Celebrity's New Change in Cuisine
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Celebrity's New Change in Cuisine
Celebrity has already dribbled out info over the past few months about onboard features of the upcoming Celebrity Solstice: larger staterooms, glass blowing, nightlife elements, the Lawn Club. But they've saved the most important feature for last: a change in cuisine.
Gourmet dining has long been a hallmark of Celebrity. Celebrity was among the first to announce a celebrity chef--Michel Roux in 1995. But Roux is gone from Celebrity, and it's perhaps time for something new. In Roux' place at Celebrity now is Blau & Associates, which, while not exactly a household name, helped transform Las Vegas dining from cheap buffets to some of the trendiest restaurants in the world. Elizabeth Blau was most notably involved with Bellagio, MGM/Mirage, and, more recently, the Wynn Las Vegas. These hotels sport some of the coolest dining establishments in Vegas, and it's not just the food, it's the ambiance, too. When we dined at the Wynn in Vegas this September, we noticed the crowd was very boomerish--not coincidentally, the target market for the Solstice series ships.
Ten Restaurants For Solstice
Even the restaurant in Manhattan where Celebrity made the announcement this week about Solstice cuisine was symbolic--Per Se is not only noted for its cuisine and presentation but for its mood and surroundings. Adam Tihany, who created Per Se, as well as Le Cirque in New York and Seablue in Las Vegas, will be designing several of Solstice's 10 dining venues: the two-level Grand Epernay dining room, Tuscan Grille, and the casual Oceanview Café and Grill on the
ship's lido deck. All promise unique features--the Grand Epernay, for example, will feature a two-story glass wine tower.
Along with Blau & Associates, Celebrity VP of Food & Beverage Jacques Van Staden is seeing to the menus of the different venues. And they will be very diverse. The Tuscan Grille steakhouse will have guests enter "through an archway reminiscent of a Napa Valley wine cellar." Silk Harvest for Asian cuisine includes "cocktails created with ginger root and acai berries."
Late night dining is being redefined on Solstice with Bistro on Five, which will feature a variety of specialty crepes, complemented with sandwiches, soups, quiche, fish & chips, and chicken pot pie nearly around the clock.
There will be a coffeehouse (Cafe al Bacio & Gelateria), and, as announced earlier, Blu will feature "clean cuisine." Plus, in a nod to continuity, there's Murano; Celebrity Century boasts a restaurant of the same name, and judging from descriptions of entrees like spice-roasted duck with raisin-apple compote, Solstice's Murano will be similar to Century's.
Plus, there are an unusual number of casual options, with AquaSpa Café next to the Solarium, Mast Grill & Bar next to the pool, and, most interestingly, the Oceanview Café and Grill, which will be Tihany-designed and have menus that "change to reflect the regions in which the ship is sailing." Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Celebrity says the venue offers plenty of outdoor seating for soaking up the sun as well as inside dining.
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| Celebrity Cruises offers glass-blowing
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Live glass-blowing will be one feature on the Celebrity Solstice, due out in December 2008. In partnership with the Corning Museum of Glass, the "Hot Glass Show" will take place at the aft of the ship's upper deck. The show "will present the history and craft of glassblowing, from its ancient origins to its current countless uses. Three gaffers (the artisans who blow glass) will educate and entertain cruisers with live glassmaking shows, lectures and workshops." For more information, visit CruiseCelebritySolstice.com.
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| Celebrity to present stellar line up of nightclubs in new Celebrity Solstice
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Celebrity Cruises will present a stellar line-up of nightclubs and lounges on the line's new Celebrity Solstice, scheduled to launch in December, 2008. From an intimate, enriching wine cellar to a vibrant club that transforms with each night's dance theme, the 2,850-guest ship will offer guests some of the most stylish and varied public spaces at sea. "Our Solstice-class fleet will present several entirely new venues, along with creative twists on some of our guests' longtime favorites," said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. "We think our guests will find the design and style in every space not only inviting, but also absolutely stunning."
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| Construction begins on Celebrity Equinox
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Celebrity Cruises says construction has begun at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on its next new ship, the 122,000-ton, 2,850-passenger Celebrity Equinox, which is slated to enter service in 2009. The Equinox is the second of four ships in Celebrity's Solstice class. The first, the Celebrity Solstice, is under construction and scheduled for delivery in fall 2008.
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| Europe is Waiting for You! Receive a $100 AquaSpa Gift Certificate when you book a balcony by 10/31/06 on any Celebrity sailing to Europe.
Imagine sitting on your private veranda, enjoying coffee and pastries while the city of Venice stretches out before you. Now this is the way to cruise Europe ! Let Celebrity Cruises take you away on an unforgettable journey. From Northern Europe to the Mediterranean, you'll explore lands rich in romance languages, classic architecture, food, art and music. Along the way, in true Celebrity Cruises style, savor fine wine and world-class cuisine that rival any found on these timeless shores.
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| Celebrity Announces Expansion in Europe Celebrity Cruises says its 2007-08 European program will include its broadest array of destinations since the line began sailing there in 1999. Bookings opened Wednesday for the 2007-08 European season on Century, Constellation, Galaxy and Millennium.
The Constellation will operate 14-night Scandinavia and Russia cruises roundtrip from Dover, England. The Galaxy is scheduled for a series of 10- and 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises-each visiting Greece, Turkey and Italy -- roundtrip from Civitavecchia. It also will offer two 14-night Mediterranean and Black Sea cruises featuring calls on Constanta, Romania, and Odessa, Ukraine, along with Celebrity's first cruise through the Bosporus Strait. The Millennium will operate 12-night sailings from Barcelona and Venice from May 13 through November 18, 2007. The Century will launch its 2007 Northern Europe season with eight-night Norwegian Fjords cruises roundtrip from Amsterdam (Rotterdam) departing May 9, May 26 and Aug. 26.
Celebrity's first Scotland and Ireland cruise sets sail roundtrip from Amsterdam on May 17, with a nine-night itinerary to Edinburgh, Inverness/Loch Ness and Kirkwall, Scotland. A series of 12-night Scandinavia and Russia itineraries follow.
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| 9 Night Western Caribbean Cruise |
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| CENTURY |
 On a sparkling Caribbean beach, palm fronds whisper in the silken breeze. Make this retreat a reality with a relaxed, 9-night itinerary on beautiful Century. Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is home to one of the most celebrated attractions in the Caribbean -- Dunn's River Falls. The island of Aruba offers plenty of water adventure. Try your hand at parasailing or jet skiing. You'll visit Grand Cayman and Curacao as well on this extended and relaxing voyage. From Century's sun-dappled decks to the intimacy of our clubs and restaurants, you'll feel welcomed by the inviting atmosphere of this luxurious ship. |
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Concierge |
Veranda |
Ocean View |
Interior |
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$1,499 |
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$850 |
$1,009 |
$750 |
$929 |
$600 |
$719 |
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N/A |
CC |
N/A |
03, 04, 05 |
09, 10 |
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| 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise |
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| INFINITY |
 It's twilight on the islands. The setting sun reflects off the ocean in a blaze of orange and scarlet. The sound of steel drums echoes through cobblestone streets. On a sparkling beach, palm fronds whisper in the silken breeze. The day's been spent in the best possible way -- strolling on velvety sands, wandering through an emerald rain forest and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. |
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Suite |
Concierge |
Veranda |
Ocean View |
Interior |
3/4 Rate |
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CAD |
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| 2/19/2006 |
$1,800 |
$2,089 |
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$1,200 |
$1,389 |
$850 |
$989 |
$700 |
$819 |
$500 |
$589 |
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CS, SS |
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2A |
05, 06, 07 |
09, 10, 11 |
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| 14 Night South America Cruise |
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| MILLENNIUM |
 Stretching from the world's highest waterfall to the land's end in Tierra del Fuego, South America offers something for the dreamer and the explorer, for the adventurer and the scholar. In the land that's home to jungles of the Amazon, the ruins of the ancient Incas and the unending party of Rio de Janeiro, every day is unforgettable. |
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| 2/19/2006 |
$5,300 |
$6,129 |
$2,800 |
$3,239 |
$2,700 |
$3,129 |
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$1,100 |
$1,279 |
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CC |
2A,2B,2C |
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N/A |
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| 10 Night Mexican Riviera and Baja Cruise Vacation |
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| MERCURY |
 Leaving from San Diego and traveling through the Mexican Riviera and the Baja will give you the opportunity to see taste and feel the wildly festive spirit of this corner of the globe and an opportunity to shop, dance or just relax. The beautiful beaches of the Mexican Riviera and the cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta await your exploration. |
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$1,049 |
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$879 |
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$649 |
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| Tropical Weather Update from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Royal Caribbean International® and Celebrity Cruises® continue to closely monitor the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma toensure our guests enjoy safe and comfortable cruises.
The safety of our guests and crew is always the foremost concern of Royal Caribbean International® and CelebrityCruises®.
Given Hurricane Wilma’s aftermath, Royal Caribbean International® and Celebrity Cruises® are currently modifying theitineraries of the following sailings:
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL®
Ships sailing from the Port of Miami
Explorer of the Seas® -- The Sunday, November 6, sailing of Explorer of the Seas® is unable to visit Cozumel Thursday,due to the port’s closure. Instead, the ship will spend that day at sea.
Ships sailing from Port Everglades
Enchantment of the Seas® -- The Thursday, November 3, sailing of Enchantment of the Seas® is unable to visit CozumelSaturday, due to the port’s closure. Instead, the ship will make a port call in Costa Maya, Mexico, that day.
Enchantment of the Seas® -- The Monday, November 7, sailing of Enchantment of the Seas® is unable to visit CozumelWednesday, due to the port’s closure. Instead, the ship will spend the day at sea.
Ships sailing from Port Canaveral
Mariner of the Seas® -- The Sunday, November 6, sailing of Mariner of the Seas® is unable to visit Cozumel Friday, due to the port’s closure. Instead, the ship will spend that day at sea.
Ships sailing from the Port of Tampa
Legend of the Seas® -- The Saturday, November 5, sailing of Legend of the Seas® is unable to visit Cozumel Thursday,due to the ports’ closures. Instead, the ship will spend that day at sea.
Ships sailing from the Port of Galveston
Rhapsody of the Seas® -- The Sunday, November 6, sailing of Rhapsody of the Seas® is unable to visit Cozumel Friday,due to the port’s closure. Instead, the ship will make a port call in Costa Maya, Mexico, that day.
CELEBRITY CRUISES®
Ships sailing from the Port of Miami
ZenithSM -- The Thursday, November 10, sailing of ZenithSM is unable to visit Key West Friday and Cozumel Saturday,due to the closures of the port in Cozumel and cruising time needed for an alternative port of call. Instead, the shipwill spend the day at sea Friday and will make a port call in George Town, Cayman, Saturday.
Ships sailing from the Port of Galveston
Galaxy® -- The Saturday, November 12, sailing of Galaxy® is unable to visit Cozumel Monday, due to the port’s closure.Instead, the ship will spend that day at sea.
At this time, no other Royal Caribbean International® or Celebrity Cruises® ships are being adversely impacted by theaftermath of Hurricane Wilma or tropical weather. Royal Caribbean International® and Celebrity Cruises® willcontinue to closely monitor these situations and update this information as needed. | | |
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