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Celebrity Revolution Kicks off With Millennium

Last updated: June 4th, 2024

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Celebrity Millennium is the flagship of our Millennium-class and has long been a beloved part of our fleet. Cruisers enjoy its tastefully decorated and comfortable staterooms and elegant common areas.

Yes, Celebrity Millennium was a beautiful ship, but we thought it needed something else to make it perfect. It needed a Revolution.

The Celebrity Revolution is our ambitious $500 million initiative to modernize our entire fleet with the incredible design aspects that have made Celebrity Edge one of the most innovative and revolutionary cruise ships ever built.

Celebrity Millennium

With the Celebrity Revolution, we’re taking Celebrity Edge’s aesthetic and cutting-edge details and applying it to our entire fleet. It’s more than a makeover, and it’s not just a refurbishment—it’s a modernization on an epic scale.

Celebrity Millennium was the first to undergo the Revolution transformation, and it set out on its first post-Revolution sailing in February 2019.

Celebrity Millennium’s Casino and Shops Revolution

Speaking of luck, if you’d like to try yours while cruising, you’ll love that Celebrity Millennium’s casino got a major renovation as part of the Revolution modernization. The casino’s sleek makeover, with a bigger bar area and new state-of-the-art slot machines, makes the casino one of the most enthralling gaming experiences at sea.

Take your winnings and head to the revolutionized shops on Celebrity Millennium. Even the boutiques have been given a modern refresh with new brands and designers on board, such as Shinola, John Hardy, and Hublot.

High-end boutique shops

Whether you want a fashionable outfit for dinner or a new closet staple for back home, enjoying some retail therapy during your Celebrity Millennium cruise is an exciting way to shop while you’re sailing the seas.

Revolutionized Onboard Dining

The main restaurant on Celebrity Millennium has been transformed into a space worthy of its name, Metropolitan. It’s now a sophisticated space that will make you feel like you’re dining in the best NYC restaurant where the staff treats you like a VIP.

Metropolitan Restaurant

Specialty restaurants onboard Celebrity Millennium got an update in 2012 to reflect the new restaurants being introduced on our Solstice-class of ships, and they’ve been updated again to reflect some of the exciting dining spaces introduced on Celebrity Edge.

Read: The Complete Guide to Dining Options on Celebrity Cruises

Modern Staterooms, Suites and a Revolutionary Retreat

Penthouse Suite

This “Edge treatment” continued into the staterooms and suites of Celebrity Millennium, where the previous tones of red and beige have been updated to cool grays with pops of chic navy.

This new look for Celebrity Millennium has been helmed by none other than the world-renowned designer, Kelly Hoppen, MBE. With 40 years of experience at the forefront of the design industry, Kelly is one of the most sought-after interior designers in the world. Her visionary design has helped us create gorgeous suites that are as comfortable as they are stylish.

The Retreat Sundeck

In addition to design updates,  The Retreat guests have access to a dedicated team of attendants, concierges, and butlers, an exclusive lounge and sundeck, suite accommodations, and premium amenities.

More Revolution on Celebrity Millennium

Here are some additional parts of the ship that were revolutionized to enhance your vacation experience:

• A modernized photo viewing area with state-of-the-art technology to make it easier to browse through the photos taken of you on board.
• Upgraded lounges and common spaces with luxurious finishes.
• Eco-friendly enhancements like silicone-based paint on the underwater hull to increase fuel efficiency by 20%.
• A redesigned spa aesthetic and relaxation room

Celebrity Millennium returned with voyages setting sail around Asia, then repositioned to Alaska and began sailing Alaska cruise itineraries.

View upcoming Millennium sailings on our website or call one of our vacation planners at 1-800-852-8086.

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Celebrity Cruises Updates Ship Dry Dock Schedule for 2019-2023

Earlier this month, the cruise line updated a few of the dates for the Celebrity Revolution dry dock schedule for their cruise ships.  Starting this February, each ship will go through a complete modernization that will change the way their guests experience the world.

Here is the updated dry dock schedule for Celebrity Cruises’ cruise ships:

• Celebrity Millennium – February 2019
• Celebrity Summit – March 2019
• Celebrity Equinox – June 2019
• Celebrity Silhouette – January 2020
• Celebrity Constellation – May 2020
• Celebrity Eclipse – November 2020
• Celebrity Infinity – November 2020
• Celebrity Solstice – October 2021
• Celebrity Reflection – February 2023
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What is going to be added to these cruise ships when they go into dry dock?

Staterooms and suites will be a comprehensive refresh.

• New re-imagined Aquaclass staterooms
• New renovated oceanview staterooms
• New redesigned inside staterooms
• New improved Signature staterooms
• New re-conceived Reflection Suites

The new staterooms will feature 11,579 new Cashmere Mattresses and Bedding Collection. They will also be thoughtfully reconfigured to maximize storage and efficiency.

The suite life will get sweeter with the Retreat.  The new Retreat Sundeck will rival any high-end resort, and promises to be the perfect place for guests to unplug, unwind, and take in the stunning views.

The revitalized Retreat Lounge will be the perfect high-end lounge for suite class guests to enjoy complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, and live entertainment.

Celebrity Cruises will also be introducing a fresh, new Oceanview Cafe.  This cafe is an international marketplace with globally influenced menus and a sleeker, more whimsical ambiance that is found exclusively on Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, and Celebrity Summit.

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Will they take the Big X off the hump cabins when the Solstice goes in for Refurb.On a lot of the cabins when you sit on the balcony you can’t see out unless you stand up.

Will the Silhouette be refurbished by Feb 23 2020 sailing

Maybe this end day dry dock? Celebrity Constellation –1. May 2020

When Celebrity Constellation dry dock start and what shipyard?

I saw the list of staterooms and noted that the Verandah staterooms were not mentioned. Are they going to be refreshed or will they be kept with the old furnishings?

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Celebrity Cruises Inc (celebritycruises.com) is the second-largest (by fleet) subsidiary and travel brand in the RCCL/RCG (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd/Royal Caribbean Group) of companies. The 1990-established "Celebrity" cruise brand joined RCCL in 1997.

Celebrity represents one of the best "luxury ship travel" companies for adults, as well as a signature operator of regularly scheduled Panama Canal transition itineraries and one of the top 3 Alaskan cruise lines. In May 2020, the company celebrated its 30th Anniversary.

Company history and changes

Celebrity is a medium-priced luxury cruise company , whose travel vacation package product is associated with top-hotel amenities, premium services, sophistication, style, elegance, technology innovations. Celebrity cruise liners offer impeccable service and exquisite cuisine, appealing to moderately affluent, well-educated travelers (mostly adults in their 40s). Celebrity offers "Family Cruises" during holidays (particularly on voyages from the USA to the Caribbean and Bermuda) and "Seniors Cruises" (on European and South American itineraries). The letter "X" on ships' funnels stands for the name "Chandris" (in Greek "Xandris").

The company was founded in 1988 as part of Chandris Group ( Athens Greece -based marine corporation, now Chandris Hellas Inc) - shipowner and vessel management. Before Celebrity, Chandris Group operated the cruise brands "Chandris Line" (1960-1974, ocean liner crossings between Greece and Australia), "Chandris Cruises" (1974-1996, Mediterranean itineraries from Greece) and "Chandris Fantasy Cruises (1985--1996, North American itineraries). Chandris' brand "Celebrity Cruises" started with cheap voyages offered on second-hand ships, to become one of the industry's most prominent premium "affordable luxury" ship travel brands.

The company's current President and CEO is Laura Hodges Bethge (Celebrity's former Executive VP), who succeeded in 2023 (May) Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (now Vice Chair and External Affairs for RCG). Michael Scheiner is the company's Senior VP and CMO/Chief Marketing Officer. Tim Jones is the VP and Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand & APAC/Asia Pacific region.

Celebrity entered the luxury cruising marked with roundtrips from the USA to Bermuda, acquiring more and newer liners.

As a brand of RCG, Celebrity's sister companies are RCI-Royal Caribbean International , Marella (UK) , TUI (Germany) , and Silversea . RCG also owned Pullmantur (Spain) .

The company's headquarters address is "Celebrity Cruises, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami FL, 33132-2096 USA".

The company attracts a diverse passenger base, targeting mainly baby boomers and their families, honeymooners, and seniors. In addition to North American customers (USA and Canada), it also draws travelers from Europe, Central and South America. Longer itineraries tend to attract older travelers.

Week-long roundtrips in Alaska and the Caribbean attract many families. To appeal to multi-generational groups, Celebrity's family programs were expanded to include dedicated, well-trained staff serving shipboard kids and teen centers with enrichment and educational activities.

On October 4, 2018, was launched "Celebrity Central" (website for travel agents). It has 6 sections (news, marketing, and sales, learning and training) and is accessed via personalized log-ins. It combines AirWaves, CruisingPower, the company's sales and marketing toolkit (Rewards, Digital Library) and Celebrity Passport (e-learning resource). Celebrity Central has a search bar and tags for popular terms and topics.

In December 2020, Celebrity's parent company (RCG-Royal Caribbean Group) sold the Galapagos-based ship Celebrity Xperience to Emerald Blue Cruises Panama. The boat was named Celebrity Xperience (January 2016 through March 2020), "MS Xperience" (April through November 2020) and "Emerald Dream" (since December 2020).

Since 2022, Celebrity's well-being advisor is Gwyneth Paltrow (1972-born American actress and businesswoman, owner of the lifestyle brand company Goop Inc). The first "Goop at Sea" event debuted on Celebrity Beyond's 9-night "Italian Riviera and France Cruise" (Barcelona roundtrip, departure Sept 24, 2022). Each "Celebrity Goop Cruise" is Goop-curated and features a live interview-Q&A session (with a wellness expert), themed experiences (food tastings, product trials, sale promotions, massages), interactive sessions (led by practitioners), gifts, surprises, on-demand TV classes (in the public restrooms), a detox smoothie and fitness tools (for Aquaclass cabins), an ultra-luxury wellness experience (for Aqua Sky Suites). Feres on the Goop-themed voyages start from US$750 pp with double occupancy.

By March 2023, Celebrity added pickleball playing (at the sports courts) fleetwide. The sports facilities are complimentary, including the equipment (net, paddles, balls). Pickleball Court's locations vary by ship class - EDGE ships at Rooftop Garden (Deck 15), on SOLSTICE ships on the Sports Deck (Deck 15), and on MILLENNIUM ships at the Multi-Sports Court (Deck 12).

In summer 2024 (starting in April), for the first time ever, Celebrity ships (Beyond and Reflection) visited Royal Caribbean's private island CocoCay Bahamas .

In June 2024, RCG launched the Loyalty Status Match program allowing loyalty members from each brand (RCI's Crown & Anchor Society, Celebrity's Captain's Club, and Silversea's Venetian Society) to attain reciprocal tier status across all brands.

The following YouTube video (official release) reviews the company's newest Edge-Class vessels and their unique features. The EDGE series includes all 5 units - Celebrity Edge (2018), Celebrity Apex (2020), Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Ascent (2023) and Celebrity Xcel (2025).

On April 11, 2019, the shipowner RCCL signed an MoU agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique Shipyard ( St Nazaire, France ) to order a 5th Edge-Class vessel, with scheduled delivery in 2024-Q3.

In February 2014, Celebrity Cruises announced it would add "The Suite Class" fleetwide. Suite Class passengers have their own private restaurant and VIP lounge. Key features on Solstice Class ships include the Lawn Club, which is a freshly manicured lawn on the ship's highest deck. Passengers enjoy casual outdoor activities, a country-club atmosphere, and grass between their toes. They can watch a glass-blowing demonstration on Equinox, Eclipse, and Solstice, or a meal in the Lawn Club Grill. Celebrity ships also have Cellar Masters, inspired by the Napa Valley vineyards, which brings to life a global wine cruise tour experience, while guests learn about and taste a variety of premium wines from around the world.

In March 2016, Celebrity Cruises acquired the two-ship company "Ocean Adventures". The purchase of the 16-passenger catamaran Athala II (Celebrity Xploration) and 48-passenger yacht Eclipse (Celebrity Xperience) increased Celebrity Cruises Galapagos capacity by 65%. The two boats joined Celebrity's fleet in spring 2016 but started regular operations following extensive drydocks in January 2017.

Since March 2018, RCCL offers one login for RCI and Celebrity websites and mobile apps. The new policy allows one account to be used for loyalty program benefits, bookings, and reservations with both brands. The account security was also simplified and strengthened to ensure customers' personal data.

Celebrity's loyalty program "Captain's Club"

In June 2021, Celebrity updated its "Captain's Club" loyalty program (for repeat customers).

The offerings now include:

• onboard events "Captain's Club Sneak Peek Series" (ship tour with cocktail sampling), "Create and Pour" (wine sampling), Welcome Parties (outdoor events held at Lawn Club and Rooftop Garden), "Captain's Club Cocktail Hour (free drinks daily between 5-7 PM at all bars and lounges).
• Spa discounts (10% off for Select and Elite members, 15-20% off for Elite Plus and Zenith members), deals exclude MedSpa and Spa Retails, but for Elite and above members Persian Garden's access is complimentary on one of the port days (guest's choice).
• Photo discounts (25-50% off any photo packages, up to US$300 off Studio Packages), added were greenscreen photo sessions (with changing background scenery) as well as aerial and 360-degree photos.
• Laundry packages (on select voyages only) now include "Evening Chic" (dry cleaning for US$35, 8 max items) with the optional US$20 add-on for unlimited pressing (throughout the cruise).
• Internet discounts (10-35% off any Internet package) plus bonus minutes for Elite and Elite Plus members, an additional 10% discount (combinable) is offered with pre-cruise booking. Zenith members receive complimentary the Stream package (for 1x mobile device).
• Beverage package discounts (5-10% off to upgrade from "Classic" to "Premium", if purchased pre-cruise). Zenith members receive complimentary the "Premium Beverage Package".
• Wine discounts (20% off per bottle / valid for all wine brands available for purchase on the ship). Zenith members receive one complimentary dinner (per voyage) at a specialty restaurant, marked with complimentary wine and flowers.

Celebrity brand's cruising experience

• Accommodations: some of the largest cruise suites (all served by butlers). Luxurious "ConciergeClass" staterooms, attentive highly personalized impeccable service; and enjoying seating preference, priority check-in. 2:1 guest-to-staff ratio
• Dining: award-winning cuisine, excellent alternate dining venues. Celebrity's "Gourmet Bites" every afternoon, themed lunch buffets. Culinary demonstrations. The line has partnered with "Elizabeth Blau and Associates", as to menu and wine selections, and all the standards of serving.
• Facilities: the largest cruise ship spa and gym facilities at sea ("AquaSpa by Elemis" - world-class beauty salon, spa treatments and fitness programs). "Celebrity Theatre" for Broadway-style productions, huge European-style casinos, bingo, themed bars, and lounges, including a discoclub, large pools, poolside recreation programs (massages, yoga), onboard boutique shopping.
• Enrichment: "Celebrity Lecture Series". Rich contemporary art collections. Art auctions, and enhanced golf program.
• "Celebrity Escape" concept (reserved exclusively for adults ages 21 and older) offers complimentary classes, workshops, themed events, fashion shows, deck parties, etc.
• By the "Family Cruising Program", on all voyages are offered complimentary games, parties, educational and fun activities, history and sea life explorations, dedicated/exclusive pools and discos for teens.

Via partnership with CG Technology (fka Cantor Gaming), Celebrity Cruises introduced the industry's first casino gaming mobile app. Passengers download the free app (Cantor Mobile Casino) via ship's WiFi network to Android or Apple phones/tablets. The app allows them to play slots, video poker, and table games anywhere on the ship. At the ship's casino lounge passengers can play (for real) games like roulette, poker (plus Texas Hold 'Em) and blackjack. Some ships have Let It Ride and baccarat available upon request. All ships have at least 1 poker table in the casino and host tournaments during the voyage.

Since 2013, the company has been partnered with "Top Chef" (US reality competition TV series). In late 2014, both companies started the exclusive "Top Chef at Sea" cruising experience. By this onboard culinary program, fans and foodies have the opportunity to travel with a lineup of celebrity chefs on food-themed "Top Chef Signature Sailing" each year. Celebrity also offers an interactive "Quickfire Challenges" and "Top Chef"-inspired menu evenings fleetwide on cruises 5-nights or longer (excluding Galapagos Islands).

In 2017, Celebrity Cruises partnered with Bravo Media for a new cooking video series - "Isaac Takes On". This digital show follows Top Chef's Isaac Toups as he cruises around the Caribbean on the ship Celebrity Reflection , competing against passengers in a variety of culinary challenges. The ship has its own Michelin-star chef - Cornelius Gallagher, who also makes appearances throughout the series.

In February 2019, Celebrity Cruises announced two new (exclusive) partnerships - with Daniel Boulud (Michelin-starred Chef) and with ABT-American Ballet Theatre ( NYC -based, 1939-founded classical ballet company). Both partnerships created unique onboard culinary and entertainment experiences fleetwide.

• The Celebrity-ABT partnership allows passengers (on selected ships) to enjoy ballet shows by guest performers and to join the dancers for seminars and ballet classes.
• Chef Daniel Boulud is the founder of a global restaurant group that includes 7 NYC restaurants plus 6 in other (national and international) destinations. As Celebrity's Global Culinary Brand Ambassador, he designs signature dishes for Luminae (exclusive / Suite-only restaurant). Celebrity also introduced "Chef's Table by Daniel Boulud" - a private galley/kitchen tour and 5-course VIP dining package.

The new experiences were introduced in 2019, starting with the liners Summit, Equinox and Millennium.

In December 2019, the company signed an exclusive partnership with OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd (Bahamas-based global provider of health and wellness services and products to cruise ships and land-based resorts). The partnership starts in May 2020 and is fleetwide (including the newbuilds under construction ).

All-inclusive deals

Since November 17, 2020, every Celebrity Cruises deal includes unlimited beverages (Classic Drink Package/cocktails, beers, wines by the glass, sodas, juices, bottled water, brand coffees and teas), Basic Wi-Fi, and onboard gratuities. However, since October 2023, the brand's "All Included" packages don't include the prepaid shipboard gratuities.

Option upgrades offered to all bookings include:

• ELEVATE Package (unlimited premium drinks and shore excursions priced up to USD 200 per person)
• INDULGE Package (ELEVATE Package plus unlimited streaming Wi-Fi Internet and up to USD 400 per person in OBC/onboard credit).

In August 2022, the shipowner RCG signed a deal with SpaceX/Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (2002-founded by Elon Musk) for using Starlink's satellites to provide faster and low-latency Internet connections across the global fleet (Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, and Silversea ships). Fleetwide Starlink installations were scheduled to be completed in 2023-Q1.

"Celebrity Revolution" fleetwide refurbishments

In July 2018, the company announced a USD 500 million fleet modernization ( drydock refurbishment ) program dubbed "Celebrity Revolution". The project was scheduled for February 2019 through February 2023.

Fleetwide renovations include all staterooms and public spaces on 9 liners to bring their onboard amenities and services up to the standards of EDGE-class ships. For the staterooms were contracted HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates / US-based hospitality interior design company) and Kelly Hoppen (UK-based interior designer).

All staterooms were upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet).

The drydock-renovated Celebrity ships have "The Retreat" (adults-only sundeck) with a full-size swimming pool, Jacuzzi, private cabanas, padded loungers, and poolside bar service (food and drinks). The Retreat suites' passengers have priority access to the facilities and their fares are inclusive of Premium Wi-Fi Package and Premium Drink Package.

Luminae Restaurant (Suites-only) was redesigned and introduced new/custom-made menus by chef Cornelius Gallagher.

Qsine Restaurant was added fleetwide and offers "Le Petit Chef" (virtual dining-entertainment experience) created by Skullmapping artists and presented by TableMation Studios exclusively for Celebrity.

Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar were redesigned, as well as most public venues. In the SPA was expanded SEA Thermal Suite. Retail shops were expanded with new shopping brands - including Hublot (luxury Swiss watches) and Shinola (luxury watches, jewelry, premium leather goods).

The 4-year fleet refurbishment program started in February 2019. The current list of scheduled for drydocks Celebrity ships (by the "Celebrity Revolution" project) is as follows:

• Celebrity Millennium Feb 9, 2019
• Celebrity Summit Mar 23, 2019
• Celebrity Equinox May 25, 2019
• Celebrity Silhouette Jan 24, 2020
• Celebrity Eclipse Apr 1, 2021
• Celebrity Constellation May 1, 2020
• Celebrity Infinity Nov 14, 2020
• Celebrity Solstice Oct 1, 2021
• Celebrity Reflection Feb 2, 2023

(NEW) Celebrity cruise gratuities 2023

Since July 2023, the company's daily gratuity rates (per person/pp, both adults and kids are charged) were increased. The new rates (listed below) are compared to the previous/2022's rates).

• Standard cabins' (inside, oceanview, veranda) daily gratuity was increased from US$17,50 to US$18 pp (per day).
• ConciergeClass and AquaClass staterooms' daily gratuity was changed from US$18 to US$18,50 pp (per day).
• Suites' daily gratuity was changed from US$21 to US$23 pp (per day).

Daily gratuity is an automatic service charge added to the passenger's onboard account each day. Passengers can prepay gratuities. Daily gratuities are split between the ship's staff (dining, housekeeping, cabin stewards).

In 2018, Celebrity's daily gratuities (pp per day) were USD 13,50 (interior-oceanview-balcony staterooms), USD 14 (Aqua-Class and Concierge-Class) and USD 17 (Suites).

In 2020, Celebrity's daily gratuities (pp per day) were USD 15,50 (interior-oceanview-veranda), USD 16 (Aqua-Concierge Class) and USD 19 (Suites).

In October 2022, the gratuities were increased from US$15,50 to $17,50 (Standard), US$16 to $18 (Concierge-Aqua Class) and US$19 to $21 (Suites/The Retreat) or with ~16%, ~15%, ~21% (respectively).

Celebrity cruise ship Room Service

Celebrity Cruises requires a fee of USD 4,95 for ordering items from the cruise ship's room service menu.

• Room Service is operated on each Celebrity cruise vessel and between 11 pm - 6 am.
• Prior to September 2015, the basic room service items delivery to passengers' cabins was complimentary. The exception was for some premium items (like a cheese platter, filet mignon, Caprese salad).

New shipboard Wellness classes

In 2018, Celebrity and Canyon Ranch upgraded fleetwide the onboard fitness program by adding more (to a total of 20) fitness classes and wellness seminars for passengers. Of all classes, 6 are based on different exercise groups - Acupuncture (Pain Relief), Conditioning (Pilates), Longevity, Mindfulness (Spiritual Cycling), Nutrition (Detox 101), Sweat (Tabata).

Among the new wellness offerings are:

• "Acupuncture for Pain Relief" revives energy levels, treats pain and digestive discomfort, de-stresses, aids a healthy sleep.
• "Pilates to the Beat" is a mat class choreographed with upbeat songs.
• "Age-Defying Technology" reviews the latest technologies, wellness products and services that help anti-aging.
• "Spiritual Cycling" Incorporates mind and energy awareness while cycling to musical beats.
• "Detox 101: Weight Loss and More" reviews the most effective detox foods and how they promote weight loss.
• "Tabata Impact" is a Japanese intense and fast full-body workout offering best cardio and training techniques.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group (shipowner) suspended its entire fleet's passenger shipping operations (RCI-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, Silversea, Azamara) worldwide by canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 13, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

Next are listed all Celebrity ships and their first scheduled departure dates/regions - APEX (June 19, 2021/Mediterranean from Piraeus-Athens), BEYOND (April 27, 2022/ Maiden Voyage /Europe), CONSTELLATION (Nov 7, 2021/Caribbean from Tampa), ECLIPSE (April 23, 2022/Hawaii-Australia repositioning from Vancouver to Honolulu), EDGE (June 26, 2021/Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale), EQUINOX (July 25, 2021/Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale), INFINITY (June 25, 2022/Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale), MILLENNIUM (July 23, 2021/Alaska from Seattle), REFLECTION (Nov 6, 2021/Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale), SILHOUETTE (July 3, 2021/ UK from Southampton ), SOLSTICE (May 6, 2022/Alaska from Seattle), SUMMIT (Sept 14, 2021/Caribbean from Miami). Celebrity's Galapagos ships' restart dates were - Flora (July 4, 2021/ Maiden Voyage ), Xpedition (July 31, 2021), Xploration (January 1, 2022).

• Celebrity's Australia and New Zealand 2021-2022 programs were canceled (affected ship Eclipse, homeported in Sydney NSW and Auckland NZ).
• All Celebrity repositioning cruises in 2021 (Alaska, Panama Canal, Transatlantic) were canceled.
• Most Celebrity's European schedules 2021 (ships Constellation, Edge, Infinity, Reflection) were canceled, excluding APEX (Med) and SILHOUETTE (UK).
• Celebrity's South America 2021-2022 program (Infinity ship from Rio de Janeiro) was canceled.
• Celebrity's Japan 2021-2022 program (Solstice ship from Yokohama) was canceled.

All affected bookings received full refunds (100%), including on prepurchased through Celebrity Cruises packages and services. The refunds were in FCC (Future Cruise Credit) for itineraries with departures from April 30, 2022. The FCC had to be redeemed by December 31, 2021. Changing the FCC to a monetary refund (100%) was possible thru December 31, 2020. Celebrity's Cancellation Policy was extended to allow penalty-free cancellations up to 48 hours prior to departure (all itineraries departing up until September 1, 2020 / initially thru July 31) and receive an FCC.

Itinerary of Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity cruise line's destinations include Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean (all, but mostly Southern), Mexico (Caribbean/Yucatan, Pacific/Mexican Riviera), Panama Canal , South America, Australia-New Zealand, Asia (Taiwan-China-Japan, Thailand-Vietnam), Northern Europe (from the UK), Eastern and Western Mediterranean.

The Royal Caribbean-owned brand Celebrity operates one of the industry's youngest and most innovative fleets. The vessels all are Malta - flagged , except the Galapagos -based fleet (Ecuador-flagged).

Celebrity's 2024-2025 schedule (16 ships) included 250+ destinations/ports (in 70 countries), ~500 departures, new ports, more overnight and double overnight port stays. The Caribbean 2024-2025 program featured the biggest Caribbean season (9-ship fleet, new 3-4-night Caribbean itineraries and visits to CocoCay/firsts for Celebrity), and 4x American homeports (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, San Juan Puerto Rico). The European program included 40+ itineraries and overnights in 11 capital cities.

Celebrity 2024-2025-2026 cruise ship deployments

In June 2023 was announced that in 2024 (starting in April), for the first time ever, Celebrity ships (Beyond and Reflection) will be seasonally deployed to the Caribbean (both homeported in Fort Lauderdale for the summer) and will visit Royal Caribbean's private Bahamian resort island CocoCay . Celebrity Beyond has scheduled 6-8-night voyages to Western and Southern Caribbean destinations, while Celebrity Reflection’s 3-4-night short breaks/weekend getaways also visit Key West FL USA and Resorts World Bimini Bahamas . The 3-night itinerary (Friday departures) and the 4-night itinerary (Monday departures) both visit Key West, Nassau and Bimini, and CocoCay.

In Aug 2023 was announced that for 2024-2025 winter season (October-April), Celebrity deploys in the Caribbean 4x ships (Apex, Constellation, Equinox, Summit) whose schedules include visits to CocoCay. The ships' USA homeports were all in Florida ( Port Canaveral/Orlando ,  Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale ,  Tampa ). The homeporting in Port Canaveral (Equinox) is also new/first time for Celebrity. Those special voyages were open for booking on August 22nd, 2023.

In October 2021, Celebrity revealed the program for 3 Alaskan ships during the 2023 summer season (May 3, thru mid-September), with each itinerary visiting Inside Passage . Season's highlights include:

• Homeported in Vancouver BC Canada  and passing twice through the Inside Passage,  Celebrity Eclipse sails on 7-night itineraries to Hubbard Glacier , Juneau ,  Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island) , and either  Sitka (Baranof Island) /Icy Strait Point.
• With 7-night itineraries roundtrip from homeport Seattle (Washington USA) and one 9-night "Ultimate Alaska Cruise", Celebrity Solstice is the fleet's only to visit Endicott Arm Fjord and Dawes Glacier , along with Juneau, Skagway , Ketchikan, Victoria BC Canada .
• Celebrity Millennium  offers 7-night Alaskan itineraries between homeports Vancouver and Seward, with a multi-night Cruisetour Denali option.
• Offering 9- to 13-night Cruisetours in 2023, tourists stay in first-class lodging, ride the Wilderness Express scenic train, visit destinations like Anchorage , Fairbanks, Homer .

Celebrity Eclipse's South America program lasts 4 months (December 2023 thru April 2024) and offer visiting a total of 16 destinations, a 14-night Antarctica, and a 12-night Argentina & Patagonia voyages. Call ports include Valparaiso-Santiago (Chile) ,  Buenos Aires (Argentina) , Montevideo (Uruguay) , Antarctic Peninsula . Signature land tours offer visits to Chile's Osorno Volcano (from Puerto Montt ), Argentina’s Playa El Doradillo (from  Puerto Madryn ), as well as Peru's  Cusco and Machu Picchu  (from  Callao ) during the 16-night repositioning voyage from the USA (Los Angeles) to Chile which includes 2 overnights in Callao-Lima (Peru) .

In November 2022 was announced 2024-2025 program with ~500 itineraries (scheduled for 16 ships) visiting 250+ destinations across 70 different countries.

Celebrity Edge is due to set sail out of Australia between October 2024 and April 2025. She operates on itineraries from 3 to 14 nights hitting some of the country's most exciting spots. Celebrity Edge makes her way out to new ports of call across the Pacific, such as Fiji, American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.

Other highlights include a range of new European offerings (7 ships) including Celebrity Apex - the first EDGE liner to homeport in Europe and also sailing a new itinerary (12-night Norwegian Fjord & Arctic Circle).

Two ships are deployed in Asia (Millennium, Solstice), with Millennium leaving from Tokyo Japan on a series of 12-night itineraries with destinations including Osaka, Mt Fuji, Kyoto.

Celebrity ships also visit destinations in the Caribbean, South America (also Galapagos Islands ), Alaska, Greenland, and Iceland.

In November 2022 was announced Celebrity's ever-biggest season (2024-2025) with 16 ships, ~500 departures, 250+ destinations (70 countries), new homeports and call ports, numerous in-port overnights and double overnights, new (year-round voyages) in Europe, new land tours.

2024-2025 season's highlights include:

• 40+ different itineraries in Europe, with overnights in 11 port cities, new European ports of call - France's Bordeaux , Italy's Brindisi and Trieste , Greece's Kavala  and  Volos .
• Celebrity Edge is scheduled to sail in Alaska roundtrip from Seattle WA .
• Celebrity Apex departs from London (England UK) to the Arctic Circle and the Norwegian Fjords.

Celebrity Millennium is homeported in Yokohama/Tokyo Japan in 2024 (April thru October) to sail 12-night roundtrip itineraries featuring overnights in Osaka . After the Japan season, Millennium joins Celebrity Solstice in Southeast Asia (September 2024 thru April 2025) for 11- to 14-night voyages visiting 32 ports/islands across Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Millennium and Solstice make Celebrity’s biggest Asian season with 32 destinations (including 7 new ports).

In August 2023, Celebrity Cruises introduced an array of Caribbean options for the Winter 2024-2025 season, available on 4 ships:  Celebrity Apex ,  Celebrity Constellation ,  Celebrity Equinox , and  Celebrity Summit . Departing from 3 Florida ports –  Port Canaveral  in Central Florida,  Port Tampa Bay  in West Florida, and  Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)  in South Florida – travelers can select from over 40 new itineraries.

Catering to the diverse preferences of today's travelers, this new program provides a diverse range of experiences, ranging from revitalizing quick getaways to 7-night weekly cruises and extending to 9-night escapes. These voyages transport passengers to idyllic tropical destinations such as  Belize ,  Bimini ,  Grand Cayman ,  San Juan , and some itineraries even include visits to  Perfect Day at CocoCay .

As a highlight of this program, Celebrity Cruises expands offerings from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, featuring more opportunities to set sail on two award-winning vessels: Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Summit. From October 23rd, 2024, to March 8th, 2025, travelers can partake in five new sailings on the Celebrity Apex, spanning 6 to 7 nights and calling at destinations like  St. Maarten , San Juan, Grand Cayman, Mexico, and select sailings to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Perfect Day at CocoCay, a vibrant private island haven situated in The Bahamas, delivers a blend of beachfront bliss and sun-soaked thrills. This paradise offers pristine white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, the largest freshwater pool in The Bahamas, and a bar serving tropical cocktails. Additionally, guests can bask in relaxation and seclusion at Coco Beach Club, featuring an infinity pool, a specialty restaurant, 20 exclusive overwater cabanas, and more. Debuting in January 2024, Perfect Day at CocoCay will introduce Hideaway Beach, an adults-only retreat boasting private cabanas and a new signature food venue.

Furthermore, from February 25th, 2025, to April 10th, 2025, Celebrity Summit presents 5 itineraries ranging from 5 to 9 nights, encompassing both Western and Eastern Caribbean destinations.

In an unprecedented move, Celebrity Cruises is also sailing from Port Canaveral in Orlando, offering 20 new itineraries from November 21st, 2024, to April 19th, 2025, aboard the Celebrity Equinox. With the majority of itineraries spanning 7 nights, passengers will have the chance to explore coveted Caribbean locales including the Bahamas, Belize, Grand Cayman, Mexico, San Juan, and St. Maarten. In time for the Spring Break season, two sailings on March 1st and March 15th, 2025, feature visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The Caribbean program from Port Tampa Bay is also revamped by Celebrity Cruises. Travelers can now opt for more frequent 6- to 7-night cruises aboard the Celebrity Constellation. This expanded program includes 4 new itineraries and a total of 14 sailings, spanning from January 2nd, 2025, to April 6th, 2025. The itineraries encompass destinations like Belize, Honduras,  Key West , Mexico, and  New Orleans (Port NOLA)  during the Mardi Gras festivities scheduled for March 1st, 2025.

On November 17, 2025, officially debuts the fleet's newest member - Celebrity Xcel . Being the 5th/last EDGE-class ship, Xcel starts revenue operations with the 5-night "Maiden Voyage - Bahamas & Mexico". The 5-night itinerary (roundtrip from homeport Fort Lauderdale) visits Resorts World Bimini Port and Cozumel. Xcel's inaugural winter season is based on two alternating 7-day itineraries: Bahamas (Bimini), Mexico (Cozumel) plus Grand Cayman (George Town Harbour) , and  Dominicana (Puerto Plata) ,  St Thomas USVI (Charlotte Amalie)  plus  St Maarten (Philipsburg) .

Itinerarires 2025-2026

Celebrity's 2025-2026 program is the brand's "most ambitious" to date, grouping 800+ voyages with 290 destinations across 70 different countries and a fleet of 16 ships.

European offerings include  Celebrity Apex , which once again homeports in  Southampton UK , featuring Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Additionally, Celebrity Ascent sails 7- to 11-night Adriatic itineraries from  Barcelona  and  Rome .

Celebrity Equinox joins Mediterranean routes with 9- and 10-night itineraries in the Italian Riviera, Greek Islands, France and Iberia (Spain and Portugal).

Celebrity Infinity  and  Celebrity Constellation operate 7-night Greece and Turkey sailings from  Athens and 10-11-night Italy and Croatia roundtrips from Rome and Ravenna . 

Celebrity Eclipse from Amsterdam offers 12-13-night Best of Scandinavia/Baltic cruises.

Celebrity's "mini-season" in Iceland groups four 7-night circumnavigating voyages on Celebrity Silhouette  in July and August 2025.

In the Caribbean, 9 ships are homeported in Florida (4 different ports) during winter, and 3 ships during summer, including  Celebrity Xcel 's 7-night roundtrips from Fort Lauderdale .

In Alaska are deployed 3 ships - Celebrity Edge from  Seattle WA (second season) and Celebrity Solstice  and  Celebrity Summit sailing between Vancouver BC and Seward AK .

Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Solstice operate in Asia, offering the 12-night "Best of Japan" itinerary and the 12-night "Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Thailand" itinerary, respectively.

In South America, Celebrity Equinox is homeported in Buenos Aires .

Celebrity Edge's program is in the South Pacific/Australia and New Zealand.

In November 2023, Celebrity officially opened bookings for its 2025-2026 Alaska and Australia itineraries, featuring the esteemed  Celebrity Edge ,  Celebrity Solstice , and  Celebrity Summit . These premium cruise offerings aim to provide nature enthusiasts with exceptional experiences amid the pristine landscapes of Alaska, including glaciers and wildlife encounters. Celebrity Edge later extends exploration to Australia and New Zealand during the Winter season.

• Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Solstice, and Celebrity Summit are set to navigate the Alaskan waters.
• The outward-facing design of Celebrity Edge ensures passengers enjoy proximity to nature and iconic views.
• Adventurous options for a roundtrip through the picturesque  Inside Passage  are available.
• Celebrity Summit offers a CruiseTour featuring a 2-6-Night land tour, providing insights into Alaska's interior.
• CruiseTours include stays in authentic lodges, journeys on the Wilderness Express Railway, and exploration of  Anchorage , Talkeetna, and Denali.

Australia and New Zealand:

• Celebrity Edge returns for the Winter season, offering sailings through Sydney Harbour and New Zealand's majestic fjords.
• Departure ports encompass  Sydney ,  Auckland , and  Honolulu , with diverse itineraries catering to different preferences.
• Highlights include round-trip sailings from Sydney Harbour and overnight stays at  The Great Barrier Reef .
• New Zealand itineraries encompass Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds, providing a harmonious blend of tradition and breathtaking scenery.

2024-2025-2026 Caribbean itineraries

Celebrity Cruises  is set to offer new 3- and 4-night weekend itineraries in the Caribbean for the first time in 2024. The cruise line deploys  Celebrity Reflection ,  Celebrity Silhouette , and  Celebrity Summit  for these shorter cruises, aimed at providing guests with a break from their routines from Friday to Monday. Celebrity Reflection's 3-night 'Bahamas & Perfect Day' itinerary includes a visit to  Perfect Day at CocoCay , the private island owned by Celebrity Cruises’ parent company,  Royal Caribbean Group .

Celebrity Beyond is spending her inaugural season in the Caribbean with a 6-night 'Western Caribbean and Perfect Day' voyage, including a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay starting in May 2024.

The latest addition to the Edge series,  Celebrity Ascent , embarks on a 7-night 'Bahamas, Mexico, & Grand Cayman Caribbean' cruise starting from February 4, 2024. This itinerary, departing from  Fort Lauderdale FL , includes port calls to  Philipsburg in St. Maarten ,  Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas , and  Puerto Plata  in the Dominican Republic. Following this, Celebrity Ascent is due to reposition to the Mediterranean in April 2024 for her European debut.

Other ships like  Celebrity Apex ,  Celebrity Constellation ,  Celebrity Equinox , and Celebrity Summit also operate Caribbean itineraries for the winter 2024-2025 season. In addition to the Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises has announced new itineraries exploring Alaska onboard  Celebrity Edge  from June 2024 and cruises in Japan onboard  Celebrity Millennium  from August 2024.

In March 2024, Celebrity Cruises unveiled its newly announced 2025-2026 cruise season, catering to guests seeking short Caribbean getaways on  Celebrity Reflection  and  Celebrity Summit . The season features calls to destinations such as  Bimini ,  Cozumel ,  Key West ,  Nassau , and the renowned private island,  Perfect Day at CocoCay . For the first time, Celebrity Cruises is introducing 3- and 4-night Caribbean voyages during the summer, extending the appeal to guests seeking convenient escapes.

Operating year-round from  Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale , Celebrity Reflection offers 100+ sailings of 3- or 4-night trips, providing guests with flexible options that fit into their busy schedules. 

Celebrity Summit, also departing from Port Everglades, offers 4- and 5-night itineraries, inviting guests to explore destinations like Key West and Tulum or indulge in onboard relaxation at The Spa. 

With midweek and weekend cruise options, Celebrity's 2025-2026 Caribbean season provides ample opportunities for unwinding and exploring unique destinations. Additionally, longer immersive vacations, including 7- to-10-night sailings aboard  Celebrity Beyond , are available for guests seeking extended escapes.

Asia 2024 itineraries

The company's Asia 2024 program is based on two ships ( Millennium and  Solstice ).

Starting September 2023, Millennium operates in Northeast and Southeast Asia visiting China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka. The 12-night itineraries visit ports like Klang-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Lombok Indonesia, Mumbai India , Benoa Bali , as well as the maiden for Celebrity ports Hambantota (Sri Lanka)  and  Celukan Bawang (Bali Indonesia) .

Starting November 2023, Solstice operates on 12-night Southeast Asia itineraries (to Thailand and Vietnam) departing from homeports Singapore  and  Hong Kong . Two 17-night Transpacific relocation voyages (RepositionCruises.com) are also offered - leaving from either Sydney NSW Australia  or  Honolulu Hawaii and visiting New Zealand and French Polynesia. Asian ports include Hanoi (Vietnam) , Mumbai (India),  Bangkok-Laem Chabang Thailand .

Celebrity's 2024 Caribbean season (8 ships) includes the 2023-built Celebrity Ascent , plus 2 more EDGE ships. Caribbean itineraries range between 4-12 nights.

Celebrity Ascent's maiden voyage departs on December 3, 2023. Homeported in Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida) , Celebrity Ascent visits Eastern Caribbean ports Philipsburg St Maarten (Netherlands Antilles) ,  St Thomas Island USVI (Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands) ,  Puerto Plata-Amber Cove (Dominicana) . Actually, Ascent starts passenger shipping operations in November 2023 as in mid-March 2023 were added two "preview cruises" (both roundtrips from Port Everglades). The previews depart on Nov 22nd (4-night to Cozumel) and on Nov 26th (3-night to Nassau).

Following the maiden voyage, Ascent's 7-night roundtrips depart from Terminal 25 (Port Everglades) on Sundays. Eastern Caribbean voyages visit San Juan (Puerto Rico), Tortola (British Virgin Islands), and Basseterre (St Kitts), while Western Caribbean voyages visit Nassau, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman.

Starting November 2023,  Celebrity Apex is scheduled to embark on rotating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Setting sail from Fort Lauderdale guests can visit Eastern Caribbean islands, including San Juan, Philipsburg St Maarten, St Thomas, and Puerto Plata. Apex also takes guests to the Western Caribbean with calls in  Key West , Grand Cayman (George Town) , and Belize . In summer 2024 (May thru November) Apex will be homeported in Southampton (England UK) for 4- to 13-night roundtrips, replacing Silhouette.

Celebrity Beyond  is due to sail on 9-, 10-, and 11-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean, including overnights in Oranjestad Aruba (Netherlands Antilles) . A shorter voyage on Beyond takes passengers on a 6-night trip to  Bimini Islands (Resorts World Bimini Bahamas, Bailey Town) , the retreat of choice for Ernest Hemingway.

Celebrity Silhouette  is returning to the Southern Caribbean and the Bahamas with itineraries ranging between 4-11 nights. For the first time since 2011, Silhouette will call at  Scarborough , the main city on the island of Tobago.

For those wishing to celebrate Mardi Gras,  Celebrity Constellation  offers a 12-night voyage departing from  Tampa (Florida USA)  that starts with a double overnight in  New Orleans (Port NOLA)  for Fat Tuesday, prior to taking guests on a journey in Belize,  Mexico (Cozumel) , and Honduras.

Passengers looking for a short getaway will find it on  Celebrity Summit , as she sails from  PortMiami Florida  on alternating 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean itineraries.

Celebrity Equinox  and  Celebrity Reflection  round out the offerings via 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Eastern Caribbean sailings, which includes calls at the  Dutch island Kralendijk Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles) , where the official bird of the isle, the flamingo, is spotted on many of the white-sand beaches.

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Celebrity Constellation Refurb 2024? Is this a nice ship?

By Marga.Anders , October 11, 2023 in Celebrity Cruises

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Looking to make a switch from Royal Caribbean to Celebrity Cruises. Was looking at Ascent or Apex because they are newer ships but found out the Constellation is offering the best itinerary for our wishes (Dubrovnik, Koper, Split).

The reviews of this ship are mixed, mainly because it is an older ship. So this has me somewhat worries especially since we are 'used to' newer ships with RCL. 

I also saw online she is supposed to get a refurbishment in the spring of 2024. But can't really find what they will upgrade.

Does anybody have more info on this, or other information about Constellation?  Or alternative is the new Sun Princess, but the itinerary is less suitable.

We are a couple, 42yo, no kids.  Do like dining, solarium, theatre shows. Don't need: rock climbing, bumper cars, flow riders etc. 

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On the up coming TA it over 99% booked 

Any Celebrity ship is better than a RCL ship

On X we book AquaClass or Sky Suites. The Constellation (Connie) is a M Class ship with about 2800 guest. AquaClass gives you a smaller dining restaurant called Blu. Suites guest can dine in Luminae. Connie does have limited pay specialty dining restaurants.

I'm sure Connie could use an update, but overall she should be in good shape. 

Sun Princess will give you more food options and a much newer ship. My question to you is. Is this cruise more about Dubrovnik, Koper, Split. Or is it more about what the ship has to offer.

13 minutes ago, bigbenboys said: On X we book AquaClass or Sky Suites. The Constellation (Connie) is a M Class ship with about 2800 guest. AquaClass gives you a smaller dining restaurant called Blu. Suites guest can dine in Luminae. Connie does have limited pay specialty dining restaurants. I'm sure Connie could use an update, but overall she should be in good shape.  Sun Princess will give you more food options and a much newer ship. My question to you is. Is this cruise more about Dubrovnik, Koper, Split. Or is it more about what the ship has to offer.

Where did you 2800. Guest that is S class numbers 🙄

https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Fact_sheets/CEL-Constellation-FactSheet-MICE.pdf

14 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Where did you 2800. Guest that is S class numbers 🙄 https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Fact_sheets/CEL-Constellation-FactSheet-MICE.pdf  

Yes your right I was thinking S Class. Connie has 2184 to 2559 guest.

Chrisclaire

1 hour ago, Marga.Anders said: Hi there,   Looking to make a switch from Royal Caribbean to Celebrity Cruises. Was looking at Ascent or Apex because they are newer ships but found out the Constellation is offering the best itinerary for our wishes (Dubrovnik, Koper, Split). The reviews of this ship are mixed, mainly because it is an older ship. So this has me somewhat worries especially since we are 'used to' newer ships with RCL.    I also saw online she is supposed to get a refurbishment in the spring of 2024. But can't really find what they will upgrade.   Does anybody have more info on this, or other information about Constellation?  Or alternative is the new Sun Princess, but the itinerary is less suitable.   We are a couple, 42yo, no kids.  Do like dining, solarium, theatre shows. Don't need: rock climbing, bumper cars, flow riders etc. 

We did 10 nights Best of Western Mediterranean on Constellation Sept 2022.

This was our 3rd time on Constellation.  We have only ever sailed with Celebrity, so nothing to compare with.

Some public areas had  had a mini makeover......new carpets, seating etc and was perfectly acceptable IMO.

However, the stateroom and in particular the bathroom for us was pretty disappointing. 

The decor is dated and just a bit drab.

That said, the bed is super comfy with lovely fresh white linen!

The balcony was in need of tlc also.

The shower enclosure was unacceptable for us.

Horrid curtain that needed replaced & tiles that needed ripped out & replaced, no amount of bleach would sort the grubby look.

Not unclean, just unsightly!

We did speak to guest relations but were told that the stateroom we could move to had similar problems!

Probably best to check with Celebrity what they intend to upgrade in 2024.

Only other slight disappointment for us was the MDR.

We just felt that the staff were really stretched and our dining experience was not as relaxed as our previous cruises....pre covid 😕

I agree with the previous post, I guess you maybe ask yourself what's most important to you?

Everyone has different standards/expectations & tolerances. 

That said, we still had a fantastic time and are off on Solstice for 15 nights from Sydney next week!

This cruise will determine our future with Celebrity.

We WILL have a great time, but I'm keeping everything crossed that we do not encounter any of the aforementioned issues.

Hope this helps your decision 🙂  

2 hours ago, Marga.Anders said: Constellation is offering the best itinerary for our wishes (Dubrovnik, Koper, Split).

I assume you mean Kotor, not Koper as I couldn't find a cruise where Constellation calls there. Have you looked at Azamara's Croatia intensive itineraries?

4 minutes ago, RichYak said: I assume you mean Kotor, not Koper as I couldn't find a cruise where Constellation calls there. Have you looked at Azamara's Croatia intensive itineraries?

We went to both Koper and Kotor last year in May on Connie although we only went to Dubrovnik, not Split.   Was a wonderful cruise.

One thing on the spec sheet.  I suspect the crew number is way less than the 1021.  Crew reductions have been noticeable across the fleet.

Another note is there have been staterooms added over the years.  Oceanview cabins on Deck 3 aft of the Atrium as well as the AQ cabins on deck 11.   These cabins are in better shape on M class ships.

We were on the constellation in June/July for my 50th birthday cruise in the Retreat.  Won't do that again.  The ship needs some TLC, I like sitting on the balcony with my feet on the railing and my shoes would end up covered in rust.  The bathroom was terrible.  If the toilet seat wasn't closed a certain way it would make a horrible noise, toiletries weren't very well stocked.   We need hypoallergenic bedding and had to fight to get something more than just a sheet.  We bit have a big future cruise credit because it was just a terrible experience all around.  We have cruises celebrity several times this was by far the worst experience.  

5 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: On the up coming TA it over 99% booked  Any Celebrity ship is better than a RCL ship  

That's an opinion. We sail both. We like some ships on both and dislike some ships on both. Depends what you're looking for on a cruise as to whether one is "better" than another. My take (opinion): RCL has better entertainment, Celebrity has better food and itineraries. (although food seems to be getting worse on all lines if you believe all the threads...)

1 hour ago, 2chiefs said: That's an opinion. We sail both. We like some ships on both and dislike some ships on both. Depends what you're looking for on a cruise as to whether one is "better" than another. My take (opinion): RCL has better entertainment, Celebrity has better food and itineraries. (although food seems to be getting worse on all lines if you believe all the threads...)

We did 21 days last September on Voyager of the Seas , the ship need to beached , so many problems 

Great Ports, we were with a great group of people but that was about it  

The ship was in terrible ship , pipes were leaking all of the the place  , the ship look like it was never update since it was put in service 

6 hours ago, bigbenboys said: Yes your right I was thinking S Class. Connie has 2184 to 2559 guest.

You are 100% correct according to the Celebrity Fleet Guide-  2,559 is the maximum legal occupancy.

5 hours ago, RichYak said: I assume you mean Kotor, not Koper as I couldn't find a cruise where Constellation calls there. Have you looked at Azamara's Croatia intensive itineraries?

Our Adriatic Sea cruise was on Azamara. 

The Constellation is roughly the size of the Radiance Class on RC.  She has not be revolutionized and is one of the oldest ships in Celebrity's fleet.  I don't expect her to be revolutionized in 2024 but she might get some new soft goods (carpets, furniture, paint, etc.).

In my experience, there are those of us (myself included) who love these smaller ships and so really enjoy the Constellation.  And then there are those that prefer to have more of the bells and whistles that come with an Edge Class ship and so wouldn't consider a ship like the Constellation.

I did not see any really condition issues when I was on her last November but I realize that isn't the most recent review.  Generally, I find that Celebrity maintains their ships well (better than some other brands I have sailed) but a ship that old isn't going to be perfect.

For your decision, think through how important itinerary is for this particular cruise and how important the ship is.  I'm sure you will have a great time regardless of which cruise you pick.

25 minutes ago, bigbenboys said: Our Adriatic Sea cruise was on Azamara. 

For Croatia next year, I'm considering either a DIY land tour or Azamara. Haven't decided yet. I've never been and have some family there, which in some respects complicates the planning.

5 hours ago, 2chiefs said: That's an opinion. We sail both. We like some ships on both and dislike some ships on both. Depends what you're looking for on a cruise as to whether one is "better" than another. My take (opinion): RCL has better entertainment, Celebrity has better food and itineraries. (although food seems to be getting worse on all lines if you believe all the threads...)

I prefer the "quieter" atmosphere of Celebrity (M and S class) versus RCL.

17 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: We did 21 days last September on Voyager of the Seas , the ship need to beached , so many problems  Great Ports, we were with a great group of people but that was about it   The ship was in terrible ship , pipes were leaking all of the the place  , the ship look like it was never update since it was put in service 

Agree. We haven't been on Voyager in many years but we didn't care for it way back then either. We were on Mariner for Bermuda for our first cruise after Covid and it was still in great shape. Same class and only 4 years newer but big difference.

13 hours ago, SusieAV8R said: I prefer the "quieter" atmosphere of Celebrity (M and S class) versus RCL.

We do too, and we have three cruises booked with X.

However, we are going on Oasis though in 2025 with family of all ages which is what Oasis class is good at. So, my take is that one is not necessarily "better" than the other. It all depends on what you like and want. At our age, we love Celebrity more than RCL, but we still sail RCL.

This she is due refurbishment spring 2024 as it was previously postponed

Reflection is a great ship!  We have sailed her twice:  November 2021 and February 2023.  Yes, her decor is a little tired, but we love so many things about her!  Bocce on the Lawn Club, the Lawn Club grill, real towels in the public restrooms, the World Class and Martini bars, the overhead ringing bells as you walk under them toward the Ensemble Lounge, the awesome gym,  balconies on the hump, the Solarium....so much to do!  We look forward to sailing her again this February! 

1 hour ago, Saturngrl said: Reflection is a great ship!  We have sailed her twice:  November 2021 and February 2023.  Yes, her decor is a little tired, but we love so many things about her!  Bocce on the Lawn Club, the Lawn Club grill, real towels in the public restrooms, the World Class and Martini bars, the overhead ringing bells as you walk under them toward the Ensemble Lounge, the awesome gym,  balconies on the hump, the Solarium....so much to do!  We look forward to sailing her again this February! 

The op was asking about the Connie 

18 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: The op was asking about the Connie 

Ooops, so sorry.   I love the Connie too! 

Was on Connie this past February. Great staff. Lovely ship. Was there some wear? Yes. Was staff always working on her? Yes. Was she clean?  Yes. Personal preference but wonderful time. 

can anyone confirm full refurbishment taking place spring 2024?

On 10/11/2023 at 7:44 AM, Ex-Airbalancer said: Where did you 2800. Guest that is S class numbers 🙄 https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Fact_sheets/CEL-Constellation-FactSheet-MICE.pdf  

I don't think you could get 2800 guests on an M class ship unless guests were stacked  4 to a stateroom.

 I have sailed Connie in a basic Veranda cabin and found the ship to be in great shape (May 2023) and the Uncrowded nature of the M Class ships makes them my favorites.

 I suspect the dry docking (right after the March 23-April 6th. TA) That I will be on  will not Include any Major upgrades as X has made it clear that it is spending Big on New Ships and will never do a Revolutionizing on Connie like it did on Summit and Millie before Covid.

  The M class ships do not have as many dining options as the S class ships but IF you plan to try Le Pete Chef/Qsine ask what the Menu will be on different nights as I was just on Eclipse and on That Ship the menu with Filet Mignon Or Lobster has returned.

 My Wife and I will be doing the same Dubrovnik, Kotor and Split cruise in late September 2024.

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Launched in 2002, Celebrity Constellation can accommodate up to 2,184 passengers. The 1-to-2 staff-to-guest ratio allows for personalized attention. Constellation is scheduled for a full refurbishment in spring 2024, when it will receive brand-new staterooms, new lounge areas and luxurious refittings as part of a $500 million fleetwide modernization program. 

The ship offers nine dining options, including three specialty restaurants that require advanced reservations and an additional fee. Constellation also offers the Luminae restaurant exclusively reserved for Suite Class passengers.

For entertainment, Constellation features the casino, as well as more than 500 activities for younger passengers. The whole family can visit the art gallery featuring one of the largest permanent collections of contemporary art. At night, visit one of the ship's many lounges or enjoy a film under the stars on the Rooftop Terrace.

When it comes to lodging, the ship offers a wide range of cabin categories. Passengers can also choose from Concierge, Aqua and Family Ocean View category rooms, as well as a variety of suites that offer extras such as butler service and unlimited internet access.

Celebrity Constellation sails throughout the Caribbean and Europe. 

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Celebrity Cruises Reschedule Apex’s Drydock

• September 4, 2023

According to a statement sent to booked guests, Celebrity Cruises is rescheduling Celebrity Apex’s 2024 drydock.

“At Celebrity Cruises, we are passionate about providing award-winning vacation experiences. With this goal in mind, and in accordance with global safety guidelines, Celebrity Cruises will be revising Celebrity Apex’s season schedule to include drydock or routine inspection in 2025, instead of 2024 as originally planned,” the company said.

As a result, sailings onboard the ship which were scheduled to embark on November 9 and 21, 2024, and March 8, 2025, through April 26, 2025, have been cancelled.

Cancelled sailings included a 12-night transatlantic crossing and a nine-night Caribbean cruise in November, in addition to a series of seven-night cruises to the Caribbean between March and April.

For any payment made toward the cancelled sailings, passengers will automatically receive a 100 percent refund to their original method of payment, Celebrity said.

Pre-booked shore excursions, beverage, internet, specialty dining, or other onboard packages will also be fully refunded to their original method of payment, the company added.

Guests with hotel reservations booked through Flights by Celebrity will also be refunded automatically, the statement said.

“As we never wish to complicate your vacation planning, we sincerely appreciate your understanding. In hopes you’ll discover an alternative bucket-list vacation with Celebrity Cruises, we are happy to offer you $200 onboard credit per stateroom, $400 onboard credit for Retreat accommodations, to be redeemed on a future cruise,” Celebrity concluded.

The second ship on the company’s Edge Class, the Celebrity Apex was delivered to Celebrity Cruises in April 2020.

Following several months in lay-up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 129,500-ton ship finally entered service in June 2021 , offering summer cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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I have read that a refurbishment is planned this spring, but have no further details. Does anyone know if this is going ahead, and if so whether staterooms will be upgraded as well as public spaces?

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If there is still an active Spring schedule for this ship then plans have changed again.

Celebrity Constellation's itinerary shows a completely full trip schedule with no mention of "refurbish" for 2024

Actually, it’s rumoured that the refurbishment plan is a distraction from the truth.

Where there was a precedent, RCCL were meant to be selling two of their older ships (Conny being one of them) to Pullmantur back in 2021 but that cruiseline went ‘tits up’ the same year. A refurbishment was announced for 2022 and that never happened but there’s chatter that TUI might be acquiring these later in the year.

That’s what TUI do, buy older ships and give them a lick of paint to attract a different class of customer perhaps unfamiliar with the concept. The Irish Bar in a tracksuit or vest top brigade! 😋 Why fix up a ship when nostalgic past-passengers enjoy it so much and you’re in negotiations to sell it…

Makes commercial sense, so don’t hold your breath for that refurb.

How much can they do in two weeks??

Looks like Constellation is in dry dock in Marseilles. At last the promised refit is happening.

Sebastian Ebel and Chris Hackney are rumoured to be in Marseille as we speak. Perhaps for an inspection…? 🤔

That would be awesome

We are on the Connie for 11 nights in October

Italy and Croatia and for what it’s costing us, an updated ship could be great

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