonder has already gained the status as Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. And a metropolis it really is; built in the 10th century BC this UNESCO World Heritage site is nothing short of spectacular. Although regrettably very little remains of the Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), the superb Library of Celsus’ façade is practically intact and it is one of life’s great joys to attend an evening performance in the illuminated ruins once all the tourists have left. The history of the city is fascinating and multi-layered and it is well worth reading up on this beforehand if a visit is planned. Another point of interest for historians would be the house of the Virgin Mary, located on the romantically named Mount Nightingale and just nine kilometres away from Ephesus proper. Legend has it that Mary (along with St. John) spent her final years here, secluded from the rest of the population, spreading Christianity. An edifying experience, even for non-believers. For the less historical minded amongst you, Kusadasi offers plenty in the way of activities. After a stroll through the town, jump in a taxi to Ladies’ Beach (men are allowed), sample a Turkish kebap on one of the many beachfront restaurants and enjoy the clement weather. If you do want to venture further afield, then the crystal clear beaches of Guzelcamli (or the Millipark), the cave of Zeus and the white scalloped natural pools at Pamukkale, known as Cleopatra’s pools, are definitely worth a visit.
Although the fishing boats still go out in good weather, Mykonos largely makes its living from tourism these days. The summer crowds have turned one of the poorest islands in Greece into one of the richest. Old Mykonians complain that their young, who have inherited stores where their grandfathers once sold eggs or wine, get so much rent that they have lost ambition, and in summer sit around pool bars at night with their friends, and hang out in Athens in winter when island life is less scintillating. Put firmly on the map by Jackie O in the 1960s, Mykonos town—called Hora by the locals—remains the Saint-Tropez of the Greek islands. The scenery is memorable, with its whitewashed streets, Little Venice, the Kato Myli ridge of windmills, and Kastro, the town’s medieval quarter. Its cubical two- or three-story houses and churches, with their red or blue doors and domes and wooden balconies, have been long celebrated as some of the best examples of classic Cycladic architecture. Luckily, the Greek Archaeological Service decided to preserve the town, even when the Mykonians would have preferred to rebuild, and so the Old Town has been impressively preserved. Pink oleander, scarlet hibiscus, and trailing green pepper trees form a contrast amid the dazzling whiteness, whose frequent renewal with whitewash is required by law. Any visitor who has the pleasure of getting lost in its narrow streets (made all the narrower by the many outdoor stone staircases, which maximize housing space in the crowded village) will appreciate how its confusing layout was designed to foil pirates—if it was designed at all. After Mykonos fell under Turkish rule in 1537, the Ottomans allowed the islanders to arm their vessels against pirates, which had a contradictory effect: many of them found that raiding other islands was more profitable than tilling arid land. At the height of Aegean piracy, Mykonos was the principal headquarters of the corsair fleets—the place where pirates met their fellows, found willing women, and filled out their crews. Eventually the illicit activity evolved into a legitimate and thriving trade network. Morning on Mykonos town’s main quay is busy with deliveries, visitors for the Delos boats, lazy breakfasters, and street cleaners dealing with the previous night’s mess. In late morning the cruise-boat people arrive, and the shops are all open. In early afternoon, shaded outdoor tavernas are full of diners eating salads (Mykonos’s produce is mostly imported); music is absent or kept low. In mid- and late afternoon, the town feels sleepy, since so many people are at the beach, on excursions, or sleeping in their air-conditioned rooms; even some tourist shops close for siesta. By sunset, people have come back from the beach, having taken their showers and rested. At night, the atmosphere in Mykonos ramps up. The cruise-boat people are mostly gone, coughing three-wheelers make no deliveries in the narrow streets, and everyone is dressed sexy for summer and starting to shimmy with the scene. Many shops stay open past midnight, the restaurants fill up, and the bars and discos make ice cubes as fast as they can. Ready to dive in? Begin your tour of Mykonos town (Hora) by starting out at its heart: Mando Mavrogenous Square.
Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world’s most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost
Backed by imposing mountains, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into the deepest channel of the Bokor Kotorska (Kotor Bay), which is Europe’s most southerly fjord. To many, this town is more charming than its sister UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, retaining more authenticity, but with fewer tourists and spared the war damage and subsequent rebuilding which has given Dubrovnik something of a Disney feel.Kotor’s medieval Stari Grad (Old Town) is enclosed within well-preserved defensive walls built between the 9th and 18th centuries and is presided over by a proud hilltop fortress. Within the walls, a labyrinth of winding cobbled streets leads through a series of splendid paved piazzas, rimmed by centuries-old stone buildings. The squares are now haunted by strains from buskers but although many now house trendy cafés and chic boutiques, directions are still given medieval-style by reference to the town’s landmark churches.In the Middle Ages, as Serbia’s chief port, Kotor was an important economic and cultural center with its own highly regarded schools of stonemasonry and iconography. From 1391 to 1420 it was an independent city-republic and later, it spent periods under Venetian, Austrian, and French rule, though it was undoubtedly the Venetians who left the strongest impression on the city’s architecture. Since the breakup of Yugoslavia, some 70% of the stone buildings in the romantic Old Town have been snapped up by foreigners, mostly Brits and Russians. Porto Montenegro, a new marina designed to accommodate some of the world’s largest super yachts, opened in nearby Tivat in 2011, and along the bay are other charming seaside villages, all with better views of the bay than the vista from Kotor itself where the waterside is congested with cruise ships and yachts. Try sleepy Muo or the settlement of Prčanj in one direction around the bay, or Perast and the Roman mosaics of Risan in the other direction.
Split’s ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian, born in the nearby Roman settlement of Salona in AD 245, achieved a brilliant career as a soldier and became emperor at the age of 40. In 295 he ordered this vast palace to be built in his native Dalmatia, and when it was completed he stepped down from the throne and retired to his beloved homeland. Upon his death, he was laid to rest in an octagonal mausoleum, around which Split’s magnificent cathedral was built.In 615, when Salona was sacked by barbarian tribes, those fortunate enough to escape found refuge within the stout palace walls and divided up the vast imperial apartments into more modest living quarters. Thus, the palace developed into an urban center, and by the 11th century the settlement had expanded beyond the ancient walls.Under the rule of Venice (1420–1797), Split—as a gateway to the Balkan interior—became one of the Adriatic’s main trading ports, and the city’s splendid Renaissance palaces bear witness to the affluence of those times. When the Habsburgs took control during the 19th century, an overland connection to Central Europe was established by the construction of the Split–Zagreb–Vienna railway line.After World War II, the Tito years saw a period of rapid urban expansion: industrialization accelerated and the suburbs extended to accommodate high-rise apartment blocks. Today the historic center of Split is included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.
A small, quiet, well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.Because Ravenna spent much of its past looking east, its greatest art treasures show that Byzantine influence. Churches and tombs with the most unassuming exteriors contain within them walls covered with sumptuous mosaics. These beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics put great emphasis on nature, which you can see in the delicate rendering of sky, earth, and animals. Outside Ravenna, the town of Classe hides even more mosaic gems.
Unwind in modern spaces that will make you feel on top of the world. Relax in ultimate luxury on your private veranda. Lounge in the king-size Cashmere™ Mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with your butler, expansive lounge areas and much more.
Our Penthouse Suites feature a primary bedroom, bathroom, dining area, guest bedroom and bathroom, terrace, and private hot tub. They even have an attentive butler on hand to ensure you never have to lift a finger during your vacation.
Unwind in modern spaces that will make you feel on top of the world. Relax in ultimate luxury on your private veranda. Lounge in the king-size Cashmere™ Mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with your butler, expansive lounge areas and much more.
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*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
The best amenities, all included.*
As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with premium drinks and premium Wi-Fi, in addition to a private restaurant and exclusive lounge.
Premium Drinks | Enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. Whether dining in our restaurants, out exploring, or relaxing by the pool.
Premium Wi-Fi | Always stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
*Special fares and MoveUp upgrades from non-suite staterooms do not receive these amenities.
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With spaces fit for a king or queen, our Royal Suites deliver on style and comfort. Separate living, dining, and sleeping areas provide all the room you need to relax in luxury.
Unwind in a luxuriously large living area featuring floor to ceiling panoramic windows. The Royal Suite features our luxury Cashmere™ Mattress, a primary bathroom with a large soaking tub, a separate shower, a double sink vanity, and a spacious private veranda. No matter where you are in this suite, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the sea, the way every royal should.
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*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
The best amenities, all included.*
As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with premium drinks and premium Wi-Fi, in addition to a private restaurant and exclusive lounge.
Premium Drinks | Enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. Whether dining in our restaurants, out exploring, or relaxing by the pool.
Premium Wi-Fi | Always stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
*Special fares and MoveUp upgrades from non-suite staterooms do not receive these amenities.
Services & amenities for Royal Suite guests
Intuitive Service
World-class cuisine
Thoughtfully curated amenities
It’s time you got the Celebrity treatment. Your butler will assist you at every step and you’ll receive exclusive restaurant and lounge access.
These two-room suites feature a large living area with floor to ceiling panoramic windows, private veranda, and a primary bedroom with a king-size bed featuring our signature eXhale® bedding and Cashmere™ Mattress
When you stay in a Celebrity Suite, you’ll enjoy the luxury of a butler. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d’oeuvres and complimentary in-suite specialty coffees from Café al Bacio.
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*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
The best amenities, all included.*
As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with premium drinks and premium Wi-Fi, in addition to a private restaurant and exclusive lounge.
Premium Drinks | Enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. Whether dining in our restaurants, out exploring, or relaxing by the pool.
Premium Wi-Fi | Always stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
*Special fares and MoveUp upgrades from non-suite staterooms do not receive these amenities.
Services & amenities for Celebrity Suite guests
Intuitive Service
World-class cuisine
Thoughtfully curated amenities
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Introducing our Aqua Sky Suites, which combine our well-being inspired AquaClass experience with exclusive spaces, services, and amenities of The Retreat® to leave you more renewed than ever. These suites feature a king-sized bed with exclusive eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda. Spa-inspired elements are thoughtfully infused throughout, including eco-friendly bathroom products, on-demand wellness programming on your stateroom TV, yoga mats, in-stateroom fitness amenities, daily bottled water service, and an enhanced air filtration system—which you’ll now find in all our staterooms.
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we’ve created a whole new way to nourish your mind and body. Aqua Sky Suites combine the best of our rejuvenating AquaClass® experience with the ultimate luxury of The Retreat®. These suites feature a king-sized** bed with exclusive eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda. Spa-inspired elements are thoughtfully infused throughout, including eco-friendly bathroom products, yoga mats, in-stateroom fitness amenities, and daily bottled water service.
As an Aqua Sky Suite guest, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities combining the best of AquaClass and access to The Retreat.
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The best amenities, all included.*
As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with premium drinks and premium Wi-Fi, in addition to a private restaurant and exclusive lounge.
Premium Drinks | Enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. Whether dining in our restaurants, out exploring, or relaxing by the pool.
Premium Wi-Fi | Always stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
*Special fares and MoveUp upgrades from non-suite staterooms do not receive these amenities.
Services & amenities for Aqua Sky Suite guests
Intuitive Service
World-class cuisine
Thoughtfully curated amenities
Take your Celebrity vacation to new heights in a Sky Suite. Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of your butler throughout your stay. Plus enjoy exclusive access to dining and lounge areas reserved only for guests of The Retreat. Accessible Sky Suites available.
Perfectly designed Sky Suites offer a blend of expansive views and intimate luxury. These large suites feature our signature Cashmere™ Mattress with eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda.
Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of your butler throughout your stay. Plus, enjoy access to Luminae and The Retreat Lounge, exclusive for guests of The Retreat.
Highlights
*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
Exclusive services and amenities
The best amenities, all included.*
As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with premium drinks and premium Wi-Fi, in addition to a private restaurant and exclusive lounge.
Premium Drinks | Enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. Whether dining in our restaurants, out exploring, or relaxing by the pool.
Premium Wi-Fi | Always stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
*Special fares and MoveUp upgrades from non-suite staterooms do not receive these amenities.
Services & amenities for Sky Suite guests
Intuitive Service
World-class cuisine
Thoughtfully curated amenities
Take your Celebrity vacation to new heights in a Sky Suite. Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of your butler throughout your stay. Plus enjoy exclusive access to dining and lounge areas reserved only for guests of The Retreat. Accessible Sky Suites available.
Perfectly designed Sky Suites offer a blend of expansive views and intimate luxury. These large suites feature our signature Cashmere™ Mattress with eXhale® bedding and a spacious, private veranda.
Be welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and enjoy the luxury of your butler throughout your stay. Plus, enjoy access to Luminae and The Retreat Lounge, exclusive for guests of The Retreat.
Highlights
*Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed.
The best amenities, all included.*
As a guest of The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities that start with premium drinks and premium Wi-Fi, in addition to a private restaurant and exclusive lounge.
Premium Drinks | Enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. Whether dining in our restaurants, out exploring, or relaxing by the pool.
Premium Wi-Fi | Always stay connected, no matter where you are, with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.
*Special fares and MoveUp upgrades from non-suite staterooms do not receive these amenities.
Services & amenities for Sky Suite guests
Intuitive Service
World-class cuisine
Thoughtfully curated amenities
Solstice AquaClass guests enjoy a private veranda, Exhale® bedding, premium bathroom amenities, massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge.
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer AquaClass® staterooms for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Prime AquaClass staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you’ll enjoy access to the Persian Garden, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We’ve thought of everything so that you can focus on nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.
Available on Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette & Celebrity Solstice
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*Additional charges apply
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
Solstice AquaClass guests enjoy a private veranda, Exhale® bedding, premium bathroom amenities, massaging showerhead and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, complimentary dining at Blu, and personal spa concierge.
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer AquaClass® staterooms for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Elements are thoughtfully infused throughout your stateroom. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you’ll enjoy access to the Persian Garden, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We’ve thought of everything so that you can focus on nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.Available on Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette & Celebrity Solstice
Spa Benefits
Amenities
Dining
AquaClass Features
*Additional charges apply
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it’s an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
*Imagery of Revolutionized Celebrity Silhouette.
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Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Prime Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Prime Concierge staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship. Featuring services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it’s an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
*Imagery of Revolutionized Celebrity Silhouette.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it’s an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.
*Imagery of Revolutionized Celebrity Silhouette.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
By far the largest stateroom with a veranda – plenty of room for you and the family.
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
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Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Spacious staterooms located in the aft of the ship, each with its own private veranda to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Sunset Veranda staterooms offer superb ocean views at the stern of the ship. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.
Amenities
Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes.
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*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes.
Prime Veranda staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship.
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*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes.
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Stateroom Features
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24-hour room service†
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Expansive views make Ocean View staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the luxury king sized* mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs. Prime Ocean View staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship.
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*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Ocean View staterooms, the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the luxury king sized* mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs.
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*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Your escape at sea, Inside staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities. Prime Inside staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship.
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*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
Your escape at sea, Inside staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities.
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Stateroom Features
Services
Dining
*Additional charges apply
**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply
A remarkably satisfying place for dining.
Airy and contemporary main restaurant, with a large curated menu of classic and modern, regionally inspired choices.
A grand stage for fine dining.
This sophisticated restaurant with a wide range of globally-inspired dishes created by a Michelin-starred chef will provide the fine dining experience you love while you’re on vacation. The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.
Inside The Main Restaurant
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Immersive Experience
The centrepiece of our immersive and enriching range of culinary experiences. We’re proud to present an unparalleled wealth of choice every evening at the Main Restaurant. Working around the clock, the galleys delight in sending out artfully presented dishes, every delicate micro-green garnish perfectly placed.
From Our Kitchen
A sense of intimacy in a dramatic space, personal connections in a welcoming yet sophisticated venue and a world of choices.
Vibrant, crisp and bold flavours, exclusively for AquaClass® guests.
Intimately Elegant, yet Fresh and Modern
Clean, crisp flavours and inventive cuisine meet an extensive list of sustainable and biodynamic wines.
Experience Blu
World-Class Chefs
Our chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Imaginative Experience
As an AquaClass® guest, you can enjoy this exclusive restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The spa-inspired cuisine at Blu is an imaginative way of preparing popular dishes without fussiness or pretence.
Inside Blu
Personalised service, inviting surroundings, and natural light are all part of the fresh and bold aesthetic of Blu.
Luxury without pretence.
A Nouveau Take On Classic French Cuisine.
Classic French dishes—with a contemporary twist—serve as the inspiration for Murano’s menu. Enjoy nouveau cuisine with old-world charm, as we prepare some of our signature dishes tableside while you watch.
Inside Murano
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
A contemporary take on classic French cuisine.
Impeccable service, classic design, world-class cuisine, and comfortable sophistication are the distinguishing features of Murano. Experience tableside lobster presentation, an expansive selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, and our extensive American and French wine lists.
From Our Kitchen
Classic French dishes serve as the inspiration for Murano’s menu; a unique contemporary twist here and there adds an element of surprise. The goal is the perfect marriage of flavours, artfully presented. We especially love to prepare some dishes tableside as you watch
A celebration of big, bold flavours
An Italian ristorante and enoteca with a contemporary twist.
Rustic elegance with a contemporary, minimalistic edge. Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, sophisticated atmosphere, serving iconic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Our fresh, original menu features handmade pasta, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu features authentic Italian cocktails and beers.
Inside Tuscan
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
Traditional Italian with a Twist
A friendly waitstaff ensures tableside service that’s both personal and professional. And the food? Take iconic Italian classics, add contemporary influences, and serve in abundance. It’s all part of the rustic, yet modern, style of the Tuscan Grille.
From Our Kitchen
Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, contemporary and sophisticated iconic Italian accents in ambiance, service and fresh original menu which features 100% homemade pastas, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu is accented by authentic Italian cocktails and beers, as well as our house made Limoncello.
Celebrity was one of the first cruise lines to offer a spa restaurant. We saw an opportunity to create an extension of our industry’s leading spa experience by introducing The Spa Café.
Renew and Refresh
Fresh, spa-inspired delights to nourish body and mind.
Inside The Spa Café
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
Extend Your Spa Experience
A creative take on healthy cuisine, featuring an eclectic blend of offerings that are both flavourful and good for you.
From Our Kitchen
Enjoy freshly prepared smoothies, juices & good for you treats.
Let your cravings go wild. Grab a great burger in a relaxed, poolside environment.
Gourmet food poolside. Enjoy delicious eats while you relax in the sun.
Inside The Mast Grill
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
A Relaxed Dining Experience
Let your cravings go wild.
From Our Kitchen
Grab a great burger in a relaxed, poolside environment.
Inspired by the ambiance of European cafés, muted sepia tones and pops of citrus yellow bring this space to life
European inspired café with a wide variety of homemade gelato, specialty coffees and teas.
Enjoy espresso or tea as you watch the world go by.
Inspired by the ambiance of European cafés, muted sepia tones and pops of citrus yellow bring this space to life. Follow the irresistible aroma of Lavazza espresso, or choose from over a dozen premium hot teas from the innovative Tea Forté. Daily specialties include French pastries, gourmet coffees, and elegant desserts. Café al Bacio also features an authentic Gelateria with artisan flavours and fresh fruit sorbettos—in piccolo or grande, whatever you choose.
Café Albacio & Gelateria Menu
Espresso
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Teas
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Teas-Herbal-Tisanes
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Tea Over Ice
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Other Favourites
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
More Favorites
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Wines by the Glass
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Gelateria
Gelateria 11:00am – 11:00pm
Please enjoy our complimentary pastries & Sweets
An 18% service charge is automatically added to your check
Globally inspired and cutting-edge dining, exclusively reserved for guests of The Retreat®.
The exclusive restaurant for guests of The Retreat
Exclusive and cutting edge, the globally inspired menus at Luminae are not available in any other restaurant on board. And, you’ll see each one only once—because every day features a fresh, new menu.
Chef Daniel Boulud
We’ve joined culinary forces with the iconic Chef Daniel Boulud. As our Global Culinary Brand Ambassador, Chef Boulud has designed complimentary signature dishes for Luminae, our private dining experience included for all guests of The Retreat.
Inside Luminae
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Exclusive Indulgence
Luminae is a deliciously exclusive dining experience like no other. Offering complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Luminae is a culinary experience of modern, eclectic cuisine and extraordinary service that will remind you (and your taste buds) that there’s no better way to vacation than as a guests of The Retreat.
From Our Kitchen
Not only is Luminae’s guest list exclusive, so are its globally-inspired and cutting-edge dishes. The unique menus you’ll enjoy here are not available in any other restaurant. And, you’ll see each one only once, because every day features a different menu for two full weeks.
Savour a world of flavours in our market-place inspired café.
Inside Oceanview Café
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
Globally Inspired Dishes
Menus influenced by multiple cultures.
From Our Kitchen
Enjoy fresh breads, pastries, and desserts from the bakery.
Every sushi connoisseur’s dream
Our modern take on traditional Japanese fare.
Every sushi lovers dream
Wildly popular from the day it appeared, Sushi on Five satisfies your craving for locally sourced, authentically prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties. Treat yourself to the complex flavours of a hand-made sushi roll or nigiri featuring tuna albacore, shrimp, eel, and other fresh selections, or savour the simplicity of yellowtail, salmon, and octopus sashimi. Your culinary experience would be incomplete without dessert—be sure to try the caramelised gingerbread with wasabi gelato.
Inside Sushi On Five
World-Class Chefs
Our chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
Modern Luxury Meets Traditional Japanese
Freshly prepared sushi and Japanese favourites, paired with a stellar list of imported sakes and beers.
From Our Kitchen
Treat yourself to the complex flavours of a hand-made sushi roll or nigiri featuring albacore, shrimp, eel, and other fresh selections, or savour the simplicity of yellowtail, salmon, and octopus sashimi.
A one-of-a-kind dining concept. Experience the fusion of entertainment and cuisine.
A Dining Experience Like No Other
Once-in-a-while something comes along that re-invents dining and you just have to see it to believe it. Experience the fusion of entertainment and cuisine. We’ve brought the table top to life in a fantastic fusion of entertainment and dining.
The world-renown artists of Skullmapping, presented by TableMation™ have reached a true pinnacle of their custom 3D table animation art form. This dining experience is beautifully choreographed with an elegant menu created by our Michelin Star Chef.
Le Petit Chef offered on Celebrity Cruises® is simply one of the most unique dining events in the world.
Inside Le Petit Chef
World-Class Chefs
Our crew of chefs continually raise the bar for culinary experiences, both at sea and beyond.
An Incomparable Experience
Experience the fusion of entertainment and cuisine.
From Our Kitchen
Voilà! Savour a culinary journey filled with the delicious element of surprise.
Connect to the world in ways you never imagined. Embark on an excursion perfectly tailored to your interests and appetites. Whether you choose a private, premium experience or a family-focused adventure, independent local operators ensure that your shore excursions are the perfect way to discover any destination, granting in-depth knowledge, expertise, and a truly extraordinary experience.
More Than 280 Breathtaking Destinations. Three Perfect Ways to Explore.
Private Journeys
CREATED BY YOU
Create personalised tours and explore a range of exclusive offerings. Get insights from expert local guides who will drive you to the region’s most memorable places.
Small Group Discoveries
DESIGNED FOR A FEW
Explore the best in every port with a select group of like-minded adventurers. Spend more one-on-one time with your guide, and develop a deeper appreciation of each destination you visit.
Destination Highlights
LOVED BY ALL
Experience each city’s must-see landmarks and iconic sites through shore excursions that ensure you check the most important items off your bucket list.
Tours Tailored to Your Interests
ACCESSIBLE
Experience city highlights, iconic ruins, natural wonders or beautiful beaches on excursions customised for your specific needs.
SUSTAINABLE
Help preserve the destination and support the local community on tours that emphasise local history, culture and environment.
MULTI-DAY
Enjoy more time discovering each destination’s extraordinary treasures, during extended tours with overnight stays.
WELLNESS
Nourish your mind, body and spirit with tours that include a range of authentic experiences—indigenous healing practices, detoxes with local muds and minerals, destination-specific fitness, and more.
CULINARY
Savour authentic flavours or sip on the most popular drinks of each destination, during unique tasting experiences.
CULTURAL
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of each destination on your exciting itinerary, while connecting with the locals.
ADVENTURE
Add some excitement to your cruise with thrilling zip line rides, white water rafting, hiking in the mountains, and more.
AQUATIC
Spend the day on the water, sailing in a catamaran, snorkelling or scuba diving near majestic coral reefs, and reeling in some fish.
BEACH
Relax on pristine white sands, stroll down the coast and observe local wildlife, or work on your tan as you sip a tropical cocktail.
SIGHTSEEING
Explore the destination’s most iconic places and take exceptional selfies as you check famous local landmarks off your bucket list.
WILDLIFE
Join other animal lovers in your group for up-close looks at your favourite land-dwelling and aquatic creatures in their natural habitats.
FLIGHTSEEING
Soar above glorious forests, frozen lakes, magnificent glaciers and active volcanoes for panoramic views of nature’s beauty.
Travel meets conservation at the Team Earth venue on Celebrity Eclipse®, where guests can raise their own eco-awareness while also learning how Celebrity’s ships operate, and how their advanced systems help conserve the environment.
Country club atmosphere with spectacular ocean views.
Watch the world go by with a cocktail in hand.
A relaxing evening ritual. Watch the sun set on the water as live pop and folk tunes play.
Classic mixology meets modern taste.
Classic and contemporary martinis served up on an ice-topped bar.
Totally cool, from the drinks to the ice-topped bar.
Our talented bartenders put on a high-energy show preparing an intriguing menu of classic and contemporary martinis, served on an ice-topped bar. Sit back and relax, listening to up-tempo tunes and enjoying a collection of rare vodkas and a portfolio of fine caviars.
Exclusive lounge for guests of The Retreat. Enjoy complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, and a stylish place to unwind in style, along with the services of a dedicated concierge.
A “fine drinking” experience.
Some drinks are worth waiting for…
Welcome to our “fine drinking” experience, where the ritual of making cocktails is just as exciting as drinking them. Using the freshest ingredients and the finest spirits, our expert mixologists aim to satisfy the palates of both curious newcomers and connoisseurs alike.
Dance the night away in a vibrant nightclub designed for those ready to kick back and get down. Quasar is a modern nightclub like no other you will experience on the open seas. With a retro touch, it will feel like the perfect spot for adults of all ages, luring you in with its electrifying pulse.
Large selection of international wines, hand-picked by Celebrity sommeliers.
Immerse yourself in wine culture.
Cellar Masters lets you try a bold collection of both familiar and unknown wines from around the world.
Quiet refuge by day, lively music venue by night.
A unique music venue with spectacular ocean views.
The perfect daytime spot to gaze over the sea with a cocktail in hand. At night, the space comes alive with live music and dancing. Featuring twelve signature Zodiac cocktails based on your astrological sign, all prepared by flaring mixologists.
An elegant gateway to our restaurants, Ensemble Lounge is the ideal setting for an aperitif en route to an extraordinary specialty dining experience, or a digestif afterward. Live entertainment from world-class musicians and a “dressed for dinner” crowd make this elegant space an integral prequel or sequel to dining.
The Theatre is the premier live performance venue aboard Celebrity Eclipse®. While accommodating a generous audience, it retains a comfortable, intimate atmosphere, bringing you production shows, beautiful musical arrangements, and sidesplitting comedy.
With Lady Luck by your side, spin the roulette wheel or play the slot machines in our tastefully decorated casino.
Chill Out, Poolside.
Frozen cocktails with fresh ingredients served poolside
Frozen drinks, fresh ingredients.
Chill out with a flurry of fresh frozen cocktails, located poolside to help you keep your cool. Hand-made, frozen cocktails blended with the freshest ingredients. Several of the cocktails are also available in non-alcoholic versions.
It’s the modern way to connect while onboard. Here, you’ll find state-of-the-art workstations featuring MacBook Pro® laptops and iMac® desktops where you can take a class, check your email, and surf the web. Certified staff will help you master the latest audio and video products. Learn how to get the most from the hippest tech devices.
A freshly manicured lawn on the highest deck. Enjoy casual outdoor activities in a decidedly Country Club atmosphere, and let the grass between your toes take you places no cruise has gone before.
Our stunning foyer greets you with a spectacular onyx staircase, marble floors and the first panoramic ocean-view glass elevators at sea.
When you arrive at the highest point on the ship, you won’t be disappointed. Whether you’re looking for the ideal spot to do some early morning yoga, stretch out on a canopied lounge bed, or for the best view of the beautiful starry sky to cap off another magical evening aboard, The Solstice Deck is where your search ends and the relaxation begins.
Spend the day by the Pool. Relax with a book or have a bite at the grill. Enjoy the serenade of the music from the bandstand and dance your heart away on the dance floor. For a refresher, take a dip in the pool or rejuvenate in the whirlpool.
The perfect place to start your evening.
The perfect place for a pre or post-dinner cocktail.
On Millennium Class ships, the Rendezvous Lounge is the perfect place to gather before dinner for a cocktail and dancing. After dinner, enjoy live music, dancing, and our signature cocktails.
Luxury, with an inviting atmosphere.
Relaxing and inviting, its position right off the grand foyer means this may be the first, but not the last, place you stop to sink into a chair and enjoy a cocktail.
Wind down with a cocktail and classical music.
Relaxing and inviting, its position right off the grand foyer means this may be the first, but not the last, place you stop to sink into a chair and enjoy a cocktail. Enjoy classical music from our string quartet, or kick off your evening with jazz, Big Band, and other popular music.
Michael’s Club is exclusive to guests of The Retreat®. This warmly inviting lounge offers a fully stocked and expertly staffed bar, gourmet bites and live entertainment.
Escape into a good book or browse through some of your favourite magazines in our spacious and peaceful library; two floors of quiet contemplation and vast knowledge are at your fingertips.
Whether you want to clear your mind, fine-tune your body, reinvigorate your spirit—or all of the above—The Spa is a luxurious sanctuary where you can do it all. Here, we’ve introduced an array of innovative new firsts in beauty, fitness, and wellness that make finding complete bliss on vacation easier than ever. With our MLX i³ Dome, Quartz and WellMassage 4D specialty treatment beds, Kérastase Institute, Ideal Image® Ocean featuring Dysport®, Thermage® and CoolSculpting® treatments, to our Peloton bikes overlooking the ocean, The Spa is an escape within your escape.
An Ahh-Inspiring Escape for the Modern Traveller
The Spa introduces an array of innovative new firsts in beauty, fitness, and wellness that make finding complete bliss on vacation easier than ever.The Spa features a lineup of the most advanced ways to look and feel your best on vacation. Discover how we’ve teamed up with the leading authorities in their fields and harnessed the most cutting-edge technological innovations to create a spa experience unlike anything else at sea.
Destination Treatments
We offer an array of destination-inspired treatments that connect you to the ocean and are as unique as the places you’ll visit. From coconut-infused therapies in the Caribbean to rituals favoured by Far East royalty—we add a dose of local luxury to your experience. Where will your spa service take you?
Specialty Spa Tables*
The intertwining of groundbreaking technology and nature-inspired elements reaches to The Spa’s specialty table collection, one that’s unrivaled at sea. The Iyashi Dome, the MLX Quartz, the Spa Wave MLW Amphibia®, and the WellMassage 4D® all feature completely customisable experiences designed to relax and restore. And now introducing the MLX i³Dome, this spa table offers 3 ultra-effective detox treatment methods in one. Available on Celebrity Beyond.
Acupuncture
Celebrity Cruises offers Acupuncture as a standalone service to address a series of ailments or as part of a Pain Management program to subside discomfort while on your cruise. Whether looking for simple tune-up or treat chronic symptoms, your certified Acupuncturist and Pain Management Specialist will help you achieve a pain-free and better you.
ELEMIS® BIOTEC Facials
This collection uses the latest and most advanced facial technology to help increase your skin’s natural cellular energy. Oxygen, light therapy, and galvanic stimuli switch your skin back “on.” Choose from eight groundbreaking BIOTEC skin therapies focused on everything from anti-aging to skin pigmentation and brightening to regular care and maintenance.
Hot Mineral Body Boost
This revolutionary, mineral-charged experience will condition your skin and invigorate your body, harnessing the natural restorative power of heated minerals and a nourishing amber balm, topped off with an energising facial massage.
Zero Gravity Immersion Massage
This seamlessly choreographed massage soothes every major muscle group, while the advanced technology of the WellMassage 4D® table makes you feel as though you’re suspended in air.
Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage
Feel your stress and tension float away as an aromatic seaweed mask is applied to your body, combined with a scalp and foot massage.
Restorative Salt Stone Massage
Warm salt stones are bathed in personally selected aromatics to contour the body and diffuse negative energy, reduce stress, and alleviate muscle tension, completed by a re-energising face and scalp massage for a truly uplifting experience.
R3 Pain Management Therapy
Inspired by the benefits of cryotherapy, the power of “cold therapy” is re-imagined, reducing inflammation and swelling that causes pain. Comforting heat therapy uses targeted saltstone massage to relax and soothe muscle tension for a dynamic pain relief treatment.
Thousand Flower Detox Wrap
Omega-rich Green Tea seed oil is massaged into the skin followed by the thousand flower, vitamin-packed, super nutritious earth wrap encouraging the body to surrender its toxins.
Earth Grounding Massage
Modern science has enabled the adaptation of negative electrons transferred from the Earth’s surface into the body via energy channels embedded in the treatment table to alleviate pain and inflammation, reduce stress levels, improve circulation, and aide in restful sleep. Emerge relaxed and recharged from this balancing, earthing experience.
IV Therapies & Injections*
Give your body a rejuvenating boost with personalised IV therapies and nutrient injections. These doctor-designed treatments deliver the vitamins and minerals you need directly into your bloodstream, helping to support a healthy immune system, combat dehydration, and ease nausea. Choose from an array of formulas engineered to help you manage your weight, increase energy, boost your mood, detoxify, and speed up recovery.
*Available on select ships
**Available on Celebrity Edge Series
Even though you’re on vacation, you won’t want to skip this gym. On Celebrity Apex® and Beyond, an expanded studio offers new programs like the first F45 classes while our fleet boasts sought-after classes: The HIIT, LIT Bungee Fit, and Peloton® for on-demand classes. You can stay in shape with state-of-the-art Technogym® weight machines and cardio equipment while connecting to the sea with floor-to-ceiling windows for a little motivation. Purchase an Unlimited Class Pass for a daily boost of energy.
Fitness Activities & Treatments
You may be on vacation, but you won’t want to skip The Fitness Center. In fact, you may find yourself looking for any excuse to work out. Our state-of-the-art weight machines and cardio equipment will take your fitness to the next level. And, if you’re looking for motivation, you can enjoy the hottest fitness trends and classes, never before seen on Celebrity. The inspiration doesn’t end there—our floor-to-ceiling windows offer invigorating views of the sea as your backdrop.
Peloton®
Enjoy the exhilaration of cycling on your own while taking part in live-streamed classes that give you the motivation you need to go the extra mile. Peloton was offered for the first time at sea on Celebrity Edge® and is available on Millennium®, Solstice® and Edge® series ships.
The HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training
Go all-out with 100 percent effort during a class featuring quick, intense bursts of exercise—followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This workout will get (and keep) your heart rate up, allowing you to burn more fat in less time.
LIT Bungee Fitness
Get your heart pumping with a low impact workout that’s easy on your joints. Reduce your risk of injury using bungee support during this full body low-impact session. Available on select ships.
Pulse Barre
Challenge yourself and discover why barre is considered one of the fastest, most effective total body workouts today. Balance is the key to this high-intensity, low-impact workout.
Yoga & Meditation
Pure Form Yoga
Find your Zen through increased balance, concentration, and focus in a yoga class that’s beneficial for both the beginner and the experienced yogi.
Guided Meditation
Reduce stress and find inner peace through our unique Guided Meditation program offered throughout your voyage.
Breathing Class
Learn a short “relax-fast” recovery breathing technique that you can use daily. This lung workout exercises the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to correct your breathing—and provide immediate relief.
Body in Motion
Perfectly fit to suit the needs of everybody—wellness trainers, classes, and seminars give a boost of energy to fuel your onboard journey.
INBODY 570 Composition Analysis
See What You’re Made Of™. Understand your inner health with the most comprehensive body composition analysis. Using bioimpedance, InBody570 offers precise measurements of segmental muscle mass, body fat mass, visceral fat, metabolism, inflammation, and fluid retention levels.
Personal Training
Professional fitness trainers will help you achieve the body you have always wanted with a personalized fitness session. Plus, you’ll learn which exercises work best with your body composition.
Nutritional Consultation
Diet and exercise are lifelong pursuits. We, at The Spa, want to help you reach your wellness goals and establish a healthy diet based on your individual needs. Consult with one of our fitness professionals and develop a customised nutrition plan tailored around you.
For thousands of years, people have found that moving water and temperature variations provide relief for muscle and joint issues, speed the release of toxins from the body and promote deep relaxation. The Persian Garden pass includes use of the aquatherapy environments from aromatic steam to tropical rain showers for a rejuvenating experience. AquaClass® guests enjoy unlimited access to the Adults-Only Persian Garden. If you’re not in AquaClass, you can purchase the Persian Garden Pass. Available on Millennium Series and Solstice Series ships.
We’ve partnered with Kérastase®, one of the world’s most recognised luxury haircare brands, to create the ultimate salon experience. On Edge Series, guests will experience a couture styling session that merges exclusive products with technology and superior service that is nothing short of divine. Institute staff, along with the Kérastase Flagship Salon team in our fleet, diagnose your individual haircare needs and prescribe personalised treatment options just for you. And of course, you’ll find everything you’d expect from a full-service salon—manicures, pedicures and more.
We know that today’s man wants to look fresh for a night out, too. That’s why we created The Barber at The Spa. Kelly Hoppen, CBE used of warm tones and rich natural materials to create a perfectly inviting space for a traditional hot shave and trim before you hit the Martini Bar, The Club, or wherever the night takes you.The Barber is available on Edge series ships and barber services are available fleetwide.
This advanced treatment centre will feature Dysport® Wrinkle Treatments, Restylane® Dermal Filler Treatments, and Botox® Cosmetics, and Thermage®. We’re also proud to offer CoolSculpting®, a non-surgical fat-reduction procedure—with little to no downtime. Everyone back home will want to know your secret to looking so fabulous, but our lips are sealed.
Find true poolside serenity at the Solarium. Featuring a gorgeous pool, sparkling waterfalls, thickly padded lounge chairs, and an adults-only policy, tranquility is always just a few steps away.
Teens can hang out at the Teen Club, a space designed exclusively for young adults, where they can socialise with other cruisers in their same age group. Teen-focused activities and events at the Teen Club include sports competitions, silent disco parties, and video game tournaments.
Ages 13-17
Older kids are known as Captains in our Camp at Sea program, and they enjoy more freedom while on board. You can spot Captain cruisers on scavenger hunts, STEM, and competing in various sports and gaming tournaments.
Ages 10-12
Adventure awaits on board for our Cadets, who can enrol in a one-of-a-kind nautical program, where they’ll learn the basics of sailing including navigation, time, weather patterns, and more. Cadets can also participate in activities spread throughout various venues, including Lawn Club games, campouts, and movie nights.
Ages 6-9
Young cruisers that are fully potty trained can enrol as Shipmates at our Camp at Sea program, where they’ll work on their art skills at the Creation Station, learn new camp songs, and interact with other kids under the supervision of our experienced youth staff.
Ages 3-5
We understand the importance of exposing young minds to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), and that’s why we partnered with The Frost Science Museum* and Anturus to create a one-of-a-kind educational experience onboard. Our STEM at Sea program offers exclusive activities and events that will engage, entertain, and inform kids on varying topics such as marine wildlife, ecological conservation, and nautical exploration.
*Available on Celebrity Equinox® and Celebrity Edge®
Budding artists will love the Creation Station, a program that uses materials and tools for junior cruisers to express themselves through painting, collaging, and more. During our unique art activities, kids will create precious souvenirs and a number of masterpieces they will cherish long after their cruise has ended.
For more active kids, there’s a wide range of games and challenges onboard to sharpen their skills and teach them the importance of teamwork. From modern twists on popular camp games to our Challenge Series that engages mind, body, and silliness—there’s something for everyone.
Young foodies will want to try out the variety of culinary experiences geared towards developing the tastes of up-and-coming gourmets. It’s a mouthwatering set of fun family cruise activities sure to please everyone—taste buds and all.
We offer a welcoming, autism-friendly environment on all of our cruise ships. Onboard, kids with special needs can enjoy sensory-friendly films, toys, and dietary menu options. Additionally, we offer a number of autism-friendly services including priority check-in and boarding.
We provide boarding and departure assistance with wheelchairs to guests with mobility disabilities. We also provide assistance to guests who are blind. Request assistance once you arrive at the pier or contact us prior to your cruise so we may prioritise your assistance. During peak times, there may be a wait for assistance. Our crew members are not permitted to lift our guests.
Guests with mobility disabilities are offered quicker processing at the pier. If boarding has not begun, we will offer priority boarding.
If requested in advance, we can arrange for accessible transportation to transfer guests between the airport and the pier. This service is offered at no extra charge to guests who have purchased transfers. Please note that accessible transportation may be limited or not available outside the United States.
We provide complimentary wheelchairs for getting on and off the ship. If you require a wheelchair or scooter during the cruise, you can bring your own or rent one from a company that provides rentals for cruises.
You may bring and use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, canes and other assistive devices on board our ships. Due to safety reasons, Segways® may not be used on board.
We don’t require proof of disability such as medical certificates or disability placards. However, during the booking process, we will ask guests to attest to their need for the accessible stateroom.
We do not require guests with disabilities to travel with another person as a condition for traveling on our ships. However, our personnel are not required to perform personal tasks (e.g. assisting with eating, dressing, toileting or lifting) ,guests requiring assistance with these functions should consider these needs when making a booking. If there is a question about the guest’s fitness to travel without personal assistance, this must be discussed with our Access Department.
Yes, we accept service dogs. A service dog is defined as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability.” Service dogs are not considered pets
Please be advised that Celebrity Cruises makes every effort to accommodate guest’s dietary requirements∘ wherever possible. Please see the full guide for more information.
Infants must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/Cruisetour. On some cruises/Cruisetours, infants must be 12 months old.
Whatever the itinerary, destination, or occasion—when you pack, think “Relaxed Luxury.”
DURING THE DAY
SHORESIDE
For warmer climates, pack swimsuits and cover-ups, walking shorts and shirts that protect from the sun, lightweight slacks, skirts or sundress, and a light sweater or jacket. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are always encouraged.
For cooler climates, bring clothing with long sleeves, sweaters, and pants that can be layered. In areas prone to snow or rain, waterproof jackets, hats, gloves, and umbrellas are recommended.
Around the globe, consider appropriate shoes and gear for the excursions you have planned and the terrain you’ll encounter. For instance, you may pack water shoes if hiking a waterfall or a headscarf or conservative dress for visiting museums, mosques, temples, and churches.
SHIPBOARD
Throughout the ship, casual resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, or button-downs are appropriate, paired with sandals, low heels, and loafers. Make sure you bring active wear and sneakers if you plan to hit the gym!
Poolside, bathing suits with coverups, T-shirts, tanks, hats, and sunglasses are welcomed.
In main and specialty dining, we ask guests to refrain from wearing swimsuits, see-through coverups or robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts, and baseball caps.
AT NIGHT
SMART CASUSAL
Smart Casual attire is required for entry to main dining, specialty dining, and the Celebrity Theatre. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jean, and stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip flops are not considered Smart Casual.
EVENING CHIC
Each itinerary features one to two “formal” nights we call Evening Chic. Evening Chic means you dress to impress, glamorous and sophisticated in your own way, with a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jean, an elegant dress top or blazer—some guests even pack a tuxedo or gown for onboard photos. The Daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening. If you do not wish to participate in Evening Chic, Smart Casual attire is acceptable for dining and theatre.
Basic Wi-Fi and Premium Wi-Fi services are available throughout the Celebrity Cruises® fleet, with the exception of our Galapagos based ships.
Choose from Basic Wi-Fi or Premium Wi-Fi packages to suit your needs.
Basic Wi-Fi Package
With Basic Wi-Fi, you can surf the web, send emails, and text family and friends via select messaging apps. It’s a great value option for staying connected while you’re on vacation, but please note that you won’t be able to email large files, share photos or videos, use streaming apps, access social media, or make video calls.
Premium Wi-Fi Package
Premium Wi-Fi puts our best internet at your fingertips throughout your vacation. Message or video chat with your friends and family, browse the web, send emails even with larger files attached, and post on social media to your heart’s content. Plus, you can enjoy videos, movies, binge-worthy shows, and music on your favourite streaming apps.
Lighting
We’re replacing higher wattage halogen and incandescent light bulbs with longer lasting fluorescent and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights throughout our fleet. Fluorescent and LED bulbs require 80% less energy, generate 50% less heat, reduce energy consumption, last much longer and contribute to more efficient air conditioning due to the cooler bulbs.
Propulsion and Hull Design
A new approach to hull design and propulsion systems, resulted in significant energy savings. Ships equiped with Common Rail Diesel Engines∘ reduce energy consumption and NOX emissions at all engine loads.
Heating, Ventilation, and AC
Our ships are equipped with the latest and most efficient air-conditioning equipment commercially available. Coupled with improvements in system design and automation.
Operation Conservation Measures
Our environmental policies guide both our shipboard and shoreside employees in beneficial environmental∘ practices. Our crewmembers are an integral part of our energy-conservation efforts. Staff and guests are advised to turn off lights, water and appliances when not needed, adjust temperature thermostats to comfortable levels when no one is present and using towels and bed linens more than once before laundering.
Fresh Water Consumption
We ask our crewmembers and guests to help us conserve water whenever possible. To help reduce the energy needed to produce fresh water, we have installed water-reduction technology and appliances throughout our fleet to reduce the use of water-producing equipment that consumes fuel or electricity. These features include sink aerators, showerheads, reduced-flow dishwashers and low-consumption laundry equipment.
Advanced Wastewater Purification
We Installed Advanced Wastewater Purification (AWP) systems throughout the fleet. These technologically advanced systems clean the wastewater generated onboard our ships to create clean water that exceeds ship wastewater discharge standards throughout the world.
Renewable Energy Sources
Our ships are equipped with solar power technology. The panels and the clean power they produce can help reduce the consumption of energy derived from fossil fuels. 500m2 of solar panels produce enough electricity to power a ship’s guest elevators or approximately 7,000 LED lights.
High-Efficiency Appliances
We have installed high-efficiency appliances throughout the ship in order to minimize their impact on climate change and reduce our energy load. Every type of appliance onboard our ships is being evaluated for efficiency, including TV’s, coffeemakers, ice makers, ovens and dishwashers.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Across the fleet we have applied window films∘ that are specially glazed to prevent solar heat from penetrating, thereby reducing the amount of air conditioning needed to cool the ship, thereby saving energy.
Hull Coatings
We apply new silicone paints on the hull, which are innovative and environmentally safe coatings that increase the smoothness of our ships’ hull. By creating a smoother hull, we can reduce the amount of energy needed∘ to travel through water.
For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our Celebrity ships are non-smoking. Hookahs and other types of water pipes are prohibited from use under this non-smoking designation.
Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard. Smoking is also not permitted in any dining venue, theatre, bar, lounge, hallway, or elevator; on the jogging track; or in most other indoor areas. Furthermore, smoking is not allowed in certain outdoor spaces, including restricted areas, food venues, and kids play areas and pools. If a guest is in violation of this “No Smoking” policy, a cleaning fee will be applied to their onboard account.
Because we recognise that some guests do smoke, we have designated smoking areas on the ship. These smoking areas are identified by signage, and ashtrays are provided in these locations for smoking use. Guests may inquire about the location of the ship’s designated smoking areas at the Guest Relations Desk.
In casinos on itineraries where smoking is allowed, there will be visible signage designating the areas for both smoking and non-smoking guests.
Cigar and pipe tobacco is limited to designated outdoor areas and cigar bars (if the ship has one). Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are only permitted within the designated smoking areas.
Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard.
Guests must be at least 18 years of age to purchase, possess, or use tobacco onboard.
Celebrity Cruises® guests are expected to be responsible for their actions at all times, including during transfers to and from ships, inside terminals, while onboard, at our ports of call, during shore excursions and at our private destinations. Consuming alcohol to excess impairs one’s judgment and reduces one’s ability to recognise and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Guests who choose to consume alcohol must do so responsibly. The ship’s staff may refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any guest who does not consume alcohol responsibly, including those who have purchased an all-inclusive beverage package. Ship’s personnel may request verification of a guest’s age to verify they are of age to consume alcohol pursuant to this policy. Any guest that violates this alcohol policy will be considered for disciplinary action pursuant to the “Consequences Section” of this Guest Conduct Policy, and may lose their privileges to use areas or facilities of the ship.
Guests are only permitted to bring alcohol onboard under the following circumstances
1.) Embarkation day when each guest is permitted to bring onboard with them up to two (2) bottles of wine (which are subject to a corkage fee) per guest. A corkage fee does not apply to guests with the Classic Beverage Package or Premium Beverage Package. Security may inspect containers (including water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, canteens, etc.) at any time and will dispose of alcohol concealed in such container.
2.)Alcoholic beverages that are purchased from onboard shops or in ports of call (which must be presented to security upon re-boarding), will be secured by ship’s personnel. Alcohol secured by ship’s personnel will be returned to guests just prior to the conclusion of their cruise vacation.
Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.
The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Celebrity Cruises® ships sailing from North America is 21. The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Celebrity Cruises® ships sailing from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is 18. Guests may contact Guest Relations or refer to Celebrity Today for specific minimum drinking age information on their cruise vacation.
For purposes of complying with the minimum drinking age requirements, a guest’s age is established upon boarding at the beginning of the cruise vacation. If a guest celebrates their birthday during the cruise vacation, and thereby becomes of age to consume alcohol, the guest may thereafter ask the Guest Relations Manager to modify ship’s records to permit their consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the vacation. The guest will be required to appear at Guest Relations to present a valid government-issued form of identification to permit verification of their age.
No guest under age 18 may possess or consume alcohol at any time while onboard. No guest under age 21 may possess or consume alcohol at our private destinations. Any guest who goes ashore and consumes alcohol (whether under the supervision of a parent/guardian or not, is responsible for ensuring they consume responsibly and retain their ability to recognise and avoid potentially dangerous situations when they return to the ship. Parents/guardians are reminded they are responsible for the actions of their child/young adult at all times while on a Celebrity Cruises® cruise vacation.
Guests who violate any alcohol policy, including but not limited to underage drinking; providing alcohol to minors or young adults; possessing, concealing or attempting to conceal alcoholic items in their luggage, when boarding or while onboard; engaging in alcohol drinking games; or failing to consume alcohol responsibly, will be considered for discipline under the provisions of this policy.
Our extensive attention to detail creates a vacation experience that knows no boundaries. Every effort is taken to deliver easy ship access and an unrivalled cruise vacation to all of our guests. Your search for special needs cruise ships ends here.
Access Department Information
aWe want everyone to have a trip of a lifetime. That is why we always go the extra mile to ensure our ships are optimised for passengers with specific accessibility needs. You will find all of our public doors are accessible to wheelchairs, and we have designed wheelchair accessible staterooms that have been adapted with special features. We have also included signage in Braille throughout our ships.
Special services contact details
Phone: (0)1932 834194
Email: specialistservicesuk@celebritycruises.com
To arrange accessibility services before your cruise, simply complete our Celebrity Cruises Guest Special Needs Form or contact our Special Services team using the details above to let us know your needs.