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Appreciate Your Cruise Crew: They Work Very Hard to Make Your Vacation Special
I am always impressed with the energy and attention to details that the staff and crew at Celebrity cruises put into the job performance. We always try to acknowledge their professionalism with a smile, polite conversation, and the common courtesy of a please and thank you. We have always tipped the recommended amount,… [Continue Reading]
Feature Articles
A Fond Goodbye to the Love Boat
Many of us in our 40′s, 50′s, and 60′s who are avid cruisers today, had our first introduction to the world of cruising through the 70′s TV show The Love Boat. The TV show which was loosely based on a tell all book by one the world’s first female cruise directors, was known for its… [Continue Reading]
Celebrity’s Sommeliers – Unpretentious, Knowledgeable, and Consultative
One of the best parts about living in the heart of Arizona wine country is that I get to talk with the best wine makers in the state on a regular basis. Last night I had the chance to talk with Keif Manning of Keif Joshua Vineyards after a local service organization meeting. We were… [Continue Reading]
Celebrity Cruises Sweeps Wine Spectator Awards, Raises a Glass to Excellence
July 25, 2013
The exploration of wine, guided by knowledgeable sommeliers, is a hallmark of Celebrity Cruises’ modern luxury vacation experience, and today, Celebrity is raising a glass to the spirit of excellence, having swept the Wine Spectator 2013 Restaurant Wine List Awards. In the first year that the magazine has included cruise lines in its… [Continue Reading]
The Duchess of Cambridge Names Royal Princess
SOUTHAMPTON, UK (June 13, 2013) – In a spectacular ceremony today in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull.
Standing on the naming platform with the ship’s Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, “I name this ship… [Continue Reading]
Passengers to Space Ratio, Avoiding Crowded Ships is More than a Simple Ratio
One of the most common objections I hear to taking a cruise is that the potential client will tell me “I don’t like crowds, so I don’t think I would like a cruise.” The perception seems to be that every cruise is packed wall to wall at every event with overflowing crowds of people. This… [Continue Reading]
CRUISE INDUSTRY ADOPTS PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS
Washington, DC — May 22, 2013 —
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a “Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights” detailing CLIA members’ commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important areas.
The CEOs of CLIA North American member cruise lines… [Continue Reading]
Family of 4, One Cabin or Two on a Celebrity Cruise
Silhouette Veranda Cabin
We recently got back from two weeks on the Celebrity Silhouette. Having sailed many times with my husband, son and daughter on a Celebrity Cruise in many different types of Cabins, I thought it would be helpful to share my experience when it comes to fitting 4 people into one cabin. We originally… [Continue Reading]
Appreciate Your Cruise Crew: They Work Very Hard to Make Your Vacation Special
I am always impressed with the energy and attention to details that the staff and crew at Celebrity cruises put into the job performance. We always try to acknowledge their professionalism with a smile, polite conversation, and the common courtesy of a please and thank you. We have always tipped the recommended amount,… [Continue Reading]
Bistro on 5, Amazing and Unique Dining Experience
Like all the other venues on a Celebrity cruise, the Bistro on 5 offers an amazing dining experience. We were lucky enough as back to back guests to be offered a complementary lunch at this venue during our turn around day. At the regular price of just $5 per person, it is well worth the… [Continue Reading]
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