Expanding its World
By Stacey Zable
Expanding its World
By Stacey Zable
Celebrity Cruises offers even more while catering to all guests.
With a new ship and expanded offerings, Celebrity Cruises continues to provide the intimacy and service you’d expect from a small ship experience combined with the variety of big ship offerings with its 2024, 2025, and beyond sailings. Plus, they’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, making it the ideal choice for all travelers.
Experience the NEW Celebrity Xcel
Get ready for Celebrity’s newest ship, Celebrity Xcel to debut in November 2025 where she will sail in the Caribbean into 2026. The newest Edge Series ship will bring all that its sister ships offer plus new experiences to be announced over the coming months. The new ship will sail from Fort Lauderdale on seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, visiting such destinations as The Bahamas, Mexico, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Grand Cayman, and Puerto Plata.
Experience the NEW Celebrity Xcel
Get ready for Celebrity’s newest ship, Celebrity Xcel to debut in November 2025 where she will sail in the Caribbean into 2026. The newest Edge Series ship will bring all that its sister ships offer plus new experiences to be announced over the coming months. The new ship will sail from Fort Lauderdale on seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, visiting such destinations as The Bahamas, Mexico, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Grand Cayman, and Puerto Plata.
Alaska Cruises and Cruisetours
Start planning Alaska for 2025 now with a choice of three Celebrity ships sailing a range of seven-night itineraries from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward. Get fresh views delivered daily with Celebrity Edge’s outward-facing design that gives even the best views a lift from the Magic Carpet 13 decks above sea level as well as her Infinite Veranda staterooms that bring the outdoors in. The Lawn Club (with real grass) is a favorite spot on Celebrity Solstice or grab your favorite cocktail on the Sunset Bar of Celebrity Summit to view Alaska’s marvelous glaciers and unique beauty.
Celebrity Alaska voyages include sailing the Inside Passage and the chance to visit either Hubbard Glacier or Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. The voyages can also be paired with pre- or post-cruise land tours for truly immersive nine-to-13-night Cruisetours, offered on Celebrity Summit. You’ll stay in top lodges and travel into the state’s unspoiled wilderness with dedicated local tourguides who can provide insight as they show you Alaska’s interior.
Alaska Cruises and Cruisetours
Start planning Alaska for 2025 now with a choice of three Celebrity ships sailing a range of seven-night itineraries from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward. Get fresh views delivered daily with Celebrity Edge’s outward-facing design that gives even the best views a lift from the Magic Carpet 13 decks above sea level as well as her Infinite Veranda staterooms that bring the outdoors in. The Lawn Club (with real grass) is a favorite spot on Celebrity Solstice or grab your favorite cocktail on the Sunset Bar of Celebrity Summit to view Alaska’s marvelous glaciers and unique beauty.
Celebrity Alaska voyages include sailing the Inside Passage and the chance to visit either Hubbard Glacier or Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. The voyages can also be paired with pre- or post-cruise land tours for truly immersive nine-to-13-night Cruisetours, offered on Celebrity Summit. You’ll stay in top lodges and travel into the state’s unspoiled wilderness with dedicated local tourguides who can provide insight as they show you Alaska’s interior.
More Choice in Europe
The 2024-25 season in Europe has seven Celebrity ships in the region, including two Edge Series ships. From Celebrity Ascent sailing the Mediterranean, to Celebrity Apex homeporting in Southampton for the first time. You have many options with year-round sailings featuring more than 40 different itineraries in Europe, and over 150 different sailings visiting nearly 100 destinations, with overnight stays to enjoy more time in 11 cities.
New Ports of call for the season include Brindisi and Trieste, Italy; and Kavala and Volos, Greece. Celebrity Apex will offer more Norwegian Fjord sailings than ever before, including a new, 12-night Norwegian Fjord and Arctic Circle itinerary. In its first European season, Celebrity Ascent’s itineraries sail to Spain, Italy, France and Greece. Celebrity Infinity offers the opportunity to spend the holidays at sea while exploring the best Europe has to offer.
More Choice in Europe
The 2024-25 season in Europe has seven Celebrity ships in the region, including two Edge Series ships. From Celebrity Ascent sailing the Mediterranean, to Celebrity Apex homeporting in Southampton for the first time. You have many options with year-round sailings featuring more than 40 different itineraries in Europe, and over 150 different sailings visiting nearly 100 destinations, with overnight stays to enjoy more time in 11 cities.
New Ports of call for the season include Brindisi and Trieste, Italy; and Kavala and Volos, Greece. Celebrity Apex will offer more Norwegian Fjord sailings than ever before, including a new, 12-night Norwegian Fjord and Arctic Circle itinerary. In its first European season, Celebrity Ascent’s itineraries sail to Spain, Italy, France and Greece. Celebrity Infinity offers the opportunity to spend the holidays at sea while exploring the best Europe has to offer.
Inclusivity in Travel
Celebrity offers something for all types of travelers. Multigenerational families can find what makes them happiest as individuals and come together to enjoy meals and more as a family. Camp at Sea and Teen Club provides younger guests with activities for their age group and the chance to make new friends. Celebrity offers autism-friendly interactive initiatives for families, such as sensory-friendly films and toys, dietary menu options, and autism-friendly products and services for children to adults. For guests who prefer single staterooms, they’ll find options that include Edge Single Staterooms with Infinity Verandas.
Celebrity is a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion. It has an annual fleet-wide Pride celebration the entire month of June in addition to LGBTQ+ Welcome Parties open to all guests on the first night of almost every cruise, and various LGBTQ+ events on board.
Inclusivity in Travel
Celebrity offers something for all types of travelers. Multigenerational families can find what makes them happiest as individuals and come together to enjoy meals and more as a family. Camp at Sea and Teen Club provides younger guests with activities for their age group and the chance to make new friends. Celebrity offers autism-friendly interactive initiatives for families, such as sensory-friendly films and toys, dietary menu options, and autism-friendly products and services for children to adults. For guests who prefer single staterooms, they’ll find options that include Edge Single Staterooms with Infinity Verandas.
Celebrity is a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion. It has an annual fleet-wide Pride celebration the entire month of June in addition to LGBTQ+ Welcome Parties open to all guests on the first night of almost every cruise, and various LGBTQ+ events on board.
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Wendi has more than 20 years experience in the travel industry, including working with a wide range of clients, from solo travelers to groups of all sizes. Wendi acquired a love for travel as an exchange student living in Australia and went on to earn her bachelors degree in Hospitality, Meeting and Travel Administration. Her career experience includes working for two very respected companies in the travel industry: Crystal Cruises and Globus Family of Brands (Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways). Wendi has traveled extensively abroad, including trips to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, England, Scotland, France, Italy; and in the USA to CO, CA, WA, OR and HI. In 2014, she started Stepping Stones Travel and is now associated with CTA Travel, a member of Signature Travel Network, which is a co-operative of the travel industry’s leading retail travel agencies. This association allows Wendi to broaden her industry connections and offer more value to clients.