Two Celebrity Cruises ships, the Celebrity Reflection and the Celebrity Constellation, are returning to service, sailing from Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay respectively. This marks the culmination of a busy year in which the new luxury brand resumed service in the United States after a 15-month hiatus. With these two ships, ten of the 14 ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet have returned to sailing in 2021, taking guests to breathtaking destinations from the Caribbean to Europe and the Galapagos Islands.
The Celebrity Reflection set sail for the first time on November 6, 2021, exactly 600 days after disembarking its last passenger at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale before ceasing operations. It will take guests on a seven-night voyage from Fort Lauderdale, with stops in the Bahamas, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. The Celebrity Constellation departed a day later, on November 7, 2021, from its new homeport of Tampa Bay, with stops in Belize and Cozumel, Mexico. Each ship will spend nearly six months exploring the Eastern and Western Caribbean before their transatlantic voyages and then embarking on itineraries that include many of Europe's most alluring cities, including stops in Italy, Spain, Greece, and Croatia.
“The past year has been a year of remarkable changes, but we can definitely announce the return of these two wonderful ships, inviting our guests to come aboard once again,” said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “The experiences our guests will enjoy aboard these beautiful new luxury ships will provide the healing power of travel we’ve all been seeking.”.
The Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Constellation join eight other ships in the Celebrity fleet that have been announced as part of its phased restart, including:
– Celebrity Apex, relocating from Greece in late October 2021 to sail seven- to nine-night Caribbean itineraries through spring 2021;
– Celebrity Edge, the first ship to sail from a U.S. port on June 26, sailing a rotating schedule of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale;
– Celebrity Equinox, sailing the Southern Caribbean on six- to twelve-night itineraries;
– Celebrity Flora, the brand’s award-winning 100-guest luxury yacht, and the intimate 16-guest Celebrity Xploration, sailing Galapagos itineraries;
– Celebrity Millennium, sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries in 2021 and Alaskan itineraries beginning in 2022;
– Celebrity Silhouette, which now sails 10- and 11-night Caribbean itineraries after sailing along the UK coast last summer;
– Celebrity Summit, which offers three- to five-night itineraries in the Western Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Passengers sailing with Celebrity Cruises enjoy unforgettable spaces, amenities, and all the signature features that make the brand's new luxury cruises so incredible. The range of accommodations includes the Concierge Class, with added amenities to further enhance the cruise experience; the spa-inspired AquaClass, with exclusive dining at Blu; and a luxurious suite experience, The Retreat, featuring a private restaurant and a 24/7 lounge. Onboard dining options include distinctive restaurants with menus crafted by Michelin-starred chefs and an award-winning wine collection. The spa rivals the best offerings on land with a wide variety of relaxing treatments and therapies. Celebrity Cruises guests also enjoy shopping at top boutiques and fun family activities, such as cooking classes, games, a Silent Disco, and theatrical performances.
In addition, WiFi, beverages, and service charges are now “Always Included” on all Celebrity cruises. The ships continue to follow all new health and safety measures established in accordance with guidance from public health authorities, government agencies, and their own team of health and safety experts to provide guests with peace of mind to fully enjoy their trip.
