SEATTLE, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For globetrotters
who had set their sights on a dream vacation to Alaska, the wait ended today as Celebrity
Millennium set sail from Seattle,
Washington to take guests on a seven-night itinerary
exploring the renowned natural beauty of the Last Frontier. The
voyage is the first of a series of 11 sailings roundtrip from
Seattle through the beginning of
October, and one of the first to return to Alaska's waters in nearly two years.
Aboard the new luxury ship Celebrity Millennium, part of
a $500 million fleetwide
'revolution', guests will be treated to an experience that is as
beautiful as the scenery they will encounter as they sail past
Alaska's breath-taking glaciers
and landscapes.
Celebrity Millennium is the second ship in the
Celebrity fleet to sail from a U.S. port. It joins Celebrity
Edge which became the first ship in the world to sail from a
U.S. port since March 2020 when it
sailed from Port Everglades in Fort
Lauderdale on June 26.
"It's really incredible to return to Alaska, today, to once again support the local
culture and to share its stunning scenery with our guests. It is
truly deserving of its bucket list status and I have always had a
special place in my heart for its incredible people and natural
beauty," said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,
President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. "To be bringing tourism and
the cruise industry back to Alaska
is an honor and so important for rebuilding the economy of several
key Alaskan communities. I am thankful to all elected officials
involved for recognizing the need and finding a way to begin to
restore their livelihoods."
Sailing the line's popular Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise,
Celebrity's Alaska sailings will
take guests to the most unforgettable coastal destinations
including:
- Ketchikan – Uniquely nestled
at the southernmost entry to Alaska's famous Inside Passage, it is the best
spot for a flightseeing excursion of the Misty Fjords;
- Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier – Sailing through this
30-mile-long stretch, guests are surrounded by granite cliffs,
mountain valleys and gushing waterfalls before viewing the
600-feet-tall and half-mile wide Dawes Glacier. One of cruising's
must-experience highlights, the ship does a full turn here,
providing views of this incredible feat of nature to guests on both
sides of the ship;
- Juneau – This energetic
capital city is home to Mendenhall Glacier and Mt. Roberts, and
offers more hiking trails than roads;
- Skagway – Once the heart of
the Gold Rush, visitors can explore the Yukon on the White Pass Railway.
- Icy Strait Point – On Chichagof Island just outside the village
of Hoonah, this is the port of
adventure and culture, providing a glimpse into life in
Alaska's largest Native Tlingit
village.
Onboard, guests will enjoy Celebrity Millennium's bow to
stern transformation with new, contemporary staterooms and suites
featuring Celebrity's eXhale bedding with its luxurious Cashmere™
mattresses; freshly appointed restaurants and lounges; and a
redesigned spa offering guests unparalleled ways to relax and
recharge. At the all-exclusive The Retreat, suite guests
enjoy a private sundeck and redesigned lounge offering
complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, live entertainment, and
around-the-clock butler and concierge service.
And, because holidays should be effortless from the start,
Wi-Fi, drinks and tips are now Always IncludedSM
on every Celebrity cruise, simplifying the luxury holiday
experience.
Healthy at Sea
Celebrity Cruises has established new health and safety measures
in accordance with guidance from public health authorities,
government agencies, and its own team of health and safety experts
to provide guests with the peace of mind to fully enjoy their
voyage.
All Celebrity ships will sail with a vaccinated crew. For
Alaska sailings, U.S. guests ages
16 and older must be fully vaccinated and, as of August 1, 2021, all U.S. guests ages 12 and older
must be fully vaccinated. Requirements for Non-U.S. guests vary and
more details can be found by visiting
https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea.
Guests are encouraged to regularly check the guidance on all
health and safety measures across the entire Celebrity Cruises
vacation experience and can be found at
https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea.
All 2021 Alaska sailings are open for booking now and more
information about the wonder awaiting on a Celebrity cruise through
Alaska is available at
https://www.celebritycruises.com/gb/destinations/alaska-cruises.
More information about all new Celebrity Cruises 2021 sailings
can be discovered at
https://www.celebritycruises.com/2021-2022-cruises or through a
trusted travel advisor.
About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X"
is the mark of a fleet of 14 award-winning ships redefining luxury
cruise travel with cool, contemporary design and accommodation;
dining, spa and entertainment experiences for modern tastes; and
culturally rich and diverse destination experiences, all
complemented by warm, personalised service. Celebrity has pioneered
many industry firsts at sea, including: the first use of solar
panels on a cruise ship; the first to eliminate use of plastic
water bottles; the first American female Captain of a cruise ship;
the first-ever all-female bridge and officer team sailing; the
first West African woman to work on the bridge of a cruise ship;
and one of the first legal same-sex weddings performed at sea.
Driven by wanderlust and a passion for opening the world, Celebrity
journeys to all seven continents, visiting nearly 300 destinations
in more than 70 countries. Celebrity is one of five cruise brands
operated by global cruise holiday company Royal Caribbean Group.
(NYSE: RCL)
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