BARCELONA – July 18, 2018 – Celebrity Cruises (www.celebritycruises.es) will revolutionize the industry by transforming its entire fleet over the next few years. The investment will exceed $500 million and will involve more than 500 professionals, including architects, designers, and engineers.
In the words of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, “ THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION aims to transform the way our guests experience the world. We began with the introduction of Celebrity Edge, which changed the industry, and continued with Celebrity Flora. Our commitment to enhancing how guests experience the world knows no bounds. We are taking our entire fleet to the next level in order to give people the vacations they truly deserve . ”
AN EXCEPTIONAL SUITE EXPERIENCE
Celebrity Cruises will collaborate with designer Kelly Hoppen to design the new Reflection Suites and Signature Suites on the Celebrity Solstice , Celebrity Eclipse , Celebrity Equinox , and Celebrity Silhouette ships. Hoppen will bring her signature style, which blends clean lines and neutral tones to create elegant and sophisticated staterooms. Suite guests will also have access to new, exclusive leisure spaces called The Retreats . Each ship will feature The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge . The Retreat Sundeck will be an elegant open-air hideaway where guests can relax in luxurious hammocks and enjoy delicious cocktails, while The Retreat Lounge (formerly Michael's Club) will be a warm and sophisticated space with concierge service. The Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, which will launch in November, will already feature The Retreats area
In addition, all cabins will be redesigned with an elegant style reminiscent of the world's finest boutique hotels. They will be equipped with eXhale linens, cashmere mattresses, and high-range Bluetooth connectivity.
GASTRONOMIC REVOLUTION
Celebrity Cruises not only takes its passengers to new destinations but also introduces them to other cultures right on board through its culinary experiences. For this reason, guests' favorite restaurant, Qsine, which features the virtual Le Petit Chefcreated by the world-renowned artists at Skullmapping, will be added to the fleet and completely renovated. In addition, Oceanview Café will be redesigned with an open, market-inspired layout, offering guests international delicacies, while the main restaurants will be redesigned with new textures and finishes.
Among the new features included in THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION are:
- The expansion of the new Thermal Sea Suite, which will be present on the Celebrity Edge, with a wide variety of therapeutic spa experiences.
- New and exclusive shopping experiences from designers like Shinola, John Hardy and Hublot.
- Elevated bars and lounges and the expansion of Celebrity's popular Gastrobar , which serves more than 40 craft beers, creative cocktails and gourmet food.
- Improvements to leisure and entertainment spaces, including The Hideaway, Team Earth, The Library, among others.
The first phase of THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION will take place in 2019, starting with the iconic Celebrity Millennium, and will continue across the entire fleet until 2023.
