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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Celebrity and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Celebrity Cruises Introduces 'Celebrity Xpeditions'; Announces Exotic Itineraries, Once-In-A-Lifetime Excursions New Ship Purchased to Take Guests to Galapagos Islands Beginning June 11, 2004 MIAMI, Jan. 14 Celebrity Cruises is taking guests to the farthest corners of the world, and treating them famously all the way. The launch of Celebrity Xpeditions, a series of exotic experiences and exceptional excursions, was announced today by Celebrity Cruises President and COO, Jack Williams, at a press event in New York. Subject to closing of a pending acquisition, including regulatory approvals, the first in the Celebrity Xpeditions program will begin June 11, 2004, with a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos Islands, on a ship to be aptly named Celebrity Xpedition. The 296-foot vessel, which resembles a luxurious private yacht, accommodates 100 guests, and with 64 crew members, exceeds Celebrity's fleetwide 2-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio. Celebrity Xpedition will take guests on a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos. Additional 'over-the-top' Celebrity Xpeditions in Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Florida, and elsewhere will be announced later this year. "This is a major new program for our brand," said Williams. "Celebrity Xpeditions are highly unique events and excursions that give savvy travelers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be treated famously in new environments." "This is a one-of-a-kind program that gives our guests the premium experiences they have come to expect of Celebrity -- in entirely new and different venues," Williams added. After guests snorkel, hike and explore the pristine Galapagos Islands, they will return to one of the 47 staterooms and suites on Celebrity Xpedition. They can dine in the outdoor grill or the elegant main restaurant serving Celebrity's five-star cuisine, enjoy enrichment lectures, or visit the gym and spa, library, and lounge area featuring live music. In the Galapagos, guests can mingle with sea lions, chat with environmental experts and enjoy dinner and dancing under the stars, all in one day. On future Celebrity Xpeditions, guests might scale glaciers on an ice- breaking ship in Antarctica, drive Hummers through the Alaskan woodlands, sport-fish in British Columbia, and rev up their engines at a racecar driving school in Florida. Each Celebrity Xpedition will be offered in addition to current Celebrity itineraries, or as individual journeys. "Our goal is to ultimately offer a Celebrity Xpedition on every cruise itinerary, from our year-round seven-night Caribbean product to our long, exotic European product," said Williams. The announcement of Celebrity Xpeditions coincides with the launch of a new ad campaign introducing Xpeditions to consumers. In a few months, readers of Condi Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and National Geographic Traveler will see two-page color ads creatively blending the new Xpeditions on land with the luxurious experience onboard. For example, a photo of a jagged rock in the Galapagos meets a photo of the smooth back of a woman getting a massage. The tagline reads, "Where the unspoiled meets the spoiled." The campaign, created by Arnold Worldwide, a Boston-based advertising agency, also will introduce a TV billboard to air with the line's TV ad campaign, and a radio spot that will air in nine major markets this quarter. Celebrity Cruises is the industry's highest rated premium cruise brand with a taste of luxury. The cruise line has nine ships in its fleet, which is the youngest of any major line. Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal and South America. For more information, call your travel agent. |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
Ray Goldenberg wrote: Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Celebrity and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Celebrity Cruises Introduces 'Celebrity Xpeditions'; Announces Exotic Itineraries, Once-In-A-Lifetime Excursions New Ship Purchased to Take Guests to Galapagos Islands Beginning June 11, 2004 MIAMI, Jan. 14 Celebrity Cruises is taking guests to the farthest corners of the world, and treating them famously all the way. The launch of Celebrity Xpeditions, a series of exotic experiences and exceptional excursions, was announced today by Celebrity Cruises President and COO, Jack Williams, at a press event in New York. Subject to closing of a pending acquisition, including regulatory approvals, the first in the Celebrity Xpeditions program will begin June 11, 2004, with a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos Islands, on a ship to be aptly named Celebrity Xpedition. The 296-foot vessel, which resembles a luxurious private yacht, accommodates 100 guests, and with 64 crew members, exceeds Celebrity's fleetwide 2-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio. Celebrity Xpedition will take guests on a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos. Additional 'over-the-top' Celebrity Xpeditions in Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Florida, and elsewhere will be announced later this year. Am I reading this right? Celebrity has purchased a small ship and is going to part of the fleet? A curve ball if I'm reading it right. There's two Celebrity's now? The small ship and the mainstream ships? How will these cruises be priced? This is interesting, but strange, seems like what Cunard tried to do, but failed, in the 80s/90s. Ben S. |
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wrote: Ray Goldenberg wrote: Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Celebrity and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Celebrity Cruises Introduces 'Celebrity Xpeditions'; Announces Exotic Itineraries, Once-In-A-Lifetime Excursions New Ship Purchased to Take Guests to Galapagos Islands Beginning June 11, 2004 MIAMI, Jan. 14 Celebrity Cruises is taking guests to the farthest corners of the world, and treating them famously all the way. The launch of Celebrity Xpeditions, a series of exotic experiences and exceptional excursions, was announced today by Celebrity Cruises President and COO, Jack Williams, at a press event in New York. Subject to closing of a pending acquisition, including regulatory approvals, the first in the Celebrity Xpeditions program will begin June 11, 2004, with a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos Islands, on a ship to be aptly named Celebrity Xpedition. The 296-foot vessel, which resembles a luxurious private yacht, accommodates 100 guests, and with 64 crew members, exceeds Celebrity's fleetwide 2-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio. Celebrity Xpedition will take guests on a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos. Additional 'over-the-top' Celebrity Xpeditions in Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Florida, and elsewhere will be announced later this year. Am I reading this right? Celebrity has purchased a small ship and is going to part of the fleet? A curve ball if I'm reading it right. There's two Celebrity's now? The small ship and the mainstream ships? How will these cruises be priced? This is interesting, but strange, seems like what Cunard tried to do, but failed, in the 80s/90s. Ben S. I sure hope they are priced similarly to current Celebrity pricing as this looks very interesting and certainly different for a mainstream cruiseline. Lloyd |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
Lloyd Parsons wrote: In article , Benjamin Smith wrote: Ray Goldenberg wrote: Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Celebrity and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Celebrity Cruises Introduces 'Celebrity Xpeditions'; Announces Exotic Itineraries, Once-In-A-Lifetime Excursions New Ship Purchased to Take Guests to Galapagos Islands Beginning June 11, 2004 MIAMI, Jan. 14 Celebrity Cruises is taking guests to the farthest corners of the world, and treating them famously all the way. The launch of Celebrity Xpeditions, a series of exotic experiences and exceptional excursions, was announced today by Celebrity Cruises President and COO, Jack Williams, at a press event in New York. Subject to closing of a pending acquisition, including regulatory approvals, the first in the Celebrity Xpeditions program will begin June 11, 2004, with a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos Islands, on a ship to be aptly named Celebrity Xpedition. The 296-foot vessel, which resembles a luxurious private yacht, accommodates 100 guests, and with 64 crew members, exceeds Celebrity's fleetwide 2-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio. Celebrity Xpedition will take guests on a series of seven- to 10-night journeys in the Galapagos. Additional 'over-the-top' Celebrity Xpeditions in Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Florida, and elsewhere will be announced later this year. Am I reading this right? Celebrity has purchased a small ship and is going to part of the fleet? A curve ball if I'm reading it right. There's two Celebrity's now? The small ship and the mainstream ships? How will these cruises be priced? This is interesting, but strange, seems like what Cunard tried to do, but failed, in the 80s/90s. Ben S. I sure hope they are priced similarly to current Celebrity pricing as this looks very interesting and certainly different for a mainstream cruiseline. I hope it is *not* priced similarly, but priced competitively. Celebrity's standards have slipped badly. Their food is not rating well compared to Carnival, HAL, and isn't competitive with upscale lines anymore. Their ambiance isn't what it should be. I don't want to get into mainstream vs. something else but this vessel and approach sounds like something Celebrity should charge for and the itineraries sound like they are for seasoned or discerning travelers looking for something more distinguished than what they'll get on the rest of the Celebrity fleet. Ben S. Lloyd |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:45:20 GMT, Benjamin Smith
wrote: Am I reading this right? Celebrity has purchased a small ship and is going to part of the fleet? A curve ball if I'm reading it right. Hi Ben, Many of us have been expecting this announcement since last October when RCL purchased the expedition vessel Sun Bay 1. This ship along with the Sun Bay II had been repossessed by a German bank. Heck, Celebrity had the news conference in NYC today, why didn't you go over and ask questions for us? ;+) Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com |
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Ray Goldenberg wrote: On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:45:20 GMT, Benjamin Smith wrote: Am I reading this right? Celebrity has purchased a small ship and is going to part of the fleet? A curve ball if I'm reading it right. Hi Ben, Many of us have been expecting this announcement since last October when RCL purchased the expedition vessel Sun Bay 1. This ship along with the Sun Bay II had been repossessed by a German bank. Heck, Celebrity had the news conference in NYC today, why didn't you go over and ask questions for us? ;+) Had I known I would have jumped out of the window of my Hoboken office building (on the 9th floor), swam across the Hudson (in 12 degree weather--and I don't know how to swim!), and ran to where they were holding the conference in Manhattan Anyway, sounds like Sea Goddess again to me. Do you think it'll fly? (or sail for awhile Ben S. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
"Benjamin Smith" wrote in message Anyway, sounds like Sea Goddess again to me. Do you think it'll fly? (or sail for awhile Ben S. I don't think it's like Sea Goddess at all. This is being marketed as an expedition ship using Celebrity's current standards. I don't think it is being marketed as ultra-luxury. Personally I think it gives Celebrity another interesting and unique cruising opportunity without having to stray to another line. If you are curious what the ship looks like, click on this link: http://www.cruiseferry.de/sunbay.html Very nice, but not ultra luxury. Ernie |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
"E.k.R." wrote in message ... Personally I think it gives Celebrity another interesting and unique cruising opportunity without having to stray to another line. If you are curious what the ship looks like, click on this link: http://www.cruiseferry.de/sunbay.html Millie Junior. Same paint concept. Maybe we'll call here Melissa. --Tom |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
"E.k.R." wrote in message...
I don't think it's like Sea Goddess at all. This is being marketed as an expedition ship using Celebrity's current standards. I don't think it is being marketed as ultra-luxury. Personally I think it gives Celebrity another interesting and unique cruising opportunity without having to stray to another line. If you are curious what the ship looks like, click on this link: http://www.cruiseferry.de/sunbay.html Very nice, but not ultra luxury. Sounds like an adventure/destination-oriented concept--a complete departure for Celebrity. To rival Oceania, perhaps? You're right, Ernie... from those photos, it appears to be rather spartan. The only thing about it "which resembles a luxurious private yacht" is the exterior. Linda ----- CruiseDiva.com http://cruisediva.com |
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Celebrity Introduces "Celebrity Xpeditions"!
E.k.R. wrote: "Benjamin Smith" wrote in message Anyway, sounds like Sea Goddess again to me. Do you think it'll fly? (or sail for awhile Ben S. I don't think it's like Sea Goddess at all. This is being marketed as an expedition ship using Celebrity's current standards. I don't think it is being marketed as ultra-luxury. Sounded like Sea Goddess, looks a bit like it from the outside. What made me think of Sea Goddess was how different it was for Celebrity in a way of how Sea Goddess was different a vessel for Cunard. Personally I think it gives Celebrity another interesting and unique cruising opportunity without having to stray to another line. I think it is interesting as well. Much more so than another new big ship with the usual features doing the usual itineraries. If you are curious what the ship looks like, click on this link: http://www.cruiseferry.de/sunbay.html Thanks, Ernest. Very nice, but not ultra luxury. Not at all. Hope they'll tweak the interior spaces. Doesn't look quite like Celebrity style. Ben S. Ernie |
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