Celebrity Cruises is the second largest (by fleet) brand in the RCCL (Royal Caribbean) group of companies. Established in 1997, the Celebrity cruise line brand 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.
Celebrity is a medium priced luxury cruise company, which 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 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 industry's most prominent premium "affordable luxury" ship travel brands.
Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category;
All-inclusive meal (except for alternative restaurants);
Used drinks: water, tea, coffee at self-service points on the liner;
All public entertainment on board (evening shows, night clubs, live music, etc.);
Participation of children in children's clubs;
Visiting pools and jacuzzis;
Gym, sports court, group classes;
Cabin service;
Port charges, fees and taxes;
For the category of Retreat cabins (suites) - Ultra all inclusive:
All the above services are included;
Robes for use on board;
Premium drinks package;
Premium Wi-Fi.
air travel;
transfers;
visas along the route;
hotel before and after the cruise (if necessary);
tips for staff*;
alternative restaurants;
alcoholic and some non-alcoholic drinks;
Internet and telephone on board;
casino on board;
laundry/dry cleaning services;
beauty salon, SPA center;
excursions in ports (optional).
*The size of the tip depends on the chosen cabin category:
(inside cabin, with window, with balcony, Infinity Veranda) cost $18.00 per guest per day,
for Concierge and AquaClass cabins $18.50 per guest per day,
and for suites - $23.00 per guest per day.
The cost of the tip is automatically added to the final invoice. If you pre-pay a tip when booking a cruise, the tip will not be reflected on your final onboard bill.
Celebrity Cruises applies the below penalties once tourists decide to cancel their cruise:
