Doing its bit to prove that cruises are for everyone, Celebrity Cruises is helping to break down the class barriers by further ‘solsticizing’ one of its Millennium class vessels, the Celebrity Constellation.
Now, in case you’re wondering what that means, it’s a term the line came up with to describe the process of adding features from its Solstice class ships to its Millennium class vessels. The 91,000 tons of ship recently went into dry dock to undergo the upgrade, where she will receive 66 new cabins and 107 AquaClass cabins (that’s staterooms with a veranda to those uneducated in all things Celebrity).
Keeping ahead of the pack when it comes to technology, the Celebrity Constellation will also emerge boasting a brand-new iLounge, which will feature Apple workstations, classes on products and Apple technology as well as meetings and conference space. Now, if you’re in a position of influence when it comes to deciding where your business holds its AGM, that’s surely one to keep in mind, but good luck getting 4-night Bahamas cruise through on the expenses!
The more active among us will be pleased to know that the basketball court will be upgraded, the slightly lesser active that there will be new sun loungers on the pool deck. There will also be new upholstery and carpeting and Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
This isn’t the first time the Celebrity Constellation has received the Solstice Class treatment. Back in 2010, it received a full make-over, new staterooms, new flat screen TVs and speciality restaurant the Tuscan Grille. The vessel’s sister ships Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Millennium also received similar treatment, benefitting from the same upgrades.
By Simon Brotherton
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We are looking for a family mediterranean cruise for school holidays 2014. No fly - preferrably from southhampton or Dover 2 grandparents 4 adults 1 girl aged 9 1 boy aged 4 1 16month baby
We have just got back from a med cruise going from and coming back to southampton on the Independence of the seas with royal caribbean it was me and my husband and our 11 year old daughter and we have all had the time of are life it was fantastic it is a big ship 4,300 guests and 1300 staff it is busy but you can all ways find a quite place when you want it, there is so much to see and do there is kids club which are great, and the ship caters for all ages. I highly reccomend this trip 100%.
What does solo traveller come under. Any offers from mid oct 13
What about doing something cheaper for the Single traveller, we are always penalised.
Susan Young & L D - we've passed on your details to our Cruise Concierge team so they can get in touch and find something suitable for you. Jean - I completely agree with you, cruise lines do charge a lot for single travellers. There are some cruise lines who do cater for solo passengers though without huge supplements, and I've written a blog about it for you here: Going It Alone On A Cruise Let me know if you'd also like one of our team to get in touch and we'll see what we can find for you.