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Royal Caribbean now allows cancellations up to 48 hours before sailing
With COVID-19 adding uncertainty to travel plans around the world, Royal Caribbean Group has announced it will give guests greater control over their holiday decisions, allowing them to…
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel on third Edge-Class ship
Celebrity Cruises has cut steel on the third ship in its new Edge class, the Celebrity Beyond, in a ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The…
Celebrity Apex revolutionises Vacations at Sea
The launch of Celebrity Apex will mark a milestone in the way vacationers spend their holidays at sea. The Celebrity Cruises’ ship that is slated to begin its first sailings in April…
Celebrity Cruises hides microscopic codes in ‘gigapixel’ photographs
Travel enthusiasts are fighting for the chance to be one of the first aboard a new luxury cruise ship — by finding microscopic codes hidden in five incredibly detailed ‘gigapixel’…
Cruise news: Celebrity Apex, MS Roald Amundsen’s godmother and more
On TD’s cruise radar this week, Celebrity Cruises announces its latest ship, Hurtigruten reveals MS Roald Amundsen’s godmother and more.
Cruise news: Revolutions, parties, life by the river and more
Making waves on our cruise round-up this week are Celebrity Cruises' revolutionised ship, Silversea's all-inclusive polar expedition packages, sailings by the Mekong Delta and more.
Cruise news: Mega-yacht sailings, new captains and more
On our cruise radar this week, we're seeing a new all-suite mega-yacht setting sail for the Galapagos, two new appointments, new seasons for 2021 and more.
Celebrity Cruises paints the town red for IWD
Celebrity Cruises has celebrated with Ring the Bell on the Seven Seas, supporting equality, advancement, and accomplishments of women.
Celebrity Reflection debuts in Greenock as part of exclusive 2019 itinerary
Celebrity Cruises will be making its Scottish debut next year as Barrhead Travel revealed they are bringing the Miami based company’s five-star ship Celebrity Reflection up to Greenock as a…
Agent alert: Earn 1,000 reward points with Celebrity Cruises
Premium cruise line of the stars Celebrity Cruises has announced its latest brochure with great fanfare, by giving travel agents the chance to grab up to “1,000 celebrity rewards on…
Celebrity Cruises announces new sailings from Southampton
Celebrity Cruises has added three sailings from Southampton for 2019 and will cruise to the Mediterranean in the school summer holidays for the first time.
Destinations will include…
Celebrity Edge inaugural season to begin ahead of schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced the expansion of the inaugural season of Celebrity Edge as the ship will be completed ahead of schedule and enter service earlier than planned.
The change…
Meet Love Islanders with Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is launching a turn-of-year period incentive campaign with some of the stars of TV’s Love Island.
They have joined forces to thank travel agents for their sales…
Celebrity Cruises hosts luxury focused agent masterclasses
Agents can brush up on their knowledge of Celebrity Cruises’ latest announcements, including new ships, major refurbishments and itineraries with interactive workshops this December.
On…
Transform fly-cruise bookings with new selling guide
Celebrity Cruises has introduced a dedicated selling guide for agents to book holidays via its new booking system, AirWaves.
With tips for maximising the revenue potential of the new…
European preview announced for Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge will set sail in the Mediterranean in summer 2019, calling Rome and Barcelona home from May to October.
Before officially commencing her first summer season, the ship…
Win a pre-inaugural sailing on Celebrity Edge
In celebration of Celebrity Cruises’ new TV campaign, which premieres on Tuesday 26 September during Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off, the cruise line is running a booking incentive.…
Celebrity Cruises introduces Mindful Dreams
Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch SpaClub have introduced a new Mindful Dreams wellness programme.
This programme invites travellers to experience new treatments, products and…
Celebrity Cruises announces new 2018/19 brochure for agents
Celebrity Cruises has released its new brochure for 2018/19 featuring the inaugural season of its new ship Celebrity Edge, new sailings from Southampton and Dublin aboard Celebrity…
Join Celebrity Cruises for complimentary offers on Caribbean excursions
Guests can have complimentary cocktails and local delicacies courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Caribbean shore excursions.
The cruise line is also adding up to $300 onboard spending money.…
Celebrity Cruises “Has the Edge” With Its Newest Ship
Celebrity Cruises announces: The next generation of cruise ships moved from concept to construction today, as the first piece of steel was cut at the STX France shipyard for their newest…
Celebrity Cruises launches 2018 programme for VIP charter service
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed that its VIP air charter service programme will extend into its third year in 2018.
The Jet Set Sail programme offers guests a VIP air charter service…
Celebrity Cruises appoints new marketing chief
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Sam Otter to the role of director of marketing and PR for the UK and Ireland.
Otter has previously held senior marketing roles with brands including…
Celebrity Cruises announces increased agent training on board ships
This summer Celebrity Cruises will be hosting seven interactive training events for agents across the UK on board Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette.
Following four on board…
Celebrity Cruises announces partnership with the Malala Fund
Celebrity Cruises has announced a two-year partnership with Malala Fund whose mission is that every girl can complete 12 years of safe, quality education.
Inspired by Malala’s…
Celebrity Cruises takes passengers on Magic Carpet ride
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the latest innovation in cruise ship design; a large room that can move up and down the side of the ship.
Called the "Magic Carpet", the semi-open air…
£500 savings on summer holiday bookings
Celebrity Cruises is offering up to £500 discounts on summer cruise bookings as well as complimentary drinks packages.
Join Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Constellation on a 10-night…
Discounts of £500 available with Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is offering £500 savings on all cruise bookings made before 28 February.
Join Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Constellation on a 10-night Italy & Spain fly/cruise…
Savings of up to £500 available on summer cruise holidays
Explore the cities of Stockholm and Copenhagen this summer and save up to £500 with Celebrity Cruises when booking before 28 February.
Guests staying in Aqua Class Staterooms have…
Celebrity Cruises partners with top designer for new Celebrity Edge ships
Celebrity Cruises has announced an exclusive partnership with design icon Nate Berkus, naming him Design Ambassador for the brand's newest class of ships – Edge Class.
As Design…
The latest appointments, including Sabre’s Frank Trampert and Nikki Beach’s new president
FRANK TRAMPERT has been appointed as the new managing director & chief commercial officer for Sabre's hospitality business in Asia Pacific. Trampert has extensive experience in the…
Celebrity Cruises raises a glass to new partnership with The Wine Show
Celebrity Cruises has announced that from next year guests with a taste for quality vintages will be able to bring out their inner wine connoisseur as the cruise line pairs itself with the…
Celebrity Cruises to equip consortia agents with luxury toolkits
Celebrity Cruises is delivering point-of-sale toolkits to consortia member agents across the UK to support them in selling holidays.
More than 100 agents from across the consortia…
Celebrity Cruises marks launch of new brand film with exclusive travel agent premiere
Celebrity Cruises’ new ‘A Different View’ brand film was exclusively premiered to agents and travel industry partners this evening, a week ahead of it airing on national television to…
Celebrity Cruises announces new onboard programmes for its 2017 voyages
Celebrity Cruises has announced new onboard programmes for its 2017 European sailings that will delight families and foodies alike.
The cruise line will be introducing its exclusive…
Celebrity Cruises rewards UK agents
Throughout May and June 2016, all agents selling Celebrity Cruises have been earning Celebrity Rewards points and competing to become the top selling, or the highest growing, agent in their…
Celebrity Cruises offers $500 onboard spending money
Holidaymakers can sip free drinks from their very own private balcony, make the most of an overnight stay in Athens and take advantage of up to $500 free spending money when booking with…
Celebrity Cruises set to reward agents with £25,000 worth of prizes
Back by popular demand, Celebrity Cruises’ ‘Your Celebrity Moment’ is set to reveal the top 100 travel agent winners of its latest incentive programme with a handover of more than £25,000…
Celebrity Cruises ramps up the sports action this summer
Celebrity Cruises is screening key sporting events including Euro 2016, Wimbledon, the British Grand Prix and the Olympics over the summer.
Guests can get into the championship spirit as…
Celebrity Cruises boosts regional sales team
Celebrity Cruises is restructuring its sales team with the addition of six new regional sales manager roles.
Claire Stirrup, head of sales planning and activation, UK and Ireland, will…
Royal Caribbean orders another huge Oasis-class ship
Following the recent delivery of the world's largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean has continued the expansion of its huge Oasis-class with the placement of an order for…
Celebrity Cruises offers incentives on summer bookings
Celebrity Cruises is offering guests free drinks packages, Wi-Fi and on-board spending money on selected sailings booked before the end of August.
Guests booking AquaClass or Suite…
Celebrity Cruises launches ‘Xcelerate’ high-speed wireless internet
Celebrity Cruises has announced the addition of Xcelerate – a high-speed internet capability – across its entire fleet. The new facility will will make it easier for guests to stay…
Celebrity Reflection gains high-speed internet access
Cruise operator Celebrity Cruises has completed the first stage of its rollout of high-speed internet services onboard Celebrity Reflection.
With the improved capability that sees…
Celebrity Cruises boosts land activity options
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its team of ‘Destination Insiders’ whose job it is to deliver personalised, one-of-a-kind land experiences for the holiday brand’s guests.
The team of…
Ben Fogle to anchor Celebrity Cruises’ Euro expeditions
Celebrity Cruises has announced that adventurer and TV personality, Ben Fogle, will be joining two of its European sailings throughout summer 2016, continuing his role as the cruise line’s…
Celebrity Cruises offers booking incentives on Med departures
Celebrity Cruises is offering guests on its Med cruises this year a buy-one, get-one-half-price offer and a free drinks package.
For £150 per person, guests can also take advantage…
Celebrity Cruises reveals Asia Pacific plans
Celebrity Cruises is planning to offer a series of new cruises in Asia, Australia and New Zealand for the 2017-18 season.
The company will deploy three vessels to Asia Pacific during…
Celebrity Cruises commits five ships to Euro tours
Celebrity Cruises will have five ships in Europe for 2017-2018 – Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette.
The cruise…
Celebrity Cruises offers 2016 booking incentives
Celebrity Cruises guests who book ahead for 2016 will benefit from free parking or a chauffeur service on a Scandinavia and Russia cruise.
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse 14-night…
Celebrity Eclipse to return to Southampton in 2017
One of the UK’s most popular cruise ships will return to Southampton in April 2017 to launch its seventh consecutive season of cruises throughout the Mediterranean and Northern…
Cruiseo to offer VR walkthrough of Celebrity Eclipse
Specialist technology company Virtual Walkthrough has completed the digital capture of Celebrity Cruises’ cruise ship, Celebrity Eclipse, for cruise online travel agency, Cruiseo. …
Celebrity Cruises to revamp Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Cruises will expand its lineup of modern outdoor spaces this month, when Celebrity Infinity receives a new “Rooftop Terrace” venue – the first in Celebrity’s fleet – during a…
Upgrades for two Celebrity Cruises ships
Celebrity Cruises announced a multi-million dollar investment in previously ‘Solsticizing’ its Millennium Class ships, now the Company is making even more upgrades to two of these ships.…
Executive appointments, 17-21 August
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Edward Pinchard to the role of vice president Sales, EMEA.
Pinchard will be based in the company’s office in Brussels and will report to…
Celebrity Cruises offers agents quadruple rewards points
Throughout August Celebrity Cruises is offering agents the chance to earn quadruple points on bookings for the newly released all-inclusive pricing on 2016 European sailings as part of the…
Celebrity Cruises to offer private shuttle service from Stansted
Celebrity Cruises will offer guests access to a new private jet shuttle service on selected Celebrity Equinox sailings in the summer of 2016.
On sale from 7 July, guests will…
Abu Dhabi to tour USA
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is embarking on a four-day, three-city roadshow in North America next week as it looks to build on increasing inbound tourism from the continent.
Led by…
Celebrity Cruises launches Middle East specific website
Celebrity Cruises Middle East representative, Travel Matrix announced the launch of its new website www.celebritycruisesme.com dedicated to the Middle East market.
The site will…
Michelin-starred chefs to team up on Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises has announced that two Michelin-starred chefs, Adam Simmonds and Robert Thompson, will return to Celebrity Eclipse this summer to cook together.
Both chefs will be…
Royal Caribbean rolls out new agent res system
Royal Caribbean has launched a new reservations system for travel agents.
The Espresso system is being billed as "the industry’s most advanced reservation system for travel agent" and…
RCL Cruises unveils new reservation system
RCL Cruises has announced the launch of its new ESPRESSO reservation system for UK and Irish travel agents.
The platform is said to ‘transform’ how travel agents book and sell cruises…
The latest industry appointments
CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…
Celebrity Cruises announces two EDGE ships
Celebrity Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships under the project name EDGE which are expected to take a ‘bold step in ship design’.
The project is set to ‘deliver small ship…
Cruise in Brief
A new online fact file of various cruise ships has been launched by CLIA UK & Ireland. More than 260 ocean cruise ships are featured in ‘Meet the Fleet’ which lists the speciality…
Celebrity Cruises puts 2016 on sale earlier
Celebrity Cruises will put its forward season cruises on sale four months earlier than previous years.
The cruise line’s European 2016-17 season will be previewed on 11 November…
Celebrity Cruises lets agents choose incentive prizes
Celebrity Cruises has launched a new loyalty and incentive scheme where travel agents choose their own prizes.
The Celebrity Rewards initiative will launch in November with agents…
Ctrip to acquire cruise ship from Royal Caribbean
Chinese travel company Ctrip International has entered into an agreement to purchase one of Royal Caribbean's cruise ships.
The Celebrity Century liner will be sold to Exquisite…
Cruise in Brief
Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…
Revamp planned for Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse will undergo a revamp next year to offer more facilities for ex-UK cruisers.
The ship will emerge from the drydrock in May 2015 with a Gastrobar…
Royal Caribbean reveals new Cruise Planner
Passengers on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ships can now pre-plan their activities and dining more easily on a new online platform.
The revamped Cruise Planner…
Celebrity announces new dining and entertainment
Celebrity Cruises has announced details behind its new ‘Suite Class’ rolling out across its fleet.
The new initiative will include a private entrance for suite guests, who will have a…
Celebrity Cruises announces 2015 European sailings
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its European sailings for 2015 with five ships in the region.
Celebrity Eclipse will spend its fifth consecutive year sailing from Southampton sailing…
Celebrity Cruises partners Canyon Ranch
Celebrity Cruises has partnered Canyon Ranch SpaClub to offer its facilities and amenities onboard.
Signature Canyon Ranch spa, beauty salon and wellness treatments will now be…
Ben Fogle’s Celebrity excursions announced
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the six Great Adventures excursions put together with ‘Destination Expert’ Ben Fogle.
The new excursions include a gastronomy tour in Sicily; salmon…
Celebrity teams up with Ben Fogle for agent incentive
Celebrity Cruises has teamed up with Ben Fogle to offer travel agents the chance to win an excursion with the man himself on a private island.
Eight travel agents will sail to…
Celebrity Cruises makes UK marketing appointment
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Toby Shaw into a newly-created role of director of marketing and PR for the UK & Ireland as the RCL Cruises brands continue to split.
Shaw will…
Royal Caribbean updates reservation system
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCL) has introduced a new global reservation system providing a more streamline service for travel agents and customers.
The new technology allows…
Celebrity Cruises targets Asian premium passengers
Celebrity Cruises is looking to expand its operations in Asia, by developing a series of premium cruise options across the region for both Asian and western customers.
Speaking with…
Royal Caribbean appoints UK MD
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Stuart Leven as managing director for the UK, the latest move in the company’s corporate restructure.
The move, which will also see Dominic…
The latest industry appointments
KELVIN TAN has been appointed as Celebrity Cruises' new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Tan moves to Celebrity from the brand's parent company, Royal Caribbean, where he served as…
Kuoni launches ‘stay and cruise’ collection
Tour operator Kuoni is to introduce tailor-made cruise packages, which will be available through its retail network and to travel agents.
The company will only supply cruises with…
Royal Caribbean to split three brands
Royal Caribbean, Azamara Club Cruises and Celebrity Cruises are to become three separate brands in the UK.
The companies have reportedly all grown to a size where they don’t need to…
Celebrity cancels Millennium cruises
Celebrity Millennium is to be taken out of service for a month for repairs following a spout of mechanical problems.
Cruises on the ship due to depart this Friday (23 August), 30…
Celebrity adds complimentary packages to UK sailings
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has added a range of offers to boost August bookings including complimentary classic drink packages, on-board spend and daily prize…
CLIA reveals Columbus Day speakers
CLIA UK & Ireland has revealed the executives who will be speaking at this year’s Columbus Day.
The event, which is tailored for the industry’s ‘decision makers’ will be held in…
Celebrity Cruises has Galapagos licence pulled
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has reportedly had its Galapagos Islands permit revoked because of 12kg of frozen lobster tails.
The discovery, which was made onboard a…
Celebrity announces 2014 itineraries
Royal Caribbean operator Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2014 cruise programme, which includes a raft of new ports and itineraries. The new voyages will go on sale from 21 March…
Oz Clarke continues Celebrity partnership
Celebrity Cruises has announced a continuation of its partnership with Oz Clarke who gave guest lectures on a season of wine cruises last year.
The line, which held an exclusive wine…
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity launch campaigns
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have launched February campaigns for agents, introducing offers and incentives to the UK.
The campaign, which launched on 1 February, has been named…
Celebrity Cruises arrives in Malaysia
Celebrity Cruises visited Malaysia for the first time yesterday (22 November 2012), with the maiden call of its Celebrity Solstice liner to Port Klang, near Kuala Lumpur.
The ship, carrying…
Celebrity Solstice pays first visit to Dubai
Celebrity Solstice, one of Celebrity Cruises fleet, docked for the first time in Dubai recently.
The ship accommodates 2,850 guests, has a total of 16 passenger decks and a gross tonnage…
Celebrity Cruises offer US$1,300 onboard credit
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will be offering an agent incentive throughout November for those who make a European booking on Celebrity Eclipse for…
Silversea amends rebate policy
Ultra luxury operator Silversea Cruises has announced that it is amending its policy on industry rebating, putting in place measures which will protect the line from agent undercutting…
Royal Caribbean lowers commission levels
Royal Caribbean International has announced that changes will take place to sales commissions for its Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises brands.
The new commission structure will see…
Celebrity Cruises names four employees as Godmothers
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making four of its employees Godmother to Celebrity Reflection.
The…
Royal Caribbean urges agents to ‘brush up’ for 2013
Royal Caribbean (RCL) and its subsidiary, Celebrity Cruises, has launched a new training module in a bid to urge agents to brush up on their 2013 offering.
In total, five ships will be…
Agents warned of ‘Dispatches’ backlash
Travel companies have leapt to the defence of the cruise industry ahead of a television programme due to be aired Monday night (1 October) over labour and wage issues.
The Channel 4…
Middle East violence forces itinerary changes
Several major cruise lines have been forced to change their itineraries to avoid the Middle East after violence and anti-US sentiment has erupted over the release of the controversial…
Celebrity spa details released
Celebrity cruises has announced details of its new AquaSpa – designed by British brand Elemis – which allows guests to create their own relaxation routine in the newly developed ‘Persian…
Celebrity unveils revealing showers aboard Reflection
Celebrity Cruises has released further details on the all-glass shower units aboard its new ship, Celebrity Reflection, which is due to enter service on 12 October 2012. The shower is part…
Michael Bayley to head up Celebrity Cruises
Michael Bayley, a 30-year veteran of Royal Caribbean, has become the new president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. He replaces Dan Hanrahan , whose departure was recently announced .Prior to…
Celebrity adds more amenities to its Concierge Class
Guests booked in Celebrity Cruises Concierge Class staterooms are to receive more benefits.
Its list of services has been expanded to include hand-delivered, customised courtesy cards to…
RCI, Celebrity & Azamara launch July campaigns
Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Celebrity and Azamara have launched individual promotions of strong lead prices and incentives for July to support trade bookings.
RCI’s ` Solid Gold…
Celebrity Cruises launch 2013-2014 worldwide brochure
Celebrity Cruises is to launch its 2013-2014 global brochure on 11 June with two ships dedicated to the UK market.
Celebrity Infinity will debut from Harwich, while Celebrity Eclipse will…
Celebrity Reflection to debut conference center and ballroom
Celebrity Cruise’s Celebrity Reflection will debut new options for hosting and entertaining large and small groups alike in a modern new spacious environment when she is introduced in…
Celebrity’s Millennium completes Solsticizing project
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet…
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completes Solsticizing project
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet to…
Celebrity Cruises completes major fleet refurbishment
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet to…
